Calgary Counselling and Assessments
Local Calgary psychologists delivering counselling and psychological assessments for children, teens, adults, couples, and families — convenient in‑person appointments in NW Calgary and secure online therapy across Alberta
Counselling For Individuals, Couples, Children, and Teens
Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, disconnected, or unsure where to start, our psychologists and counsellors offer warm, evidence-based support tailored to your needs. We provide in-person Calgary counselling and secure online counselling across Alberta.
Individual Counselling
One-on-one counselling for anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, grief, ADHD, relationship challenges, and life transitions.
Couples Counselling
Support for communication, conflict, trust, intimacy, and reconnecting when your relationship feels strained or stuck.
Child Therapy
Age-appropriate Calgary counselling for anxiety, emotional ups and downs, school stress, family changes, and social challenges.
Teen Therapy
Counselling for teens navigating anxiety, stress, identity, self-esteem, school pressure, friendships, and the ups and downs of growing up.
EMDR Therapy
A structured, evidence-based approach to help you process and heal from trauma, distressing memories, anxiety, and difficult life experiences.
Family Counselling
Support for families navigating conflict, communication breakdowns, major transitions, or the ripple effects of a child’s diagnosis or challenges.
Our Calgary Counselling and Assessments Team
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You Don't Have to Figure it Out Alone
We support individuals, parents, families, and couples with compassionate, evidence-based Calgary counselling for anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, ADHD, identity exploration, relationship challenges, and life transitions.
You don’t need to have everything figured out before starting therapy. We’ll help you find the support that fits.
How We Work: Evidence-Based Therapy Modalities
Different challenges call for different approaches. Our psychologists and counsellors are trained in a range of evidence-based modalities, so your therapy is shaped around what works best for you — not a one-size-fits-all model. Sessions are available in-person in Calgary and securely online across Alberta.
CBT Therapy
A practical approach that helps you identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviours driving anxiety, depression, and stress.
DBT Therapy
Skills-based support for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and healthier relationships, helpful for intense or overwhelming emotions.
Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)
A fast-acting, evidence-based therapy that helps you process traumatic experiences.
Somatic Therapy
A body-centered approach that helps you release stored tension and stress responses, connecting the mind and body in the healing process.
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
A relationship-focused approach that helps couples and individuals understand emotional patterns.
ACT Therapy
A mindfulness-based approach that helps you accept difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions aligned with your values.
Psychological Assessments for Adults and Children in Calgary
Many people reach adulthood before realising that the way they experience the world has a name. An autism assessment in Calgary can bring the clarity, self-understanding, and validation that so many of our clients describe as life-changing.
If you’ve spent years wondering why focus, follow-through, or managing everyday demands feels harder than it should — an ADHD assessment can finally give you answers. Understanding how your brain works changes everything.
Psychoeducational
Discover your child’s unique learning profile with our psychoeducational assessments. We identify challenges like ADHD and processing disorders, providing practical strategies to support success at school and home.
Giftedness
Unlock your child’s exceptional potential with our giftedness assessments. We identify intellectual and creative strengths, offering guidance to nurture their talents and inspire growth.
An autism diagnosis is not a label; it’s a pathway to empowering your child and helping them thrive by tailoring support to their unique strengths and challenges.
How Our Calgary Counselling Makes a Difference
Our trauma-informed psychologists can make a meaningful difference in people’s lives with counselling and assessments in Calgary or virtually across Alberta.
Managing Mental Health Concerns
Whether you’re navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, or a diagnosis you’re still making sense of, our registered psychologists provide evidence-based therapy that goes beyond symptom management. We work to understand what’s driving what you’re experiencing — and build practical, lasting strategies around that
Enhancing Self-Understanding
Many of our clients arrive knowing something isn’t working but not quite why. Therapy and psychological assessment can both be powerful tools for self-understanding — helping you recognise patterns, understand how your mind works, and make choices that are actually aligned with who you are.
Improving Relationships
Relationship difficulties rarely exist in isolation. Whether you’re working through conflict with a partner, navigating family dynamics, or struggling with how you connect with others, our therapists help you understand the relational patterns that keep showing up — and how to change them.
