Health & Therapy

Senior Mental Health

Mental health support for older adults addresses depression, anxiety, grief, and isolation through counselling, psychotherapy, and, where appropriate, geriatric psychiatry. Emotional wellbeing is central to healthy aging.

We list 48 counsellors & therapists across Canada, averaging 4.6 stars across 1,209 Google reviews. Ranked by our SCP Confidence Score, the strongest right now are Mental Blocks EMDR Therapy/Sally-Anne Haug, Calgary Counselling & Psychology Centre Inc and Living Well Counselling.

Counselling for seniors: what to know

Mental health matters just as much in later life, and it is often overlooked. Seniors face real, treatable challenges: grief and loss, anxiety, depression, loneliness and isolation, and the strain of a health diagnosis. Family caregivers carry their own heavy load too, and support helps.

Help comes in many forms: counsellors, social workers, registered psychotherapists, and psychologists, in person or by video. Psychologists and registered therapists may be partly covered by insurance, and provinces fund some publicly available options. Compare senior-friendly providers below, and if isolation is the core issue, companion care can help alongside counselling.

How much does counselling cost?

$120–$225 per session privately, psychologists and registered therapists may be partly covered by insurance, and publicly-funded options exist

What moves the price: Provider type (counsellor, psychologist, psychiatrist), insurance coverage, and how often you meet. Figures are typical Canadian ranges for general guidance.

What to look for

  • A registered psychologist, social worker, or psychotherapist experienced with older adults
  • Comfort with grief, anxiety, depression, and major life transitions
  • Phone or video sessions if getting out is hard

Find counsellors & therapists in your city

Pick your city to compare local counsellors & therapists, each with a Confidence Score, Google rating, and recent reviews.

Top-rated counsellors & therapists

4.5 average rating1,209 Google reviewsacross 48 counsellors & therapists

Mental Blocks EMDR Therapy/Sally-Anne Haug

Victoria, BC

5.0(20)

Therapy offers specialized trauma processing for adults, including those managing long-term effects of childhood trauma, attachment wounds, and PTSD. The therapist...

Licensed & accreditedLicensed & accreditedSeniors-first serviceSeniors-first serviceHighly rated (4.5+ on Google)Highly rated (4.5+ on Google)
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Calgary Counselling & Psychology Centre Inc

Calgary, AB

4.6(39)

And Psychology Centre explicitly serves seniors alongside adults and couples across Alberta. The clinic offers evidence-based, trauma-informed therapy addressing...

Licensed & accreditedLicensed & accreditedSeniors-first serviceSeniors-first serviceHighly rated (4.5+ on Google)Highly rated (4.5+ on Google)
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Living Well Counselling

Calgary, AB

5.0(133)

Services operates from three Calgary locations (Kensington, Inglewood, and Douglasdale) and offers online counselling, giving seniors flexible access options. The...

Licensed & accreditedLicensed & accreditedSeniors-first serviceSeniors-first serviceHighly rated (4.5+ on Google)Highly rated (4.5+ on Google)Well reviewed (133+ reviews)Well reviewed (133+ reviews)Multilingual (7 languages)Multilingual (7 languages)
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Funding & insurance

A family doctor can refer to publicly-funded geriatric mental-health programs. Private therapy may be covered by extended health insurance; some non-profits offer low-cost counselling for seniors.

Frequently asked questions

What mental health support is available for seniors?
Counselling and therapy for grief, anxiety, depression, and isolation, from counsellors, social workers, psychotherapists, and psychologists. Support is available in person or by video, and some family doctors can refer to publicly funded programs.
Is therapy for seniors covered in Canada?
Partly. Care from a psychologist within the public system or a hospital program is covered, but private counselling is usually paid out of pocket or through extended health insurance. Some non-profit and community services are free or low-cost.
How much does counselling cost?
Private sessions are billed at a per-session rate that varies by the provider's training, with psychologists at the higher end. Extended health insurance often covers part of the cost, and sliding-scale and community options exist.
Can seniors do therapy online?
Yes. Video and phone counselling work well for many older adults and remove the barrier of getting to an appointment. In-person still suits those who prefer it or who have hearing or cognitive challenges. Many providers offer both.
How do I find a therapist experienced with older adults?
Look for a counsellor or psychologist who works with seniors and your parent's concern (grief, late-life depression, caregiver stress), confirm their credentials, and check fit in a first session. Compare providers below by Confidence Score and reviews.

How we rank counsellors & therapists

1,209

Google reviews

Ratings and reviews come straight from Google, from real clients across these 48 counsellors & therapists, never written by us.

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SCP Confidence Score

Our trust rating decides the order in every list, recomputed as listings are verified and updated.

How counsellors & therapists are rated

Google star ratings across 48 counsellors & therapists.

  • 4.5 and up37
  • 4.0 to 4.46
  • 3.5 to 3.92
  • Under 3.53

Confidence Score range

How the 48 counsellors & therapists fall across our trust tiers.

  • High0 communities
  • Good21 communities
  • Developing25 communities
  • Limited2 communities

What families are saying

A 4.6 star average across 1,209 Google reviews of 48 counsellors & therapists. Here is a sample, straight from clients and families.

“Can be a bit of a wait but if you have a car, you can park at the back and when you get inside,make sure to write down your car details, sign in and out.”
Yuri DC on Klinic Community Health Work
“Rochelle has a calm and welcoming presence. She listens without judgment and offers insights and strategies. I leave every session feeling clearer and lighter.”
Jody F on Living Well Counselling
“I had a very positive experience with Centre of Healing Minds, especially working with Umair Ausaf. He is compassionate, professional, and genuinely focused on helping. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a supportive and professional...”
Mazhar Bilgrami on Centre of Healing Minds
“Tara has been amazing. I’m a person who likes direction with the explanation as to why we are doing this and how it will help/benefit me. Tara is excellent at explaining this. She’s patient and kind and is very easy to talk to.”
Christina Holt on WayPoint Counselling Network
“I’m so grateful for the care and compassion Alan brings to every session. He creates a safe, nonjudgmental space where I always feel heard and understood. His kindness, patience, and genuine empathy have made a meaningful difference in my...”
Sonja Vojnov on Alan Rice Counselling Victoria
“Blake Psychology, particularly Dre. Valérie English, has been integral to the betterment and continuation of my life. This is seemingly an exaggerated assessment, but it's incredibly accurate. Valérie has shown me intentional kindness,...”
Kirby Leitz on Blake Psychology Montreal, McGill Metro
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