Often, there is one underlying force that holds us back more than anything else: shame.
Shame can cast a shadow over your well-being, convincing you that your gifts, your presence, and your peace aren’t yours to claim. But beneath that shadow, a quiet truth remains: your capacity for deep healing, self-compassion, and authentic expression is already within you, just waiting for you to reclaim it.
Wellness Services
Lorian’s approach is rooted in honesty, transparency, and sitting with shame so you can rediscover your unique rhythm with more room to breathe. Whether addressing deep-rooted trauma or everyday stress, she’s here to help you move through the courageous work of simply being you.
With eight years of counselling experience, Lorian Gelink provides personalized counselling services for individuals navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, and self-esteem concerns. She believes therapy works best when we can drop the pretense and just be humans together.
Professional Growth Services
Here at luminaArt, Lorian’s all about bringing forth your own light and nurturing your art of counselling. She enjoys connecting with students, intern therapists, and colleagues in the mental health and counselling therapy field.
Learn More
WELLNESS SERVICES
When you connect with a supportive, creative environment where art therapy, EMDR, and somatic experiencing come together, your individual counselling journey becomes an integrative experience. Lorian’s approach is personalized and strategic, taking the time to understand your feelings, goals, fears, and dreams. Rather than just talking about surface symptoms, she helps you notice the nuanced patterns in your life while gently anticipating obstacles at a nervous-system level.
Her role is to notice what’s coming up in the here-and-now moment and co-create more space for you to breathe from things holding you back – all within a creative healing space for deep transformation. Together, you will explore how to move past heavy blocks – allowing you to rediscover your own unique rhythm and discover new pathways of lightness, resilience, and joy.
She primarily supports individuals (ages 18+) as they process and move through challenging life circumstances, including:
• Trauma recovery: domestic violence, physical assault, childhood abuse, and emotional neglect
• Mental health and emotional wellness: navigating the impacts of trauma, self-esteem struggles, anxiety, depression, and stress
Individual Counselling Services – Details
• Sunday 11-3pm (by appointment only): In-person services located at #203 8003 102 St NW, Edmonton, AB T6E 4A2. Our office is located on the second floor with only stair access. If you need accommodations due to mobility, please contact us and we can arrange to meet online.
• Upon request: online services during Tuesday-Thursday 6-8pm for clients physically located in Alberta, Canada. Please contact or schedule a 15-Min Therapist Fit Connection Call, if interested.
• Rate: $180.00/hr; e-transfer or credit card
– direct billing is not yet available
– sliding scale options are unavailable at this time
Insurance Note:
Before your first session, it’s your responsibility to check with your insurance provider if her credentials will be accepted under your benefit plan.
A complimentary 15-Min Therapy Fit Connection Call is available if you want to figure out additional details, and see if Lorian’s apprach might be a good fit for you!
“Healing doesn’t mean the damage never existed. It means the damage no longer controls your life.” – Akshay Dubey
PROFESSIONAL GROWTH SERVICES
As a counselor or therapist, investing in yourself can lead to more transformative impacts with your clients. Whether you’re a student, novice practitioner, or seasoned professional – clinical supervision, consultation, and continuing education is essential for maintaining your work with a client while gaining more clarity on your counselling therapy skills.
Upon request: online services for supervision or consultation during Tuesday-Thursday 6-8pm. Please contact if needed.
Supervision Services
Are you starting a clinical placement, or a post-graduate professional looking for a qualified Supervisor to support your ongoing development? Lorian will ensure that you're upholding the necessary ethical requirements and standards or practice while maintaining clients' wellness in the counselling profession.
If you believe Lorian’s background and approach might be a good fit for you, please reach out and schedule a complimentary 15-Min Supervision Fit Connection Call. Please contact if needed.
Note: Clinical supervision is a mandatory requirement for an academic program or working towards a professional certification/designation. A Clinical Supervisor has ethical and legal responsibility for the work you do (or don't do!), while safeguarding your client's well-being.
