COUNSELLING SERVICES
If you’re seeking to understand your patterning, move through conflict, improve your quality of life, or process difficult emotions, I am here to help.
I provide individual counselling and couples/relationship counselling to youth and adults. I warmly welcome clients of all genders, sexual orientations, relationship structures, and cultural and religious backgrounds
In addition, I oversee a low-cost counselling program at Nimble Counselling, where our sessions are led by compassionate intern counsellors currently completing their master’s degrees in counselling.
Individual Counselling
a space for you to explore your patterns, your thinking, and your emotions.
Relationship Counselling
a space for seeking understanding and conflict resolution/exploration within your relationship.
All counselling sessions are offered in-person (downtown Vancouver) and online.
Wanting to know what support is right for you? Have questions, or are feeling unsure of your next steps?
Feel free to contact me for a free phone consultation.
Specialized Therapies Offered
Low- Cost Counselling
a space to find support without financial barriers
What to Expect
Counselling sessions are a space for you to talk, vent, or share your goals. I know it can be intimidating to willingly walk into vulnerable conversation with someone new. I’m here to create comfort and safety, we won’t be strangers for long. If you’re nervous or needing direction, I’m happy to take a leading role. If you have a set idea of what you’d like to talk about, I’m here to accommodate.
Therapy will vary for everyone depending on your needs and goals. Here’s a typical outline of what you might expect:
The early stages of therapy we will work together to establish a safe, nurturing, and trusting environment. Typically, in the first session, we will explore the history of your struggles and acknowledge the coping strategies, behaviours, and habits you’ve developed throughout your life to support yourself. This allows us to explore if and how your current patterns are serving you. We will discuss what you’re goals for counselling and create a self-care plan to ensure proper care between sessions.
As we continue with counselling sessions, it might look like further conversation about the past, discussions about current struggles, and we will continually engage more deeply with your emotions. We can explore the positive changes you’d like to see in your life and build up a stronger sense of self in order to achieve your goals.
The length and consistency of counselling or therapy varies depending on your needs and goals. As you start to feel better and incorporate the work from sessions into your day to day life, you may feel as though you don’t need to meet as regularly. I am here to support you for as little or as long as you may need. If you are hoping to make counselling a part of your regular self-care practice, I would recommend meeting weekly or bi-weekly for the first 3-4 sessions and reassessing frequency from there based on your specific needs.
Common Questions
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Individual Counselling Session:
$170/50 minute session
$255/80 minute session
Relationship Counselling Session:
$190/50 minute session
$285/80 minute session
Clinical Hypnotherapy Session:
$165/50 minute session
$247.50/80 minute session
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As a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) with the BC Association of Clinical Counslleors (BCACC), many insurance policies cover my services. Please check with your extended health provider to confirm your coverage.
I offer direct billing through Telus eClaims and Pacific Blue Cross.
I will provide a receipt upon payment, which you may submit for reimbursement for other insurance companies.
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If finances are a barrier to you, I do have limited availability to see clients at a sliding scale rate. Please get in touch with me to discuss payment options.
I supervise intern counsellors who offer low cost options and a free initial session.
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Payments are accepted by Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Cash or eTransfer. Direct Billing available.
A valid credit card is required to be on file for booking, and payment will be processed via credit card unless otherwise discussed. JaneApp, a local Vancouver company, is used for storing of all information and is encrypted and PIPA compliant to ensure security and confidentiality.
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If you need to cancel your appointment, a minimum 24 hours notice is required. Please note that clients will be charged the full session fee, as agreed upon when booking, for cancellations within 24 hours or no-show appointments.
It is always possible to switch your appointment from in-person to online anytime before the appointment.
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Yes, I accept ICBC clients and can bill directly. If you have been in a car accident and are seeking counselling services, please reach out before booking an appointment to confirm your coverage. I’d be happy to support you.