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Individuals & Couples
We’re here to guide you in finding the answers that work for your life and support you as you explore yourself, how you relate to others and the world around you. Individuals and couples counselling covers a number of concerns including:
Bereavement and grief
Job loss and termination
Victim of crime
Eating disorders
Separation and divorce
Anxiety and panic
Health issues
Stress and trauma
Depression
Personal growth
Workplace conflict
Addictions
Gender issues
Sexuality and intimacy
Couple and marital relations
Pastoral counselling
Elder abuse
Sexual abuse
Post-traumatic stress disorder
Domestic abuse
Self-esteem
Anger
Family issues
Registered provider of victims of crime counselling services under the Government of Alberta Victims of Crime Assistance Program.
Parents & Families
Find the tools your family needs to improve your relationships and get through life’s ups and downs, together. Our counsellors know how to work with children so they feel safe to speak-up and express their feelings. Get to the root of issues and learn how to have effective and open communication. Family counselling covers concerns including:
Domestic abuse
Sexual abuse
Elder abuse
Family relations
Victim of crime
Attention deficit disorder
Child behavior problems
Parent-child conflict
Bullying
Parenting
Separation and divorce
Physical and sexual abuse of children
Youth
Learn to use your strengths to build stronger, healthier relationships. If you can’t tell your parents or you’re concerned about how to pay for the sessions, don’t worry, we can figure it out. Youth counselling covers concerns including:
Depression
Bullying
Parenting
Child behaviour problems
Eating disorders
Attention deficit disorder
Parent-child conflict
Family relations
Separation/divorce
Victim of crime
Group Counselling Programs
We know from our research that people who take both one-on-one counselling as well as group counselling have better, longer lasting results than people who just take one-on-one counselling. Our group counselling covers a number of problems. You need to talk with a counsellor before registering in any group program to make sure it’s a good fit for you.
Male Domestic Abuse Outreach Program
Calgary Counselling Centre’s Male Domestic Abuse Outreach Program provides counselling, advocacy, education, and social service referrals (housing, financial aid, legal guidance, support) to men and their families experiencing domestic abuse of all forms.
We also work with other service providers in the community to better serve men and their families by offering workshops and trainings.
We focus on helping men access the services they need to change their lives for the better.
The program serves Calgary, Strathmore, and surrounding rural areas. Contact our Male Domestic Abuse Outreach Coordinator, or register for counselling.
Forms of Abuse
Abuse can come in many different forms, including:
Emotional: put-downs, isolation, restricting freedoms
Psychological: threats of harm or self-harm, with the intention of creating fear or gaining control May also include destroying property, threatening, stalking, or harassing behaviour
Physical: activities that can cause physical pain, injury, or death
Sexual: use of force or pressure to have sex, criticizing performance, withholding sex or affection as punishment
Financial: Making or attempting to make a person financially dependent, e.g., maintaining total control over financial resources and withholding access to money
Neglect: abuse directed at a person who is dependent, such as children, persons with disabilities/illness, or seniors
Religious: restricting or preventing one from engaging in spiritual practices, customs, or traditions, or using one’s personal beliefs to exploit them
How We Can Help
If you feel that you may have experienced any of the above types of abuse, and you need someone to talk to, we are here to help.
We offer counselling or outreach support services to assist you through this difficult time.
Please contact our Men’s Domestic Abuse Outreach Coordinator by email or phone number below and he will be happy to find ways to assist you.
If you are experiencing any of the above and feel unsafe in your home, you can also contact the Wheatland Crisis Shelter located in Strathmore Alberta. The shelter works with men who need a safe place when fleeing from domestic abuse.
Contact our Men’s Outreach Coordinator:
Kyle Ho, Provisionally Registered Social Worker
Male Domestic Abuse Outreach Program Coordinator
Phone: 403.691.5964
Email: kyle.ho@calgarycounselling.com
Kyle is available for community presentations to help educate and inform our community on domestic abuse towards men. Please contact directly for more information.
