Counselling and Support for Adults
Have you been feeling stretched thin, stuck in the same patterns, or like you're carrying more than you can talk about with the people around you?
At Bluebird Psychology, we offer counselling to support your mental health, personal growth, and emotional well-being. Whether you're facing anxiety, depression, life transitions, or navigating ADHD, we provide a safe, welcoming space for healing, in person or online.
How We Can Help
Are you feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or unlike yourself lately? Do you find it hard to bounce back after a hard day, or notice the same conflicts showing up in your relationships? Have you been meaning to talk to someone for a while, but aren't sure where to start? If any of this sounds familiar, therapy can offer a space to slow down, understand what's going on, and build tools that actually fit your life.
Anxiety and depression — Support for the racing thoughts, low motivation, and heaviness that can make daily life feel harder than it should.
Emotional dysregulation — Tools to understand big emotional reactions and build a sense of steadiness.
ADHD and executive functioning difficulties — Practical strategies for focus, follow-through, and the mental load of managing a brain that works differently.
Stress and burnout — Space to name what's depleting you and rebuild capacity, at work and at home.
Trauma and difficult experiences – When past experiences still shape how you feel, react, or relate to others, we offer support to help you work through them at a pace that feels safe.
Relationship and communication challenges — Clarity and skills for the patterns that keep repeating with partners, family, or friends.
Life transitions and identity development — Guidance through the moments that ask you to figure out who you're becoming.
We help adults build practical strategies for healthier routines, motivation, organization, and relationships. Whether you’re coping with workplace stress, navigating a major life change, or seeking support for emotional wellness, we tailor our approach to your unique needs.
Our Approach
Our therapists are trained in a range of evidence-based therapies, including:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
Narrative Therapy
Trauma-Informed Care
Somatic Techniques
Mindfulness
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Flexible & Accessible Therapy Options:
In-person counselling in Calgary — meet with a therapist in a private environment.
Secure virtual counselling across Alberta — ideal if you live outside Calgary, have a busy schedule, or prefer the comfort of home. We serve clients in Calgary and throughout Alberta.
Both in-person and online sessions are 50 minutes long and are $240. We are able to direct bill most insurance providers in Alberta, and many extended health insurance plans cover services either partially or in full.
Why Choose Bluebird Psychology?
Client-centred care: We focus on you, your challenges, strengths, and goals, and design an approach that truly fits.
Experienced, trauma-informed therapists: Our clinicians integrate therapeutic best practices with empathy, respect, and discretion.
Flexible delivery: Whether you prefer face-to-face therapy or confidential online sessions, we accommodate your needs.
Holistic support: We honour the mind-body connection and incorporate tools like mindfulness and somatic healing where appropriate.
Affirming and inclusive: We offer neurodiversity-affirming and LGBTQIA2S+ affirming care, and therapy is available in English and Arabic.
Easy online booking: See real-time availability and book your first session online in a few minutes.
A calm, welcoming space: Relax in our waiting room with complimentary beverages and light snacks before your session.
Free parking: Free, easy parking right outside, with no meters to worry about.
Getting Started
Getting started is simple. Book online, choosing the therapist and time that work for you, in person or virtual. It only takes a few minutes, and no referral is needed. Your first session is a chance to get to know each other. Share what’s bringing you in, at your own pace - there’s no pressure to have it all figured out. From there, you and your therapist will build a plan around your goals and strengths, and it can change as you do. Not sure where to start? Book a free 15-minute phone consultation, and we’ll help you find the right fit.
FAQs
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That’s completely normal, and a lot of people feel that way. You don’t need to know what to say or where to start. Your therapist will guide the conversation at a pace that feels comfortable, and you only share what you’re ready to share. Many people find the first session is a relief once they’re in the room.
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No. Many adults come to us with a general sense that something isn't working, without a formal diagnosis, and that's a completely valid reason to start.
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It depends on what you're working through. Some people come for a few sessions around a specific issue, while others build a longer-term relationship with their therapist. We'll check in together along the way.
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Yes. Finding the right fit matters, and we're happy to help you connect with a different therapist on our team if needed.
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Yes. We offer secure virtual counselling across Alberta, alongside in-person sessions at our Calgary office, so you can choose whatever fits your schedule and comfort level best.
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Sessions are 50 minutes and are $240. Many extended health plans cover counselling, so it's worth checking with your provider.
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Yes. What you share in session stays between you and your therapist, with a few limited exceptions required by law, such as risk of harm to yourself or others. Your therapist can walk you through this in more detail at your first session.
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You can read about our therapists below, or book a free 15-minute phone consultation, and we’ll help you find a good fit. If you’re still not sure, email us at office@bluebirdpsychology.ca, tell us a little about what you’re looking for, and we’ll point you in the right direction.
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Yes. There’s free parking right outside, with no meters to worry about.
Meet Your Therapists
Shawna Cunha, Registered Provisional Psychologist
Shawna is a Registered Provisional Psychologist with nearly two decades of experience supporting adults through life's challenges, drawing on a unique background that includes 19 years as a middle school teacher before transitioning into full-time mental health work. She practices from a client-centred, trauma-informed, and strengths-based lens, integrating CBT, DBT, somatic approaches, and EMDR to support anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, ADHD and executive functioning difficulties, stress and burnout, grief, relationship challenges, and life transitions. She helps clients build strategies for healthier routines, motivation, organization, and relationships, with an approach grounded in connection, emotional safety, and collaboration. Shawna holds a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University and a Master of Education from the University of Calgary. She offers sessions in person at our Calgary office and virtually across Alberta.
Mohamed Osman-Abdallah, Registered Provisional Psychologist
Mohamed Osman-Abdallah is a Registered Provisional Psychologist who works with teens, young adults, and adults navigating anxiety, ADHD, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, self-esteem, identity, and life transitions. His approach is warm, collaborative, and down-to-earth, giving you space to show up as you are without needing the right words or a plan already in place. Drawing from ACT, CBT, attachment-based, and trauma-informed approaches, his work is culturally responsive, neurodiversity-affirming, and LGBTQIA2S+ affirming, and he provides therapy in both English and Arabic. Mohamed holds an MSc in Counselling Psychology from the University of Calgary and offers sessions in person at our Calgary office and virtually across Alberta.
Have questions?
We’re here to help!
email us at office@bluebirdpsychology.ca
call us at (587) 288-6884