Consultation Services
Let’s face it – there are moments where it’s refreshing to connect with another colleague who can attend and actively listen to your therapeutic process while ensuring your client is receiving the best care possible. Lorian offers 30 min ($70.00) and 60 min ($120.00) individual consultation sessions, on Sundays (11-3pm, in-person).
Upon request: online services during Tuesday-Thursday 6-8pm - please contact if needed.
Note: Clinical consultation is between colleagues and peers, and is entirely optional with the understanding that the consultant doesn't have any oversight or responsibility for your clinical work or clients. This means that the professional can accept or reject the consultant’s opinion.
Workshops and Presentations
Lorian has presented on art therapy, regulation of art therapists in Alberta, and single-session workshops to the community. Please contact Lorian if you're interested in her providing a workshop or presentation.
Let’s connect!
About
Lorian Gelink (she/her) has experience providing short-term therapy, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Victim Assistance Program (VAP), and community-based grief group counselling services. Additionally, she has experience providing clinical supervision and clinical consultation to students, and intern therapists who are completing their Master’s degree.
She also advocated and contributed to the counselling therapy regulation within Alberta, as a FACT-AB Steering Committee member (2017-2018) and an ACTA Board Director (2018-2021).
Credentials
- Counselling Therapist (CT; #1004) with the Association of Counselling Therapy of Alberta (ACTA)
- Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC; #10003200) and Canadian Clinical Supervisor (CCS) with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA)
- Registered Canadian Art Therapist and Supervisor (RCAT-S; #284-R-21) with the Canadian Art Therapy Association (CATA)
Professional Training
- Master of Psychotherapy & Spirituality – Art Therapy Specialization degree
- Gottman Method Couples Therapy Training: Level 1 and 2
- EMDR-trained Clinician recognized by the EMDR International Association (EMDRIA)
- In progress: Somatic Experiencing Student Practitioner (Intermediate Level)
FAQs
What is counselling?
Think of counselling and psychotherapy as a collaborative, supportive space focused entirely on you. At its core, it's a relationship-based process designed to help you get to know yourself better, find deeper emotional acceptance, and spark personal growth.
Whether you're trying to navigate a major life decision, untangle a tricky inner conflict, work through developmental challenges, or simply build stronger and more fulfilling relationships, therapy is a place to sort things through without judgment.
What is talk therapy?
Sometimes, just having a safe space to talk things out can change everything. Talk therapy is all about working through emotional and behavioral hurdles so you can feel better day-to-day, lift the weight of difficult symptoms, and truly enjoy your life more.
Best of all? You don't have to carry it all on your own. Sometimes, simply getting a fresh, caring perspective from someone trained to listen can help you see your concerns in a whole new light and find a clear path forward.
What is art therapy?
You don't need to be the next Leonardo da Vinci - or even know how to draw a straight line - to try art therapy!
Art therapy simply blends traditional talk therapy with creative expression, using colors, shapes, and imagery to help you explore what’s going on inside. It’s a wonderful way to express feelings that can be hard to put into words, let go of self-doubt, and practice being okay with where you are right now.
There are zero art prerequisites or experience required. It's not about making a masterpiece; it's simply about letting the art help you heal and grow.
Learn more about art therapy here: https://www.canadianarttherapy.org/what-is-art-therapy
What is EMDR?
Have you ever noticed how your eyes move when you process thoughts? EMDR uses gentle, guided side-to-side movements - or other rhythmic left-right sensations (bilateral stimulation) - while you briefly think about a difficult memory. It sounds simple, but it actually helps your brain reprocess that memory so it loses its intense emotional charge and doesn't feel so overwhelming anymore.
Learn more about EMDR here: https://www.emdria.org/about-emdr-therapy/
What is Somatic Experiencing™?
Trauma and stress don't just live in our thoughts; they can get locked right inside our physical bodies. Somatic Experiencing (SE™) focuses heavily on your nervous system, helping you release stored shock and stress. Instead of just talking about what happened, it gently tunes into bodily sensations to help calm your system and bring you back into balance.
Learn more about Somatic Experiencing (SE™) here: https://traumahealing.org/about/
What personal information should I share about myself?
Before you decide what to share with me, it is important to know how your personal information might be handled prior to communicating with me (ex: online, in-person, phone, email, etc.).
