ADHD counselling

Understand your patterns and explore ways of living that make more room for how you work.

With Daria Stooke, MACP, CCC · Virtual counselling & in-person in Calgary

When getting through the day takes more than people see

You may know what needs doing and still find it difficult to begin. Perhaps you move between intense focus and distraction, lose track of time, or spend so much energy keeping up that there is little left for yourself.

There can be a gap between what others see and the effort it takes to get there. Repeated advice to get organised or try harder may leave you feeling misunderstood.

ADHD counselling at Muse Therapy offers room to explore your patterns with curiosity and compassion. We consider the demands of your life and what feels workable for you.

What we can explore

  • Starting tasks, planning, prioritising, and managing time.
  • Overwhelm, frustration, and the emotional cost of keeping up.
  • Routines that support your needs without requiring perfection.
  • Self-criticism, confidence, and making sense of past experiences.
  • Communication, boundaries, and different expectations in relationships or at work.

Self-understanding alongside practical strategies

I’m Daria Stooke, MACP, CCC, a Canadian Certified Counsellor. My approach is trauma-informed and person-centred, with ongoing professional learning in ADHD. We work together to understand what helps, what gets in the way, and what you would like to change.

We might look closely at one recurring difficulty, such as the point where a task becomes overwhelming. Together, we can explore smaller steps, different structures, or ways of communicating your needs. We review what happens in practice and adjust rather than treating one strategy as the answer to everything.

There is also room for feelings about your experiences: relief, grief, frustration, or uncertainty about what ADHD means to you. Counselling can include both the practical demands of this week and questions about how you understand yourself.

What does this service focus on?

This page describes counselling support for ADHD-related patterns and their impact on daily life. It does not offer diagnostic assessment or medication prescribing. A consultation gives us a chance to discuss what you are seeking and whether this service fits.

Can we talk about other concerns too?

Yes. We can explore ADHD alongside anxiety, burnout, relationships, and life transitions. The pages on perimenopause and midlife and trauma counselling describe other areas of support.

Read more about Daria’s background and approach.

Virtual appointments or a welcoming Bridgeland office

Connect virtually where I am permitted and insured to provide counselling, or in person at a quaint, welcoming office in Bridgeland, Calgary. Sessions are available in English and Russian.

Virtual appointments are available for clients in Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba. If you are elsewhere in Canada, please enquire about availability for your province before booking. Your location at the time of the appointment matters.

Individual counselling: $165 per 50-minute session.
Introductory consultation: Free, 20 minutes.

The consultation gives us a chance to discuss what you need, ask questions, and consider whether working together feels like a good fit. Current appointment availability and booking policies are provided through Jane.

Office accessibility: The office is on the second floor and is accessible by stairs only. Virtual appointments offer an alternative if stairs are a barrier. Visitor parking and nearby street parking are available.

Book a Free 20-Minute Consultation

Fees, insurance, and accessibility details · Explore the full counselling practice

Questions? Email daria@musetherapy.ca.