GREG’S APPROACH

Greg Akuh is one of the most dedicated therapists in Edmonton and in the Online Space who uses a structured approach to counselling and always makes every effort to collaborate with you to ensure that you get the most out of each and every session!

Private therapist services

Greg Akuh genuinely believes in the potential that lies within you! During sessions, you will be able to notice Greg Akuh deeply believes that you have a tremendous amount of internal strength and power that has developed from your life experiences. He will work with you to be able to unlock your inner knowledge about yourself in order to open up your mind to be in the best place possible to pursue what is most important to you in life! What Greg Akuh most wants you to know is that you should never give up! What is waiting for you once you are living your values will be a feeling of being complete because you have placed all the important pieces of yourself into a unified whole!

“Your mind is a very powerful force, once you learn the combination you will be able to cultivate your full potential and feel like your authentic self again!”

Therapist

BA, BSW, MSW, RSW (Reg#:14266)

Anonymous

This quote has guided my personal and professional development and therefore holds a special place in the development of  Versatile Counselling Services

Who we Serve

We offer comprehensive psychological help and services to men, immigrants, professionals and individuals working in highly stressful careers.

Values

As a male therapist in Edmonton and Online, the values that I believe are most important in the therapeutic relationship are honesty, collaboration, trust and openness. I strive to ensure that each and every person I work with feels deeply understood and recognized for the unique individual that they are. It is very important to me that you feel safe and accepted while you are so courageously pursuing the best version of yourself in therapy!

Special Areas for me

A specific area that is near to my heart is working with men, refugees individuals  and professionals suffering from high amounts of stress as a result of their professional, familial and relationship responsibilities. I really enjoy working with professionals on reducing their stress and anxiety and decreasing the influence of their depression and hopelessness through meaningful collaboration and teaching of specific skills that will support your on-going ability to overpower your stress, anxiety and depression!

Services Offered

Individual Counselling

If a past or current life situation has caused difficult emotions and you find yourself paralyzed and unable to move, working together can help you in reconnecting with what you value most. I can help with various issues that you may be facing:

• Depression

• Anxiety

• Difficulty with relationships

• Communication Skills

• Separation and Divorce

• Trauma

Professional Counselling

I have experience working with numerous highly stressed professionals including but not limited: emergency services, Executives of major corporations, entrepreneurs, provincial and federal government employees and career changing professionals who experience the following:

• Self Confidence Issues

• Worries and fears

• Feeling disconnected or flat

• motivational challenges

• Feeling burnt out

• Anxiety and Depression

• Issues with Focus

• Issue with High Performance

• Career transitions

Refugees and Asylum Seekers

Greg has a wealth of experience, and a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by refugees and asylum seekers. Trained in culturally sensitive and trauma-informed care, Greg is not just therapist; he is a compassionate ally, dedicated to supporting the mental health and well-being of refugees and asylum seekers.

• PTSD

• Anxiety

• Settlement related stressed

• Religion Trauma

• Esteem Issues

• Difficulty with relationship

• Self Confidence Issues

• Career transitions

Executive Coaching

I support Executives, Management and Leaders in managing their stress based on the unique workplace roles and responsibilities. I teach Executives new skills and ways of thinking that allow for an improved ability to manage overwhelming workplace responsibilities and pressures.

• Stress Management

• Understanding emotions and thoughts impact on motivation and performance

• Career transitions

• Increasing coping skills and decreasing frustration and negative mindsets

• Goal Setting

• Analyzing Blind Spots

• Strengths and Needs Analysis

• Increasing Self Confidence

Conflict Counselling

Bringing a upper management and employees together is about teamwork and recognizing how your behaviours are impacting others. I help workplaces experiencing conflict who would like to find a collaborative solution that improves the workplace for all parties.

• Conflict and relationship difficulties

• Stress Management

• Communication Skills

• Empathizing Skills

• Management Effectiveness Assessment and Feedback

Video Counselling

In modern times many individuals prefer to get support from a professional counsellor online. I am experienced in providing this type of support and ensure that it is done using a secure platform that protects the conversation privacy. Video Counselling ensures that counselling is accessible for all people regardless of location! You can connect with me from the location of your choice to ensure that you are comfortable and relaxed!

Frequently Asked Questions

What can I expect when I come to counselling?

Counselling is a place where you come to discuss issues that have been impacting your life. We will collaborate together and use your strengths to develop a detailed plan to create positive change!

What issues do you treat?

I work with very diverse people suffering from a range of issues. Some common examples include:

• Male Specific Counselling

• Burn Out

• High Stress Professionals

• High Performance Issues

• Imposter Syndrome and Motivation Issues

• Family and Relationship Issues

• Communication Issues

• ADHD and Autism

• Academic or Career Transitions

• Self Confidence

If you do not see your specific issue here please contact me to discuss if I have experience and would be a good fit for your needs.