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Family Counselling in Calgary

At Tutum Counselling in Calgary, we understand that family dynamics can be challenging. Whether you’re experiencing conflict, communication breakdowns, or navigating major life transitions, family therapy can help. Our experienced therapists offer a compassionate space where families can address issues, improve communication, and build stronger relationships. We also offer virtual therapy for families across Alberta, ensuring everyone has access to support no matter where they are.

Why Family Counselling?

Family counselling offers numerous benefits that improve both individual and family well-being. When you choose therapy at Tutum Counselling in Calgary, you can expect:

  • Improved communication and understanding among family members

  • Stronger relationships and deeper emotional connections

  • Better conflict management skills, helping you resolve disagreements peacefully

  • Enhanced emotional well-being for every family member

  • Increased adaptability during life changes or challenges

By focusing on both individual and family needs, therapy creates a supportive environment for healing, growth, and lasting connection.

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Common Issues Addressed Family Counselling

Families are unique, and sometimes complex. No matter how you define family, counselling can promote understanding, collaboration, and healthier interactions. Family therapy can help with:

  1. Improving communication — fostering open, honest dialogue

  2. Resolving family conflict — addressing tension in a safe, guided way

  3. Navigating life transitions — such as divorce, moving, or blending families

  4. Supporting children and teens — helping them express emotions and build coping skills

  5. Blended families and co-parenting — finding strategies to work together effectively

What to Expect in Family Counselling

At Tutum Counselling, we tailor sessions to your family’s needs. Depending on your goals, sessions may include:

  • One parent and child

  • Parents only

  • The entire family

Our skilled therapists create a safe, inclusive environment where everyone has space to speak and be heard. We focus on identifying unhealthy patterns, building strong communication, and fostering healthier relationships for lasting change.

This is a collaborative process. Every family member is encouraged to participate, but we understand that not everyone may be comfortable attending every session. We work with you to ensure therapy is meaningful, supportive, and beneficial for your entire family.

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“Bringing up a family should be an adventure, not an anxious discipline in which everybody is constantly graded for performance.”
— Milton R. Sapirstein

Frequently Asked
 Questions

It depends on your family’s goals! Sometimes it’s the whole family, and other times just certain members (like parents and one child). Your therapist will help decide what makes the most sense.

Yes — parents play an important role! Depending on the situation, sessions may include parent-only time, child-only time, or the whole family together.

That’s okay — it’s common! We can still start with the members who are ready, and sometimes that alone helps shift things for the whole family.

If you feel stuck in the same patterns, have constant tension, or just want a better way to communicate, family counselling can help. You don’t need to wait for a crisis to get support.

Our family counselling sessions are $200 for 50 minutes. This rate is lower than the recommended fee guidelines set by the College of Alberta Psychologists (CAP) and the Alberta College of Social Workers (ACSW). We’ve chosen to keep our fees below the provincial standard so that counselling remains more affordable and accessible for families in Calgary and the surrounding area.

Yes, we understand that financial circumstances can vary, and we offer a sliding scale fee

structure in certain circumstances. Our team is committed to ensure that cost is not a barrier to

access the support and guidance you need. Please see your counsellor for more information.

Yes! We recognize that the payment process should be accessible and effortless.

We can direct bill to most major insurance companies. Contact your health provider to find out what coverage you have.

We value your time and commitment to your mental health journey. We kindly request a

minimum of 48-hours notice for appointment cancellations to accommodate the needs of our

clients. Please keep in mind that any missed or cancelled appointments within 48 hours are

subject to a cancellation fee equivalent to the cost of your counselling session.

At Tutum, no matter their licensing title, all our therapists provide the same high-quality care.

Every professional we hire holds a master’s degree and has specialized training in play therapy, family systems, and attachment-based approaches.

This ensures that no matter who you work with, you receive consistent, evidence-based treatment and recommendations tailored to your family’s needs.