Perinatal, Mid-Life, and Life Transition Counselling in Calgary

Claire supports individuals, couples, and families through seasons of major life transition — from the tender chaos of new parenthood to the evolving roles and questions that emerge in midlife. Whether you're feeling anxious, disconnected, overwhelmed, or simply unsure how to ask for support, Claire offers a grounded, compassionate space to pause, reflect, and reconnect.

You Might Be:

✔ Struggling with identity shifts during pregnancy, postpartum, or parenting
✔ Feeling isolated or overstretched as a new parent or caregiver
✔ Grieving the birth experience you didn’t expect or a loss that’s hard to name
✔ Wanting to strengthen your relationship during a demanding life stage
✔ Facing midlife transitions and wondering who you are beyond your roles

Claire understands how hard it can be to ask for help — especially when everything seems “fine” from the outside. As both a therapist and a mother, she brings empathy and clinical skill to hold space for your full story, not just the socially acceptable parts. Together, you’ll move toward manageable, meaningful steps that help you feel more steady, connected, and confident in who you're becoming.

What It’s Like to Work With Claire

Claire’s approach is steady, relational, and focused on helping you feel seen, heard, and supported — especially in moments when life feels uncertain or overwhelming. Sessions are structured to offer clarity and momentum, but flexible enough to meet you where you are that day. Whether you’re in crisis or quietly unraveling under pressure, Claire offers a non-judgmental, collaborative space to make sense of what you’re going through and move forward with greater self-trust.

Therapeutic Approaches

Claire draws from several evidence-based modalities and adapts her approach to match the unique needs and goals of each client:

• Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) – Deepening emotional safety and connection

• CBT & DBT – Building practical tools for managing distress, mood, and overwhelm

• Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) – Clarifying goals and accessing inner resources

• Family Systems Therapy & Functional Family Therapy (FFT) – Supporting families and couples in communication and relational repair

• The Diathesis-Stress Model – Understanding the link between vulnerability and resilience in times of stress

Who Claire Works With

• Parents and Expecting Parents navigating pregnancy, postpartum, new roles, and birth trauma

• Women in Midlife exploring identity, caregiving transitions, or relationship shifts

• Couples and Families seeking stronger communication and connection

• Adults and Young Adults moving through stress, anxiety, or relational challenges

More Than Just Her Work

Claire believes that therapy should feel like a place you can exhale — especially in a world that asks so much of us. Outside of her practice, she finds her own grounding through squash, cycling, and family adventures. Whether she’s cheering at a match abroad or moving through a quiet Calgary morning, Claire brings the same dedication to presence, joy, and balance that she offers her clients.

Availability

Claire is currently accepting new clients for in-person and virtual sessions at Core Psychology.

If you’re in a season of transition — becoming a parent, redefining your relationships, or rediscovering yourself in midlife — Claire would be honoured to walk alongside you.

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Call or Text to Book a Session: 403.488.8912