Compassionate therapy for couples and men navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, self-criticism, perfectionism, burnout, and relationship challenges, helping you understand the patterns that keep you stuck and move toward healthier connection, confidence, and emotional balance.
Therapy to Transform Your Life and Your Relationships
Are persistent issues like chronic anxiety, depression, or relationship struggles weighing you down?
It’s common to feel isolated, overwhelmed, and helpless when you struggle day after day without relief.
Whether it’s ongoing sadness, excessive worry, difficulty sleeping, or constant relationship conflicts, it’s exhausting and heartbreaking to deal with these intense feelings day after day.
But with an experienced therapist, there is hope…
250+
Clients Supported
25+
Years of Professional Experience
You Can Get Support With
Men & Individual Therapy
You can feel more in control and develop a brighter outlook on life.
Couples Therapy
You can have a relationship that is better than you could have imagined.
Anxiety Relief & Burnout Recovery
Reclaim your energy, motivation, and a sense of calm groundedness in daily life.
Trauma & PTSD Healing
Heal from trauma and regain emotional balance with safe, supportive care.
Ready to start the journey?
We offer a free 15-minute consultation to ensure we're the right fit for your needs. No pressure, just a conversation about how we can help.
Our Approach to Healing
Therapy isn't about fixing what's broken, it's about understanding the terrain, gathering the right tools, and finding a path forward that aligns with your values.
What sessions feel like:
Warm, calm, and non-judgmental
Clear explanations of what we’re working on
A steady pace matched to your comfort
Emotional insight combined with practical tools
Focused on root-level healing, not just coping
About Derek Van Dalen,
I’m an Experienced, Caring Therapist Who Can Help You Heal and Create the Life and Relationships You Want.
Your life can improve with the right therapy approach and a compassionate, experienced therapist.
I specialize in getting to the cause of complex issues that often develop because of traumatic or distressing experiences.
I have over 25 years of experience in helping roles. In addition to my training as a psychologist, I was a pastor for many years.
I’m a skilled and patient listener dedicated to helping you heal.
As a therapist, I’ve helped people overcome relationship problems, depression, anxiety, ADHD, chronic pain, complex trauma, PTSD, and suicidal thoughts.
Using science-based approaches customized to meet your unique needs, you can achieve greater well-being and have more rewarding relationships.
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) – incorporation into sessions to provide a forward looking focus
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) – ongoing training and implementation.
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Strengths-Based and Collaborative Approach – Client-centred therapy that builds on your existing resilience and resources.
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Attachment-Based Therapy – Understanding how early relationships shape current patterns and emotional experiences.
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Relational Life Therapy – helps couples break old patterns, rebuild trust, and grow deeper more resilient relationships.
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Compassion-Focused Approaches – Cultivating self-compassion and reducing shame-based inner dialogue.
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EMDR – Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing - safely process overwhelming experiences so you can move forward with clarity and calm.
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Gottman Level 2 Training – to help couples develop skills for deeper connection.
Training & Modalities
Common Questions
Everything you need to know before getting started.
The free 15 minute consultation is an opportunity for us to determine if we are a good fit to work together. The best outcomes for therapy are when the relationship between the therapist and the client is strong. The consultation is a time to check if we can start to work together and if I have the expertise to support you. I typically ask about what brings you to therapy and your goals for therapy. This is also a great time for me to answer any questions you might have. There is no pressure or commitment, and as the consultation is considered a professional conversation, it is confidential.
Yes! Generally, I am bound by my ethical responsibilities to keep confidential what is shared with me in session or in professional conversation. However, I have some legal obligations that could require me to break confidentiality such as to protect a client or another person from imminent harm or if I or my notes are subpoenaed to court.
My current rate is $220 per hour. Initial sessions and ongoing sessions with couples are typically 90 minutes long, making these session fees $330.
In a counselling session you can expect to be understood and your experience validated. I’ll be interested in getting to know you so that I can be most helpful to you in meeting your goals for therapy. The first sessions tend to focus on understanding you and your situation. In subsequent sessions we’ll continue to work towards achieving your therapeutic goals.
Absolutely. Your privacy is legally and ethically protected. As a Registered Psychologist with the College of Alberta Psychologists, all communication, session notes, and personal data are kept strictly confidential. The only standard exceptions involve situations with an immediate risk of serious harm to yourself or others, which will be transparently reviewed during your initial intake.
Most insurances cover the services of a Registered Psychologist. Please verify with your insurance provider that you have coverage for psychological services. Additionally, psychological services are considered eligible medical expenses. Consult with a tax professional to see how this might be helpful for your situation. At this time I do not direct bill insurance companies.
Ready to Take the First Step?
Book a free 15-minute consultation to see if we're the right fit. No pressure, just a conversation.
Helping you navigate life's toughest moments with clarity, strength, and understanding.
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