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Practical guidance, strategies, and resources to help you navigate life’s challenges and maintain balance.

Psychology Month: Befriend Your Wonderfully Complicated Brain image

Psychology Month: Befriend Your Wonderfully Complicated Brain

This Psychology Month, learn how to tend your mind like a Brain Garden. Explore practical strategies to notice thoughts, celebrate small wins, and nurture your mental wellness and self-discovery.
Annika Schaefer
February 9, 2026
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Take a Deep Breath — The Power of an Evening Reset

A therapist-informed guide to calm overthinking, release daily stress, and support restful sleep.
Annika Schaefer
February 6, 2026
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Honouring Strength and Hope on World Cancer Day

Today, on World Cancer Day, we pause to reflect on the journeys of individuals, families, and caregivers affected...
Annika Schaefer
February 4, 2026
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Breaking the “Groundhog Day” Loop: When Life Feels Like It’s Repeating

Learn how to recognize repetitive life patterns, reduce stress, and explore mental health support and therapy in St. Albert.
Annika Schaefer
February 2, 2026
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The 10:00 AM Reset: Fighting Winter Brain Fog in Alberta

Long, dark winter mornings in Alberta can leave many people feeling foggy and drained. This post introduces the 10:00 AM Reset—a simple, accessible approach to using natural light to support mental health, mood, and focus during the winter season.
Annika Schaefer
January 29, 2026
The "Alberta Shuffle": Why Pacing Yourself is a Survival Skill image

The "Alberta Shuffle": Why Pacing Yourself is a Survival Skill

Introduction In my practice lately, I’ve been noticing a lot of "January burnout." After the rush of the holidays...
Annika Schaefer
January 27, 2026
The Unfolding Story: Why You Don’t Have to Finish Every Chapter to Move Forward image

The Unfolding Story: Why You Don’t Have to Finish Every Chapter to Move Forward

A reflection on healing, growth, and finding motion in the "in-between" from Schaefer Counselling Services in St. Albert.
Annika Schaefer
January 22, 2026
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Rooted in Community

A Reflection on Our Recent Milestone
Annika Schaefer
January 19, 2026
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Intentions Over Resolutions: A Gentler Way to Begin the Year

As a new year begins, many people feel pressure to set resolutions — promises to change, improve, or finally “get...
Annika Schaefer
January 15, 2026
Grateful to Be Recognized: 2025 Community Votes Silver Winner for Counselling & Therapy image

Grateful to Be Recognized: 2025 Community Votes Silver Winner for Counselling & Therapy

Hello St. Albert community and valued clients, I’m deeply grateful to share that Schaefer Counselling Services has...
Annika Schaefer
January 12, 2026
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Land Acknowledgement: I respectfully acknowledge that I am on Treaty 6 territory, traditional lands of First Nations and Métis peoples. As treaty People, Indigenous and non-Indigenous, we share the responsibility for stewardship of this beautiful land.

My office is located on the second floor (unit #8) inside the mental health and wellness collective Present Mind Wellness and is accessible by stairs or a chair lift only. If you need to use the chair lift, please reach out and I can provide you with any necessary information. 

  • Home
  • Meet Annika
    • Meet Annika – Your Counselling Therapist
    • Credentials & Affiliations
    • Annika's Ongoing Training & Development
  • Working Together
    • Why Counselling?
    • Individual Counselling
    • Trauma Counselling
    • EMDR
    • Accelerated Resolution Therapy
    • Insurance Coverage
  • Bilingual Counselling
    • Bilingual Counselling
    • Sprechen Sie Deutsch?
  • Workshops & Speaking
  • Mental Health Toolkit
  • Contact
  • Schedule with Annika

  • Schaefer Counselling Services

    64 Riel Dr, Unit 8
    St. Albert, AB
    T8N 4A4 Canada
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Office Hours

Monday to Friday from 10:00 am until 5:00 pm.

Contact

  • Phone:
    780.994.0464

  • Email:
    annika@schaefercounsellingservices.ca

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