Counselling for Diabetes in Calgary

Counselling for diabetes helps individuals manage the emotional and psychological impact of living with a chronic condition. Mental health and diabetes are closely connected, and therapy provides support for both.

Living with diabetes can bring ongoing stress, as managing diabetes is a 24/7 responsibility that impacts daily routines, decisions, and overall well-being. Counselling offers a space to process and navigate these challenges with support and understanding.

This work is also informed by lived experience. As someone who has been diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes and has been managing it for over 25 years, Michelle has a deep understanding of the realities, pressures, and complexities that come with long-term diabetes care.

What This Helps With

Diabetes counselling can support:

• Medical trauma, emotional stress and burnout

• Frustration with daily management

• Anxiety related to health

• Lifestyle and routine challenges

How Therapy Works

Therapy focuses on helping you build sustainable coping strategies while addressing the emotional side of diabetes management.

This may include:

• Stress management tools

• Emotional regulation strategies

• Support with long-term lifestyle adjustments

Who This Is For

This is a good fit if you:

• Feel overwhelmed managing diabetes

• Experience burnout or emotional fatigue

• Want more support beyond medical care

Our Approach

We integrate individual counselling with diabetes support and mental health strategies to help you feel more balanced and supported. EMDR and Flash Technique can help with medical trauma. Couples counselling can also be helpful to help manage diabetes in relationships.