I’m a Registered Psychologist and the c0-founder of Solasta. Much of my work is assessment: I provide autism assessments for all ages and genders, with a particular focus on high-masking and late-identified adults, along with adult ADHD and psychoeducational assessments. Many of the adults I see have spent years wondering whether they might be autistic, and an assessment can bring real change and self-understanding.
I also offer counselling for adults, parents and teens. Life can feel overwhelming when you’re juggling work, family and personal expectations while trying to keep yourself afloat. I work with people navigating grief and loss, suicide bereavement, work-life balance, midlife transitions and the stress of ongoing change. I also help parents navigate difficult relationships with adult children.
Adoption and fostering are close to my heart. I’m an adoptive parent, and I have supported adoptive and foster families for many years, including at Amaris Adoption and Family Support Services, where I also served as a board member. I’ve also worked at the Canadian Mental Health Association, St. Mary’s University and Norum Psychological Services, and given workshops and mental health talks at Woods Homes, Adoption Options, SAIT and The Mustard Seed Calgary.
My style is steady, calm and collaborative. I offer a reliable space where you can pause, reflect and untangle what feels too heavy to carry alone, drawing on both developmental understanding and practical strategies to help you move forward with greater balance and confidence.
Publications:
- McKirdy, G. C., Roughley, R. A., & McKirdy, S. A. (2019). From Proving Perfection to Seeking Support: The Lived Experiences of Adoptive Parents in Alberta. Canadian Journal of Counselling and Psychotherapy, 53(3), 276-295.
