Counselling
Individuals can gain the opportunities to engage in open discussions with a professional counselor, enabling them to explore and express their thoughts and feelings.
Mental Health Across the Autism Spectrum Counselling Service
If appropriate, services may be provided virtually. To be suitable for Telepsychology services, you must:
- Be located in the province of Alberta;
- Have access to a computer, laptop, tablet, or phone on which you can use the Zoom video-conferencing application (i.e., supports audio and video requirements);
- Have access to a quiet, private space;
- Have concerns that are appropriate to address via Telepsychology (to be assessed by the counsellor).
Our specialized service is provided by clinicians with expertise in Autism and mental health. We use evidence-based therapies to support your goals.
Who is it for?
Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)/Autistic individuals age 10+ and their family members. In order to benefit from counselling, individuals must have the ability to talk with a counsellor about their thoughts, feelings, and experiences.
Our Psychology Counselling Services
Specialized counselling with a Registered Psychologist or Provisional Registered Psychologist can help address many issues that impact your mental health. Utilizing therapies such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and Behaviour Modification. Therapeutic activities are modified to account for the unique learning differences that people with Autism tend to experience.
Services Offered
We offer individual, family, and group counselling sessions that may address the following concerns:
- Concurrent Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD);
- Mood symptoms (e.g., anxiety, depression);
- Emotional regulation difficulties (e.g., anger management);
- Gender identity and other gender-related concerns;
- Eating disturbances;
- Body image disturbances;
- Self-esteem concerns;
- Social skills;
- School/study skills (e.g., organization and planning);
- And other concerns to be determined on a case-by-case basis.
Contact Us
Call or email us to inquire about counselling services.
Phone: 403-253-2291
Email: counselling@autism.ca
I enjoyed the group so much. I would like to attend another group. It was such a great addition to my week; I miss it actually. I think it’s better than 1 on 1 therapy for me personally. There is a structured outline of information that is taught and also opportunities to talk and share experiences. This group was a great balance of those 2 parts.
Participant in Psychoeducational Group
Our OT Counselling Service
Specialized counselling with an Occupational Therapist can help address many issues that impact our day.
We focus on mental health that may impact our self-care routines, participation in leisure activities or our productivity level. Occupational Therapy counselling services are provided by a clinician with expertise in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), mental health and daily functioning.
Services Offered
We offer individual, family, and group counselling sessions that may address the following concerns:
Our SLP Counselling Service
Specialized counselling with a Speech-Language Pathologist can help address many issues that impact our mental well-being. We focus on mental health that may be impacted by underlying communication issues. Speech-Language Pathology counselling services are provided by a clinician with expertise in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and mental health.
Services Offered
We offer individual, family, and group counselling sessions that may address the following concerns:
- Self-Advocacy skills
- Pragmatic Language skills
- Relationship skills
- Emotional Regulation and Communication
- Voice/Speech/Fluency concerns
Fees
It is important to us to ensure our services are accessible. Our fees are assessed on a sliding scale according to your household income. That means, your fees for service will be based on what you can afford.
And other concerns to be determined on a case-by-case basis.