Services and Rates

"Growth is painful. Change is painful. But, nothing is as painful as staying stuck where you do not belong."

-N. R. Narayana Murthy

Therapeutic Services Offered

Individual Counselling

I offer individual counselling to adults who are struggling with a variety of issues. For these 50 minute sessions I meet with clients in an office setting. I take an eclectic approach to counselling and draw from many different therapeutic approaches in order to best serve my clients and their needs. No two individual clients are the same so why should their paths to healing and thriving be? As a therapist, I strives to find a balance between the cognitive focused therapies and the more body centered therapies in order to treat the whole person.

I work with a variety of clients including individuals who:

  • Struggle with feelings of being overwhelmed or stuck
  • Have childhood/family of origin issues or experience family conflict 
  • Are interested in developing healthier ways of experiencing or coping with their emotions
  • Deal with a self critical voice that says: 'I am not good enough', 'I am unworthy', 'I am unlovable', etc.
  • Are interested in personal growth and want to increase their self awareness
  • Desire to explore their shadow/unconscious selves
  • Have difficulties in effectively setting boundaries or communicating in their relationships 

Walk and Talks (Individual Nature Assisted Counselling)

* The first initial session will occur in an office setting

Research has shown that spending time in nature can help individuals decrease their stress, depression, and anxiety levels. For some individuals, the idea of opening up about their issues while sitting in an office, face-to-face with a professional feels overwhelming or uncomfortable. Walk and talks can provide clients with a calm, relaxed, and grounded setting in which they may feel more comfortable sharing their story and engaging in deep therapeutic work.

During a walk and talk, the client and counsellor spend time out in nature, in a place of the client's choosing. It is usually best to choose somewhere quiet that is away from people (for confidentiality reasons). The counsellor knows many great spots in and around the city and can help the client choose an appropriate setting.

Nature assisted counselling sessions can include: having a conversation about the client's issues, connecting with nature, and/or engaging in nature therapy interventions. Other therapeutic approaches can be brought into the eco-therapy sessions as well.

"In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks."

-John Muir

Specialties

  • Anxiety/Stress
  • Relationship/Communication Issues
  • Family Conflict/Family of Origin Issues
  • Personal Growth

 Issues

  • Depression
  • Self Esteem
  • Life Transitions
  • Grief/Loss
  • Trauma/PTSD
  • Self Harm
  • Sexual Assault and/or Abuse
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Women's Issues
  • Childhood Neglect/Abuse
  • Coping Skills
  • Sexual Concerns
  • Persistent Unresolved Long-term Issues

Therapeutic Approaches Used

  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
  • Jungian
  • Person Centered
  • Family Systems
  • Mindfulness
  • Solution Focused
  • Strength Based
  • Attachment Based
  • Nature Assisted Therapy
  • Trauma Focused
  • Sex Therapy
  • EMDR
  • Trauma Informed Stabilization Treatment

“You are imperfect, you are wired for struggle, but you are worthy of love and belonging.”

- Brene Brown

Rates

50 Minute Session= $150

80 Minutes Session= $225

* I have a limited number of spots available at $90.00 /50 minute session for individual counselling that are reserved for low income individuals and students

*I take payments through e-transfer or cash at this time.

Some of these services may be covered by your extended health benefits but it is important to check with your insurance company first to confirm that they do indeed cover Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) services. I do not do direct billing with insurance companies.

Counselling services in BC provided by Registered Clinical Counsellors are nowexempt from GST 

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