Mental Health Support for Aviation Professionals
Overcome challenges of long shifts, jet lag, layovers, and the pressure of holding lives in your hands
Available in-person in Calgary and virtually across Alberta.
The Demands of Aviation Don't Always Stay at Work
A career in aviation can be rewarding, challenging and demanding in ways that people outside the industry may not fully understand.
Irregular schedules, long shifts, time away from home, fatigue, constant changes and high levels of responsibility. And then, there’s the need to stay focused and make good decisions, even when you're tired or under pressure.
Whether you're in the flight deck, cabin, tower, hangar, on the ramp or behind the scenes keeping operations moving, the demands of the job can quickly add up. You may be used to handling pressure and getting on with the job. But that doesn't mean you don’t have to deal with stress, exhaustion, anxiety or difficult experiences.
Therapy for aviation professionals can provide you with a confidential space to talk about the challenges of your work with someone who understands the realities of working in aviation.
Is This How You Feel?
Challenges Aviation Professionals Need to Deal With
You may enjoy what you do, but also find that the demands of the aviation job can sometimes affect your wellbeing.
Perhaps you:
Feel constantly tired, even when you've had time off
Find it difficult to switch off after work or settle into rest
Feel anxious before recurrent training, check rides, evaluations or important decisions
Carry pressure that you don't feel comfortable talking about with colleagues
Feel disconnected from your partner, family or life at home because of time away
Struggle with sleep, jet lag, shift work or an unpredictable schedule
Have experienced a difficult incident or event that continues to affect you
Worry about what seeking mental health support could mean for your career or medical certification
Feel burned out, emotionally drained or simply not like yourself
Support doesn't have to start when things become difficult. It can start with simply recognizing that you'd like to feel more balanced, focused and supported in your everyday life.
How Can Therapy Help You?
Therapy for aviation specialists can give you a supportive, confidential space to better understand what is affecting your wellbeing and find practical ways to manage the challenges you're facing.
Together, we can explore the pressures, patterns, and experiences that may be contributing to stress, anxiety or feeling overwhelmed. We’ll focus on what matters most to you and what can realistically fi t into your life and work. The goal is to help you feel more equipped to navigate the demands of your role while making space for your wellbeing, relationships, and life outside of work.
Your work and your life outside of work are unique, so your therapy should be too. We’ll take into account the realities of working in aviation and focus on what feels most relevant and helpful for you.
Therapy for Everyone in the Aviation Industry in Alberta
Aviation depends on people working across many different roles and responsibilities, often under time pressure, changing schedules, high expectations and significant responsibility.
At Rooted Counselling, we provide support for professionals across the aviation industry, including:
Pilots
Flight Attendants & Cabin Crew
Long duty days, changing schedules, time away from home, demanding passenger interactions, and the need to remain professional in challenging situations can take an emotional toll on you and your well-being.
Air Traffic Controllers
Maintenance, Ground & Ramp Crew
Aviation Students & Early-Career Professionals
Pilots need to handle training and recurrent evaluations, fatigue, performance pressure, career transitions and concerns about medical certification. No doubt pilots face challenges that can be difficult to discuss openly.
Working in a high-concentration, safety-critical environment can come with a lot of pressure. Therapy can give you space to address stress, anxiety, fatigue and other impacts of your work.
Shift work, physical demands, time pressure, safety responsibilities and changing operational conditions can affect your well-being. Your role matters, and so does your mental health.
Starting a career in aviation can bring excitement alongside pressure, uncertainty, demanding training, performance expectations and questions about what comes next. I’m here to help you take the next step with confidence.
REGISTERED PROVISIONAL PSYCHOLOGIST | CANADIAN CERTIFIED COUNSELLOR
Hi, I’m Lara.
Meet Lara, an Experienced Therapist working with Aviation Professionals
I work with people in aviation who are dealing with the pressures that can come with the job - from demanding schedules and fatigue to performance pressure, career changes, and the challenge of finding balance outside of work.
I know that aviation has its own language, routines, and realities. My goal is to create a space where you can talk openly about what’s going on, without having to justify how you feel. My background has taken me through different work environments, including photography, hospitals, and now counselling. Along the way, I’ve learned how important it is to listen carefully, understand the bigger picture, and meet people where they are.
Whether you're feeling stressed, overwhelmed, stuck, or simply looking for a better way to manage the demands of your work and life, we can start there.
That's who I'm here for. And I'm glad you're here.
Therapy for Aviation Professionals in Calgary: FAQs
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Simply talking to a therapist for general life stress, burnout, or relationship issues does not automatically affect your licensing or medical certificate. Everything discussed in the therapist room is confidential. However, there are some exceptions and limitations to confidentiality by law that we hold as psychologists - such as:
Acts of sexual abuse or misconduct
Criminal acts
Acts of abuse or harm towards others such as neglect towards children, disabled, or the elderly
Acts that the therapist believe may cause harm to the client himself or to others
Compelling legal orders by the court, but nonetheless we will inform the client immediately prior to compliance with the order.
In case the client is below legal age, we may disclose information to parents or legal guardians
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Sessions are strictly confidential. However, there are some exceptions and limitations to confidentiality by law that we hold as psychologists - such as:
Acts of sexual abuse or misconduct
Criminal acts
Acts of abuse or harm towards others such as neglect towards children, disabled, or the elderly
Acts that the therapist believe may cause harm to the client himself or to others
Compelling legal orders by the court, but nonetheless we will inform the client immediately prior to compliance with the order.
In case the client is below legal age, we may disclose information to parents or legal guardians
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It depends. If you are travelling within Alberta, that is fine. However, you cannot attend a virtual session while travelling outside of Alberta. This guideline has been set by the College of Alberta Psychologists (CAP). The client must be physically located within the province of regulation and legally, we cannot proceed with a virtual session if outside of this jurisdiction.
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The first session will be a lot of exploring through questions, so that you and your therapist can get to know each other better. We also determine what goals you might want to achieve through therapy.
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You can fill out the contact or Get in Touch form and I will reach out to you with dates and times that I have available. All free consultations are virtual consultations.
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Most insurance companies will cover psychology services. You may have to reach out to your insurance company to ask about what is covered.
Specifics You Need to Know About Therapy for Aviation Professionals in Calgary
Office location
Suite #214,
30 Springborough Blvd SW
Calgary, AB
Cost per session
Individual (50 min sessions) - $210
Couples/parents (50 min sessions) - $210
Payment options
E-Transfer
Credit Card
Debit Card
In-Person and Virtual Appointments available
In-Person and Virtual Appointments available
Therapy for Aviation Professionals in Calgary SW
Start Today with a Free Initial Consultation
I understand you may have some questions or even doubts before you start therapy. That’s why I warmly invite you to book a free 15-minute consultation . This session will allow you to ask questions, find out more about my approach and see if working together feels like the right fit.
And if booking an appointment feels like one more thing on an already overwhelming to-do list, just get in touch. We’ll make the process as simple and stress-free as possible. Just send the contact form; I’ll take it from there.
I look forward to talking to you!
Lara Palset