7 Best Counsellors in Calgary: Our Recommended Therapy Options in Calgary
Finding a counsellor in Calgary can feel harder than it should.
Often, by the time someone starts looking for therapy, they are already carrying a lot. Anxiety, trauma, grief, depression, burnout, relationship stress, ADHD, or simply the weight of life feeling heavier than it used to. Then on top of all of that, they are expected to sort through therapist profiles, credentials, specialties, fees, reviews, clinic websites, and availability while trying to figure out who might actually feel like the right fit.
That is a lot for anyone to navigate alone.
At One Life Counselling & Coaching, we believe the “best” counsellor is not the same for everyone. The right therapist is not just someone with the training to support what you’re going through, it’s someone you can genuinely connect with. Someone who helps you feel safe enough to be honest, understood enough to open up, and supported enough to move forward at a pace that feels realistic for you.
This is our opinion-based guide to counselling and therapy options in Calgary that we believe are worth considering. We’ve included One Life Counselling & Coaching as our featured recommendation because we deeply believe in the care, thoughtfulness, and experience our team brings to supporting people through difficult seasons of life. We also know that many people don’t want to spend hours trying to figure out which therapist might be the right fit on their own, and helping guide that process is something we care deeply about.
We’ve also included several other Calgary psychologists, therapists, and counselling practices with strong experience, respected specialties, and positive public feedback so you can explore a range of supportive options that may fit your needs.
Featured Recommendation: One Life Counselling & Coaching
We will start with our own clinic because, naturally, we believe One Life Counselling & Coaching is a strong option for people looking for counselling in Calgary. We do not say that because we think we are the right fit for every single person. No counselling clinic is. We say it because we have built One Life around something we know matters to clients: helping you find a therapist who feels like the right fit for your needs, personality, goals, and stage of life.
One Life Counselling & Coaching offers counselling, psychology, psychotherapy, and coaching services for individuals, couples, children, teens, and families. Our team supports people navigating anxiety, trauma, depression, ADHD, relationship challenges, grief, divorce, self-esteem concerns, anger, addictions, OCD, life transitions, and more.
One of the main benefits of working with us at One Life is that you have options, but you do not have to sort through those options alone. You are not limited to one therapist’s specialty, schedule, or approach. Our team includes registered psychologists, registered provisional psychologists, counsellors, psychotherapists, and coaches, which gives us more flexibility when helping you find someone who feels like the right fit.
You can also reach out to our Client Care Coordinator if you are not sure who to book with. They can help take into account what you are looking for support with, your schedule preferences, whether you prefer in-person or online counselling, and any insurance coverage details that may affect your choice. This can be especially helpful if you are unsure whether to book with a psychologist, counsellor, psychotherapist, or coach.
Not sure which therapist is the right fit?
Our Client Care Coordinator can help you think through your concerns, schedule preferences, in-person or online options, and insurance coverage details so the next step feels clearer.
Shelley Skelton, Shelley Skelton Psychological Therapy Services
Why Shelley Makes Our List
Shelley makes our list because of her strong public ratings, clear trauma and EMDR focus, and warm, grounded approach to adult counselling.
She is a strong option for clients who want therapy that feels safe, compassionate, and focused on healing from difficult past experiences.
Shelley Skelton is a Calgary-based psychological therapist offering trauma therapy, EMDR, individual counselling, and clinical supervision.
Her work feels especially relevant for adults seeking trauma-informed support. She speaks clearly to people who are dealing with anxiety, grief, emotional overwhelm, childhood trauma, abuse, car accidents, relationship pain, or life transitions.
Shelley’s public language feels calm, direct, and compassionate. That matters. For trauma therapy especially, many people are not just looking for clinical tools. They are looking for someone who will not rush them, judge them, or push them faster than they are ready to go.
Reviews and Reputation
Shelley has strong public ratings on Lumino/Sun Life, with a 4.8/5 from 167 ratings. Birdeye also shows Shelley Skelton Psychological Services Inc. with a 5.0 rating from 1 Google review.
The Lumino/Sun Life rating is the main review source we would pay attention to here. A 4.8/5 from 167 ratings shows that many clients have had positive experiences with her services.
Her website also has a clear, compassionate tone, especially for adults looking for trauma therapy, EMDR, grief support, anxiety counselling, or help processing difficult past experiences.
