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Counsellor, MTC, RCS, CT
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Craig Wanless

Counsellor, MTC, RCS, CT (he, him)

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6 Endorsed
110548 115 St NW, Edmonton, AB T5H
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110548 115 St NW Edmonton, AB T5H
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With over 15 years of experience helping individuals, couples, families, and youth, even those skeptical about therapy. I'm a long-time group facilitator and draw from a variety of approaches. While I incorporate Family Systems Theory, Transformative Couples Therapy, and Mindfulness, since 2016, Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP) has truly become my clinical home. I wholeheartedly believe in the radical power of emotional healing that unfolds when people feel safe enough to shed their masks and truly feel. If there's one overarching theme in my work, it's this: healing happens in connection, not in isolation.
Sessions are experiential, offering a transformative therapeutic approach. I guide you in processing emotions for personal growth, explore relational dynamics for improved awareness and healthy boundaries, challenge thought patterns for healthier cognitive responses, and develop present-moment awareness through mindful self-reflection for emotional balance.
Our therapeutic passion stems from lived experiences with anxiety, burnout, life transitions, depression, relationship struggles, and general dissatisfaction. Through my own self-discovery, I learned one very important truth, to stop doing everything alone.
Call or Craig Wanless now for a free 15 minute consultation - (587) 856-9965

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Benchmark Counselling

110548 115 St NW

Edmonton, AB T5H map

(587) 856-9965
My website
Whether it's online or in-person we're here to help.
I specialize in Anxiety, Depression and Relationship Issues 
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
Choosing the right therapist is the single most important factor in determining positive outcomes in therapy. Let's see if we connect.
Craig Wanless
Let's Connect (587) 856-9965
Photo of Craig Wanless, Counsellor, MTC, RCS, CT

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Benchmark Counselling

110548 115 St NW

Edmonton, AB T5H map

(587) 856-9965
My website
Whether it's online or in-person we're here to help.
I specialize in Anxiety, Depression and Relationship Issues 
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
Choosing the right therapist is the single most important factor in determining positive outcomes in therapy. Let's see if we connect.
Craig Wanless

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $150
  • Couple Sessions $210
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Cash, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Blue Cross
  • ClaimSecure
  • ComPsych
  • Equitable Life of Canada
  • Green Shield Canada
  • Manulife
  • Pacific Blue Cross
  • SunLife
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Please check your individual coverage plan to see to what extent you are covered.
Photo of Craig Wanless, Counsellor, MTC, RCS, CT
Craig Wanless
Counsellor, MTC, RCS, CT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (587) 856-9965
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Please check your individual coverage plan to see to what extent you are covered.
Photo of Craig Wanless, Counsellor, MTC, RCS, CT
Craig Wanless
Counsellor, MTC, RCS, CT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (587) 856-9965

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of British Columbia / 1083 Craig Wanless
    Licence province differs from primary location province.
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 17 years
  • Attended Clearmind International Institute, Transpersonal Counselling Psychology, Graduated 2009
  • Additional Credentials

  • License: Association of Counselling Therapy of Alberta 2119 / 2025
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Registered with the Association of Cooperative Counselling Therapists of Canada (ACCT)
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Craig Wanless
Counsellor, MTC, RCS, CT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (587) 856-9965
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Registered with the Association of Cooperative Counselling Therapists of Canada (ACCT)
Photo of Craig Wanless, Counsellor, MTC, RCS, CT
Craig Wanless
Counsellor, MTC, RCS, CT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (587) 856-9965

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Relationship Issues

Expertise

  • Anger Management
  • Body Image
  • Cancer
  • Caregivers
  • Codependency
  • Divorce
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Infidelity
  • Life Transitions
  • Men's Issues
  • Mood Disorders
  • Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • School Issues
  • Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Trauma and PTSD
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Craig Wanless
Counsellor, MTC, RCS, CT
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Craig Wanless
Counsellor, MTC, RCS, CT
Do these issues align with your needs? or (587) 856-9965

6 Endorsements

Allison Cordner
Allison Cordner
CounsellorMARCCMCSTRASEP
Craig is an outstanding therapist, facilitator and clinical supervisor who excels at treating youth, adults & couples using relational and experiential therapy. His warmth, enthusiasm and humour are special gifts to his clinical practice.
Kerry Platt at Soul+Shine Therapy
Kerry Platt at Soul+Shine Therapy
CounsellorRTC
Craig is a skilled and empathetic counsellor with years of experience. He is passionate about teen mental health and is more than qualified to support your healing journey.
Ferzana Jamani
Ferzana Jamani
CounsellorBARTC
Craig is an extremely skilled and gifted therapist. I am tremendously grateful for his support, guidance and genuine care.
Veronique Rioux
Veronique Rioux
RTC
Craig is an exceptional counsellor and man. He creates a safe space for tackling tough issues with confidence and helps navigate them to foster change. As both my teacher and family counsellor, I highly recommend him.
Allison Cordner
Allison Cordner
CounsellorMACPRCCRTCSEP
Where to start?: Craig is an incredibly warm and skilled clinician. He has vast experience in counselling and is also a qualified teacher and facilitator. I highly recommend him.
Heron Payne Counselling
Heron Payne Counselling
CounsellorRTCCMMT
As my supervisor, Craig has consistently been a human, supportive, and grounding presence for me. His authenticity, integrity, and genuine warmth come through in every interaction. Highly recommend!

Client Focus

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Gay Allied
Immuno-disorders
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Transgender Allied

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Gay Allied
Immuno-disorders
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • AEDP
  • Attachment-based
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Experiential Therapy
  • Family / Marital
  • Family Systems
  • Gestalt
  • Integrative
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Narrative
  • Person-Centered
  • Relational
  • Somatic
  • Transpersonal
  • Trauma Focused
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AEDP explicitly draws on the therapeutic relationship to create conditions of safety that nurture our innate potential for resilience, growth, and healing. From the get-go, we help our clients access this wired-in, human capacity. Together, from this secure healthy base, we explore and tend to the places that need healing. In this way, we undo aloneness and restore optimal development.
Photo of Craig Wanless, Counsellor, MTC, RCS, CT
Craig Wanless
Counsellor, MTC, RCS, CT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (587) 856-9965
"
AEDP explicitly draws on the therapeutic relationship to create conditions of safety that nurture our innate potential for resilience, growth, and healing. From the get-go, we help our clients access this wired-in, human capacity. Together, from this secure healthy base, we explore and tend to the places that need healing. In this way, we undo aloneness and restore optimal development.
Photo of Craig Wanless, Counsellor, MTC, RCS, CT
Craig Wanless
Counsellor, MTC, RCS, CT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (587) 856-9965

Groups


Location

Primary Location

Benchmark Counselling

110548 115 St NW

Edmonton, AB T5H

(587) 856-9965

Nearby Areas

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Whether it's online or in-person we're here to help.
Photo of Craig Wanless, Counsellor, MTC, RCS, CT
Craig Wanless
Counsellor, MTC, RCS, CT
Call for a free consultation now - (587) 856-9965
"
Whether it's online or in-person we're here to help.
Photo of Craig Wanless, Counsellor, MTC, RCS, CT
Craig Wanless
Counsellor, MTC, RCS, CT
Call for a free consultation now - (587) 856-9965