Domestic Abuse Therapists in St. Albert, AB
Sadaf Khan
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
At Horizon Healing Psychotherapy, we believe that every journey toward growth and healing begins with a safe space and a compassionate guide. Under the thoughtful care of Sadaf, our clinic offers a sanctuary where your story matters, your voice is heard, your experience and your path to well-being are honoured. Welcome to Horizon Healing Psychotherapy, a new horizon of hope and healing awaits you.
Sawah Danniels
Certified Canadian Counsellor
I'm a person-centred therapist. I offer an eclectic approach, preferring to find ways to work with who you are, how you exist in the world, and what you hope to achieve. I aim to create a cozy, comfortable and safer space for you to be yourself and get curious about what is coming up for you.
Candice Ebert
Registered Social Worker
Compassionate, client-centred counsellor supporting individuals through anxiety, trauma, emotional regulation challenges, self-worth concerns, life transitions, and emotional overwhelm. I prioritize emotional safety and provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space that blends practical coping strategies with self-awareness to foster resilience, confidence, and lasting change.
Bonnie Koehn
Registered Clinical Counsellor, Certified Canadian Counsellor
My practice is grounded in a holistic and non-pathologizing approach that is client-centered, trauma-informed, and strengths-based. I offer authentically compassionate and accepting therapy so you can feel free to be yourself. My clients attend virtual therapy from their preferred location- whether that’s the comfort of home, a walk in the park, or over lunch break at work.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Domestic Abuse
What is domestic abuse and what forms does it take?
Domestic abuse includes physical violence, sexual abuse, emotional and psychological abuse, financial control, and coercive control — a pattern of behaviour that seeks to take away the other person's freedom and sense of self. Many people experiencing abuse do not identify it as such, particularly when the abuse is primarily emotional or controlling rather than physical. If a relationship leaves you feeling afraid, walking on eggshells, isolated from others, or unsure of your own perceptions, these are signs worth exploring with a professional.
How does therapy help survivors of domestic abuse?
Therapy for abuse survivors addresses the trauma symptoms that result from abuse — including PTSD, hypervigilance, dissociation, depression, and anxiety. It also helps survivors understand the dynamics of abusive relationships (which are often confusing and disorienting), rebuild self-trust and self-worth, process complex grief about the relationship, make sense of their own responses, and plan for safety and the future. Trauma-informed therapists understand that complex relational trauma requires a careful, paced approach.
Is it safe to start therapy while still in an abusive relationship?
This depends on the specific situation, but therapy can be an important step even while still in the relationship — helping you understand the dynamics, clarify your own perceptions, and plan for safety. A therapist who specializes in domestic abuse will not pressure you to leave immediately and understands that leaving can actually increase risk in some situations. Safety planning — with a therapist or a shelter and crisis service — is an important part of the work.
What therapy approaches are used for domestic abuse survivors?
Trauma-focused CBT, EMDR, and somatic approaches are all used for the trauma symptoms resulting from abuse. Empowerment-focused models that centre the survivor's safety, autonomy, and self-determination are foundational. Therapy must be trauma-informed — understanding that complex relational trauma affects memory, emotion regulation, trust, and sense of self in ways that require careful, paced treatment rather than standard symptom-focused work.
What crisis resources are available for domestic abuse in Canada?
If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call 911. Canada's national domestic violence helpline — the Assaulted Women's Helpline — is available 24/7 at 1-866-863-0511 (toll-free). Provincial victim services and local shelters provide crisis support, safety planning, and referrals to housing, legal aid, and counselling. Many shelters offer therapy services regardless of whether you stay at the shelter. Therapy in combination with these supports tends to produce the best outcomes.