Therapeutic Process

Counselling can have both benefits and risks. It’s important to understand that therapy often requires you to share about unpleasant, challenging, or distressing aspects of your life, and at times, this may result in experiencing uncomfortable feelings such as sadness, guilt, anxiety, anger and frustration. However, my job as a counsellor is to choose techniques that are appropriate to carefully navigate difficult feelings, should they arise. That said, counselling could benefit you if you have a willingness to face challenges; and it’s often the case that healing takes place as a result of committing to the therapeutic process.

I acknowledge your courage in seeking support through counselling and desiring to change. I’m passionate about creating a safe space in which counselling can occur and offering professional caring non-judgmental support. You may find that through therapy, you will see improvements in your life as a result of discovering solutions to problems, better interpersonal relationships, and a reduction in distress. If you are not necessarily facing distress, but are looking to make some positive changes, you likely may find counselling is helpful for this too!

Client Rights

As a client, you have the right to:

• be treated with empathy, compassion, caring, respect, dignity, and non-judgment

• knowledgeable, skilled, professional, culturally sensitive, and trustworthy service

• your individual process

• to safely and freely experience and express your feelings in ways that are not harmful to yourself or others

• ask for what you need and want

• refuse treatment

• say that you do not understand/ask for clarification or psychoeducation at any time

Client Concerns

Please feel free to share any concerns you have about your therapy service with me and we can work together to come to a positive solution. If we are unable to reach an agreement, you may choose to discontinue therapy. In such an instance, I would be happy to refer you to another therapist or agency.

Session Rates

50-Minute Session - $140

• Sessions are 50 minutes in-person or online. Longer sessions can be arranged for a prorated fee structure.

• I offer a free 15-minute initial phone consultation.

• I believe that services should be accessible to everyone. If fees are a concern, please speak to me and we can discuss an agreement that works for us both based on your income.

30-Minute Session - $80

• Suitable for clients who would benefit from a brief check-in between sessions or for clients who have completed their treatment goals and want to maintain momentum and progress

  Coverage

• As a member of the Canadian Psychological Association (CCPA), my services may be fully or partially covered through your health care insurance extended benefits package. Contact your insurer to inquire about your coverage.

• For clients who access services through the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) in British Columbia, I am listed on their Mental Health Providers List.