Shelley Liu

CounsellingRefresh CounsellingCalgary

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Shelley is currently only accepting NEW ADULT clients and Clients 16 yrs + for Individual Therapy.

My clients often describe me as patient, easy to talk to, and non-judgmental. I strive to provide a space where you feel heard, respected, and understood, and where you feel safe to examine your thoughts, feelings, and difficulties.

Therapy is a purpose-driven conversation based on the shared understanding we develop about your goals and how therapy can help achieve them. My therapy approach is primarily anchored in psychodynamic theory, which focuses on helping you understand underlying patterns and make meaningful, lasting changes in how you think, feel, and relate to others. I also draw from a range of therapeutic methods to tailor our work to your specific needs. In our work together, you can expect to focus on:

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​Gaining insight: Developing a deeper understanding of your behaviours and motives through awareness and articulation of emotional experiences.

Identifying patterns: Recognizing how you usually deal with stress and breaking free from painful, self-defeating patterns.

Exploring relationship dynamics: Understanding communication patterns that hinder the development of deeper, more meaningful relationships.

Clarifying life values: Exploring your identity and what you want out of life.

I work with individual adults and youths aged 16 and up, helping with issues like anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, self-esteem, trauma, life transitions, and grief and loss. I also offer parent coaching for those wanting to improve their relationships with their children.

I took a somewhat unconventional path to becoming a Psychologist. My journey began when I was working as a mechanical engineer and volunteering overseas to assist refugees and locally as a distress centre volunteer. These experiences sparked a passion for mental health and a deep admiration for the courage of those I encountered. Embracing this new calling, I went back to school and received my M.Sc. in Counselling Psychology from the University of Calgary. I’ve called Calgary home for 23 years, and as a Chinese-Canadian, I can appreciate how culture influences how we view the world, our relationships, and in turn ourselves.

When I’m not at Refresh you will often find me in the mountains hiking or learning new tricks on my snowboard, playing an exciting boardgame with friends and family, or tending to my veggie garden.

The process of healing and growth can be complex and take time, and I consider it a privilege to walk alongside those who choose to engage in that work. I look forward to meeting you and beginning the work together.

Services & prices

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Counselling38 options
COUPLE: Free . Virtual Consultation20 minNew patient

Can be billed toExtended health plans

Have a video meet and greet with one of our therapists to see if it's a good fit for you! If you would like a phone consult, please indicate it in the "Notes". ***PLEASE NOTE: This is not mandatory before booking a full counselling appointment.***

$0
COUPLE: In-person Appointment60 minNew patient

Can be billed toExtended health plans

In-person couples counselling 60 mins. session to improve your relationship and learn new skills with one of our Registered Psychologists (Sara, Shelley or Faye) or Provisional Psychologists (Shauna or Cynthia).

Price not listed
COUPLE: Virtual Appointment60 minNew patient

Can be billed toExtended health plans

Couples counselling 60 mins. session to improve your relationship and learn new skills with one of our Registered Psychologists (Sara, Shelley or Faye) or Provisional Psychologists (Shauna or Cynthia). Friendly reminder that BOTH partners need to create their own profiles. **For couples counselling, phone sessions are not ideal but if you'd like a PHONE SESSION instead of a video session, please type "phone" in the notes for reason for booking to let your psychologist to give you a call at the appointment time. Please note, there will be NO CALLER ID.**

$235
COUPLE: Virtual Appointment90 minNew patient

Can be billed toExtended health plans

Couples counselling 90 mins. session to improve your relationship and learn new skills with one of our Registered Psychologists (Sara, Shelley or Faye) or Provisional Psychologists (Shauna or Cynthia). Friendly reminder that BOTH partners need to create their own profiles.

$345
COUPLES: In-Person Appointment90 minNew patient

Can be billed toExtended health plans

In-person Couples counselling 90 mins. session to improve your relationship and learn new skills with one of our Registered Psychologists (Sara, Shelley or Faye) or Provisional Psychologists (Shauna or Cynthia). Friendly reminder that BOTH partners need to create their own profiles.

