Restore Psychology

10/01/2025

Hi community!

Restore Psychology is growing, and we’re looking for a compassionate Registered Psychologist (or strong Provisional) or Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) to join our virtual private practice as a part-time contractor.


What we offer:
* Flexible scheduling (set your own hours)
* Steady flow of referrals (build up to ~10 clients/week)
* Administrative + marketing support
* Collaborative team culture (case consultations + mentorship)

Who we’re looking for:
* Registered Psychologist registered in Alberta or BC (or Provisional with their own external supervisor) or a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC)
* Passion for working with adults (experience with anxiety, trauma, depression, self-esteem, etc.)
* Training in multiple modalities (ACT, CBT, EFT, DBT); EMDR/ART/somatic practices considered a strong asset
* Strong, client-centered, evidence-based approach

If you’re ready to grow your practice in a supportive and forward-thinking team, we’d love to hear from you!


Apply by sending your CV + cover letter to alshaba@restorepsychology.ca

Read more about the opportunity here:

I'm Alshaba, I'm here to help guide you in your journey with mental health. As a registered psychologist I specialize in therapy services across Calgary & Vancouver.

07/29/2025

Not all grief is visible. Pregnancy loss and miscarriage often go unspoken, but the pain is real—and layered. If you’ve experienced this kind of loss, your feelings are valid and your grief MATTERS. If you want to read more about miscarriage and pregnancy loss and how it can present, visit our blog.

06/18/2025

Hi there! I thought I'd re-introduce myself as it has been sometime.

I'm Alshaba, a Registered Psychologist in Alberta & BC, and the founder of Restore Psychology.

I offer online counselling for individuals and couples across Alberta and British Columbia. I'm truly passionate about walking alongside people through life’s ups and downs—with compassion, curiosity, and a collaborative approach that honours your unique story.

I support clients navigating:
🌿 Anxiety & depression
🌿 Trauma & PTSD
🌿 Grief & pregnancy/infant loss
🌿 Self esteem
🌿 Relationship or marriage challenges

Whether we’re unpacking past pain, exploring stuck patterns, or navigating relationships, I see therapy as a partnership. You bring your story—I’m here to support you in making sense of it and moving forward.

When I’m off the clock, you’ll likely find me cuddling with my pup Bear 🐾,, checking out new food or coffee spots, or getting lost in a good Netflix series (always open to recs!).

📍If you're in Alberta or BC and looking for support, I’d love to connect. I offer a free, no-pressure consultation so we can see if we’re a good fit to work together.

05/21/2025

A gentle reminder...

You have the right to take up space, to need things, to say no, and to change your mind.
You are allowed to rewrite your story.

If you're not sure where to begin, try reflecting on these:
– Am I saying yes out of fear?
– What boundary is asking to be honoured?
– How can I remind my nervous system that I matter?

Start there. 💛

05/19/2025

Being passive is often mistaken for being calm or peaceful.

But what looks like “easygoing” on the outside is sometimes deep self-silencing on the inside.

Passivity can be a brilliant survival strategy—especially if, in your past, speaking up wasn’t safe or welcome.

But over time, it comes with a cost:

🫥 You stop recognizing your needs.
🫥 You lose connection with your voice.
🫥 You become invisible—even to yourself.

Learning assertiveness isn't about being loud—It’s about being real.

Healing starts when we gently ask:
🌿 What part of me learned that staying small kept me safe?
🌿 And is it still serving me now?

You don’t have to go from silence to shouting.You can start with one honest whisper: “This matters to me.”

💬 If you’re working on finding your voice, I see you.

Start small.
Keep going.
You got this.

05/12/2025

Many of us were taught that kindness means self-sacrifice.

That being “good” means being agreeable. Quiet. Easygoing.

But the truth is—chronic self-abandonment isn’t sustainable.

It slowly wears down your nervous system.

It disconnects you from your truth.

And it creates a painful divide between how you feel inside and how you show up on the outside.

Over the next few weeks, we’ll be sharing a gentle series on assertiveness—

Knowledge and micro-practices to help you shift from passive communication to a style that honors you.

Because your needs matter.

Your voice matters.

You matter, too.