Ada Ewoh · Cornerstone Counselling · Edmonton

About Ada

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Ada completed her Master of Counselling degree at Athabasca University and is a provisional psychologist in good standing with the college of Alberta Psychologists. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree with major in psychology from Mount Allison University in New Brunswick. Ada adopts a biopsychosocial-spiritual perspective, trauma-informed, and strength-based approach incorporating techniques from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, mindfulness, and aspects of Narrative and Solution-Focused Therapy. Ada is a Certified Grief Recovery Method Specialist and is trained in EMDR for treating the impact of traumatic experiences. As a Christian, Ada is happy to integrate Christian and a faith-based perspective in therapy for individuals who adhere to certain spirituality or faith. Challenges and suffering compress and strain our hearts and minds and overwhelm our capacity to cope. Ada desires to journey alongside individuals as they navigate life’s challenges and support them in unlocking and nurturing their innate healing capabilities and resources, which have been overwhelmed by life’s adversities. Inspirational Quotes: “You don’t get to choose every situation, but you do get to choose the story.” – Steven Furtick “Success is measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life as by the obstacles which one has overcome.” – Booker T. Washington How do you believe counselling can help? Adversity is inevitable. When we are in the valley, how we deal with it can either enable us to weather the storm better and emerge better or keep us stuck. Most of the suffering and challenges we experience in life gets accentuated and amplified because we harbour constricting beliefs that limit us. Counselling can provide insight into the patterns affecting us, inspire hope, empower us to challenge false narratives, help us transform our relationship with the problem, and reignite our personal power to direct our life in a meaningful way. Your approach to counselling: My approach to counselling is collaborative and client-centred. With the help of a foundational therapeutic alliance and unconditional positive regard, I strive to create a space where clients feel safe and acknowledged in their journey. I use the therapeutic relationship as a vehicle to empower clients and support them in reaching their preferred outcome. Availability: - Tuesdays 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Saturdays 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Primary Topics: - Anxiety - Boundaries - Communication skills - Emotional Regulation - Life transitions - Postpartum - Relationship challenges - Self-compassion/self-esteem - Trauma