Feel like yourself again.
Counselling for anxiety, burnout, relationships and life's harder chapters, with a psychologist matched to you.
- Registered Psychologists
- Free 15-minute consultation
- Private and confidential
About us
A calm place to talk things through
Synthesis Psychology is a counselling practice in Calgary. Our psychologists see individuals and couples in person and online.
It starts with a free 15-minute phone consultation, so we can match you with the right psychologist.
Counselling shaped around what you're facing
Anxiety
Depression
Stress and burnout
Life transitions and grief
Couples and relationships
Trauma
Online counsellingNot sure where to start? Let's begin with a conversation.
A free 15-minute phone consultation helps us understand what you're looking for and match you with the right psychologist.
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Why Synthesis
Counselling designed around you
Three things that shape how we work with every client.
Matched to the right psychologist
Your free consultation helps us connect you with a psychologist who has the training and experience for what you're facing.
Research-supported approaches
Our psychologists draw on approaches like CBT, ACT, narrative and solution-focused therapy, tailored to your needs.
Made for real life
Meet in person at our Calgary office, or online and by phone.
Our office is a safe space
Our goal is to help you reach yours. We recognize that each client and each concern is unique, and we're committed to working with your individual needs to give you the best possible support.
2SLGBTQIA+ clients are welcome here.
The people behind Synthesis
Registered Psychologists and Registered Provisional Psychologists, each with their own focus. Your free consultation helps us match you with the right one.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need a referral to see a psychologist in Alberta?
No. You can contact a psychologist in private practice directly, without a referral from a doctor. To get started, book a free 15-minute phone consultation.
What happens on the free 15-minute consultation?
It's a short, free phone call to talk about what's bringing you in and what you're looking for, so we can match you with the psychologist best suited to your needs. Book a consultation or call 403.261.5085.
Is counselling confidential?
Yes. Psychologists follow a code of ethics with strict confidentiality rules that protect your privacy, with limits only in exceptional circumstances, as set out by the College of Alberta Psychologists.
If you claim sessions through a benefit plan, the specific reason you're seeing a psychologist stays confidential.
How do you decide which psychologist I see?
On your free consultation call, we learn what you're looking for and connect you with a psychologist who has the training, skills and experience for it, and who is a good fit for you. If you already have someone in mind, let us know.
If we don't offer the kind of counselling you need, we'll refer you to other specialized resources.
Do you offer online or phone sessions?
Yes. As well as in-person sessions at our Calgary office, we offer online and telephone counselling across Alberta. See online counselling.
How many counselling sessions will I need?
It depends on you. Every person and situation is different, and moving through challenges is a process, so your psychologist tailors counselling to your goals and supports you as you work toward them.
How much does a counselling session cost?
Sessions range from $235 to $250 for a 50-minute appointment. Your first step, a 15-minute phone consultation, is free, so you can find the psychologist best suited to your needs. See fees and insurance.
Is counselling covered by insurance or extended health benefits?
Many extended health benefit plans reimburse sessions with a psychologist, including plans through Alberta Blue Cross and Sun Life, and some clients are covered through their partner's or parents' plan. These plans can cover counselling with a psychologist regardless of the specific issue, and the reason you're seeing a psychologist is always kept confidential.
We're a private, fee-based practice and don't bill insurers directly, so you pay at your session and claim it from your plan. See fees and insurance.
Your next step starts here.
You don't have to work it out alone. A free 15-minute phone consultation is a simple, no-pressure place to start.
We answer calls and email Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm.