FAQ
See answers to frequently asked questions below.
How do I book a counselling appointment?
Please click here to book your appointment.
How much does each session cost?
I offer a free initial 20-minute consultation for any potential new clients who want to connect and determine if we will be a good fit. From there, each 50 minute individual counselling session is $150 plus GST. Couples counselling sessions are $175 plus GST, per 50 minute session.
What can I expect from my first counselling session?
Making the decision to come to counselling can be an emotional, stressful, or even exhilarating experience. In our first session together I will explain how counselling and my specific approach will work, we will discuss what your specific goals and expectations are, and I will gather some information about your life.
I have extended health benefits. Do you offer direct billing?
Please reach out to your insurance provider to determine if counselling services are covered. I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (#19457). I do not offer direct billing but will send you invoices after each one of our sessions for you to submit.
What is your cancellation policy?
Your appointment time is reserved just for you. As such, booking a time slot and not coming to the appointment may mean that someone else in need of care cannot come in. If you need to change or cancel an appointment, please give me at least 48 hours notice. Appointments changed or cancelled after this cutoff will be charged for 50% of the session cost. In the event of a no-show, meaning you do not show up at your appointment time, and have not let me know you cannot make it, the full session fee will be charged. In the case of an emergency, an exception will be made to this policy.
About
Through a collaborative, supportive, and non-judgemental approach, I strive to empower my clients to achieve their goals, overcome obstacles, and create new, healthier patterns in their lives.
Based on the diversity of presenting problems and desired outcomes from therapy each client brings, I draw from a variety of modalities to tailor treatment to each client. These include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT), person-centred therapy, mindfulness practices, Bowen Family Systems, and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), among others.
Areas of concern that I can support you in include, but are not limited to:
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Trauma
- Life Transitions
- Grief and Loss
- Interpersonal Issues
- Relationship Concerns
- Communication Skills
- Couples Counselling
Education
- Bachelor of Science in Psychology - University of Victoria
- Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology - Yorkville University
- Gottman Method Couples Therapy Level 1: Bridging the Couple Chasm
- Gottman Method Couples Therapy Level 2: Assessment, Intervention, and Co-Morbidities
Continuing Education
- Addiction Care and Treatment Course - University of British Columbia Division of Continuing Professional Development (UBC CPD)
- ASIST Suicide Prevention Training Program - Life Works
- Bowen Family Systems Course - South Island Counselling
- Eating Disorders: The Power of Metaphor - Mind Body Training Institute
- Enneagram Workshop - South Island Counselling
- Female Sexuality in Clinical Practice - Mind Body Training Institute
- Trauma Informed Care - Crisis and Trauma Resource Institute
- Understanding Body Image from a Clinical Perspective Master Class - Body Image with Bri
- Treating Complex Trauma with Internal Family Systems (IFS) - PESI
- 30-Something and Beyond: Helping Clients Make Peace With Themselves and Their Bodies - The Renfrew Center Foundation for Eating Disorders
