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For over 60 years, we’ve been helping people develop the skills they need to thrive. We are a leader in counselling, training the next generation of counsellors, researching counselling best practices, and diligently advocating for mental health policy in the community.
In this client story, Marilynn reflects on the journey to understand herself, finding strength through life’s challenges, and learning how to move forward.
I feel confident. I feel healthier. I’m not new. I’m still me, but I’m me with more control.
Counselling has helped me become more in touch with my emotions and gives me tools to manage the feelings I'm having. The growth and difference is very evident to me.
I am my own success story now, and that's something that I get to take forward with me forever.
Paula shares how therapy helped her feel seen, supported, and more confident in herself and her future.
It’s probably the best choice I’ve made for myself. I’m glad to know I can come back if I have other issues to deal with.
Counselling helped me recognize my limits and needs, and by doing so, I was able to set boundaries and be a happier, more present person when it mattered.
I looked at other men around me and compared what was going on inside me to what I could see on the outside of them.
There will be times when my mood may not be where I prefer it to be, but I am very capable of getting through that.
Just because it’s an injury you can’t see doesn’t mean it’s any less deserving of healing.
In the group program there was this realization that we were all going through very similar things.
My counsellor would show me where on the graph I was trending. It’s nice to see your progress.
I was really ready for transformation. I was ready for change. I was ready to look inside.
We’re here to guide you in finding the answers that work for your life. Let us be your support as you explore yourself, how you relate to others, and the world around you.
Our counsellors know how to work with children so they feel safe to express their feelings. Find the tools your family needs to get through life’s ups and downs, together.
Our research shows that a combination of individual and group counselling leads to better, longer lasting results. Learn about the positive results of our group programs from real clients.
Calgary Counselling Centre is a registered provider of victims of crime counselling services through the Government of Alberta’s Victims of Crime Assistance Program.
We also offer mental health counselling under the federal Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) Program, available to eligible First Nations and Inuit clients.
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When you’re experiencing depression, even the smallest tasks can feel like too much. But improving your mood doesn’t have to mean making big changes all at once. Discover simple ways to support your well-being when you’re struggling with depression.
Starting a new job can make it easy to question whether you really belong, even when you know you were hired for a reason. Drawing from her own student placement at CCC, Julianna Adair reflects on how imposter syndrome shaped her experience and what helped her begin trusting her abilities.
Back-to-school stress can show up through sore stomachs, difficult mornings, or big reactions after the school day ends. While looking beyond your child’s behaviour, learn how to help them manage overwhelming emotions and recognize when they might need additional support.
Sign up to improve your mental health with simple, practical tips delivered once or twice each week. From gratitude practices to better sleep habits, our simple tips can help you stay on track.
In the spirit of reconciliation, we acknowledge that we live, work, and play on the traditional territories of the Blackfoot Confederacy (Siksika, Kainai, Piikani), the Tsuut’ina, the Stoney Nakoda (including Bearspaw, Chiniki and Goodstoney) First Nations, the Métis Nation (Districts 5 & 6), and all people who make their homes in the Treaty 7 region of Southern Alberta.
