Welcome

You have not found your way here by accident.

From time to time we will all experience difficulties in our lives. You might be looking for help for yourself, a loved one or a relationship. Perhaps you are dealing with a major life transition, searching to understand patterns that keep appearing in your life, or solve a challenge you are experiencing. Maybe you are working toward a goal you have envisioned for your future or trying to make sense of your past. You might driven to search for deeper discoveries about who you are, why you do the things you do and how to cultivate meaning and purpose of your life.

Listening Inward, Going Beyond

Counselling can be an enlightening experience for those seeking self-improvement and personal growth. It can also be used to assist you to overcome emotional and psychological difficulties and learn a repertoire of constructive ways to deal with life’s challenges. It’s a space where you can get support for difficult life transitions or concerns within careers, relationships or family life.

Choosing a therapist for yourself or your relationship is a very personal choice. I encourage you to find not only a good psychologist, but someone who is a good fit for you. To find out whether we would work well together, I invite you to explore this website and to feel free to contact me with any questions.

“What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson

Tracy Sutton

MSc, Registered Psychologist

I am honoured and privileged to walk along with clients as they undertake this rewarding and challenging process of self-discovery. I combine an experienced clinical approach with a caring and safe environment. I welcome clients with diverse backgrounds and needs. Age, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, relationship status and family situation are never barriers to working with me. I have been told that because of my open spirit and kind, gentle nature, clients trust that I can help without judgment. Accompanying clients on their personal journeys and hearing their life stories is an honour and a privilege. Knowing that you have been heard and understood is often a first significant step towards change. To provide the best service possible for my client, I am committed to ongoing professional development and life-long learning.

Experience/Professional Registration

In addition to my private counselling practice, I have worked for several years at Alberta Health Services, University of Calgary, and non-profit organizations.

Master of Science degree in Counselling Psychology
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) degree in Psychology
Registered Psychologist with the College of Alberta Psychologist specializing in individual and couples counselling with adults
Certified Hakomi Therapist
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) Therapist
Other training includes but is not limited to: Emotional Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Clinical Hypnosis, Palliative Care, Dealing with Grief, Gottman Couples Therapy, Solution Focused and Cognitive Therapies, Therapeutic Writing and Photography

Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” – Mary Oliver

Therapeutic Approach

In my counselling practice, I utilize an eclectic therapeutic approach in which I combine elements of several treatment methods to address your presenting concerns. In particular, we will work to access and honour your own inner resources and resiliencies in addition to adding to your current understandings and skillset. By using this creative and integrated approach to therapy, I am able to tailor my treatment approach to best suit your needs. I also focus on connecting with you as an individual and building a strong therapeutic relationship based on respect and collaboration.

Presenting Concerns

I work with a wide range of clients and a variety of presenting issues including but not limited to:

Depression
Anxiety
Loss and Grief
Life Transitions
Interpersonal or Relationship Issues
Couples Counselling
Career Challenges
Chronic/Critical Health Challenges
Transpersonal/Spiritual Callings and/or Quests
Seniors Issues
Creative Stalls/Artistic Performance Anxiety
Self Esteem
Burnout
Trauma
Addiction and Self Management

"We're all just walking each other home." – Ram Dass

Professional Fees & Forms

Professional fees for individual and couples counselling are $200 per 50 minute session.
For longer sessions, fees are charged on an incremental basis.

Fee & Payment

This pricing conforms to the fee schedule recommended by the Psychologists’ Association of Alberta.

Payment may be made by cash, cheque or e-transfer. You will be issued a receipt at the time of payment.

Intake Form

The information on this form is to outline expectations/limits to confidentiality, services payment agreement and consent to treatment.

Goals of Counselling Form

Developing counselling goals and regular reviewing and refining these goals are an important part of the counseling process. Please take the time to consider your hopes and what you would like to achieve.

“The most beautiful people we have known are those who have known defeat, known suffering, known struggle, known loss, and have found their way out of the depths.” – Elizabeth Kubler-Ross

Connect

Call: 403-800-0844
or email: tracy@spiralwaycounselling.com

I will respond to phone enquiries within 24-72 hours. In case of emergency please contact the distress centre at 403-266-4357 or dial 911.

I check email less frequently and may take several days to get your message and respond. Please note that email in general is not considered to be confidential, as there is always the potential for it to be intercepted by third parties. Phoning me is the best way to ensure your privacy.

Office is located in NW Calgary

Transit information – Conveniently located close to the Banff Trail LRT Station.

Parking – Ample free parking is available.

"Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing there is a field. I'll meet you there." – RUMI