What is Counselling?
Counselling provides emotional support during times of transition, stress, or significant change (e.g., new career, breakup, grief/loss). The goal is to help you develop healthier coping mechanisms and self-awareness to foster a balanced, fulfilling life.
Counselling aims to help you:
Acquire tools to deal with anxiety and depression
Improve self-confidence
Build stronger communication skills
Overcome relationship issues
Learn anger management strategies
Develop mental strength (sports/work)
Clarify future goals and solutions
How Does Counselling Work?
Sessions offer a safe space to openly explore feelings and life aspects often difficult to discuss with friends or family. Through attentive listening and a developing, trusting relationship, I help you gain new perspectives.
The process involves:
Exploring bottled-up feelings (anger, anxiety, uncertainty)
Processing difficult emotions in a supportive environment
Gaining awareness of what is holding you back
Understanding how present challenges are connected to unresolved past issues or traumas
Mapping out a plan that reflects your core values, hopes, and workable goals
How Many Sessions Will I/We Require?
Creating real change takes time. I suggest committing to four to six sessions for both individual and couples counselling. This duration allows enough time to identify main challenges, develop goals, and begin moving toward the changes you desire.
Note: The effectiveness of counselling often requires your active participation, including work, readings, or small assignments between sessions.
How Much Will Counselling Cost?
Rates are set to support accessibility, with student and reduced rates available for those facing financial challenges.
Regular rates: $160.00/session - $900/six sessions
Student rates: $120.00 /session- $700/six sessions (see note below)
Insurance and Coverage Information:
Most extended individual and family medical plans in BC cover services provided by a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC). Please contact your provider to confirm eligibility.
I am an approved provider for EAP/EAS services through Health Canada, the Insurance Corporation of BC (ICBC), and the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA).