Narrative Therapy in Sherwood Park & the Edmonton Area
Separate yourself from the stories that have been defining you — and reclaim what matters.
What narrative therapy is
Narrative therapy is built on a simple but powerful idea: the stories we tell about ourselves shape how we feel and what we do. When the dominant story is one of failure, inadequacy, or damage, it becomes hard to see — or access — a different version of ourselves.
Narrative therapy helps you examine those stories, find the gaps and exceptions in them, and build a more accurate, useful account of who you are.
What it's used for
- Negative self-identity and self-concept
- Depression and internalized shame
- Trauma and difficult life events
- Identity questions and transitions
- Relationship problems rooted in fixed narratives
- Cultural identity and belonging
- Burnout and loss of professional identity
What to expect
Narrative therapy involves conversation, reflection, and sometimes writing. Your psychologist will help you identify the stories you've been living inside, examine where they came from, and start building a richer, truer account of yourself. The work is collaborative and non-pathologizing — you're not broken, you've just been handed some unhelpful stories.
Ready to rewrite what you've been telling yourself?
The stories we carry about ourselves aren't always accurate — and they're never the whole picture. If you're ready to examine what you've been telling yourself, we can help.