SHIRLEY PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES
THE GUYS.
Men's Mental Health Group
An 8-week, psychologist-led, therapeutic men’s mental health group and men’s support group, offered online and available Alberta-wide.
| Real conversations. Real connection.
What is "The Guys"?
The Guys is an 8-week, psychologist-led, therapeutic men’s mental health group designed to support honest conversation, meaningful connection, and relationship growth.
It’s a structured, predictable space where the same group of men meets weekly to talk honestly, listen well, and stay present with what’s actually going on in their lives. No pressure, no lectures and no judgment.
Conversations naturally move beyond surface-level topics and into how your week really went, what’s been sitting with you, how things are landing at home, and what’s actually happening in your relationships and inner world. We aim to give men a space to feel lighter, more present, and less alone, because they’re no longer carrying everything by themselves.
Our 2026 Waitlist for "The Guys" is Now Open!
Join the waitlist for a psychologist-led men’s group offering connection, support, and structured conversation.
If You’re on the Fence... Start Here
Most men are used to handling things on their own. Pushing through. Staying busy. Keeping it together. Over time, that can start to feel heavy: stress, frustration, emotional shutdown, distance in relationships, or a sense that something’s missing. The Guys exists because men deserve a place where they don’t have to perform, minimize, or hold everything in alone.
An 8-week virtual therapy and support group for men in Alberta
The Guys runs for 8 weeks, meeting once a week for 90 minutes.
Groups are capped at a maximum of eight men. With one psychologist facilitating, sessions take place as one large group discussion, creating space for shared dialogue, diverse perspectives, and meaningful connection over the full eight weeks.
Typical schedule:
Tuesday or Wednesday evenings
6:30 – 8:00 p.m. (Mountain Time)
Why we started
"The Guys"
Most of us want deeper connection and real friendships, but there are very few spaces make that normal or supported, especially for men.
As adults, most conversations stay surface-level. Banter is easy. But anything more real can feel awkward or out of place. The Guys was created to fill that gap: a consistent, psychologist-facilitated men’s mental health group where real conversation is normal, supported, and held in a way that actually works.
Is "The Guys" a fit for you?
The Guys may be a good fit if you’re looking for:
• More meaningful connection with other men
• A structured space to talk honestly
• Support with relationships and communication
• Relief from isolation, stress, or emotional shutdown
Please note: This group is not designed for men in acute crisis, experiencing unmanaged substance dependence, or unable to participate safely in a group setting. In those cases, individual counselling is often more appropriate.
Insurance and billing options
SPS strives to help Albertans access mental health support. While we currently do not direct bill to insurance providers, we provide detailed receipts for each group member that many clients can submit to their Alberta insurance provider for reimbursement.
Most Alberta insurance plans that include mental health coverage reimburse services provided by a Registered Psychologist or Registered Provisional Psychologist. Depending on your individual plan, a portion or all of your therapy fees may be eligible for reimbursement.
Ready for a weekly chat with "The Guys"?
Visit the link below to fill out our waitlist form. This intake form helps us understand what you’re hoping for and whether The Guys is a good fit for you. You'll be the first to know when our next cycle begins.