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 or delays getting support. Here's how it works:

50-minute video call sessions are $200 if you have insurance and/or an annual household income of $70,000+. Uninsured clients with an annual household income below $70,000 pay $5 less for every $1,000 lower their annual household income is, to a minimum of $80 — so an annual household income of $46,000 or less pays the minimum fee of $80, and video sessions range from $80–195.

75-minute outdoor walk & talk sessions are $225 if you have insurance and/or an annual household income of $70,000+. The same sliding scale applies, to a minimum of $105 — so an annual household income of $46,000 or less pays the minimum fee of $105, and walk & talk sessions range from $105–220.

You self-report your annual household income based on your previous CRA Notice of Assessment (Line 15000); there's no verification process. I trust you to be honest so that others with a lower income than you can access my therapy.

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Many major Canadian insurance providers cover services provided by a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC), the credential I hold through the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA). Coverage often depends on your specific employer benefits package and provider rules.

Some plans fully cover sessions with a 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. 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 Eastern Canada including Ontario, Quebec, or the Maritime provinces.

Walk-and-talk sessions are in-person in Calgary parks. I'm happy to discuss a city park that's convenient for us to meet during the free 20-minute consultation call.

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.