$345
Child/Youth Counselling & Parenting Support: Free . Virtual Consultation20 minNew patient

Can be billed toExtended health plans

Have a video meet and greet with one of our therapists to see if it's a good fit for you! For Children/Youth of all ages book with Emma, Karthika or Stefani. For Children/Youth 12 y.o.+ book with Emma, Karthika, Stefani, Faye, Ray or Shauna. For Parent Support Only: Karthika, Emma, Faye, Shauna or Robyn. If you would like a phone consult, please indicate it in the "Notes". ***PLEASE NOTE: This is not mandatory but recommended to ensure we can provide the right support you need.***

$0
Child/Youth In-person Appointment - R. Prov. Psych or RSW30 minNew patient

Can be billed toExtended health plans

Come to the office for a 30 mins session for your child with a Registered Provisional Psychologist ( (Karthika, Cynthia, Ray or Shauna) or a Registered Social Worker+Clinical Counsellor (Emma).

$110
Child/Youth In-person Appointment - R. Prov. Psych or RSW60 minNew patient

Can be billed toExtended health plans

Come to the office for a 60 mins session for your child with a Registered Provisional Psychologist (Karthika, Cynthia, Ray or Shauna) or a Registered Social Worker+Clinical Counsellor (Emma).

$195
Child/Youth In-person Appointment - R. Psych60 minNew patient

Can be billed toExtended health plans

Come to the office for a 60 mins. session for your child/youth with a Registered Psychologist (Faye). Have you completed the initial parent session? If not, please book an initial parent session first.

Price not listed
Child/Youth Virtual Appointment - R. Prov. Psych or RSW30 minNew patient

Can be billed toExtended health plans

This is a 30 mins. session for your child/youth with a Registered Provisional Psychologist (Karthika, Cynthia, Ray or Shauna) or a Registered Social Worker+Clinical Counsellor (Emma).

$110
Child/Youth Virtual Appointment - R. Prov. Psych or RSW60 minNew patient

Can be billed toExtended health plans

This is a session for your child with a Registered Provisional Psychologist (Karthika, Cynthia, Ray or Shauna) or a Registered Social Worker+Clinical Counsellor (Emma).

$195
Child/Youth Virtual Appointment - R. Psych60 minNew patient

Can be billed toExtended health plans

This is a 60 mins. session for your child/youth with a Registered Psychologist (Faye).

$225
FAMILY - ADULTS: In-person Appointment60 minNew patient

Can be billed toExtended health plans

~Adults Only. Come to the office for a 60 mins. session with a Registered Psychologist (Sara or Faye) or Registered Provisional Psychologist (Shauna) or Registered Social Worker+Clinical Counsellor (Emma) to work through conflict and build deeper relationships with each other. Please ensure that EVERYONE creates their own profiles to complete initial paperwork before the first appointment.

$235
FAMILY - ADULTS: In-person Appointment90 minNew patient

Can be billed toExtended health plans

~Adults Only. Come to the office for a 90 mins. session with a Registered Psychologist (Sara or Faye) or Registered Provisional Psychologist (Shauna) or Registered Social Worker+Clinical Counsellor (Emma) to work through conflict and build deeper relationships with each other. Please ensure that EVERYONE creates their own profiles to complete initial paperwork before the first appointment.

$345
FAMILY - ADULTS: Virtual Appointment60 minNew patient

Can be billed toExtended health plans

~Adults Only. A virtual 60 mins. session with a Registered Psychologist (Sara or Faye) or Registered Provisional Psychologist (Shauna) or Registered Social Worker+Clinical Counsellor (Emma) to work through conflict and build deeper relationships with each other. Please ensure that EVERYONE creates their own profiles to complete initial paperwork before the first appointment.

$235
FAMILY- ADULTS: Virtual Appointment90 minNew patient

Can be billed toExtended health plans

~Adults Only. A virtual 90 mins. session with a Registered Psychologist (Sara or Faye) or Registered Provisional Psychologist (Shauna) or Registered Social Worker+Clinical Counsellor (Emma) to work through conflict and build deeper relationships with each other. Please ensure that EVERYONE creates their own profiles to complete initial paperwork before the first appointment.

$345
FAMILY - CHILD/YOUTH: In-Person Appointment - R. Prov. Psych & RSW60 minNew patient

Can be billed toExtended health plans

~Child/Youth are involved in the family counselling. Come to the office for a 60 mins. session with a Registered Provisional Psychologist (Shauna or Karthika) or a Registered Social Worker+Clinical Counsellor (Emma) to problem solve, connect & build deeper relationships with each other. Please ensure that EVERYONE creates their own profiles to complete initial paperwork before the first appointment.