Who Shelley Is a Good Fit For
Shelley is worth considering if you are looking for support with trauma, grief, anxiety, emotional burnout, life transitions, or painful past experiences that continue to affect your present life.
She is also a good fit if you want EMDR therapy or a therapist who can help you process the past without pushing too hard or moving faster than feels safe.
Availability
At the time of writing, Shelley’s website includes a consultation booking link. Current openings should be confirmed directly through her practice.
Location
Shelley Skelton Psychological Services is located at:
8 Varsity Estates Circle NW, Suite 314, Calgary, AB T3A 2Z3Online and In-Person Counselling
Her website notes in-person and virtual therapy options for Calgary residents and surrounding areas.
Fees and Insurance
Her public website includes a fees page in the navigation, but current rates should be confirmed directly before booking.
Harleen Kaur Warring, Vitality Chiropractic & Counselling
Why Harleen Makes Our List
Harleen makes our list because of her strong public ratings, registered psychologist credentials, EMDR focus, couples therapy work, and approachable public presence.
She is a strong option for clients who want support that feels clinically informed, relatable, and grounded.
Harleen Kaur Warring is a registered psychologist at Vitality Chiropractic & Counselling in Calgary. She offers support as a psychologist, EMDR therapist, and couples therapist.
What stands out about Harleen is how personal and approachable her public profile feels. She writes about her own experience with mental health and healing, and that kind of openness can matter when you are nervous about starting therapy.
Some clients want a therapist who feels warm, relatable, and human, not just clinically qualified. Harleen’s public presence gives that impression.
Reviews and Reputation
Harleen has strong public ratings on Lumino/Sun Life, with a 4.9/5 from 102 ratings.
That is a meaningful amount of feedback, and it shows many clients have had positive experiences with her.
Her Psychology Today profile also includes professional endorsements, which adds another layer of reassurance alongside her public ratings and clinic profile.
Who Harleen Is a Good Fit For
Harleen is worth considering if you are looking for support with anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, EMDR, relationship challenges, or couples therapy.
She is also a good fit if you want a registered psychologist who feels approachable and open about the fact that healing is not always simple or linear.
Availability
At the time of writing, Harleen’s profile includes a booking option through Vitality’s system. Current appointment openings should be confirmed directly through the clinic.
Location
Vitality Chiropractic & Counselling is located at:
1-2220 20 Avenue NW, Calgary, AB T2M 1J2Online and In-Person Counselling
Harleen is connected to Vitality’s Calgary clinic. Clients should confirm directly whether she currently offers in-person sessions, virtual sessions, or both.
Fees and Insurance
Her public profile does not clearly list specific session fees. Since Harleen is a registered psychologist, many extended health plans provide some coverage, but clients should confirm with Vitality and their insurance provider before booking.
Jailene Smith, Mountain Air Psychology
Why Jailene Makes Our List
Jailene makes our list because of her excellent public ratings, trauma and relationship counselling focus, and broad training in approaches such as EMDR, Gottman Method, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Prolonged Exposure, and other integrative methods.
She is a strong option for clients looking for relational, trauma-informed, and emotionally safe support, as long as she is currently available.
Jailene Smith is a registered provisional psychologist at Mountain Air Psychology.
At the time of writing, Jailene works with concerns such as trauma, anxiety, depression, stress, emotional regulation, burnout, grief, low self-esteem, relationship conflict, infidelity, intimacy concerns, desire discrepancy, and sexual concerns.
Her background stands out for clients looking for trauma-informed therapy, relationship support, couples counselling, sex and intimacy support, or emotional regulation work.
Reviews and Reputation
Jailene has excellent public ratings on Lumino/Sun Life, with a 5.0/5 from 171 ratings.
That stood out to us.
Her public profiles also describe her as warm, collaborative, culturally respectful, and trauma-informed. For people looking for support with trauma, relationships, intimacy, anxiety, or emotional regulation, she is someone we would absolutely consider, provided she is currently accepting new clients.
Who Jailene Is a Good Fit For
Jailene is worth considering if you are dealing with trauma, anxiety, depression, burnout, grief, self-sabotage, emotional regulation concerns, relationship conflict, infidelity, intimacy concerns, or sexual concerns.
She is also a good fit for couples who want help with communication, trust, conflict, emotional connection, sex, intimacy, and rebuilding the relationship after difficult experiences.
