Counselling in Calgary with Registered Psychologists & Certified Counsellors
Curio Counselling is a Calgary counselling practice for individuals, couples, youth, and families who are ready for change but tired of one-size-fits-all therapy. Work with a Registered Psychologist or Canadian Certified Counsellor in person at our Calgary office or virtually across Alberta. Start with a free 20-minute consultation — no obligation, no pressure, just a real conversation to see if we’re the right fit.
Why Clients Choose Curio Counselling Calgary
- Free 20-minute consultation with the therapist of your choice
- Registered Psychologists and Canadian Certified Counsellors with master’s-level training
- In-person counselling in Calgary and secure virtual sessions across Alberta
- Specialized support for individuals, couples, teens, children, and families
- Direct billing and sliding-scale options available
We Provide In-Person &
Virtual Counselling Sessions
We provide in-person counselling and therapy in Calgary and Virtually Throughout Alberta. We understand that healing is a personal journey and, as such, we customize our evidence based and trauma-informed techniques to fit your individual needs. Because we take a holistic approach, and engage both the brain and body as well as the nervous system in your quest for mental health, you are more likely to deal with underlying issues rather than mere symptoms.
Whether you are considering accessing counselling services for the first time, or hoping to find a Calgary therapist who is new to you, we want to make the therapy process as simple and straightforward as possible
That is why we offer a free, no-obligation, 20-minute phone or video consultation with the Calgary counsellor or Calgary psychologists of your choice.
Our Areas of Counselling Expertise
At Curio Counselling Calgary, we offer a full range of therapy services delivered by Registered Psychologists, Provisional Psychologists, and Canadian Certified Counsellors. Every approach is evidence-based, trauma-informed, and tailored to you — not a template.
Individual Counselling for anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, grief, burnout, and life transitions — using CBT, ACT, EMDR, and Polyvagal-informed approaches.
Couples & Relationship Counselling to rebuild trust, improve communication, and reconnect — grounded in the Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT).
Family Counselling Calgary for transitions, conflict, blended-family dynamics, and parenting challenges.
Child & Youth Counselling and Play Therapy that meet kids developmentally — through play, art, and sandtray, not adult-style talk therapy.
Art Therapy with a registered Art Psychotherapist, for clients who heal better through creative process than words alone.
Group Therapy and EMDR for community-based support and structured trauma reprocessing.
Every service is available in-person at our Beltline Calgary office or virtually across Alberta. Direct billing, evening and weekend appointments, and a free 20-minute consultation so you can find the right fit before committing.
Meet Our Registered Psychologists & Certified Counsellors
Canadian Certified Counsellor, Counselling Therapist
Registered Provisional Psychologist
Canadian Certified Counsellor
Registered Psychologist Calgary
Canadian Certified Counsellor
Canadian Certified Counsellor
All of our Calgary counsellors hold a Master of Counselling degree
from an accredited university and are members in good standing
with one or more of the following governing bodies:
the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA)
the College of Alberta Psychologists (CAP)
the Association of Counselling Therapy of Alberta (ACTA)
the Canadian Association for Play Therapy (CAPT)
the Canadian Art Therapy Association (CATA).
Led by Meg Lindemulder, the founder and clinical director of Curio Counselling, we offer a wide range of services for childrens therapy, adolescent, and adult clients. Thanks to our diverse team, we specialize in several areas of focus, including anxiety, depression, trauma, self-harm, relationships, family changes, grief and loss, personal growth, work-life balance, food and body image, addiction, anger, and more. Whatever your reason for seeking therapy near me, we can help.
Counselling Rates in Calgary
| Practitioner Type | Session Rate | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) | $200 | Affordable, high-quality couples support |
| Provisional Psychologist | $230 | Psychologist-led care with added supervisory oversight |
| Registered Psychologist | $230 | Full psychologist services and insurance coverage* |
*We are able to direct bill for many companies, but coverage varies by insurance plan — most plans reimburse Registered Psychologists and many also cover CCCs and Provisional Psychologists. Check your benefits or ask us.
Canadian Certified Counsellor, Counselling Therapist
Registered Provisional Psychologist
Canadian Certified Counsellor
Registered Psychologist Calgary
Canadian Certified Counsellor
Canadian Certified Counsellor
Canadian Certified Counsellor
Professional Art Psychotherapist, Counselling Therapist
Registered Psychologist
Counselling Therapist
Canadian Certified Counsellor
Our counselling spaces are designed to make you feel comfortable and safe. Upon entering a counselling room, you are welcome to choose whichever seat you would like. Feel free to put your feet up, drape a blanket over yourself, or even lie down. We promise you will be heard by our Therapists and Psychologists.
Our Vision and Mission
“Curio Counselling Calgary supports and empowers clients through collaboration and with curiosity so they can experience meaningful and lasting change that allows them to heal, grow, and thrive. We believe that by fostering a sense of curiosity and exploration, clients can uncover their inner strengths, cultivate resilience, and develop the skills necessary to thrive in all areas of their lives.”
Contact Us Today
Many of our therapists are currently accepting new clients. When you’re ready, please contact us for a free 20-minute phone or video consultation to see if we match your needs and goals. We believe a good fit is everything in a therapeutic alliance.
For any questions you have, you can reach us at 403-243-0303 or message us here.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Can I Get Free Counselling in Calgary?
Curio Counselling doesn't offer free sessions, but several Calgary organizations do provide free, low-cost, or pay-what-you-can counselling: the Distress Centre (403-266-4357), Calgary Counselling Centre (833-827-4229), Eastside Community Mental Health Services, and Kindred (403-233-2360). You can also call Access Mental Health (403-943-1500) for a free telephone screening, needs assessment, and referrals to AHS and community-based services.