$195
FAMILY - CHILD/YOUTH: Virtual Appointment - R. Prov. Psych & RSW60 minNew patient

Can be billed toExtended health plans

~Child/Youth are involved in family counselling. A 60 mins. virtual session with a Registered Provisional Psychologist (Shauna) or a Registered Social Worker+Clinical Counsellor (Emma) to problem solve and build deeper relationships with each other. Please ensure that EVERYONE creates their own profiles to complete initial paperwork before the first appointment. Child/Youth Intake Form is optional.

$195
FAMILY: Free . Virtual Consultation20 minNew patient

Can be billed toExtended health plans

Have a video meet and greet with one of our therapists to see if it's a good fit for your bio or chosen family. Services are divided into (1) ONLY ADULTS or (2) CHILD/YOUTH are involved. >> Family Counselling involving Child/youth of all ages.....Book with Emma or Karthika >> Family Counselling involving Child/Youth 12+ yrs old.....Book with Emma or Faye >> Family Counselling involving Adults Only.....Book with Karthika, Sara or Faye If you would like a phone consult, please indicate it in the "Notes". ***PLEASE NOTE: This is not mandatory before booking a full counselling appointment.***

$0
IN-PERSON: Free . Consultation20 minNew patient

Can be billed toExtended health plans

Come to the office and have a meet and greet with one of our therapists to see if it's a good fit for you! In the Additional Info section, please specify whether you're seeking INDIVIDUAL, COUPLES, CHILD/YOUTH, FAMILY counselling just to give the therapist a heads up! Thank you! **NOTE: This is not mandatory before booking a full counselling appointment.***

$0
INDIVIDUAL: Free . Video Consultation20 minNew patient

Can be billed toExtended health plans

Have a video meet and greet with one of our therapists to see if it's a good fit for you! ***PLEASE NOTE: This is not mandatory before booking a full counselling appointment.***

$0
INDIVIDUAL: In-Person Appointment - R. Prov. Psych/RSW/CCC30 minNew patient

Can be billed toExtended health plans

In-person adult individual 30 mins. counselling session with a Registered Provisional Psychologist (Karthika, Cynthia, Ray or Shauna); a Registered Social Worker+Clinical Counsellor (Emma) or a Certified Canadian Counsellor (Lynnette).

$110
INDIVIDUAL: In-person Appointment - R. Prov. Psych/RSW/CCC60 minNew patient

Can be billed toExtended health plans

In-person adult individual 60 mins. counselling session with a Registered Provisional Psychologist (Karthika, Cynthia, Ray or Shauna); a Registered Social Worker+Clinical Counsellor (Emma) or a Certified Canadian Counsellor (Lynnette).

$195
INDIVIDUAL: In-person Appointment - R. Psych30 minNew patient

Can be billed toExtended health plans

In-person adult individual 30 mins. counselling session with a Registered Psychologist (Shelley, Sara, Katie, Faye, Steph, Karyn or Robyn).

$125
INDIVIDUAL: In-person Appointment - R. Psych60 minNew patient

Can be billed toExtended health plans

In-person adult 60 mins. counselling session with a Registered Psychologist (Shelley, Sara, Katie, Faye, Steph, Karyn or Robyn).

$225
INDIVIDUAL: In-person Appointment - R. Psych90 minNew patient

Can be billed toExtended health plans

In-person adult individual 90 mins counselling session with a Registered Psychologist (Shelley, Sara, Katie, Faye, Steph, Karyn or Robyn).

Price not listed
INDIVIDUAL: In-person Appointment - R. Prov. Psych or RSW90 minNew patient

Can be billed toExtended health plans

In-person adult 90 mins. counselling appointment with a Registered Provisional Psychologist (Karthika, Cynthia, Ray or Shauna) or a Registered Social Worker+Clinical Counsellor (Emma).

