How do I know if counselling is right for me?

If emotional distress, stress, relationship challenges, or life transitions are affecting your wellbeing or daily functioning, counselling may be helpful. You do not need to be in crisis to benefit from counselling.

Is counselling confidential?

Yes. Counselling services are confidential and follow Alberta privacy legislation and professional ethical standards. Information is only shared with consent or when legally required.

Do you offer virtual counselling in Alberta?

Yes. We provide secure virtual counselling for clients located anywhere in Alberta. Virtual sessions follow the same professional and ethical standards as in-person counselling.

Is counselling covered by insurance?

Many extended health benefit plans cover counselling services provided by registered or provisional psychologists. Coverage varies by plan, so clients are encouraged to confirm details with their insurance provider.

How long does counselling take?

The length of counselling varies depending on individual goals and needs. Some clients attend short-term counselling focused on specific concerns, while others choose longer-term support.

Who provides counselling at WJW Counselling & Mediation?

Counselling services are provided by registered psychologists, provisional psychologists, and trained mental-health therapists. Clients are matched with a clinician based on their needs and preferences.

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Petro Palykhata

Registered Psychologist & Formal Psychological Assessments

Assessments for all ages

I am a Registered Psychologist and provide Comprehensive Psychological Assessments of all types and I am a Clinical Supervisor for Provisional Psychologists.

I complete the following assessments.
Autism for children and adults
ADHD assessments for children and adults
Neuropsychological Assessments
Dementia Assessments
Psychoeducational Assessments
Mental Health Assessments
Disability assessments
Cognitive Functioning
Personality assessments

All are completed using standardized tools to support diagnosis, treatment planning, and personal insight.

I’m all about assessments that’s centered around you, respectful, and geared toward getting results..

I’m fluent in English, Ukrainian, and Russian. I was born and educated in the Ukraine, USA and Canada. After relocating to Alberta, I further expanded my professional expertise and established a thriving practice. With over 20 years of experience in therapy and 12 years specializing in psychological assessments, I bring a deep understanding of various therapeutic approaches. My multicultural background and fluency in English, Ukrainian, and Russian allow me to connect meaningfully with clients from a range of linguistic and cultural backgrounds.

Qualifications and Experience

Petro's Approach

Petro is trained in the following therapeutic modalities. After an assessment of your specific situation and goals, she comes up with a targeted and individualized approach to therapy that draws from these listed modalities.

Attachment-Based Therapy

Helps with concerns that arise in our youth which impacts us as we grow older and form new relationships

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

Change unhelpful and problematic ways of thinking to change unwanted or unhealthy behaviors

Mindfulness-Based Therapy

Utilizes techniques like meditation, stretching and breathing to increase awareness of our thoughts, feelings and actions

Solution-Focused Therapy

A strengths-based approach that focuses on your current and future problems and goals rather than past experiences

Formal Psychological and Mental Health Assessments

Gottman Couples Method

Evidenced therapeutic intervention creating lasting results for couples.

EMDR

Harnessing the power of bilateral stimulation to help process and alleviate distressing memories, promoting healing and emotional resilience.

Family Systems Therapy

Focuses on the family as a unit and how generational, social, community and cultural factors influence the family members

Areas of Focus

Academic Problems, ADHD, Anxiety & Compulsions, Autism, Behavior Issues, Bipolar Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, Chronic Depression, Chronic Pain/Illness, Depression, Mental Illness, motor vehicle accident (mva), OCD

Based on Modalities

Assessments, Medical/Health Perspective, Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA)

About WJW

Individual Counselling

Couples Counselling >

Family Counselling >

Assessments

Specialties

Mind-Body Wellness

Available Treatments