If cost is the only thing standing between you and therapy, contact us anyway — we can tell you about sliding-scale options and point you toward a service that fits your current situation.
How much does counselling cost in Calgary?
At Curio Counselling, individual, couples, and family therapy is billed at the same hourly rate: $200 with a Canadian Certified Counsellor, $230 with a Registered Provisional Psychologist, and $230 with a Registered Psychologist. Every new client starts with a free 20-minute consultation at no charge.
Most Alberta workplace benefit plans cover our services under "psychologist" or "mental health practitioner," and we offer direct billing to many insurers.
Do You Provide Walk-in Counselling?
No — Curio Counselling doesn't offer walk-in sessions, but our therapists often have same-day or next-day openings. Call 403-243-0303 to ask about the earliest available appointment, or book online with the therapist of your choice if you don't need to be seen within 24 hours.
If you require immediate mental health assistance, contact the Distress Centre at 403-266-4357 (HELP), go to your nearest emergency department, or call 911.
Am I Getting the Best Counselling in Calgary?
The best counselling in Calgary is the counselling that fits you — research consistently shows the relationship with your therapist predicts outcomes more than any particular method. When comparing counsellors, weigh these factors:
- Therapeutic relationship — the single biggest factor in effective therapy is finding someone you connect with and trust.
- Counselling style — structured and goal-oriented (CBT, DBT, Solution-Focused), trauma-focused (EMDR, Polyvagal, trauma-informed), or depth-oriented (Attachment Theory, Narrative, Psychodynamic). Match the approach to what you want from therapy.
- Specialization and experience — look for additional training in the specific issues you want to address.
- Credentials — every Curio counsellor and psychologist holds a master's degree in counselling psychology and is registered with the College of Alberta Psychologists (CAP) or the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA).
- Logistics — fees, insurance coverage, direct billing, evening or weekend availability, and virtual options.
- Personal preferences — a therapist's age, gender identity, cultural background, or faith orientation may matter to your comfort.
The simplest way to test fit is a free 20-minute consultation — no obligation, with the Calgary therapist of your choice.
What Issues and Conditions Do Curio Counselling Therapists Specialize In?
Every Curio therapist supports anxiety, depression, stress & burnout, coping skills, emotional regulation, guilt & shame, self-esteem, identity exploration, interpersonal skills, life transitions, and personal growth. Each therapist also brings additional specializations:
- Megan: Men's psychological health & relationship building, sex therapy, first responder support, grief & loss, trauma, EMDR, capacity assessments, ADHD screening
- Nevena: Family therapy, relationship issues, emotional regulation, high-level athletes (Game Plan support)
- Jordan: Sexual concerns, personality disorders, addiction, phobias, OCD, identity exploration, Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)
- Meg: Religious trauma, late-diagnosis ADHD, grief & loss, parenting support, parts work, sandtray therapy, attachment theory
- Jessica: Self-harm, emotional regulation, anxiety, self-esteem, life transitions, Polyvagal Theory, parts work (Internal Family Systems)
- Payton: Faith-based issues & spirituality, coping skills, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, first responder support, self-harm
- Renae: Play-based therapy, sandtray therapy, personal growth, depression, emotional regulation, Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)
- Sanya: Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), borderline personality disorder, trauma & PTSD, Emotionally Focused Therapy
- Angela: Neurodiversity, emotion regulation, parenting support, anxiety, coping skills
- John-Paul: Relationship concerns, emotion regulation, men's mental health & relationship building, anxiety, trauma & PTSD
- Kendall: Neurodiversity, body image & eating disorders, emotion regulation, trauma & PTSD, personal growth
- Kelsy: Fat liberation, religious trauma, neurodiversity, self-esteem, 2SLGBTQ+
What is the difference between a therapist and a counsellor?
In everyday use, "counsellor" and "therapist" mean the same thing — the terms are used interchangeably by professionals and the public, and there is no single formal distinction. What actually differs in Alberta is registration: Registered Psychologists are regulated by the College of Alberta Psychologists (CAP), while Canadian Certified Counsellors hold national certification through the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA), and Counselling Therapists by the Association of Counselling Therapy of Alberta (ACTA).
At Curio, every clinician holds a master's degree in counselling psychology and is a member in good standing of one of those bodies — the title mostly reflects their registration route and rate, not the quality of care. The practical differences are price and insurance: psychologists bill at a higher rate and are covered by nearly all benefit plans, while counsellor coverage varies by insurer.
Is counselling covered in Alberta?
Not publicly — counselling with a private psychologist or counsellor is not covered by Alberta Health Care (AHCIP). Public funding only applies to therapy delivered through Alberta Health Services or government programs, which typically involve waitlists.
Most Albertans access private counselling through workplace benefit plans: nearly all plans cover Registered Psychologists, and many also cover Canadian Certified Counsellors under "counsellor" or "mental health practitioner." Curio offers direct billing to many insurers, and every new client can start with a free 20-minute consultation before committing to anything.
Where Can I Park When I Come For a Session?
There are several parking options within a block of our office at Mount Royal Place, 1414 8 St SW:
- Parking lot (behind Mount Royal Place) — Vibe Parking Lot 75, $4.00/hour. Park only in unassigned spaces — spots designated for Curio Counselling are for staff.
- 8th Street SW (in front of the building), between 14th & 15th Ave SW — $2.00/hour. Mon-Fri 9am-3:30pm, no parking 3:30-6pm, free after 6pm; Sat 9am-6pm, free after 6pm.
- 14th and 15th Ave SW near the building — mostly free 2-hour parking 7am-6pm; watch the signs, as pay parking begins closer to 8th Street.
- Surrounding streets — free 2-hour parking on many streets within a couple of blocks; check signs so you're not in a ParkPlus pay zone.