$285
INDIVIDUAL: Virtual Appointment - R. Prov. Psych/RSW/CCC30 minNew patient

Can be billed toExtended health plans

Adult individual 30 mins. counselling session with a Registered Provisional Psychologist (Karthika, Cynthia, Ray or Shauna); a Registered Social Worker+Clinical Counsellor (Emma) or a Certified Canadian Counsellor (Lynnette). **If you'd like a PHONE SESSION instead of a video session, please type "phone" in the notes for reason for booking to let your psychologist to give you a call at the appointment time. Please note, there will be NO CALLER ID.**

$110
INDIVIDUAL: Virtual Appointment - R. Prov. Psych/RSW/CCC60 minNew patient

Can be billed toExtended health plans

Adult individual 60 mins. counselling session with a Registered Provisional Psychologist (Karthika, Cynthia, Ray or Shauna); a Registered Social Worker+Clinical Counsellor (Emma) or a Certified Canadian Counsellor (Lynnette). **If you'd like a PHONE SESSION instead of a video session, please type "phone" in the notes for reason for booking to let your psychologist to give you a call at the appointment time. Please note, there will be NO CALLER ID.**

$195
INDIVIDUAL: Virtual Appointment - R. Psych30 minNew patient

Can be billed toExtended health plans

Adult individual 30 mins. counselling session with a Registered Psychologist (Shelley, Sara, Katie, Faye, Steph, Karyn or Robyn). **If you'd like a PHONE SESSION instead of a video session, please type "phone" in the notes for reason for booking to let your psychologist to give you a call at the appointment time. Please note, there will be NO CALLER ID.**

$125
INDIVIDUAL: Virtual Appointment - R. Psych60 minNew patient

Can be billed toExtended health plans

Adult individual 60 mins. counselling session with a Registered Psychologist (Shelley, Sara, Katie, Steph, Karyn or Robyn). **If you'd like a PHONE SESSION instead of a video session, please type "phone" in the notes for reason for booking to let your psychologist to give you a call at the appointment time. Please note, there will be NO CALLER ID.**

$225
INDIVIDUAL: Virtual Appointment - R. Psych90 minNew patient

Can be billed toExtended health plans

Adult individual 90 mins. counselling session with a Registered Psychologist (Shelley, Sara, Katie, Faye, Steph, Karyn or Robyn). **If you'd like a PHONE SESSION instead of a video session, please type "phone" in the notes for reason for booking to let your psychologist to give you a call at the appointment time. Please note, there will be NO CALLER ID.**

Price not listed
INDIVIDUAL: Virtual Appointment - R. Prov. Psych or RSW90 minNew patient

Can be billed toExtended health plans

Adult individual 90 mins. counselling session with a Registered Provisional Psychologist (Karthika, Cynthia, Ray or Shauna) or a Registered Social Worker+Clinical Counsellor (Emma). **If you'd like a PHONE SESSION instead of a video session, please type "phone" in the notes for reason for booking to let your psychologist to give you a call at the appointment time. Please note, there will be NO CALLER ID.**

$285
Parent In-person Appointment - R. Prov. Psych or RSW30 minNew patient

Can be billed toExtended health plans

Come to the office for a parent-only 30 mins. session with a Registered Provisional Psychologist (Karthika, Cynthia, Ray or Shauna) or a Registered Social Worker+Clinical Counsellor (Emma) to discuss parenting skills & strategies; support & coping; or if applicable, provide updates on child therapy process.

Price not listed
Parent In-person Appointment - R. Prov. Psych or RSW60 minNew patient

Can be billed toExtended health plans

Come to the office for a parent-only 60 mins. session with a Registered Provisional Psychologist (Karthika, Cynthia, Ray or Shauna) or a Registered Social Worker+Clinical Counsellor (Emma) to discuss parenting skills & strategies; support & coping; or if applicable, provide updates on child therapy process.

$195
Parent Virtual Appointment - R. Prov. Psych or RSW30 minNew patient

Can be billed toExtended health plans

This is a parent-only 30 mins session with a Registered Provisional Psychologist (Karthika, Cynthia, Ray or Shauna) or a Registered Social Worker+Clinical Counsellor (Emma). to discuss parenting skills & strategies; support & coping; or if applicable, provide updates on child therapy process.

$110
Parent Virtual Appointment - R. Prov. Psych or RSW60 minNew patient

Can be billed toExtended health plans

This is a parent-only 60 mins session with a Registered Provisional Psychologist (Karthika, Cynthia, Ray or Shauna) or a Registered Social Worker+Clinical Counsellor (Emma). to discuss parenting skills & strategies; support & coping; or if applicable, provide updates on child therapy process.

$195
Parent Virtual Appointment - R. Psych30 minNew patient

Can be billed toExtended health plans

This is a parent-only 30 mins. session with a Registered Psychologist (Robyn) to discuss parenting skills & strategies; support & coping; or if applicable, provide updates on child therapy process.

$125

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