Narrative Therapy Edmonton

Sometimes the Most Powerful Shift Is a New Perspective

Unresolved trauma can cause you to experience a range of short and long term effects. Thinking about trauma or traumatic events can create an intensity that can be painful, and often memories of traumatic events become foggy and incomplete as your brain struggles to store them effectively. Narrative trauma therapy leans on the power of storytelling – and what happens in your brain when we create narratives – to create a more adaptive way of looking at and understanding trauma.

Feel Heard. Feel Empowered. Feel Free.

Therapy at Equinox isn’t just about treating problems – it’s about helping you build a life that aligns with your values and feels right for you. Our team listens without judgment, offers skills grounded in science, and walks beside you through life’s toughest moments.

Whether you’re searching for relief, insight, or lasting change – we’re here to help you thrive.

How Therapy With Us Works

Schedule

Book a free online consultation or an initial appointment (for a fee) to see if a therapist is a right fit for your needs.

Plan

In your initial sessions, your therapist will get info about your history and presenting problems, get to know what matters to you, and discuss how to help you achieve your treatment goals.

Grow

Feel empowered with support, clarity, and new tools to move forward confidently.

Ready to Find the Right Therapist?

We’ve made it easier than ever to connect with a clinician who understands your needs.  Use our team page to find a therapist based on therapy approach, life stage, and concerns.

FAQs

What is narrative therapy?

Narrative therapy helps you explore, reframe, and reshape the stories you’ve been telling yourself—especially the ones shaped by trauma, shame, or past experiences—so you can step into a more empowered, authentic narrative.

How does narrative therapy help with trauma?

Trauma often creates stories like “I’m not safe,” “It was my fault,” or “I’m not enough.” Narrative therapy gently separates you from these beliefs, helping you see them as responses to what happened—not reflections of who you are.

What happens in a narrative therapy session?

You’ll explore key stories from your life, examine the meanings you’ve attached to them, and uncover overlooked strengths, skills, and moments of resistance. Together, you and your therapist co-create new narratives that support healing and resilience.

Do I have to talk in detail about my past?

Not necessarily. Narrative therapy focuses more on how you understand your experiences than on retelling every detail. You stay in control, and your therapist meets you at the pace that feels safest for you.

Who is narrative therapy a good fit for?

It’s an excellent fit for people who feel stuck in old patterns, struggle with self-blame or shame, or want a therapy approach that emphasizes strengths, identity, and meaning—not just symptoms or diagnoses.