Solasta Counselling

07/01/2026

🎉 Big congratulations to Marissa Whalley!

Effective July 1, Marissa has stepped into a new role as our Early Career Development Lead — mentoring practicum students and supporting our newer clinicians as they build their skills and confidence. But no need for her clients to worry, she is continuing in her role as Registered Psychologist just like always.

Anyone who's worked alongside Marissa knows she brings warmth and honesty to everything she does. She's a natural fit to help shape the next generation of therapists at Solasta.

Congratulations, Marissa! We're so lucky to have you 🧡

05/23/2026

One of the most common things we hear autistic women say about their childhoods is that they had friends but never truly felt like they belonged.

The gap between appearing connected and actually feeling it is one way autism presents differently in girls and women. More social motivation, more masking, more effort to seem fine. Less visibility to professionals and teachers who might otherwise refer for assessment.

The result is that most autistic females reach adulthood without a diagnosis and without the framework to understand their experiences.

If it sounds like you, we'd love to chat.🧡

05/16/2026

Some days just feel heavy but you don't have to figure it out alone. 🧡

Souhad works with children, teens, adults, and families navigating stress, anxiety, self-esteem challenges, and difficult seasons of life. Her approach is warm, supportive, and grounded in evidence-based therapy, with a focus on creating a space where you feel genuinely safe, heard, and understood.

And if you're more comfortable speaking Arabic, that option is here for you too.

Whenever you're ready, we'd love to help you take the first step.

https://solastacounselling.ca/counsellor/souhad-al-shorafa/

05/04/2026

May the 4th be with you!

04/24/2026

Calgary spring forecast: sunshine, flowers, and then immediate betrayal. Every. Single. Year. 🥲❄️

03/26/2026

02/23/2026

Meet the people who make everything run smoothly behind the scenes.🧡

Maya and Andi are often the first voices you’ll hear and the ones helping coordinate care, answer questions, and make sure your experience with us feels easy from the very start.

If you’ve emailed, called, or booked with us… chances are they’ve already helped you. And we’re pretty lucky to have them.

02/21/2026

It’s easy to think kids need big moments from us.

But most of the time it’s the small stuff - a proper hug, a few minutes of full attention, noticing something they did - that sticks with them.

Those little everyday moments add up more than we think. 🧡

02/20/2026

She’s back 🧡

We’re so happy to welcome Misha Waheed back from maternity leave!

Misha returns to virtual sessions starting March 2, and we know many clients (and our team) have been looking forward to her return. She's been missed - and we’re thrilled she’s back supporting clients again.

If you’ve been waiting to reconnect with Misha, bookings are now open.