Society used to look at mental health issues as something to be ashamed of, but not any more. Mental health, like physical health, is something that absolutely everyone must work at to feel good. It’s rewarding work, but it isn’t always easy.

Heart-breaking events or even just daily struggles can sometimes lead to depression, anxiety, or a sense that we do not belong. The resources we need to stay balanced, to grow, and to feel whole are within each of us, but sometimes we have trouble finding them on our own. That’s why help is available.

At Welling Centre, our goal is to build a trusting, safe, relationship with you, where our therapists can understand your situation from your perspective, and help you to discover the hidden resources that would allow you to find your source of wellness once again.

Meet our therapists currently specializing in depression and anxiety therapy.

Deanna Clarke, BHSc, CCYC, CCAC, RTC

Registered Therapeutic Counsellor, Psychotherapist

I’m passionate about supporting meaningful transformation and helping individuals strengthen their relationships with themselves and with others, offering a grounded, empathic, and non-judgmental space for self-discovery. My approach is rooted in compassion, curiosity, and a deep respect for the healing journey. I believe that true growth happens when we embrace both our strengths and our struggles, creating space for lasting change.

With over 13 years of experience in addiction recovery and supporting individuals impacted by childhood trauma, I take a holistic, trauma-informed, and person-centered approach. Together, we’ll explore the emotional, mental, physical, creative, and spiritual aspects of your life to help you reconnect with your authentic self.

My own personal struggles led me to a place of deep desperation – and it was from that place that true healing began. Through working with my own childhood wounds, I’ve been able to transform the story of my life. Today, I live with openness, embracing life as it comes, free from judgment or rigid expectations. It’s from this grounded, lived experience that I hold space for my clients as they embark on their own healing journeys. I’ve learned that it’s often in the struggle and discomfort where growth happens, and in that growth, we discover the extraordinary within the ordinary.

Creativity and nature are central to my own grounding and healing. Whether it’s practicing yoga, playing golf, immersing myself in the outdoors, or simply finding stillness with a good book, I believe that cultivating wonder and creativity helps us reconnect with our truest selves. I bring that same sense of curiosity and reverence for the human experience into my work with clients.

I don’t see people bringing problems into therapy, I see them bringing bridges to healing and I’m here to help you build that bridge. Whether you’re navigating trauma, addiction, grief, life transitions, or simply longing for deeper self-connection, I’m here to walk alongside you with compassion, empathy, and practical guidance as you move toward healing and fulfillment, rediscover your strength, and create meaningful change.

Each 50-minute session with Deanna is available for a $130 fee and is eligible for extended health benefits through some insurance companies. 

NOW OFFERS DIRECT BILLING FOR MOST INSURANCE PROVIDERS.

If you are interested in an appointment with Deanna, book online by clicking the ‘Book an Appointment’ button or call 780-222-7405.

Stewart Cranston, MC, BA

Canadian Certified Counsellor

Stewart holds degrees in Counselling (Masters), and Psychology (BA). He has been counselling since 2023 in private practice settings and at a non-profit organization working with survivors of sexual violence. He is a thoughtful and compassionate therapist with a calming presence. He is dedicated to helping clients to live more freely and self-actualized in the face of life’s challenges.

Stewart approaches therapy with psychodynamic, social functionalist, and existential perspectives, and implements methods from compassion focused therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and three-phase trauma therapy. His therapy has been influenced by the works of Judith Herman, Hannah Levenson, Irvin Yalom, Paul Gilbert, and Alfred Adler. He believes that psychotherapy is a process of deep discovery, where the therapist and client work together to uncover patterns which developed in the past, and repeat in the present within emotions, beliefs, drives, and relationships.

Stewart’s research efforts have led him to focus on the problem of moral injury, and is he is engaged in spreading knowledge about it.

Each 50-minute session with Stewart is available for a $160 fee and may be eligible for extended health benefits through some insurance companies.

If you are interested in an appointment with Stewart, call 780-222-7405 or book online by clicking the ‘Book an Appointment’ button.

Ready to book now? Call us directly at 780-222-7405 or book an appointment online here.