Mind-body, experiential therapy for anxiety, trauma, and personal growth.
New Location as of May 3, 2025
North Land Counselling Group
9557 76 Avenue
Edmonton, AB
T6C 0K1
Psychotherapy, counselling, and art therapy services for veterans, children, adolescents, couples, and adults in Edmonton, and online—offered by Ania Telfer, M.C., mental health therapist specializing in trauma-informed, somatic and mindfulness-based therapy for anxiety, trauma, and personal growth.
My Approach
Evidence Based & Compassionate:
Expressive Arts Therapy, Somatic Based, and Experiential Therapies
The Space
At Nightingale Psychotherapy, I offer trauma-informed, evidence-based therapy to help you navigate anxiety, trauma, life transitions, and emotional challenges. My integrative approach blends experiential, somatic, and art therapy approaches with neuroscience, attachment theory, and mindfulness to support deep healing and personal transformation.
I create a safe, nurturing space where you can explore your inner world, break free from limiting patterns, and build a resilient, fulfilling life. Whether you're seeking support for stress, self-discovery, or relational challenges, I tailor therapy to meet your unique needs.
Take the first step toward healing and transformation today.
Services
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Expressive Arts Therapy: Experience the merging of art, movement and science for profound personal growth and well-being.
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Existential Psychotherapy: Explore meaning making, life purpose, and deeper questions and themes.
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Mindfulness-Based Psychotherapy: Evidence-based mindfulness techniques to increase self-awareness, decrease anxiety, promote well-being, and reduce stress.
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Narrative Therapy: Examine your dominant ways of thinking and develop new perspectives on your story
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Somatic Based Therapy: Address trauma and emotions through body awareness and physical sensations.
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Somatic Yoga Therapy: Combine yoga practices with somatic therapy to increase awareness of stored trauma in the body.
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Spiritually Integrated Psychotherapy: Integrate spiritual and sacred beliefs into the healing process from any, or none, of the world’s faith traditions.
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Veteran-Specific Therapy: Addressing the unique moral, ethical, and traumatic responses to military experiences and their impact on mental health.
Veterans: I have a special interest in veteran populations and military trauma. My graduate research focus investigated moral injury and PTSD in military populations and how art therapy can contribute to healing. Sometimes there are no words to express the pain. That's where non-verbal, action-oriented therapies can offer support. With over two decades of arts-based learning experience, and a comprehensive understanding of research, I integrate creative practices to promote emotional resilience and well-being.
My name is Ania Telfer. I am a recent Master of Counselling graduate from City University of Seattle. I’m currently practicing as a mental health therapist and awaiting registration as a certified Canadian counsellor and provisionally registered psychologist with the College of Alberta Psychologists. Born in Tkaronto (Toronto) to Polish parents, I’ve been based in amiskwacîwâskahikan (Edmonton) since 2006.
Beyond counselling, I’m a professional artist, and I hold a graduate certificate in Spiritually Focused Expressive Arts from St. Stephen's College and a BA in Communications from Concordia University in Montreal. I specialize in trauma-informed, evidence-based therapy, integrating experiential, somatic, and expressive arts approaches with neuroscience, attachment theory, and mindfulness. My practice supports clients in navigating anxiety, trauma, life transitions, and emotional challenges, fostering deep healing and personal transformation.
My therapeutic approach fosters resiliency and hope with a focus on life-affirming interventions. I bring over two decades of arts-based learning experience and a deep understanding of research to my therapeutic work, using creative modalities to promote emotional resilience and well-being.
I’ve lived, worked, and traveled across Europe and Asia, speak several languages, and love learning about different cultures. Outside of my counselling practice, I enjoy yoga, a cozy cup of tea, creating art, and spending time in nature. I love water and horses and am currently involved in training a very cute service dog.
About me
Clients: Ania sees clients experiencing trauma, veteran and first responder related challenges, anxiety, grief, childhood issues, addictions, emotional regulation and any instances where words are inadequate to express the experience. Ania sees children, youth, couples and adults.
Fees
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Reduced Rate: $120 per therapeutic hour (50-minute session), available until I obtain my registration numbers.
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Sliding Scale: Available upon request.
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Insurance Coverage: Currently not covered by most insurance providers. Once I receive my registration numbers, I will be covered by insurance.
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Arts-Based Sessions: 75 minutes at a rate of $160 per hour.
Location
North Land Counselling Group
9557 76 Avenue
Edmonton, AB
T6C 0K1
Parking is in the designated lot south of the building
