Calgary Counselling and Assessments
Hello, We're Solasta
10 Years in Calgary ● 20+ Clinicians
5,000+ Clients Helped ● A+ BBB Rating
We’re a family-run Calgary psychology practice – small enough to feel personal, big enough to actually have the right person for you. We provide therapy and psychological assessments to adults, teens, children, couples, and families, in person in Calgary or online across Alberta.
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In-Person and Online
Ready for you in person in Calgary and available virtually all over Alberta and all over Canada.
Day, Evening, and Weekend
We’re flexible – open during the day, in the evening, and at weekends so you can find a time that works for you.
Many Therapists No Waitlist
Somebody can see you right away so you can start getting the support you need as quickly as possible.
Open and Transparent Fees
We publish our fees openly so you can focus on getting the help you need and feeling better.
Calgary Counselling and Therapy For Individuals, Couples, Families, Children, and Teens
Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, disconnected, or unsure where to start, our expert psychologists, counsellors, and therapists offer warm, evidence-based support tailored to your needs.
Individual Counselling
Therapy for anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, grief, ADHD, relationship challenges, and life transitions.
Couples Counselling
Help with communication, conflict, trust, intimacy, and reconnecting when things feel strained.
Child & Play Therapy
Age-appropriate counselling for anxiety, emotional ups and downs, school stress, and social challenges.
Teen & Youth Therapy
For teens navigating anxiety, stress, identity, self-esteem, school pressure, and friendships.
EMDR Trauma Therapy
An evidence-based approach to help you process and heal from trauma and difficult life experiences.
Family Counselling
Therapy or families navigating conflict, communication breakdowns and major transitions.
Answer a few questions in our bespoke 30-second therapist matching tool and find the most experienced fit.
Psychological Assessments for Adults and Children in Calgary
Our leading psychological assessments give you a clear, evidence-based picture of how your brain works — whether that’s ADHD, autism, or a learning difference — often after years of wondering. Our registered psychologists conduct thorough, individualized assessments for both adults and children, with practical recommendations you can actually use at school, at work, and at home. Assessments are available in person in Calgary or securely online across Alberta.
Adult Autism Assessments
Many people reach adulthood before realising the way they experience the world has a name. An autism assessment in Calgary can bring the self-understanding and validation that so many of our clients describe as life-changing.
Adult ADHD Assessments
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.
Educational Assessments
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.
Child Autism Assessments
An autism diagnosis is not and does not need to be a label; it should be a supportive pathway to empowering your child and helping them thrive and be happy by tailoring support to their unique strengths and challenges.
Our Calgary Counselling and Assessments Team
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You Don't Have to Figure it Out Alone
We passionately and expertly support individuals, parents, families, and couples with compassionate, evidence-based support 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 Free Consultations Work at Solasta
Not sure where to start? First, a quick distinction: a psychological assessment is a structured process — testing, standardized measures, and a written report — used to answer a specific question, like whether someone has ADHD, autism, or a learning disability. Counselling is ongoing talk therapy with a clinician, working through what’s going on over a series of sessions, without formal testing or a diagnostic report. If you’re looking for support and someone to talk to, you want counselling.
We offer three kinds of free consultations, depending on what you need. Here’s exactly what to do for each:
1. Considering a psychological assessment
If you’re wondering whether you or your child might have ADHD, autism, a learning disability, or another condition that formal testing could clarify, this is your starting point. Book a free 20-minute call with one of our assessing psychologists. We’ll talk through what you’re hoping to learn, answer your questions about the process, and if it makes sense to move forward, get you booked with a qualified clinician for the full assessment.
Book your free assessment consultation online, or call 587-487-7015 / email admin@solastacounselling.ca if you’d rather talk it through first.
2. Looking for counselling, and you already know who you’d like to see
If you’ve found your person — through our Find a Therapist tool, by browsing our team page, or from a referral — you don’t need to call anyone first. Just book a free 20-minute consultation directly with that clinician, to get a sense of fit before committing to ongoing sessions.
Browse therapists and book directly or go straight to online booking if you already know their name.
3. Looking for counselling, but not sure what you need or who’s the right fit
This path is specifically for counselling — if you’re exploring an assessment instead, use option 1 above. Call us, and you’ll speak with a member of our client care team, Tianna or Maya. Here’s what happens:
- You’ll talk through what’s going on for you and what kind of support you’re looking for — whether that’s a specific concern, a particular approach, scheduling needs, or just “I don’t know where to start.”
- They’ll help you figure out what makes sense, using their knowledge of our full team and each clinician’s specialties and availability.
- From there, you have two options: get booked directly into an appointment with the counsellor they recommend, or — if you’d like to talk with that counsellor first — set up a free 20-minute consultation call with them before committing.
Call 587-487-7015 or email admin@solastacounselling.ca.
Why So Many People Choose Solasta
Solasta was founded in 2017 by Dr. Gillian McKirdy and Scott McKirdy, both registered psychologists who wanted Calgary to have a practice built around real depth of care — not a volume model. That founding perspective still shapes how the practice runs today.
A large, multidisciplinary team — 20 clinicians across counselling and assessments, so you’re matched with the right person for your specific situation rather than whoever’s available.
Both counselling and assessments under one roof — one of the few Calgary 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.
Deep, specialized experience in adult autism assessment — one of Calgary’s most established providers of this specific assessment, with a volume and depth of experience that’s uncommon in the city.
A multicultural, multilingual team — including clinicians who work directly in French, Arabic, Urdu, and Hindi, so clients can access therapy in the language that feels most like home.
Every new client starts with a free 20-minute consultation — a real conversation to see if we’re the right fit, with no obligation.
Most clients book within days — no multi-month waitlist for most services.
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?
At Solasta, counselling fees vary depending on the therapist’s professional designation and the type of service. Registered Psychologist sessions are $235 for 50 minutes, while lower-cost options are available with other members of our counselling team. Visit our Fees & Direct Billing page for current rates.
Is counselling covered by Alberta Health Care or insurance?
Private counselling at Solasta is not covered by Alberta Health Care. Many extended health benefit plans cover services provided by registered psychologists, provisional psychologists, social workers, or Canadian Certified Counsellors, depending on the plan. We offer direct billing for many eligible plans and provide receipts when clients need to submit claims themselves. Because coverage varies, we always recommend confirming your specific benefits with 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 3–4 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 in-person counselling at our NW Calgary office at 1716 16 Ave NW, as well as secure online counselling throughout Alberta. Some Solasta clinicians can also provide online counselling to clients in other Canadian provinces and territories, depending on their professional registration and the regulations where the client is located.
Located in Calgary (at 1716 16 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.