You’re not alone—and change is possible.

At Eckert Psychology & Education Centre in Calgary, we understand that starting therapy is a big decision. Whether you're seeking support for yourself, your child, or your whole family, one question often comes up:

“How long will therapy take?”

We believe in transparency, education, and evidence-based care. That’s why we want you to know what research tells us about how change happens—and how to get the most out of your therapy experience.

🌱 Why Eight Sessions?

Therapy is a journey—but it doesn’t need to be endless. A focused block of 8 weekly sessions helps build momentum, safety, and results that last.

📊 What the research says:

  • 50% of clients experience meaningful improvement by session 8
  • 75–76% report significant progress by session 26
  • Weekly sessions lead to stronger outcomes than sporadic care

Whether you're navigating anxiety, stress, ADHD, parenting struggles, or relationship challenges—eight sessions can lay the foundation for real change.

💡 What Happens in Your First 8 Sessions?

Sessions 1–2

Build trust, clarify your goals, and begin telling your story

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Sessions 3–5

Learn and practice new strategies, explore deeper insights

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Sessions 6–8

Notice what’s shifting, celebrate progress, and decide what’s next

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This structure applies whether you’re coming in for adult therapy, couples therapy, child/teen counselling, or parenting support.

💖 Some Clients Stay for 8. Many Stay for More.

Every journey is different. Some clients feel complete after eight sessions. Others choose to stay longer, check in during life transitions, or return for new seasons of growth.Our goal isn’t to “keep” you in therapy—it’s to become a trusted partner you can return to anytime your family needs support.

🏡 Your Family’s Home Base for Counselling, Assessments & Learning Support

Since 2001, families across Calgary, Airdrie, and Cochrane have chosen Eckert Centre for compassionate, integrated care.

We specialize in:
✅ Counselling for adults, couples, children & teens
✅ Psychoeducational & mental health assessments
✅ Neurodiverse learning support & academic coaching

Many of our clients return to us across the lifespan—because they trust us to care for their families the way we’d care for our own.

💸 Investing in Your Well-Being

Many of our clients use extended health insurance to get started—but not all plans are the same. That’s why we created a free Therapy Budget Planner to help you organize your coverage and plan for sustainable care.

📄 [Download Our Budget Planner]

Includes space to track:
✔ Insurance provider
✔ Coverage amount per person
✔ Renewal date
✔ Estimated out-of-pocket cost
Your mental health matters just as much as your physical or dental care. Make it a priority.

📅 Ready to Start Your Power of 8?

Booking your sessions is easy:

🔹 Book Online
→ Choose “Existing Client: Individual Session (50 min or 75 min)”
→ Select In-Person (Calgary) or Online (Alberta)
🔹 Call our reception team: 403-230-2959
🔹 Book 8 sessions directly with your therapist at your first appointment

🦋 Let the Healing Begin

We care for our clients the way we’d want our own families to be cared for—with warmth, expertise, and heart. Whether you stay for 8 sessions or many seasons, we’re here when you need us.

Let’s begin. 📅 [Book Now] | 📞 [403-230-2959]