Online Counselling Calgary

Takeaway: Deciding to start therapy can be difficult enough—don’t let other barriers keep you from getting the help you need. Online therapy in Calgary is a convenient alternative to traditional, in-person therapy. Together, we can help you reach your goals.

Busy schedule? We can help—we offer an accessible, safe space and support with video and virtual counselling to work around your hectic schedule.

We all struggle from time to time; you don't have to go through it alone. Shelly Qualtieri & Associates provides online counselling in Calgary, Alberta, to provide you with the convenience of having our services available to you.

Virtual counselling services are a safe and convenient solution for people who work irregular hours, have a busy family life, live in remote areas, or would like to access counselling from the comfort of their own home.

Our Alberta psychologists and counsellors provide a caring and non-judgemental environment on HIPAA-compliant video conferencing software where individuals, couples, and families can work towards recognizing, understanding, and healing from their struggles.

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Our approach to online counselling in Calgary

Even though you are not in the same room as your therapist physically, video sessions provide a similar experience as if you were together.

E-counselling is adaptable to many situations. Using a variety of treatment approaches, our counsellors have the training to help you through your struggles remotely, with non judgement and compassion.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

Cognitive-behavioural therapy is a popular therapeutic intervention with proven success. In fact, it’s one of the most widely used and successful approaches for helping individuals with depression, anxiety, PTSD, chronic pain, stress, low self-esteem, and more. CBT can be just as effective as in-person therapy at challenging unhelpful thoughts, beliefs, and feelings while replacing them with more productive ones.

Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR)

EMDR is a new form of therapy that is highly effective in helping people process and heal from traumatic memories. EMDR requires a brief reflection on the traumatic event while experiencing bilateral stimulation, which has been shown to reduce the vividness of the memory.

Dilectic Behavioural Therapy (DBT)

DBT is a method used in clinical psychology to treat personality disorders and other psychological problems. It helps people become aware of and work to change flawed thought patterns that cause unhelpful or upsetting emotions and/or behaviours.

If you are ready to get started, reach out today for a free consultation.

Who our online counselling services are for

Whether you are a teen or adult, a family or couple looking for Calgary, or in a remote area of Alberta, we offer an online session for all clients.

Children and teens

Children, parents, and teens can benefit from having online counselling at their fingertips to discuss issues and explore coping skills. The focus may be on anxiety, stress, self-esteem, depression, self-harm, suicide ideation, bullying, anger, trauma, or any other challenges.

Adults

Our Alberta counselling team will listen to your concerns and offer therapy in areas such as trauma and PTSD, stress and burnout, sports performance challenges, men's issues, particular phobias, or thoughts of suicide. With the breakthrough in modern psychological therapy services, using "telemedicine" is part of a growing shift in the healthcare industry for clients to engage with more convenient, affordable, and on-demand benefits.

Families

Online counselling Calgary is a great way for families in Alberta to work with a registered psychologist that they may not have access to in remote areas. We use a unique combination of family and individual therapy to help families unpack relationship issues, grief and loss, and emotion regulation. You will be provided with the tools you may require as parents to understand and manage the difficulties in your family, now and in the future.

Couples

Online counselling for partners will concentrate on rebuilding your relationship with the guidance of a qualified Alberta psychologist. You will each discuss your concerns and be provided with resources and hands-on tools to help identify problems, break patterns, rediscover love, create long-term commitment therapy goals, and feel good.

FAQs about online therapy in Calgary

Is an online counselling session as effective as in-person therapy?

If I am not comfortable with video, can I do it over the phone?

Will my insurance reimburse me for online counselling appointments?

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

An online counselling session is a relatively new phenomenon that promises greater accessibility and convenience.

There are many strengths to online counselling appointments. This type of appointment saves time, is convenient, and makes an online counselling session within reach from your computer or smartphone at any given time. With our daily lives becoming more and more digital, it can be expected that more people in need will access psychologists on the internet on a regular basis in the near future.

Online counselling sessions can help you overcome challenges and regain balance in your mental, emotional, and physical health. An appointment is:

Accessibility

For many people, the accessibility of online counselling can help ease the worry they may experience during an in-person counselling session. It is a simple and comfortable process for clients to log in to the secure online platform and access it from the comfort of their homes.

Scheduling Flexibility

If you miss your therapy session for a reason beyond your control, such as a traffic jam, unavailable child care, or long working hours, there is likely still a cost for this missed appointment. Similarly, your therapist’s office hours may make scheduling appointments feel almost impossible, pushing your decision to seek counselling further with each passing day.

Virtual counselling is flexible—it can be managed from your home or office when you find it convenient. Our online counselling is available every day of the week.

A Greater Choice of Therapists and Consistency

Online counselling doesn’t restrict you to your geographical area. You can choose from registered therapists across Alberta. Furthermore, an online session enables you to find counselling that fits your needs and has the expertise you are seeking.

Geographical Distance

For people living in remote or rural areas, obtaining professional help can be difficult, as psychologists may not be within a close geographical distance. For these clients, an online session is a highly beneficial option.

Anonymity

Even though a client-therapist relationship is considered a highly confidential one, some people may not be comfortable having their feelings, thoughts, and behaviours examined in a face-to-face interaction. An online counselling appointment provides anonymity and convenience.

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What should I expect from the online therapy process?

Improve your mental health with online counselling in Calgary

We are here to listen, support, and help you find your happiness.

Our counselling team will provide you with counselling services to understand the root cause of your challenges and those sticky and hard moments if you are in Calgary or across Alberta.

Sessions will provide you with access to resources, strategies and tools to help you understand what you are going through, no matter the stuck, sticky or tricky problems life may be throwing your way.

Reach out for a free consultation to get started in you are in the Calgary, Alberta area.