Availability
At the time of writing, Mountain Air Psychology’s homepage indicates that the practice is not accepting new clients. Since availability can change, it is still worth confirming directly if Jailene feels like a particularly strong fit.
Location
Mountain Air Psychology lists its location as:
1407 10th Street SW, CalgaryOnline and In-Person Counselling
Mountain Air’s public pages mention online and in-person counselling, as well as online individual and couples counselling.
Fees and Insurance
The public pages we reviewed did not clearly list Jailene’s current session fees. Clients should confirm rates, insurance receipts, and coverage eligibility directly before booking.
Jacqueline Leland, Lex Psychology Corporation
Why Jacqueline Makes Our List
Jacqueline makes our list because she brings registered psychologist credentials, a broad professional background, and experience across counselling, assessment, clinical psychology, and forensic psychology.
She is a strong fit for clients who need more specialized psychological services than a general counselling profile might provide.
Jacqueline Leland is a registered psychologist at Lex Psychology Corporation, a Calgary clinical and forensic psychology practice.
Jacqueline offers assessment services and individual or group counselling, with a client-centred, non-judgmental, and balanced approach.
Her work is a little different from some of the more therapy-only profiles on this list. Lex Psychology includes both clinical and forensic psychology services, which makes Jacqueline especially relevant for clients who need counselling alongside assessment, complex clinical support, or legal-context psychological services.
Reviews and Reputation
There is less public review information available for Jacqueline, but her professional background is strong.
Her work through Lex Psychology includes counselling, assessment, clinical psychology, and forensic psychology, which makes her a thoughtful addition to this list.
Some psychologists, especially those working in clinical, forensic, or assessment-related areas, have fewer public client reviews because of the sensitive nature of their work. For Jacqueline, we would look more closely at her credentials, scope of practice, and the type of support she offers.
Who Jacqueline Is a Good Fit For
Jacqueline is worth considering if you are looking for support that connects counselling, assessment, and clinical psychology.
Her areas of work include adolescent and adult mental health, emotional health, learning disabilities, substance use, personality functioning, health psychology, geriatric concerns, and forensic psychology.
She is especially relevant if you are looking for a psychologist with experience in clinical complexity, assessment, career counselling, or legal-context concerns.
Availability
Lex Psychology does not publish live availability on the pages we reviewed. Prospective clients should contact the practice directly to confirm whether Jacqueline is accepting new clients and whether her current services match their needs.
Location
Lex Psychology is located at:
Westmount Court, #250, 5010 Richard Road SW, Calgary, AB T3E 6L1Online and In-Person Counselling
The public pages we reviewed do not clearly state whether online counselling is currently available. Clients should confirm session format directly.
Fees and Insurance
At the time of writing, Lex Psychology lists individual, couple, or family therapy at $235 per 50-minute session. The practice notes that psychological services are not covered by Alberta Health Care Insurance, but are typically covered to varying degrees by many health insurance companies and employee benefit programs.
Looking for counselling in NW Calgary?
One Life Counselling & Coaching offers support for individuals, couples, children, teens, and families, with flexible options for in-person counselling in NW Calgary and online therapy across Alberta.
Dr. Raksha Dave-Gates, Aspire Psychology
Why Dr. Dave-Gates Makes Our List
Dr. Dave-Gates makes our list because of her strong public ratings, extensive counselling experience, multilingual service options, and focus on individuals, couples, and families.
She is a strong option for clients who want support that considers family, culture, communication, transitions, and relationship dynamics.
Dr. Raksha Dave-Gates is a registered psychologist at Aspire Psychology.
She works with adult individuals, couples, and families, and her academic background includes a B.Sc. and M.Sc. from the University of Calgary and a Ph.D. in Family Social Science from the University of Minnesota.
What stands out about Dr. Dave-Gates is her family systems and multicultural counselling background. Her work includes support for families, couples, parents, older children and teens, adult family members, aging, grief, transitions, communication, and culturally responsive care.
Reviews and Reputation
Dr. Dave-Gates has strong public ratings on Lumino/Sun Life, with a 4.9/5 from 201 ratings.
That is a strong amount of positive public feedback.
Her profile also highlights more than 15 years of counselling experience, along with work in family therapy, cultural diversity, gerontology, and support for diverse populations. She is a strong option for individuals, couples, and families looking for experienced, culturally aware support.
