Nancy is a registered Psychologist and received her PhD in counselling psychology from the University of Alberta.    She has been working in the field of psychology since 1991 when she worked in a group therapy program at the University of Alberta Hospital.  Since leaving the hospital she has worked independently as a contract psychologist and in private practice specializing in individual and relationship counselling.  She is currentley associated with A.G. Scott, Barros and Associates who have been providing EAP services for 40 years.

Nancy approaches counselling with genuine caring and compassion, respecting the individual needs of each client.  She views difficulties in life as challenges that we can learn and grow from.  Nancy believes that people are capable of developing loving relationships, and happy lives, but may need some assistance in creating a better life.

Nancy works with clients to achieve goals, and finds that clients can make a lot of changes in a short period of time.  Her clients report the following effects of counselling:

* Decreasing Depression and Anxiety.

* Improving relationships.

* Developing effective ways to deal with stress.

* Decreasing negative thoughts.

* Increasing positive, hopeful thoughts.

* Grieving losses.

* Letting go of the past.

* Achieving goals.

* Feeling more confident and able to take on challenges.

* Achieving a healthier weight and lifestyle.

Nancy studied people in happy marriages for her doctoral dissertaion, and has extensive experience working with couples in the following areas:

* Restoring trust.

* Improving communication.

* Reconnecting, and enhancing the marital relationship.

Nancy has been married for 22 years and has two children.  She sees clients in Edmonton and and does phone consultation with clients outside of Edmonton.

If you would like to book an appointment please call Nancy at 780-482-1847.  Nancy charges $160.00 per hour, which is less than recommended by the Psychology  Association of Alberta, to make counselling more affordable to you.  It is important, when searching for a counsellor, that you consider the counsellors credentials and experience.  Nancy is a highly qualified psychologist with extensive experience and finds that many clients make considerable changes in a short period of time.

Written Works by Nancy Hurst