Suzanne

Ms Suzanne McKay

Psychotherapist (Registered)

“I specialise in providing support to teens, adults, and couples facing challenges in their lives, families, or relationships. This includes anxiety, stress, feeling overwhelmed, parenting challenges, grief, difficult life transitions, LGBTQIA2S+, and many other issues.”

About Me

I guide teens, adults, and couples navigating life's varied challenges. This includes anxiety, stress, family dynamics, and difficult transitions. My aim is to create a supportive space where you can openly explore overwhelming feelings and find clarity. Clients value my inclusive approach, feeling understood whether facing parenting concerns, grief, or exploring their identity. Together, we can work towards greater well-being and stronger connections.

Approach

Work in sessions moves at your pace, blending close listening with clear, practical steps that help untangle worry, grief and shifting family roles. I offer in-person care in Calgary and confidential English-language appointments online, matching whatever feels safest for you. Between meetings we track small changes through brief check-ins, simple practices and relational reflection so insights translate into daily life. People navigating parenting shifts, identity questions or major life changes often find this steady, collaborative approach grounding.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

  • Clinical Supervision

    Professional oversight and reflective practice for clinical practitioners, ensuring quality of care and supporting ongoing development.

  • Counseling

    A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.

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  • Free Consultation

    A no-cost initial session to meet the therapist, discuss needs, and decide whether they are the right fit before committing.

  • Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

  • Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

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  • Psychology

    The scientific study and clinical practice of understanding the mind, emotions, and behaviour, applied to promote healthier functioning.

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  • Psychotherapy

    In-depth therapeutic work that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting psychological change.

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Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Elderly
  • Individuals
  • Parents

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Life Transitions

    Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.

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  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Grief & Loss

    The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.

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  • Stress / Burnout

    The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).

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  • Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

  • Shame

    A deep, painful emotion involving the belief that one is fundamentally flawed or unworthy, which can affect self-perception and relationships.

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Professional Title:

  • Psychotherapist (Registered)

    A psychotherapist who is formally registered with a regulatory or professional body in their jurisdiction.

Credentials

Registrations

Canadian Counseling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA)

Certified Canadian Counsellor,

College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO)

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Qualifications

Yorkville University

Service Areas

Suzie's Place

In-person & Online

Alyth/Bonnybrook

Calgary, Alberta

Canada

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Alyth/Bonnybrook, Calgary, Canada