- Any personal or private details shared through email, intake forms, Connection Call, phone or sessions are stored electronically and create a service/client record. Records may be kept (or retained) for at least 11 years, in line with legal and professional record-keeping standards.
- Sharing details about abuse, assault, disability, legal concerns, abuse or misconduct from a regulated health professional, or work-related injuries impacts how your file, privacy, and confidentiality must be managed, as well as how long records are retained.
- While your privacy is important, I am legally and ethically required to reach out to community or emergency services if there appears to be an immediate and significant risk of harm to yourself or someone else.
- It is recommended that you ask me questions during a Connection Call or a scheduled session to learn more about your options before you choose to share sensitive, personal information. This is part of an informed consent conversation, along with establishing a formal agreement if we decide to work together.
What might I experience in a session?
When trauma or stress gets stuck in our minds and bodies, talk therapy is a great start, but sometimes we need approaches that go a little deeper. To help you navigate these changes, Lorian draws on a variety of therapeutic styles. Depending on what works best for you, sessions might interweave art therapy, EMDR, Somatic Experiencing (SE™), and education with your consent. Her approach is all about helping your mind and body finally feel settled, and able to move forward from shame.
Ultimately, it’s all about finding the right fit and approach to help you feel heard, supported, and empowered on your journey.
Does Lorian offer couple or family therapy?
At the moment, Lorian focuses exclusively on supporting individuals, as that is where her specialized training and experience lie. Because relationships and family dynamics are so unique, she believes in making sure you get the absolute best support possible!
If you're looking for a dedicated couples or family therapist, there are some wonderful local professionals and service providers who specialize in that area. You can check out the Canadian Association for Couple and Family Therapy Directory, Psychology Today Directory or local counselling association directories to find a great fit for you and your loved ones.
I'm interested in receiving clinical supervision, what are my next steps?
A 15-minute meet-and-greet is necessary to start determining the goodness-of-fit.
Lorian brings as a Canadian Clinical Supervisor (CCS) and Registered Canadian Art Therapist Supervisor (RCAT-S):
- 7+ years of helping individuals heal from the impacts of trauma, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, attachment concerns, and relationship stress within single-session, short-term, long-term, and group therapy service delivery models
- 7+ years of mentoring and coaching students in making a seamless transition from classroom to real-world practice
- 4+ years of supervising student therapists
- Comprehensive video reviews, case consultations, clinical writing support, and constructive feedback
I'm interested in receiving clinical consultation, what are my next steps?
You can sign-up for a consultation, and complete the required intake paperwork that'll be sent to you.
Clinical consultation is a voluntary, non-reporting relationship with a more experienced professional to support your work with clients (CCPA, 2024). The professional can accept or reject the consultant’s perspective.
Contact Form
Office Location
Sundays 11-3pm (by appointment only)
Address:
Unit #203, 8003 102 St NW, Edmonton, AB T6E 4A2
Our office is located on the second floor with only stair access. If you need accommodations due to mobility, please contact us and we can arrange to meet online.
Email:
Land Acknowledgement
In the spirit of learning and reconciliACTION – turning words into concrete deeds to build a better future – Lorian respectfully acknowledges that she lives, works, and makes her home as a second-generation settler on Treaty 6 Territory. This is the traditional meeting ground and home of many Indigenous peoples, including the Cree, Saulteaux, Blackfoot, Métis, and Nakota Sioux, who have tended this land for generations. Recognizing that reconciliation requires lifelong commitment, she listens with an open heart, learning, and walking shoulder-to-shoulder with Indigenous communities to nurture wîhkwêntôwin—a collective circle of friendship, respect, and truth.
If you require immediate assistance:
Please call the 24 hour Distress Line at (780) 482-HELP (4357), 1-800-232-7288 for the Rural Distress Line, or
9-8-8 for the Suicide Crisis Helpline
Children and adolescents may also use the 24/7 anonymous chat feature at https://kidshelpphone.ca/
or phone 1 (800) 668-6868 to speak with a counsellor.
If it is an emergency, please call 9-1-1.