Refresh Counselling has fully Registered Psychologists and Registered Provisional Psychologists having varied areas of specialization and expertise, such as Robyn Manzano. 

Notably, Robyn is dedicated to providing high-quality resources for mental health in Calgary. She specializes in couples, parents, and adult therapy.

To add, we love how she can offer a new and effective perspective on your situation. It helps clients, considering the amount of good feedback she gets.

What we like about Refresh Counselling is that they offer free 20-minute virtual consultations so you can hear more about the process and ask any questions you may have.

This free initial consultation is also helpful for clients who want to get a feel of their sessions and connection with the psychologist.

Conveniently, you can easily book a consultation and manage your appointments after a few clicks, thanks to their virtual booking assistant. We also appreciate how you can access all your billing documents using the same system.

That said, we encourage you to monitor and secure a suitable schedule as soon as possible. We noticed that the psychologists in the clinic are likely to have limited availability, especially in the afternoon or evening.

On a positive note, we heard that Robyn Manzano is honest and genuine without coming off as judgmental. She can create a comfortable environment and treat with a compassionate approach.

Moreover, we appreciate that clients can opt between online and in-person counselling to ensure that sessions are done in a comfortable environment.

Finally, we are pleased that they accept insurance claims, making it possible for clients to have their session expenses covered in whole or part.

Grit Psychology & Counselling provides mental care services for individuals, couples, and families. They also specialize in treatments of depression, anxiety, and trauma.

Rameen Kargger is known for his treatments concerning couples with relationship problems and individuals with anxiety, depression, trauma, panic attacks, worrying, stress, OCD, PTSD, and many more issues.

We are glad Grit Psychology & Counselling is open seven days a week since it can accommodate more clients — perfect for those busy during the weekdays.

Another thing we appreciate is that you can request a free 15-minute consultation to help you find a psychologist that would best fit you and your needs. You can also book an appointment through their online form or get in touch with Rameen via phone.

However, we must mention that the availability of their psychologists isn’t readily accessible online. So the date and time you input in the form are not guaranteed, leading to more back-and-forth emails to secure an appointment.

On the other hand, they have competitive rates compared to their competitors. We found that some of their service rates are even lower than the suggested average set by the Psychologists’ Association of Alberta.

We are also pleased that they take direct insurance billings to assist you with claiming your insurance.

But keep in mind that their cancellation fees are equal to the price of the service booked. Make sure you cancel at least 24 hours beforehand to avoid these steep fees.

Established in 2016, Assured Psychology specializes in couples and individual counselling. They also have expertise in cases to help improve happiness, mental health, and quality of relationships.

Daniel McMillan is one of the exceptional psychologists on their team, focusing on individual and couples therapy. Most of his clients praise him for his warmth and the deep care he has to help his clients heal, grow, and connect in life.

A notable thing we like about Assured Psychology is that they offer outdoor sessions for those who wish to be in a natural environment. This setting is ideal, given that there is numerous research supporting the health implications of time in nature.

It’s also good to note that you can book a free 15-minute phone consultation with one of their psychologists. This initial session is beneficial, especially if you have reservations about getting therapy.

Although, we discovered that they are slightly pricier than their counterparts — about $10 to $50 more for an individual session. Plus, they don’t accept debit, cheques or cash, so best prepare a credit card or a same-day E-transfer payment.

Regardless, their services seem to justify their prices as satisfied clients praise their approach. They combine expert knowledge with empathetic understanding, which allows them to navigate complex emotions and situations.

Furthermore, they issue a receipt at the end of each appointment so you can submit it to your insurance provider for reimbursement. This way, you could enjoy partial or full coverage.  

Lastly, we noted some concerns with their cancellation protocols, particularly with the psychologist cancelling an appointment on short notice without reassigning or referring to a substitute.

Maria Schmid & Partners, Psychologists and Mental Health Services, has a team of psychologists and practitioners that offer services to help treat, support, and diagnose mental health issues.

Maria Schmid is one of the founders, and we consider her the best option in the clinic because of her vast experience as a psychologist. Furthermore, she is an experienced counsellor dedicated to the overall health and wholeness of individuals, couples and families.

She is also known to have a very professional approach while still being kind, patient, and accommodating to varying schedules. We also noted some comments that she is very compassionate with her patients. 

We like that each psychologist in this centre focuses on various areas, such as general counselling, life transitions, child therapy, trauma treatment, and more.

We are also glad they have an easy online scheduling system where you can check the available time slots and book their services.

However, they are closed on weekends, so their weekdays may be packed, especially if you book at the last minute. Although you can request an evening or after-hours session — for a price, that is.

As for their pricing, their rates are slightly more expensive, charging around $35 more than their counterparts. We advise you to send in a 48-hour prior notice if you plan on cancelling; otherwise, they will charge you at full price.

Finally, they accept insurance, so you could check on your coverage or health plans to see if you can get your session fees reimbursed in whole or part.

Flourish Psychological Services has provided personalized mental care treatments and therapies since 2011. They include individual counselling, couples therapy, and children and teens therapy.

We discovered that they have a large team of psychologists, and you can check out their detailed profiles to help them assess and choose the best one that fits your needs.

One of the most sought-after psychologists from their team is Phoenix Brill. She specializes in anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, Grief and Loss, family difficulties, and divorce avoidance.

We heard a lot of successful treatments done by Phoenix Brill, such as helping clients with their fears and depression. We like that many mentioned that her approach makes them feel safe and comfortable.

Like several other clinics on this list, you can easily book an appointment and choose a psychologist through an online booking system.

Although aside from the successful mental health journeys of their clients, we noted reports of having indifferent psychologists. We also noticed that some clients had unsatisfactory sessions due to the incompatible treatment approach of other psychologists.

On a better note, you can avoid having compatibility issues with your psychologists by taking advantage of their free 15-minute phone consultation to get a feel of their vibe and see if you’re comfortable with them.

Lastly, we are also pleasantly surprised with their competitive rates. For instance, their 50-minute session is around $40 lower than the suggested average by the Psychologists’ Association of Alberta.

One Life Counselling & Coaching offers therapy, coaching, and counselling in Calgary.

They’re a collective of highly skilled counsellors and therapists that can help you become your best self.

What we like about their entire team is how they work with the latest science, strategies, and tools to assist their clients.

Each one in their team is handpicked based on their expertise, skills and commitment to helping others. This way, you’re sure that you have the best of the best.

One of the amazing Registered Psychologists working in their team is Vanessa Chen. She offers individual and couples counselling.

We think she has an impressive academic background, earning her Bachelors of Science in Psychology – Exceptionality in Human Learning from University of Toronto and her Masters of Education in Developmental Psychology from the same university.

She also received additional training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, Synergetic Play Therapy, and Positive Psychology.

We’re impressed by the range of concerns she can help with like anxiety, depression, communication barriers, parenting, ADHD, trauma, stress, and a whole lot more.