At Journey Counselling, we are a community of compassionate professionals dedicated to guiding individuals, couples, and families through life’s challenges. With diverse cultural backgrounds and extensive experience, our team provides a safe space for healing and growth. Whether you’re seeking individual therapy, marriage counselling, family support, or group workshops, we’re here to help you navigate life’s hurdles and build meaningful connections.
Therapy is not an isolated act but part of a broader support system, working alongside family, friends, and colleagues to help you move forward with resilience and insight.
We believe that everyone possesses the strength to overcome life’s difficulties, even when those challenges feel insurmountable. At Journey Counselling, our mission is to build strong, caring partnerships with our clients, using empathy, collaboration, and expert guidance to empower them to envision their ideal life and take actionable steps toward it.
We believe in the transformative power of therapy to heal, connect, and inspire. With compassionate guidance and proven strategies, we help you move toward a life filled with clarity, connection, and hope.
We create a warm, welcoming environment where every individual feels seen, heard, and valued. With empathy and understanding, we listen to your unique story and provide support tailored to your needs.
Life’s challenges are easier to face together. We believe in the power of collaboration—between therapist and client, within families, and alongside other professionals—to discover practical, lasting solutions.
Every person deserves to be treated with respect and dignity, regardless of their background or circumstances. We foster a non-judgmental space where you can openly explore your challenges, knowing you’ll be met with kindness and understanding.
Whether you’re seeking support for yourself or your family, we are here to walk alongside you on your journey.
Currently accepting Cash, e-Transfer, Debit and Credit Cards (Visa, MC, Amex, Discover).
We bill directly to Sunlife, Green Shield, Alberta Blue Cross, Medavie and TelusHealth eClaims (Dejardin, Canada Life).
We currently are unable to direct bill to Manulife, Empire Life and Co-operators. We are also unable to direct bill for the Supervised Counselling Intern(s).
Receipts for fees paid for counselling services will be issued at the end of your counselling session and these can be submitted for full or partial coverage by most extended health care benefits insurance programs (Manulife, etc.). Contact your employer for further details. You don’t need a doctor’s referral to access counselling services. Self referrals are welcome.
You are eligible to claim the invoice on your income tax as a medical benefit for portions not covered by extended health insurance.
*Your psychologist will determine together with you whether there is a need to include an IQ test or Academic test. Kindly bring all recent psychoeducational assessment reports with you to the first intake session.
Meet the compassionate and experienced professionals dedicated to supporting you on your journey toward growth, connection, and wellbeing.
Anger Management, Addictions Recovery, Grief and Loss, Anxiety, Depression, Self-Esteem, Couples and Relationship Issues, Infidelity, Conflict Management and Improving Communication, 2SLGBTQ+, Intimacy and Sexual Issues, and Trauma.
Samuel Orji, MMP, MC, CCC, is a Registered Provisional Psychologist who works from a culturally informed and strength-based lens with children (10+), teens, adults, couples, families, and 2SLGBTQ+ persons, focusing on anxiety, depression, self-esteem, trauma, grief, relationship challenges, and fostering positive systemic changes.
Samuel practices under the supervision of Charles Coleman and is a Doctor of Psychology Student who completed his Master of Counselling from the City University of Seattle. He completed his internship at the Calgary Counselling Center and has experience working with people with diverse presenting concerns from his other work experiences.
Prior to a career in Counselling, Samuel worked in human resources and obtained a Master’s in Managerial Psychology from the University of Lagos, Nigeria. Samuel is passionate about understanding how systems and trauma impact and interact with people’s mental health. From a systemic lens, Samuel works to uncover patterns fuelling the problem and the strengths inherent in the client’s story and to help them move towards positive shifts.
