Authentic You Offers Counselling, Formal Assessment & Addictions Services, Serving Clients in Alberta, Canada!
Read More About Our Counselling for Children, Teens, Adults, Older Adults, Couples, Families, LGBTQ2+, Sex & Gender Therapy, Formal Assessments and Addictions Services!
Individual Adult Counselling
Compassionate, Personalized Support for Adults
At Authentic You we provide individual counselling for adults and older adults in a space that is safe, inclusive, and grounded in genuine care. Our team of psychologists takes the time to truly understand your story—offering support that is tailored to your experiences, values, and readiness for change.
Whether you're navigating depression, anxiety, burnout, life transitions, trauma, identity exploration, or simply feeling stuck, we work collaboratively to help you reconnect with your strengths, clarify your goals, and move toward healing. Every session is an opportunity to explore who you are, what matters most, and how to live more authentically—with compassionate guidance every step of the way.
Addictions Counselling & Speciality Services
Supportive, Holistic Care for Addiction Recovery
At Authentic You: Counselling, Assessment & Addictions Services Inc., our psychologists offer specialized support for individuals navigating addiction, substance use, and other out-of-control behaviours. We recognize the complexity of recovery and honour each person’s unique goals—whether that’s harm reduction, abstinence, or something in between.
Drawing on both clinical expertise and deep insight into the lived realities of addiction, we provide individual counselling, psychoeducation, and referrals tailored to your needs. Our trauma-informed approach acknowledges that substance use and compulsive behaviours often emerge as ways to manage emotional pain, stress, or unresolved trauma. Together, we work to uncover and heal the root causes while developing healthier, more sustainable ways of coping.
Beyond one-on-one therapy, our team remains actively engaged in the broader addictions and recovery community—offering consultation, mentorship, and professional training. We also help clients access external services such as medical detox, inpatient or outpatient treatment programs, sober living options, and peer-based recovery groups including SMART Recovery, Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), Narcotics Anonymous (NA), Marijuana Anonymous (MA), and Gamblers Anonymous (GA).
Whether you're just beginning to explore change or already on a path of recovery, our psychologists are here to meet you with empathy, respect, and unwavering support—helping you move forward with clarity, connection, and purpose.
Sex & Gender Therapy
Inclusive, Affirming Support for Sexuality, Relationships & Gender
At Authentic You: Counselling, Assessment & Addictions Services Inc., we honour and affirm the full spectrum of human identity, expression, and connection. Our psychologists offer supportive, knowledgeable care for individuals, couples, and groups navigating concerns related to sex, intimacy, gender, and relationships—across all orientations and relational structures.
We work with clients in monogamous, polyamorous, open, and kink-affirming relationships, creating a space that is sex-positive, nonjudgmental, and tailored to your unique needs. Whether you're exploring communication challenges, desire discrepancies, sexual functioning, identity development, or preferences, we hold space for open dialogue, authenticity, and growth.
Our team also provides gender-affirming therapy for individuals exploring their gender identity, expression, or transition experiences. We are committed to offering respectful, identity-affirming care that centers your lived experience and autonomy.
Using evidence-based approaches and a deep commitment to inclusivity, our work together can support greater self-understanding, stronger emotional and physical intimacy, improved relationship dynamics, and a deeper connection to your authentic self—however that looks for you!
Couples and Family Counselling
Strengthening Relationships Through Couples & Family Counselling
At Authentic You: Counselling, Assessment & Addictions Services Inc., we support couples and families in building stronger, more connected relationships. Whether you're facing ongoing conflict, navigating life changes, or simply wanting to deepen your connection, our psychologists create a respectful, inclusive space where all voices are valued.
We help partners and family members explore communication styles, clarify misunderstandings, and repair emotional ruptures. Sessions focus on creating honest, open dialogue—while addressing relational patterns, setting shared goals, and learning practical tools for connection and resilience.
