Therapy isn't always a straight path. Some weeks feel encouraging, while others can feel heavier than when you started. That doesn't necessarily mean counselling isn't helping.
In this episode, psychologists Michael Barrett and Jelena Radan explain what real progress looks like, why change often happens gradually, and how Calgary Counselling Centre and Counselling Alberta use feedback tools like the Outcome Questionnaire (OQ) and Session Rating Scale (SRS) to make sure therapy stays focused on what matters most to each client.
Whether you're currently in counselling or considering starting, this conversation offers reassurance that meaningful change often happens in small, lasting ways.