Walk & talk counselling therapy in Calgary parks

Absolutely. We choose quiet paths and maintain natural physical distance from other walkers. However, we also establish a simple game plan during our first walk on what to do if we happen to bump into someone you know.

Sliding scale pricing exists because I believe cost shouldn't be the reason someone avoids counselling in Calgary or delays getting support. Here's how it works:

Video sessions are $150 per 50-minute session if you have insurance and/or make an annual household income over $100,000. If you are uninsured and make below $100,000/year the 50-minute video session fee is between $60-99 based on if your annual household income is between $60,000-$99,000 (Ex. an uninsured client with a household income of $87,000 would pay $87). The lowest 50-minute video session fee is $60 regardless of is your annual household income is $60,000 or below. Walk & Talk sessions run 75 minutes.

You self-report your income; there's no verification process. I trust you to be honest, and in return, I commit to keeping access as open as possible.

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Many major Canadian insurance providers now cover services provided by a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC), the credential I hold through the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA). For clients seeking counselling in Calgary, including men's counselling Calgary, coverage often depends on your specific employer benefits package and provider rules.

Some plans fully cover sessions with a Calgary therapist holding a CCC designation, while others restrict coverage to psychologists or registered social workers. In some cases, a physician referral may also be required before counselling coverage is activated.

The best approach is to call the number on the back of your benefits card and ask specifically whether your plan covers sessions with a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC). If coverage applies, I can provide receipts for reimbursement. If it doesn't, sliding scale pricing is available, so reach out and we'll figure out what works.

Yes, completely. You can switch between walk-and-talk outdoor sessions and video call sessions from one appointment to the next, depending on the weather, your schedule, or simply how you're feeling that week. This flexibility is built into counselling in Calgary, so you can work with a Calgary therapist in whatever format feels most comfortable.

There's no requirement to commit to one format, and many clients using men's counselling Calgary prefer to move between outdoor and online sessions as their needs change over time. Flexibility is a core part of the counselling process rather than an exception.

Video counselling is available to clients in most of Canada. Because counselling registration is provincial, I'm not currently able to work with clients located in Ontario, Quebec, British Columbia, or the Maritime provinces. My British Columbia registration is in progress, so BC will be added soon.

Walk-and-talk sessions are in-person in Calgary parks. If you're unsure whether your location is covered, just ask during the free consultation.

I ask for at least 24 hours notice if you need to cancel or reschedule a session. Cancellations made with less than 24 hours notice are charged the full session fee. I know life happens and sometimes things come up suddenly, so if there are extenuating circumstances reach out and we can talk through it. The policy exists because last-minute cancellations are difficult to fill, and that time has been set aside specifically for you.

No. My practice has a specific focus and expertise in men's mental health, and much of how I work, the outdoor format, the direct and practical approach, the focus on areas like anger, identity, and relationship conflict, has been shaped by that focus. But I actively welcome clients of all genders. If my approach resonates with you and the areas I work in feel relevant to what you're navigating, I'd be glad to connect regardless of your gender identity.