Calgary's Your Counselling Launches Employee Support Solutions, Bringing a Different Approach to Workplace Mental Health

An established Calgary mental health practice expands services to Alberta employers, combining professional counselling and customized organizational support

CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA, October 29, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Calgary-based mental health practice Your Counselling Ltd. is proud to announce the launch of Employee Support Solutions (ESS), a workplace mental health program offering Alberta employers a more direct, flexible, and personalized alternative to traditional Employee and Family Assistance Programs (EFAPs).

Through its newly launched website, myEFAP.ca, Your Counselling is inviting Calgary businesses and Alberta organizations to rethink how they support employee mental health.

Unlike traditional models that primarily connect employees with external provider networks, ESS brings employers directly into partnership with an established clinical practice, providing access to qualified therapists, dedicated clinical leadership, and coordinated mental health services.

A Different Kind of Employee Assistance Program

"We're not interested in simply becoming another name on a list of employee assistance providers," said Jeff Sturgeon, MSW, RCSW, Founder and Clinical Director of Your Counselling Ltd.

"There's a significant difference between purchasing access to a network of providers and developing a relationship with a clinical team. We want employers to know who we are, understand how we work, and feel confident about where they're sending their employees."

ESS builds on Your Counselling's established Calgary clinic, bringing together Registered Psychologists, Registered Social Workers and Registered Clinical Social Workers.

Rather than operating primarily as a referral intermediary, ESS connects employers with the clinical organization responsible for delivering services.

For employees, this means thoughtful therapist matching, confidential counselling, and access to professionals supported by an established clinical environment.

Built in Calgary, for Alberta Businesses

Recognizing that workplaces have different needs, ESS offers flexible programming for organizations of all sizes, from small businesses to large employers.

Services include:

Employee Assistance Programs: Ongoing mental health support tailored to organizational needs.

ESS On-Demand: Individual services without requiring a comprehensive ongoing program.

Top Up Your Current EFAP: Additional counselling, consultation, and specialized services that complement existing benefits.

Workplace Education: Mental health workshops, leadership training, and employee wellness programming.

Clinical & Organizational Advisory Services: Professional consultation addressing workplace mental health challenges.

Critical Incident Support: Responsive clinical interventions and follow-up resources following difficult workplace events.

"We understand that Alberta businesses aren't all the same," Sturgeon explained.

"A small Calgary business may need occasional counselling access, while a larger organization may require comprehensive programming, leadership consultation, or critical incident support. Those organizations shouldn't be forced into the same model."

Connecting Clinical Expertise With Workplace Needs

ESS recognizes that workplace mental health extends beyond individual counselling.

Employees experiencing anxiety, burnout, relationship difficulties, trauma, or workplace stress may benefit from professional therapy. Organizations may simultaneously require education, consultation, and practical strategies to strengthen workplace wellbeing.

Through its integrated approach, ESS supports both individual employees and the organizations in which they work.

"We're clinicians first," said Sturgeon.

"Our therapists work every day with people navigating complex mental health challenges. We're bringing that experience directly into workplace partnerships rather than selling organizations a product disconnected from the people receiving care."

The program also represents an investment in Calgary's mental health community by creating additional opportunities for clinicians working within Your Counselling.

An Invitation to Calgary's Business Community

With the launch of myEFAP.ca, Your Counselling is actively seeking partnerships with Calgary businesses, human resources professionals, benefits advisors, and Alberta employers interested in strengthening employee mental health support.

Organizations do not need to replace their existing EFAP or commit to comprehensive programming to begin exploring available services.

"We're not looking to be another vendor that sends an annual invoice and disappears," Sturgeon said.

"We want to know your organization, understand your challenges, and develop meaningful relationships that support your employees."

"We're here. We're local. We have the therapists, the experience, and the infrastructure. Let's be partners in building healthier Alberta workplaces."

Connect With Employee Support Solutions

Calgary businesses and Alberta employers are invited to explore partnership opportunities at myEFAP.ca.

About Your Counselling Ltd.

Your Counselling Ltd. is a Calgary-founded mental health practice providing counselling and mental health services to individuals, couples, families, and organizations. With operations in Alberta and Nova Scotia, the practice delivers accessible, evidence-informed clinical care.

Your Counselling Ltd. — It starts with a conversation.

Rick Firth
Your Counselling Ltd.
+1 403-668-7561
info@yourcounselling.ca
Visit us on social media:
LinkedIn
Instagram
Other