Samuel works with adults, couples and families, teens, young adults, and children. Samuel aims to inspire hope and help people thrive. Samuel’s work with couples and families focuses on concerns about communication, intimacy, separation and divorce, co-parenting, blended family, and infidelity. His work with individuals focuses on emotional and mood challenges, stress and exhaustion, addictive behaviours, and careers. As a substance abuse professional (SAP), he conducts back-to-work evaluations for people with substance use issues. Samuel works closely with persons in the 2SLGBTQ+ community and considers himself a strong ally. In his work in therapy, Samuel adopts culturally-informed practices to better appreciate clients’ worldviews and beliefs in ways that honour, validate, and foster a solid working relationship with them. He enjoys celebrating the sparkling moments in his clients’ stories and especially appreciates the healing power of sharing heartfelt laughter.
Samuel loves reading, connecting with family and friends, cooking, music, going to the gym, taking walks, riding his bike, and writing.
Burnout, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Stress Leave, Life Transitions, Relationship Challenges, Adolescent Concerns, Self-esteem, Stepfamilies, Body Focused Repetitive Behaviours (BFRB).
Kalee Tuomainen is a Registered Psychologist with the College of Alberta Psychologists and a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC). She completed her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at Mount Royal University and her Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University. Kalee began her clinical work in private practice and has also dedicated several years to volunteering with Calgary Communities Against Sexual Abuse (CCASA), where she developed a strong foundation in trauma-informed care and crisis support. These experiences have shaped her appreciation for the importance of tailored, client-centered approaches to therapy.
Kalee’s clinical work is grounded in a trauma-informed, attachment-based approach, with a focus on how early relational experiences shape present-day emotional patterns, coping strategies, and relationship dynamics. She integrates evidence-based modalities including Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to support clients experiencing burnout, trauma, anxiety, depression, stress leave, life transitions, and relational challenges.
Kalee is particularly drawn to maintaining a strong sense of humanity within clinical work. She values creating a space where clients feel less alone in their experiences and has found that moments of thoughtful normalization and attuned connection can support the development of greater self-acceptance and self-compassion. She strives to support clients in developing a more compassionate, secure, and flexible relationship with themselves and others.
Outside of her work, Kalee enjoys investing in friendships, travelling, spin classes, golfing, and curling.
Psychoeducational Assessment, Giftedness, ADHD, LD’s, Anxiety, Depression, Self-Esteem, Emotional Regulation, Neurodivergence, Gender and Sexual Identity, Self-Compassion, Supporting Individual Family Members/Caregivers of People with Unique Needs.
Liv is a Registered Provisional Psychologist with the College of Alberta Psychologists providing primarily Psycho-educational Assessments and working under the supervision of Charles Coleman, PhD. and Angeline Fitch, PhD. Liv obtained their Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Psychology at the University of Calgary and their Master of Counselling from the City University of Seattle. Liv has a 15-year history volunteering and working in the mental health field, including practicum placements at the Third Academy and the City University of Seattle Calgary Clinic.
Liv’s experience has primarily focused on supporting individuals living with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), various learning disabilities, cognitive impairments, and other developmental delays. They volunteered with the Learning Disabilities Association of Ontario and worked as a Community Disability Practitioner. As a guardian to someone with ASD, Liv brings a wealth of personal experience into their work and understands the experiences of their clients on a deeper level. Liv sees the unique intrinsic value of every client they meet and aims to highlight each client’s abilities and accomplishments to encourage them to become their own inspirations.
Liv has a passion for Psycho-educational Assessment, discovering client’s unique strengths and challenges, giving clients a deeper understanding of themselves, and providing recommendations to support clients in accessing their full potential. Liv takes a client- centered approach, drawing from narrative, solution-focused, cognitive behavioural (CBT), individualistic, and strengths-focused perspectives to tailor their assessment interpretation to each specific client’s needs.
Outside of their work in psychology, Liv enjoys spending time with family and friends, singing along to music, playing a variety of video and board games, practicing crochet, and snuggling with their cats.
Cognitive Assessments; Psychoeducational Assessments; Neuropsychological Assessments; Vocational Assessments; Trauma-Informed Care.