From blended family dynamics to parenting stress, intimacy concerns, or generational wounds, we approach each relationship with care, curiosity, and nonjudgment. Together, we work to foster mutual respect, empathy, and lasting connection—so you can show up more fully for yourselves and each other.
Child & Teen Counselling
Supportive, Empowering Counselling for Children & Teens:
At Authentic You we offer individualized counselling for children and teens in a space that is safe, welcoming, and developmentally appropriate. Our psychologists are experienced in supporting young people through the unique challenges that arise at different ages and stages—helping them feel seen, heard, and supported without judgment.
We work with children and adolescents navigating anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, school pressures, identity exploration, peer dynamics, family changes, and emotional regulation. Through creative expression, open dialogue, and evidence-based strategies, we help build resilience, confidence, and healthy coping skills that last.
When helpful, we also collaborate with parents or caregivers to strengthen communication and ensure consistent, compassionate support at home. Every session is tailored to the child or teen’s individual needs, personality, and readiness—fostering self-awareness, emotional growth, and a stronger sense of self.
Our goal is to empower young people to thrive—socially, emotionally, and mentally—while laying the groundwork for a future rooted in self-trust, connection, and authenticity.
Comprehensive Assessments
🧩 Our Formal Assessment Services
At Authentic You our formal psychological and risk assessment services are conducted by experienced, registered clinicians—Andrew Burke and Karen Gaudin. Drawing on over two decades of combined expertise in both clinical and forensic settings, we provide thorough, individualized evaluations suited to mental health, workplace, or legal contexts. Our approach is grounded in rigor, clarity, and relevance—helping clients, professionals, and organizations make informed decisions with confidence.
Addictions Assessments
Evaluate patterns of substance use or behavioural addiction
Inform treatment planning, recovery readiness, return-to-work decisions
Offer insights for employers, treatment providers, and recovery professionals
Behavioural Assessments
Explore behavioural patterns, triggers, and self-regulation challenges
Support strategies for improved emotional or behavioural functioning
Emotional Assessments
Assess mood regulation, emotional well-being, coping strategies
Guide therapeutic interventions and diagnostic clarity
Forensic Risk Assessments
Structured evaluation of risk for criminal, violent, or sexual recidivism
Conducted with standardized tools and clinical judgment for legal or court contexts
Giftedness & Psychoeducational Assessments
Identify high intellectual ability, learning profiles, and academic strengths
Diagnose learning disorders and provide recommendations for educational support
Personality Assessments
Examine personality structure and interpersonal functioning
Aid in objective diagnosis and nuanced treatment planning
Psychological Assessments (e.g. ADHD, PTSD, Mood & Anxiety Disorders)
Comprehensive evaluations for mental health conditions
Use standardized clinical interviews and psychometric testing to clarify diagnosis and guide care
🔍 Our Assessment Process:
Contextual & Rigorous: We aim to clarify your core concerns, rule out other explanations, and deliver insights that truly fit your life context.
Authentic You Psychology
Comprehensive Intake: Includes a detailed personal and developmental history, clinical interviews, collateral sources (where appropriate), and behavioral observation.
Validated Testing: We use well-established tools—such as emotional, personality, cognitive, and executive function assessments—to ensure robust and defensible findings.
Clear Reporting: Written reports provide diagnostic impressions, risk formulation (if relevant), strengths-based insights, and personalized recommendations for therapy, workplace supports, recovery planning, or legal professionals.
Collaborative & Accessible: Andrew excels at translating complex psychological data into language that is meaningful for clients, educators, medical professionals, legal teams, and other stakeholders.
✅ Why Choose Our Assessment Services:
Ethical & Evidence-Based: Our process is trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and informed by best practices in psychological measurement.
Meaningful Outcomes: We deliver clarity, direction, and actionable insights tailored to your needs—whether you're seeking personal clarity, workplace guidance, or legal decision support.
Let us support you in navigating complexity with confidence and understanding. Whether you're an individual, a professional, or an organization seeking clarity, our formal assessments are designed to provide an accurate foundation for forward motion.