Who Dr. Dave-Gates Is a Good Fit For
Dr. Dave-Gates is worth considering if you are looking for support with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, communication, parenting, couple conflict, grief and loss, life transitions, career transitions, separation and divorce, aging, stress management, boundaries, assertiveness, or self-esteem.
She is also a good fit for clients looking for therapy in English, Hindi, or Gujarati.
Availability
Aspire Psychology includes contact and appointment options, but current availability should be confirmed directly with the practice.
Location
Aspire Psychology’s public information notes telepsychology services by phone or video care. Clients should confirm whether any in-person options are currently available.
Online Counselling
Aspire’s website notes services through telepsychology, including phone or video care.
Fees and Insurance
The public pages we reviewed did not clearly list Dr. Dave-Gates’ current fees. Clients should confirm rates, receipts, and insurance eligibility directly with Aspire Psychology and their insurance provider.
Dr. Tanja Haley, A Sound Mind Psychological Services
Why Dr. Tanja Makes Our List
Dr. Tanja makes our list because of her strong public feedback, specialized couples counselling credentials, and clear focus on relationships, intimacy, stress, depression, and trauma.
For couples in Calgary looking for structured relationship support, she is definitely worth considering.
Dr. Tanja Haley, often searched as Tania Haley, is a registered psychologist in Calgary who offers individual therapy and specialized couples counselling.
Her website identifies her as both a Certified Gottman Therapist and a Certified Emotionally Focused Couples Therapist. For couples, that matters. Relationship therapy is its own skill set, and many couples benefit from working with someone who has focused training in helping partners communicate, rebuild trust, understand each other, and work through painful patterns.
Couples counselling is not one-size-fits-all. Some couples are trying to stop having the same fight over and over. Others are trying to recover from betrayal, rebuild emotional closeness, navigate parenting stress, or make a difficult decision about the future of the relationship.
Dr. Tanja’s training makes her a strong option if you want structured, specialized relationship support.
Reviews and Reputation
Dr. Tanja has some of the strongest public feedback we found.
At the time of writing, she has a 4.5/5 from 24 reviews on RateMDs and a 4.9/5 from 229 ratings on Lumino/Sun Life.
The written reviews we found describe her as empathetic, easy to talk to, helpful during difficult transitions, and useful for couples work. That combination of strong ratings, written feedback, and specialized couples therapy training makes her stand out.
Who Dr. Tanja Is a Good Fit For
Dr. Tanja is worth considering if you are looking for couples counselling in Calgary and want help with communication, conflict, emotional connection, intimacy, trust, or major relationship decisions.
She is also a good option for individuals dealing with stress, depression, trauma, low self-esteem, relationship concerns, or personal growth goals.
Availability
At the time of writing, Dr. Tanja offers a free 30-minute consultation. Current appointment availability should be confirmed directly through her practice.
Location
Dr. Tanja’s office is listed at:
Crowfoot West Business Centre, Suite 340, 600 Crowfoot Crescent NW, Calgary, AB T3G 0B4Online and In-Person Counselling
Her website notes in-person sessions in Calgary and online sessions for individuals and couples residing in Alberta.
Fees and Insurance
Her counselling services page notes that psychological services may be covered in part by extended health insurance and encourages clients to confirm with their insurance provider.
Daniel McMillan, Assured Psychology
Daniel McMillan, is a registered psychologist and the owner and lead psychologist at Assured Psychology in Calgary. He offers support for adults and couples, though it currently notes that he is not accepting new couples. His areas of focus include anxiety, depression, men’s issues, trauma, relationships, couples counselling, grief, self-worth, personal growth, and general stress.
Daniel has been working as a counsellor and therapist since 2005 across healthcare, government, private practice, schools, nonprofits, and other settings. That kind of experience matters, especially for clients who want a therapist who has worked with a wide range of people and concerns.
Why Daniel Makes Our List
Daniel makes our list because he brings strong public ratings, many years of experience, registered psychologist credentials, and a thoughtful focus on concerns like anxiety, trauma, depression, grief, men’s issues, relationships, and self-worth.
He is a strong option for adults who want experienced, emotionally grounded therapy in Calgary.
Daniel McMillan (Dan McMillan), is a registered psychologist and the owner and lead psychologist at Assured Psychology in Calgary.
