Marta Beranek therapy
Welcome to Viewfinder Counselling Services
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In therapy, the metaphor of a viewfinder invites a shift in how you see things—allowing what feels blurred or overwhelming to come into focus. It creates space to slow down, zoom in, and explore your experiences with greater clarity. Patterns become more visible, emotions more understandable, and the bigger picture easier to hold.
Together, we adjust the lens—bringing certain pieces into focus while gently exploring what may have been pushed to the background. In that process, new meaning can emerge, along with a clearer sense of direction and possibility.
Hi, I'm Marta Beranek, MSW, RCSW
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My approach to therapy is based on the belief that meaningful change happens through awareness, clarity, and practical support.
I provide a space that respects your goals and intentions. You’re welcome to bring your experiences—your life, relationships, and challenges. Together, we’ll look at patterns that may be holding you back and work toward aligning your thoughts, emotions, and relationships with what feels most genuine for you. You may be seeking change or a deeper sense of connection—with yourself, others, or life. ​
Therapy isn’t about becoming someone different; it’s about reconnecting with your authentic self, your relationships, and your sense of purpose. The therapy process is tailored to your goals, your pace, and your lived experience. ​
Strength comes from realizing you have the power to choose. With it, you can move forward intentionally, shaping your life in alignment with your values—authentically and on your own terms.
First steps... Do I need therapy?
Starting Therapy Can Feel Difficult — And That’s Normal
Taking the first step toward therapy can feel intimidating. It often requires openness, emotional vulnerability, and navigating an unfamiliar process. Many people find themselves wondering:
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What if I choose the wrong therapist or approach?
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Are my concerns serious enough for therapy?
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Can I afford the time or financial commitment?
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What if I say the wrong thing?
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Will therapy actually help?​
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These questions are common and completely understandable. Reaching out for support can feel especially challenging when you’re already feeling overwhelmed.
For this reason, it can be helpful to seek support early—before stress, anxiety, or emotional challenges begin to feel unmanageable.
Research consistently shows that therapy can be effective for a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and major life transitions. For many people, simply scheduling that first appointment can bring a sense of relief and hope that positive change is possible.
Work through what’s difficult. Build what works.
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Viewfinder Counselling providing services in Sherwood Park and Edmonton area. Virtual and in-person sessions, depending on your needs.
Therapy is a collaborative process. We’ll focus on what matters most to you and work together to better understand your experiences, strengths, and goals. In a supportive and respectful space, you can gain insight and take practical steps toward meaningful change.
How we can
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Individual therapy is a one-on-one space to reflect, gain perspective, and work through personal challenges. Sessions focus on understanding your experiences, strengthening coping skills, and supporting meaningful change.
Relationship counselling supports couples and individuals in building fulfilling connections. It offers a safe space to improve communication, navigate conflict, rebuild trust, as well as to address any challenges such as life transitions, parenting, or intimacy concerns.
Family counselling helps families pause, reflect, and reconnect. In this supportive setting, family members can address current communication patterns, work through any challenges, like parenting stress or major life changes, while building healthier ways of relating to one another.
Child and adolescent therapy supports the development of emotional awareness, helping adolescents understand their feelings and build strategies to manage them. The therapy process emphasizes skill development, problem-solving, and perspective-taking to improve communication and social interactions.
ADHD coaching helps turn intentions into action. Through personalized strategies, structure, and practical tools, clients learn to manage daily demands, strengthen focus, and build confidence in how they approach work, school, and life.
Estrangement therapy helps individuals and families navigate the pain and complexity of broken or distant relationships. The focus is on understanding, emotional healing, and finding a path forward—whether that involves reconnection or personal closure.