Perimenopause & midlife counselling

Space to understand what is changing, what you need, and how you want to move through midlife.

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

When the ways you used to cope feel less helpful

Midlife can bring changes that are difficult to explain. Anxiety may feel different, concentration may become harder, relationships may shift, and familiar ways of managing stress may stop working as well.

Perhaps you are balancing work, caring for others, and a changing sense of who you are. You might feel overwhelmed by responsibilities that once seemed manageable, or wonder where your own needs fit.

At Muse Therapy, I support adults navigating the emotional and psychological challenges of perimenopause and midlife. There is room for uncertainty, frustration, grief, humour, and questions you have not yet found words for.

What we can explore

  • Changes in identity, priorities, confidence, and self-understanding.
  • Anxiety, emotional overwhelm, and difficulty switching off.
  • Burnout, boundaries, and carrying the mental load.
  • Relationship changes and communicating what you need.
  • ADHD-related difficulties and routines that no longer feel workable.

Practical support for your whole experience

I’m Daria Stooke, MACP, CCC, a Canadian Certified Counsellor. My approach is warm, direct, trauma-informed, and collaborative. We consider your relationships, work, culture, history, and circumstances alongside what is happening now.

Our work is grounded in understanding your experience without reducing everything to hormones or expecting you to simply push through. We can explore changes in how you see yourself, make room for difficult feelings, and develop boundaries or routines that fit your current needs.

Some sessions may centre on a conversation you need to have. Others may focus on making sense of a changing role or the pressure to keep doing everything the same way. You have a say in the pace and direction.

Do I need to know that perimenopause is the cause?

No. You can begin with what you are experiencing, even when the reasons feel unclear. Counselling here focuses on emotional and psychological support; questions about physical symptoms or medical treatment belong with your healthcare provider.

What if several concerns overlap?

We can make room for that. You may also find the pages on ADHD counselling and trauma counselling helpful. You do not need to choose one category before we talk.

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

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Questions? Email daria@musetherapy.ca.