What makes Lighted Harbour Counselling Services special?


Our practice provides accessible, lower-cost counselling with flexible virtual options. We are passionate about supporting individuals through life’s challenges in a safe and understanding space. We believe in providing support that is personalized, authentic and meaningful. This is where our journey begins. Get to know us, what we do, and how we're committed to quality and great service. Join us as we grow and succeed together. We're proud to be a part of your story.

Counselling services

We offer a range of specialized counselling services tailored to meet your individual needs and life circumstances. Our approach focuses on understanding and responding to what you require, providing effective and practical solutions for a happier, healthier you.

  • “It’s okay not to be okay.” —Maya Angelou

Anxiety & Depression 

Navigate challenges like anxiety, stress, depression, and emotional regulation with personalized support. We're here to help you develop coping strategies and foster resilience. Build on your natural strengths to enhance resilience and approach life’s challenges with confidence. Therapy offers space to develop insight into emotional patterns and behaviours that may be keeping you stuck.

Couples counselling

Strengthen your relationship and improve communication in a supportive, neutral space. Couples counselling helps partners navigate conflict more effectively, increase mutual understanding, and develop healthier patterns of interaction.

Together, you will explore each partner’s needs, values, and expectations to build emotional awareness, rebuild trust, as well as strengthening emotional and physical connections.

Child  & Youth Counselling

We provide a supportive and confidential environment where children and adolescents can explore their thoughts and feelings without fear of judgment. Sessions focus on helping young people develop emotional insight, resilience, and effective coping skills as they navigate challenges such as anxiety, peer relationships, family stress, emotional regulation, and self-confidence.

Women's Mental Health

Dedicated support for women facing unique life transitions and challenges. We provide a space for empowerment, self-discovery, and holistic well-being to thrive.

In a fast-moving world that asks women to do it all, emotional strain is often normalized rather than acknowledged.

Mental health challenges may be ignored or misunderstood—leaving many women struggling in silence. Chronic stress, pressure, anxiety, depression, burnout, and struggling to find a "balance" in life. 

Sports Performance Anxiety

We believe in supporting athletes of all ages  (kids, teens, adults), regardless of their age or situation, to overcome anxiety and work towards their unique, personal goals.

Through pre-performance routines, relaxation techniques, and mindset strategies, young athletes learn to build confidence, regulate emotions, and approach challenges with resilience. Competitive anxiety is a normal part of sport, but with the right support, it doesn’t have to hold your child back—these skills strengthen emotional well-being, confidence, and success both in sport and beyond.

Teacher Burnout

TEACHERS CAN'T EVEN TAKE SICK DAYS!
Sick days are supposed to be there for when you’re sick. But in teaching, they somehow turned into moral tests. You don’t just call in sick. You explain. You apologize. You feel guilty before anyone even says a word. And half the time, someone comments about coverage being hard to find. So teachers show up sick. Coughing. Barely functioning. Running on fumes. Not because they want to. Because the guilt is heavier than the fever. Even when you do take the day, it’s not actually a day off. You’re still prepping sub plans, answering emails and worrying about how it will look. That’s not rest. That’s stress in pyjamas.

Free 15-minute consultation (online or by phone)

Addressing life's challenges

Life presents many hurdles, from navigating difficult transitions and emotional regulation to coping with grief. Our counselling services in Airdrie are designed to provide you with the tools and insights to face these challenges, fostering personal growth and well-being. We empower you to find your way through.

Specialized care for all ages

As Canadian Certified Counsellors (CCC), we provide individualized, evidence-based counselling for individuals across the lifespan, from childhood through to older adulthood. Our approach is compassionate, client-centred, and tailored to each person’s unique mental health, developmental, and life-stage needs.

We specialize in children’s and women's mental health, offering a nurturing, supportive space for young minds while also addressing the specific mental health needs of women in the Airdrie community. All services are delivered by qualified counsellors committed to thoughtful, ethical, and high-quality care.