Supporting Life Transitions
New job, new city, new relationship, new diagnosis, loss, grief, becoming a parent — transitions can destabilise even people who feel generally well. Our psychologists provide grounded, practical Calgary counselling during the moments when the ground shifts, helping you move through change without losing yourself.
Why People Choose Solasta for Calgary Counselling
A large, multidisciplinary team — 17 clinicians across counselling and assessments, so you’re matched with the right person for your specific situation rather than whoever is available.
Both Calgary counselling and assessments under one roof — one of the few practices with genuine expertise in both. If you need therapy after an assessment, or an assessment after therapy, you don’t have to start over somewhere else.
Professional care that takes you seriously. If you want rigorous, evidence-based support from registered psychologists who know what they’re doing, we’re a good fit.
Most clients book within days — no multi-month waitlist for most services.
Take a Look At Our Calgary Counselling Space
Solasta’s Registered Psychologists and Registered Provisional Psychologists are registered with the College of Alberta Psychologists and our Registered Social Workers are members of the Alberta College of Social Workers. Our team holds certifications and memberships with EMDRIA, the Psychologists’ Association of Alberta, Canadian Psychological Association, Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association, and EMDR Canada — we’re a verified member of the Calgary Chamber of Commerce and Alberta 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce, a BBB Accredited Business, featured in Avenue Calgary, and listed on Psychology Today and Lumino Health.
FAQs
How much does counselling cost in Calgary?
In Calgary, counselling fees typically range between $160–$235 per 50-minute session, based on the Psychologists’ Association of Alberta’s recommended fee schedule. At Solasta, fees may vary depending on the therapist and service type, and we’ll always review costs with you before booking. We also offer sessions with counselling interns at a reduced rate, making therapy more accessible if cost is a concern.
Is counselling covered by Alberta Health Care or insurance?
Alberta Health Care does not cover counselling in private practice. However, we offer direct billing to select insurance providers — contact us to confirm whether your plan is included. Many clients are also reimbursed through extended health benefits after paying at the time of session. Coverage varies between plans — some cover registered psychologists only, others include registered provisional psychologists and counsellors. We recommend calling your provider before your first session and asking specifically what’s covered and what your annual limit is. We provide receipts after every session for direct submission to your insurer.
What happens on the free consultation call?
The free 20-minute consultation call is a no-pressure conversation with the therapist you’ve selected — nothing to prepare, nothing to decide beforehand. You’ll have a chance to share a little about what’s brought you to therapy or what assessment you’re considering, ask any questions, and get a feel for whether it’s the right fit. There’s no obligation to book after the call.
How long do assessments take, and what do they cost?
Assessment length and cost depend on what’s being assessed. As a guide: adult autism assessments typically involve 2–3 sessions plus report writing and take 4–6 weeks from start to report; adult ADHD assessments are usually 1–2 sessions; child psychoeducational assessments vary based on the referral questions involved. Fees are discussed in full during your free consultation call before anything is booked — no surprises. Assessment fees are not covered by Alberta Health Care but may be partially reimbursable through extended health benefits depending on your plan.
What types of therapy do you offer?
We offer a wide range of evidence-based therapies including individual counselling, couples counselling, child and teen therapy, EMDR, CBT, DBT, ACT, Gottman Method, and Emotion-Focused Therapy, as well as psychological assessments for ADHD, autism, and learning differences. Each therapist brings unique specialties — our team page will help you find the right fit for your goals.
Do you offer in-person and online sessions?
Yes. We offer both in-person sessions at our NW Calgary office (Suite 200, 1716 16 Ave NW — free parking behind the building) and secure virtual sessions across Alberta. Online counselling is a flexible option if you live outside Calgary, have a busy schedule, or simply prefer to attend from home. Both formats are equally effective for most concerns.
Located in Calgary (on 16th Ave NW – opposite North Hill Centre and two minutes from SAIT), we support individuals across Alberta, with in-person therapy in our NW Calgary offices and secure virtual care province-wide. Free 90-minute parking behind the building.