Paige is a Registered Provisional Psychologist with the College of Alberta Psychologists and a member of the Psychologists’ Association of Alberta. She holds a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology from Saybrook University in California and a Bachelor of Science Degree with a major in Psychology from University of Calgary. She has developed extensive expertise in administering, scoring, and interpreting comprehensive psychological, psychoeducational, vocational, and neuropsychological assessments for teens, adults and older adults. Her work has included helping individuals with a wide range of neurological conditions such as Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Epilepsy, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), concussion, dementia, and Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), often alongside co-occurring psychological concerns. She has worked in a variety of settings including medico-legal settings, hospital settings with Alberta Health Services (AHS), and private practice settings.
In addition to her assessment work, Paige has provided psychotherapy to individuals, couples, and families, addressing concerns including depression, anxiety, trauma, and relationship challenges. She is certified and has specialized training in trauma-informed therapy for Intimate Partner Violence (IPV), and evidence-based approaches, ensuring that each client’s unique needs guide the assessment process and therapeutic recommendations.
Paige brings a warm, curious, and collaborative energy to her work, whether in a clinical setting or in her entrepreneurial ventures. Outside of her clinical work, she is a founder of a global fintech platform combining behavioural science with DeepTech. She applies her understanding of human behaviour to improve user experiences and interface design. Paige enjoys travelling, and has lived abroad in Europe for 2+ years where she learned a second language – Romanian.
Addictions & Recovery, Concurrent Disorders, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Anger Management, ADHD, Self-Esteem, Stress & Burnout, Sex Addiction/Disorder, Life Transitions, Relapse Prevention, Indigenous Mental Health, Group Counselling, Grief and Loss
Samantha is a Registered Psychologist in the Province of Alberta with a background in addictions, mental health, and psychological assessment. She holds a Bachelor of Health Science in Addictions Counselling and a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology, and she has been working in the field since 2013.
Samantha brings a strong foundation in clinical counselling and has worked with clients across a wide range of ages and cultural backgrounds, including extensive experience supporting Indigenous populations and individuals with complex, concurrent disorders. Her work has spanned individual and group counselling, assessment and treatment planning, relapse prevention, and multi-disciplinary collaboration to ensure continuity of care.
Samantha takes a collaborative, strengths-based, and trauma-informed approach to therapy. She integrates evidence-based modalities such as Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy to help clients explore meaningful change, develop coping strategies, and build on their existing strengths.
Outside of work, Samantha enjoys spending time with her husband, two children, and her two cats. She is an avid animal lover and also enjoys reading, going for walks, trying out new crafts with her kids, baking, and travelling.
Gender and Sexual Identity, Trauma, Couples, Family Life Cycles, Relationship Challenges, Emotional Regulation, Behavioural Issues, Anxiety, and Depression.
Suzanne is a Registered Psychologist. She graduated from City University of Seattle with her Master of Counselling in Counselling Psychology before acquiring advanced level training at the Vancouver School for Narrative Therapy. She is currently working toward registration as a Certified Gottman Therapist. Extensive work with minority populations has contributed to Suzanne’s special interest in gender and sexual diversity as well as trauma resilience. She hosts a passion for supporting the LGTBQ2S+ community.
As an advocate for social justice, Suzanne employs a systemic lens to the understanding of individual experience including how social norms, normative language, and oppressive factors influence the development of personal narratives. She engages a relational approach to understanding the affiliation between people and the problems from which they seek extrication. She aims to model authenticity, empathy, hope, and even embrace a little humour in relationships with clients to provide therapeutic interventions that focus on empowering clients to embrace their strengths and initiate change both within themselves and within their systems. Navigating relationship issues such as ineffective communication, separation, divorce, co-parenting and blending of families, is something Suzanne is passionate to help clients explore more fully. Suzanne practices from a Narrative approach, and draws from Family Systems, Solution-Focused, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), and Motivational Interviewing approaches in her therapeutic work.
Suzanne loves backpacking, hot yoga, and relaxing by the campfire with family and her fur babies.
Couples/relationships, Trauma and PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, Anger, Issues related to Racism and Racial Stress, Spirituality
*JOSHUA HAS LIMITED AVAILABILITY FOR NEW CLIENTS. PLEASE CALL TO BOOK.