At the time of writing, Daniel works with adults and offers support for anxiety, depression, men’s issues, trauma, relationships, grief, self-worth, personal growth, and general stress. His Assured Psychology profile notes that he is not currently accepting new couples.
Daniel has been working as a counsellor and therapist since 2005 across healthcare, government, private practice, schools, nonprofits, and other settings. That breadth of experience stands out. He has worked with many different people, life stages, and concerns, which can be reassuring when you are bringing something layered or long-standing into therapy.
Reviews and Reputation
Daniel has strong public ratings on Lumino/Sun Life, with a 4.9/5 from 46 ratings.
That is a clear pattern of positive public feedback, especially because many counselling clients prefer not to leave detailed public reviews.
Between his public ratings, long clinical background, registered psychologist credentials, and clear focus areas, Daniel definitely makes our list.
Who Daniel Is a Good Fit For
Daniel is worth considering if you are an adult looking for support with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, self-worth, men’s mental health, or relationship patterns.
He is especially relevant for clients who want to better understand long-standing emotional patterns, family-of-origin issues, identity, self-worth, or the ways past experiences are still affecting their present life.
Availability
At the time of writing, Daniel offers daytime appointments on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Availability can change, so it is best to confirm directly with Assured Psychology before booking.
Location
Assured Psychology is located at:
Suite 303, 301 14 Street NW, Calgary, AB T2N 2A1Online and In-Person Counselling
Assured Psychology offers both in-person and online counselling options.
Fees and Insurance
At the time of writing, Assured Psychology lists 60-minute individual counselling at $235, 75-minute counselling at $295, 90-minute counselling at $350, 60-minute ongoing couples or family counselling at $235, and initial 75-minute couples counselling at $295.
The clinic also offers a free 15-minute phone consultation and direct billing for several insurance providers when available.
How We Suggest Choosing From This List
There are several excellent options here, and the right choice depends on what you need most right now.
If you want a larger counselling clinic with multiple therapist options, immediate availability, evening or weekend sessions, in-person counselling in NW Calgary, and online therapy across Alberta, One Life Counselling & Coaching is a strong place to start.
If you are looking for trauma therapy, EMDR, grief support, anxiety counselling, or adult therapy that feels safe and paced, Shelley Skelton is worth considering.
If you want a relatable registered psychologist with EMDR and couples therapy experience, Harleen Kaur Warring is a good fit.
If you are looking for trauma-informed, relational, sex and intimacy, or couples-focused support, Jailene Smith stands out, though you should confirm whether she is currently accepting new clients.
If you need support that connects counselling, assessment, clinical psychology, or forensic psychology, Jacqueline Leland is a strong option to explore.
If you want support for individuals, couples, families, cultural context, communication, parenting, grief, or life transitions, Dr. Raksha Dave-Gates is a good fit.
If you are looking for specialized couples counselling, relationship support, intimacy work, or help navigating difficult transitions as a couple, Dr. Tanja Haley has some of the strongest public feedback we found, along with specialized couples therapy credentials.
If you are looking for long-term adult therapy with a registered psychologist and support for depression, couples therapy, or men’s issues, Daniel McMillan is worth considering.
A Gentle Next Step
Choosing a counsellor is not about finding the “perfect” person on paper. It’s about finding someone you can actually talk to. Someone who helps you feel understood, safe enough to be honest, and supported enough to keep moving forward.
At One Life Counselling & Coaching, we understand that reaching out for therapy can feel vulnerable. Many people come in not fully knowing what they need to say or even exactly what’s wrong. They just know something feels heavy, overwhelming, disconnected, or harder to carry alone than it used to.
That’s okay. You do not need to have everything figured out before starting.
Our team of psychologists, counsellors, and therapists in Calgary offers compassionate, evidence-based support for individuals, couples, teens, children, and families. Whether you are navigating anxiety, stress, burnout, relationship struggles, trauma, depression, addiction, or simply feeling stuck in life, we want therapy to feel like a place where you can exhale a little and begin making sense of what you’re carrying.
We offer in-person counselling in NW Calgary and online therapy across Alberta. If you’re unsure where to start, we can help connect you with a therapist who feels like the right fit for your personality, goals, and the kind of support you’re looking for.
You do not have to navigate this alone.