Counselling & Brief Therapy
We believe people have the capacity to make meaningful change when they have the right support, information, and opportunities to reflect.
Our counselling sessions provide brief, focused support to help you navigate challenges related to sexual health, gender, sexuality, and relationships. Together, we will work on identifying your goals and exploring practical strategies, tools, and next steps.
Our services are short-term and targeted, typically lasting 1–5 sessions, and are designed to support present-day concerns, decisions, and skill development.
We are not a crisis service. If you need immediate support, please contact the Distress Centre or the Alberta Mental Health Help Line (available 24/7).
Who Is This For?
We support individuals and families in Alberta who are looking for help with a specific, current concern related to:
Gender, Sexuality, and Identity
- Identity exploration
- Coming out
- Support for transgender, non-binary, and gender diverse individuals
- Support for parents, caregivers, or family members
Relationships (Focused Support)
- Setting and maintaining boundaries
- Consent and communication
- Navigating a specific relationship challenge
- Making relationship decisions (e.g., staying, leaving, disclosure)
Sexual Health
- STBBI information and support
- Pregnancy options counselling (parenting, adoption, abortion)
- Post-abortion support
Our services are best suited for focused, present-day concerns where brief support can make a meaningful difference. Currently we are unable to provide couples counselling.
Children aged 13 and under need permission from a parent or caregiver to access our services.
Youth aged 14 to 17 may be able to give their own consent, depending on their situation.
We may assess whether a youth is able to make this decision on their own.
What To Expect?
Clients can expect:
- A safe environment for those navigating a range of sexual and relational health topics
Available Appointment Types:
- In-Person
- Virtual
What Is The Price?
This is a free service.
What Are The Benefits?
- Confidential emotional support
- Guidance to explore and navigate sexual health, gender, sexuality, and relationships
- Empowerment to build on your strengths and achieve your goals
WHAT TO EXPECT
How does it work?
Choose and book a session.
You provide brief information on this secure site. Then choose the counselling time that works for you.
Receive Confirmation.
You will receive an email confirmation. At your appointment time, the counsellor will call you.
Your Counselling Session.
One 45-90-minute counselling session may be enough to address your needs. Other support options can also be discussed during your session.
Fee Structure
Community Connect YYC is committed to ensuring community members get the help they need when they need it, with as few barriers as possible, including finances. Some services found on the site are offered at no cost, some on a sliding scale basis, and others with a model that allows you to choose your own session fee. Every partner organization ensures that finances will never get in the way of accessing the service you need. For more information on the specific fee model of the service you selected, please review the service description or speak to the service provider with whom you book.
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