Josh is a Registered Psychologist who completed his Master of Education in Counselling Psychology at the University of Lethbridge and is close to completing his PhD in Counselling and Psychological Studies at Regent University. He also holds a post graduate certificate in Traumatic Stress Studies. While Josh’s primary clinical background includes working with relationships and trauma/PTSD, he also has a special interest in working with people who have experienced racial stress and issues related to spiritual/religious identity.
Josh is a BIG fan of humour and loves to laugh with his clients. He enjoys building strong and unique relationships with people and takes great pride in the work that he does. Josh believes that therapy should mean something in real life, beyond the therapy session. While a warm and genuine connection is top priority for Josh, he is known for his direct and action-oriented approach.
Josh uses a variety of approaches: While he is anchored in a Cognitive Behavioural Framework, he remains flexible based on your needs and complements his work with other frameworks, mostly: Solution-Focused, Psychodynamic, EMDR, Acceptance and Commitment, and Internal Family Systems approaches. Josh is an advocate for his clients and strives to make sure he can reflect to them a deep understanding of their experience. To help ensure you experience the best care possible, Josh regularly consults with a diverse network of other psychologists and is constantly updating his knowledge.
In addition to being a Psychologist, Josh is passionate about physical fitness, education, travelling, and his family: His wife and three young boys! His favourite movie is a toss-up between What Dreams May Come and The Great Debaters. He is currently really into building forts and wrestling with his boys (not always voluntarily).
Anxiety, OCD, Depression, Self-esteem, Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviours, Relationships, Life Transitions, Identity, Self-compassion, Stress and Anger Management, LGBTQ+, Psycho-Educational Assessments.
*AMY HAS LIMITED AVAILABILITY FOR NEW CLIENTS. PLEASE CALL TO BOOK.
Amy is a Registered Psychologist who strives to bring empathy and authenticity to every counselling relationship. She completed her undergraduate degree in Psychology at Mount Royal University in Calgary, and went on to obtain her Master of Counselling in Counselling Psychology. Amy completed her counselling internship at Third Academy in Calgary, providing therapy services to youth and families.
Amy is privileged to be able to help clients on their therapeutic journey towards change. She is passionate about helping clients to realize their goals, and live out their values fully through a strengths-based approach to counselling. Amy has expertise working with Anxiety disorders and has completed training in treating Body-focused Repetitive Behaviours (BFRBs) such as Trichotillomania (hair pulling) and Skin Picking Disorder and is passionate about supporting the BFRB community. She practices from a Person-centered approach, has training and experience in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and draws from Solution-Focused and Cognitive Behavioural approaches in her therapeutic work. Amy has co-authored publications in the area of maternal mental health, and is an Instructional Support Facilitator with Athabasca University in the Master of Counselling program.
Amy loves hiking in the mountains with her family, practicing yoga, and listening to and playing music. Her great passion is reading, though she has been known to binge a show (or 5) on streaming services in her down time.
Improving Couple Relationships, Working through Infidelity; Dissolving the Constant Fights; Making sense of Blended Families, Anger Management and High Achievers / Entrepreneurs / Success Counselling.
CHARLES IS CURRENTLY NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. CHARLES WOULD BE HAPPY TO DISCUSS WITH NEW CLIENTS WHICH COUNSELLOR MIGHT BE BEST SUITED TO WORK WITH THEM. CLIENTS WISHING TO SET UP A FREE 15 MINUTE (VIRTUAL OR PHONE) CONSULTATION SHOULD CONTACT THE OFFICE OR BOOK ONE ONLINE.
Charles is a Registered Psychologist and Calgary marriage therapist who is an empathic listener and is passionate about helping people live out their full potential and overcome hurdles that get in their way. He is an avid learner who started his education with a BSc. in Zoology before deciding to move into Psychology. He acquired a diploma in PsychoEducation Guidance and Counselling from the University of Calgary and a Masters degree in Counselling Psychology from City University, Bellevue, Washington. He holds a doctorate degree in marriage and family studies from National University in San Diego, California.
He is currently registered with the College of Alberta Psychologists and the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists with whom he is recognised as an Approved Supervisor. He enjoys mentoring and developing the next generation of psychologists and family therapists and teaches occasionally at both the University of Calgary and City University.
