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Welcome to Versatile Counselling Services!

Have you noticed that you have been struggling for a long time, hoping that you could change? Have you found that it has been feeling impossible to find that thing that works? Do you notice yourself struggling and not feeling the same way that you used to? Is your issue limiting you from enjoying life the way you once did?

We offer some of the most individualized and adaptable counselling services in Edmonton (in person or online) and the rest of Canada (online).

Get in touch

At Versatile Counselling Services it is of the utmost importance that you feel completely comfortable. That is why you can request a phone consultation to get to know Greg Akuh better and ask any questions you may have!

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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!”

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!

My Therapeutic Approach is grounded in a few different types of therapy. Primarily, I utilize Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Solution Focused Therapy, Talk Therapy Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. It is also noteworthy that my approach is a direct and I blend my approach to include coaching because it serves my clients needs effectively and promotes an action oriented approach that my clients tend to appreciate. I customize my approach based on your strengths, values and goals while relying on the most Evidence-Based approaches to ensure that a holistic treatment plan is developed to best meet your needs.

Clinician

Founding Clinician

Versatile Counselling Services

Qualifications and Licenses 

  • Registered Social Worker | Alberta College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers and Alberta College of Social Workers

  • Master of Social Work | Specialization in Family-based Therapy-University of Toronto

  • Bachelor of Arts, Honours in Psychology | Carleton University

  • Bachelor of Arts, Honours in Criminology | CarletonUniversity

Certificates 

  • Fundamentals of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy | Adler University

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy | Dr. Russ Harris.

  • Dialectical Behavioural Therapy | Dr. Marsha Lineman

  • Family-based Therapy | George Hull Centre for Children and Families