Keystone Counselling Services Ltd.

Keystone Counselling Services Ltd. Welcome to Keystone! Keystone Counselling Services Ltd.

Paul & Sarah offer a warm, safe place to come and be supported to make transformative change using a variety of tools including DBT, Solution Focused Counselling, NeurOptimal® & Accelerated Resolution Therapy®. was founded by Paul Martin (MC, CCC) and Sarah Martin (BSW, RSW), a husband and wife team with a heart to help individuals and families thrive. They chose “keystone” referring to the crucial centre stone in a bridge that connects one side to the other, reflecting their belief that Jesus Christ is that needed help to move us from where we are now to where we want to be. Biblically based and clinically informed, the counsellors at Keystone offer support and care for individuals and families of all faiths grounded in the belief that every person is created in the image of God giving them value, hope and a future.

Many people feel torn between clinical counselling and their faith. At Keystone Counselling, we gently bridge that gap. ...
03/07/2026

Many people feel torn between clinical counselling and their faith. At Keystone Counselling, we gently bridge that gap. We combine trusted therapeutic tools with the grounding truth of Scripture, offering care that is both clinically wise and spiritually rooted. Healing is strongest when every part of you is seen.

What does it really mean to be “biblically based and clinically informed”?Is it simply reading Scripture together? Is it clinical therapy with a Christian label? At Keystone Counselling, we believe it’s something far more whole, and more deeply rooted. It is the thoughtful weaving together of ...

The “Keystone” Approach: Where Clinical Wisdom and Spiritual Truth Meet with CareMany people feel torn between clinical ...
03/07/2026

The “Keystone” Approach: Where Clinical Wisdom and Spiritual Truth Meet with Care

Many people feel torn between clinical counselling and their faith. At Keystone Counselling, we gently bridge that gap. We combine trusted therapeutic tools with the grounding truth of Scripture, offering care that is both clinically wise and spiritually rooted. Healing is strongest when every part of you is seen.

https://www.keystonelacombe.ca/post/the-keystone-approach-where-clinical-wisdom-and-spiritual-truth-meet-with-care

**Curious about NeurOptimal®?  It’s a gentle, non‑invasive neurofeedback system that works like a mirror for your brain ...
02/23/2026

**Curious about NeurOptimal®?
It’s a gentle, non‑invasive neurofeedback system that works like a mirror for your brain — giving real‑time feedback so your brain can naturally reorganize and reset itself.

**How it works:
Sensors track your brain’s activity, and the software gives tiny interruptions in music when it detects shifts. These cues help your brain self‑correct. No effort, no tasks — you simply relax.

**Who uses it:
• Adults and kids wanting better emotional balance
• Therapists and wellness practitioners
• Athletes and performers
• Anyone seeking a drug‑free way to feel more grounded and resilient

**Common benefits people report:
• Better sleep
• Less stress and anxiety
• Clearer focus
• More emotional stability
• Faster recovery from overwhelm

**Why people love it:
Effortless. Non‑invasive. Safe for all ages.

In a busy world, NeurOptimal® offers a gentle way to pause, recalibrate, and reconnect with your natural resilience.

https://www.keystonelacombe.ca/post/reclaiming-mental-clarity-with-neuroptimal-neurofeedback

https://www.keystonelacombe.ca/neurofeedback

When painful memories or anxiety keep looping — even when you’ve tried to move on — it can feel like your brain is stuck...
02/16/2026

When painful memories or anxiety keep looping — even when you’ve tried to move on — it can feel like your brain is stuck on repeat.
You know the moment is over, but your body still reacts like it’s happening now.
Accelerated Resolution Therapy® (ART®) helps gently interrupt that loop. It’s fast, effective, and doesn’t require you to talk through every detail.
ART uses:
• Eye movements
• Guided imagery
• Rescripting techniques that replace painful images with ones that feel safe and empowering
You stay in control, and many people feel relief in 1–5 sessions.
ART can help with trauma, anxiety, grief, phobias, depression, performance stress, and emotional triggers — especially if you feel stuck in patterns you can’t explain.
A session feels calm and structured: you identify a troubling image, follow gentle eye movements, and then choose a new image that helps your brain respond differently.
ART doesn’t erase your past — it helps your brain file it away so it stops hijacking your present.
If you’ve been carrying something heavy, this may be a way to finally set it down.

https://www.keystonelacombe.ca/post/what-is-accelerated-resolution-therapy-and-why-it-helps-so-quickly

https://www.keystonelacombe.ca/accelerated-resolution-therapy

Feeling stuck even when you want to change?The Genesis Process calls this a double bind — when two deeply held beliefs p...
02/09/2026

Feeling stuck even when you want to change?
The Genesis Process calls this a double bind — when two deeply held beliefs pull you in opposite directions.
It can sound like:
• “If I let people get close, I’ll get hurt.”
• “If I keep people away, I’ll end up alone.”
Both feel true. Both come from past experiences. And both create a no‑win loop that leads to anxiety, avoidance, or self‑sabotage.
The powerful part?
Once you name the bind, things begin to shift. You start to see how your behaviour makes sense — and why change has felt so hard.
The Genesis Process helps uncover these hidden survival beliefs so you can create new patterns rooted in safety, connection, and growth.
You don’t have to stay stuck between two impossible choices.
Understanding the bind is the first step toward healing.

https://www.keystonelacombe.ca/post/why-you-feel-stuck-and-what-the-genesis-process-calls-the-double-bind

https://www.keystonelacombe.ca/genesis-process

You don’t need to wait for a crisis to ask for support.Counselling can be for the quiet moments — the small shifts, the ...
02/02/2026

You don’t need to wait for a crisis to ask for support.

Counselling can be for the quiet moments — the small shifts, the tiredness that never leaves, the transition you’re navigating.

You get to show up as you are. No performance. No pressure. Just space to breathe and begin to feel lighter.

If you’ve been wondering whether it’s “bad enough” — this is your invitation to reach out.

Learn how evidence-based therapy and faith-integrated care at Keystone Counselling can help. Visit the link to read more and book.

https://www.keystonelacombe.ca/post/you-don-t-have-to-be-falling-apart-to-ask-for-help

https://www.keystonelacombe.ca/our-services

Explore counselling services in Lacombe, including trauma therapy, DBT, neurofeedback, mediation, and addiction support.

We help you find calm and clarity. We use DBT to teach skills for emotion regulation and healthier relationships. We use...
01/28/2026

We help you find calm and clarity.

We use DBT to teach skills for emotion regulation and healthier relationships.
We use Accelerated Resolution Therapy® to resolve trauma responses and reduce anxiety quickly.
Trained counsellors. Measurable outcomes. Real progress.
Support for individuals, couples, and families in Lacombe, AB.
Visit https://www.keystonelacombe.ca/accelerated-resolution-therapy to learn more and book a consultation.

Accelerated Resolution Therapy® (ART®) in Lacombe, AB. A gentle, effective approach for trauma, anxiety, and emotional distress offered by certified ART practitioners at Keystone Counselling.

01/14/2026
Very excited to have a table at this event this weekend! We’ll be offering free demos of NeurOptimal® both days so come ...
04/18/2025

Very excited to have a table at this event this weekend! We’ll be offering free demos of NeurOptimal® both days so come on out if you’re in Lacombe!

Address

205/5033 52 Street
Lacombe, AB
T4L2A6

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 8pm
Tuesday 9am - 8pm
Wednesday 9am - 8pm
Thursday 9am - 8pm
Friday 9am - 7pm
Saturday 9am - 12pm

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