Charles has lived and traveled internationally spending over 20 years in various cultures and speaking three languages. He enjoys competitive team sports, reading ‘real life’ stories and spending quality time with friends and family around food. He is now learning Spanish ~ Hola!
Psychological and Psychoeducational Assessment (Children, Youth, and Adults), Learning Disabilities, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Depression, Emotion Regulation, Parent–Child Relationships, Grief and Loss, and Life Transitions.
Dr. Singh is a Registered Psychologist who brings warmth, empathy, and cross-cultural sensitivity to his work with children, youth, families, and adults. He completed his Ph.D. and Master’s in School and Clinical Child Psychology at the University of Alberta, and has trained and worked across Canada in clinical and school-based settings.
Dr. Singh has extensive experience in both assessment and therapy. He provides comprehensive psycho-educational and mental health assessments for a wide range of concerns, including but not limited to learning difficulties, ADHD, giftedness, and social-emotional/behavioural challenges. He also offers therapy using evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Emotion-Focused Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, attachment-focused, play-based, and mindfulness-based strategies. His flexible and collaborative style allows him to connect with individuals in meaningful ways, including youth who may be hesitant to engage in therapy.
Dr. Singh has worked with diverse and vulnerable populations, including those impacted by addictions, domestic violence, grief and loss, and gender-affirming care. He values strong relationships with parents, caregivers, and teachers, and emphasizes the role of trust, resilience, and healthy attachment in supporting positive change.
Outside of work, Dr. Singh enjoys hiking in the mountains, travelling, photography, playing basketball, and spending time with his wife and their dog, Goose. He is proficient in English, Punjabi, and Hindi.
If you are researching about your need to talk to someone, then the likely answer is ‘yes, now is the time’. Maybe you have tried waiting and the stress or challenge is not going away. Having an initial free 15-minute consultation is a great way to determine what is happening in your life, where you are on your journey and which therapist would be a good fit to work with you.
Currently Journey Counselling does directly bill Sunlife, Alberta Blue Cross, Medavie, Greenshield, and Telus Health (Canada Life, Desjardins). For all others, please familiarize yourself with your policy to determine how much you get for counselling. You will leave each session with a receipt that you are able to submit for reimbursement. Note some policies only cover a portion of your counselling fee.
Each of us has influence within the relationships that we are in. When one person changes invariably they affect the relationships that they are in, often in a positive way. Therefore it is recommended that the willing party attend counselling and bring some new perspectives and changed behavior to the relationship to help move it along.
Yes, if both parents are able to, it helps to gain both their perspectives on the child’s strengths and challenges prior to counselling beginning. In addition, when obtaining an assessment, information from both parents is used to develop a wholesome understanding of the child. If one parent is not able to attend, both counselling and assessments can still proceed with the input of the available parent.
Every client has very unique concerns, circumstances, backgrounds and beliefs. These unique qualities determine the client’s needs, expectations and eventually the outcomes, which will affect the pace of their progress. Your therapist will work with you to develop goals for therapy and together monitor change in light of those goals.
By participating in supervised practicum sessions, clients at Journey Counselling can enjoy the following benefits:
1. Reduced Fees: Practicum counselling sessions are offered at a reduced fee, making counselling even more affordable for individuals and families who may be on a limited budget or have financial constraints. ($110/hr Individual, couple and family).
2. High-Quality Care: While practicum counselling sessions involve therapists in training, you can be confident that our emerging therapists are carefully selected and closely supervised by our experienced team. This ensures that you will receive competent and compassionate care throughout the counselling process.
3. Fresh Perspectives: Practicum therapists bring fresh perspectives and innovative approaches to the therapeutic process. Their enthusiasm and dedication to learning can enhance the therapeutic experience and contribute to positive outcomes.
Please note: We do not direct bill to insurance companies for supervised practicum therapy sessions. After payment is received, we will provide you a receipt with the practicum student counsellor details and their supervisor details. Extended Health Care Benefit Plans may or may not reimburse for counselling by supervised practicum students.
