Olga Shmelova
Counsellor, MA, CCC, EMDR
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Let's Connect (204) 817-3908
My clients are individuals navigating trauma, anxiety, addiction, burnout, relationship struggles, life transitions, or a deeper sense of disconnection from themselves and their lives. Many are high-functioning on the outside but emotionally exhausted internally. I help clients move beyond simply managing symptoms by exploring meaning, emotional patterns, unresolved experiences, and identity. Together, we create space for honest reflection, emotional processing, and rebuilding a life that feels more grounded, authentic, and aligned with who they truly are.
I specialize in trauma, mental health, addictions, and life transitions. Using an integrative approach including EMDR, CBT, existential, narrative, and relational therapy, I help clients process painful experiences, understand emotional patterns, rebuild resilience, and create a more meaningful and authentic life.
We live in a complex world that puts a lot of pressure on our shoulders and it’s close to impossible to live a well-balanced life. In fact, I don’t believe in balance or happiness, but I do believe in meaningful life. Meaningful life consists of all the emotions, and I help not to be afraid of them. Reach out and let's explore your experiences together.
Call or Email Olga Shmelova now for a free 15 minute consultation - (204) 817-3908
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
- Couple Sessions $200
Payment Methods
ACH Bank transfer, Cash, Cheque, Mastercard, Paypal, VisaInsurance
- Blue Cross
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Canada Life | Great-West Life
- Great-West Life
- Green Shield Canada
- Manulife
- Medavie Blue Cross
- SunLife
Olga Shmelova
Counsellor, MA, CCC, EMDR
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (204) 817-3908
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Certificate from Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association Olga Shmelova
- In Practice for 16 years
- Attended Taurida National University, Ukraine, Master of Psychology, Graduated 2009
- Certificate from Vancouver School of Narrative Therapy 2022
- Certificate from Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association 100009508 / 2022
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Olga Shmelova
Counsellor, MA, CCC, EMDR
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (204) 817-3908
Specialties and Expertise
Expertise
- Addiction
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Behavioural Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bisexual
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Career Guidance
- Child
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Domestic Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Drug Abuse
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Infidelity
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Mood Disorders
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Personality Disorders
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sexual Abuse
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Ideation
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Olga Shmelova
Counsellor, MA, CCC, EMDR
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (204) 817-3908
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults
I also speak
Russian ,
Ukrainian
Age
Teen ,
Adults
I also speak
Russian ,
Ukrainian
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Applied Behavioural Analysis (ABA)
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- EMDR
- Existential
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Positive Psychology
- Psychoanalytic
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Olga Shmelova
Counsellor, MA, CCC, EMDR
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (204) 817-3908