Business Details
4 Years
experience
Trusted Counselling Services in Yukon
Northern Focus is a community-based group of professionals dedicated to providing comprehensive counselling services and psychological assessments in the Yukon. Our multidisciplinary team employs diverse therapeutic approaches to address complex challenges such as trauma, mental health, relationships, and life transitions. With a commitment to fostering mental well-being, we serve individuals, families, and communities across the Yukon, prioritizing client-centered care and cultural sensitivity. Our team includes registered psychologists, counsellors, and interns with expertise in modalities like EMDR, CBT, and trauma-informed therapy.We emphasize empathy, resilience, and personalized strategies to support clients in reconnecting with their strengths and achieving meaningful growth. Our practice is rooted in deep local knowledge, with many team members having lived and worked in the Yukon for decades. We are dedicated to continuous professional development, clinical supervision, and community engagement, ensuring our services remain accessible and impactful for all residents.
Services
Individual Counselling
Family Therapy
Trauma Treatment
Couples Counselling
Addiction Support
Grief & Loss Therapy
Child & Youth Services
Clinical Supervision
Group Therapy
Cultural Sensitivity Training
Details
- Year established: 2022
Highlights and features
- Our team includes registered psychologists with over 15 years of experience in trauma and mental health.
- We employ diverse evidence-based modalities like EMDR, CBT, and trauma-informed therapy.
- Our counsellors hold advanced degrees and certifications in specialized therapeutic approaches.
- We prioritize culturally sensitive care with deep understanding of Indigenous communities.
- Our services address both individual and systemic challenges across the lifespan.
Associations and certifications
- College of Alberta Psychologists
- Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association
- Alberta College of Psychologists
- Canadian Certified Counsellor (C.C.C)
- Registered Provisional Psychologist
What people say
Empathetic therapists
Culturally sensitive
Effective trauma treatment
Personalized care
Experienced team
Services
Individual Counselling
Our individual counselling sessions provide a safe, confidential space for clients to explore personal challenges with registered professionals. Using evidence-based approaches like CBT and EMDR, we address issues such as anxiety, depression, and trauma. Each session focuses on building self-awareness, developing coping strategies, and fostering resilience tailored to the client's unique needs and goals.
Family Therapy
Family therapy addresses relational dynamics and communication challenges within households. Our practitioners use systemic approaches to resolve conflicts, improve understanding, and strengthen bonds. This service supports families navigating transitions, trauma, or mental health issues, emphasizing collaborative problem-solving and emotional connection across generations.
Trauma Treatment
Specialized trauma treatment employs modalities like EMDR and somatic therapy to address PTSD and complex trauma. Our clinicians help clients process distressing experiences, rebuild safety, and restore functionality. Treatment integrates neurobiological insights and resilience-building techniques to support long-term healing and post-traumatic growth.
Couples Counselling
Couples counselling focuses on improving communication, resolving conflicts, and deepening emotional intimacy. Using approaches like Gottman Method and attachment-based therapy, we help partners navigate challenges such as infidelity, life transitions, and chronic stress. The goal is to foster mutual understanding and strengthen relational foundations.
Clinical Supervision
We provide clinical supervision for emerging counsellors and interns, combining mentorship with professional development. Supervision sessions focus on ethical practice, therapeutic techniques, and case management. Our experienced supervisors offer guidance in trauma-informed care and cultural competency, preparing future practitioners for diverse clinical settings.
People
Sara Galbraith
Registered Psychologist
Sara Galbraith is a registered psychologist with 15+ years in mental health, specializing in trauma and neurodiversity. She employs modalities like EMDR and play therapy, blending clinical expertise with compassionate care to support clients across the lifespan.
Tayo Adamek
Registered Provisional Psychologist
Tayo Adamek specializes in trauma-informed therapy and EMDR, serving clients of all ages in Whitehorse and rural Yukon. With training in mindfulness and somatic approaches, he tailors interventions to address PTSD, anxiety, and attachment challenges.
Joseph St. Paul Graham
Registered Art Therapist
Joseph Graham combines art therapy with counselling to help clients express complex emotions and overcome trauma. With 20+ years in Yukon, he specializes in creative approaches for individuals, families, and Indigenous communities facing grief and transitions.
Kat Roberts
Registered Provisional Psychologist
Kat Roberts offers culturally sensitive counselling for youth, adults, and families, integrating attachment theory and trauma-informed practices. Her eclectic approach addresses mental health, relationships, and holistic well-being, informed by advanced degrees in anthropology and education.
Hailey Birnie
Certified Counsellor
Hailey Birnie specializes in trauma, addictions, and wilderness therapy for adults and youth. A Yukon native, she combines film/arts-based methods with clinical expertise to support clients navigating transitions, grief, and self-harm recovery.
Questions
What types of services does Northern Focus Counselling offer?
We provide individual, family, and group therapy for trauma, mental health, relationships, addiction, and life transitions using evidence-based modalities like EMDR and CBT.
Are your counsellors registered professionals?
Yes, our team includes registered psychologists, Canadian Certified Counsellors, and provisional psychologists with advanced training in specialized therapeutic approaches.
Do you offer services for Indigenous communities?
Yes, we provide culturally sensitive care with practitioners trained in Indigenous cultural understanding and trauma-informed support for historical and intergenerational experiences.
How can I book an appointment?
Complete our secure online intake form to connect with a counsellor, or contact us directly at our Whitehorse locations for scheduling assistance.
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
We employ diverse methods including EMDR, CBT, narrative therapy, somatic work, and attachment-focused interventions tailored to each client's unique needs and goals.
Do you serve children and youth?
Yes, our team specializes in child and adolescent mental health, offering play therapy, trauma treatment, and support for neurodiversity and family dynamics.
Reviews (3)
Tyler Mulligan
Oct 22, 2021
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Saw a professional here only to later find out they werent registered in Canada and and werent covered by my health insurance. When I complained the owner claimed I was made aware of this risk by their admin staff, who I never met and who never called me.
Ive since been informed that counselor isnt with them any longer.
EDIT: based on the response from the business Id like to add that the owner made no effort at the time of incident to rectify the issue, but when he realized my review was getting attention a year later, contacted me and offered to pay for a therapeutic session
Ive since been informed that counselor isnt with them any longer.
EDIT: based on the response from the business Id like to add that the owner made no effort at the time of incident to rectify the issue, but when he realized my review was getting attention a year later, contacted me and offered to pay for a therapeutic session
Mollie Lang
Jun 02, 2021
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The counsellors at Northern Focus are really there for you when you need them. They're an amazing team and I highly recommend them!
Nataschaa Chatterton
May 29, 2021
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The counsellors of Northern Focused are of such a high caliber. Warm, caring, skilled and reliable. I trust so much in their abilities that I have referred many people in this direction.
