My approach to work
I am a relational, client-centred, trauma-informed, and integrative counsellor.
- I focus on helping my clients understand their unique life stories, challenges and discover their strengths so that they can feel better about themselves and their lives.
- I respect, honour, and value everyone’s stories and experiences.
- Healing and growth are holistic (emotional, physical, spiritual and mental)
- I provide a nonjudgmental, confidential, safe space for my clients to explore their thoughts, behaviours and feelings and help them achieve their unique goals.
- I tailor my counselling approach to your individual needs.
- Creating a safe, ethical, and confidential space to share.
- I believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship to facilitate healing and growth, so as a counsellor, I have an open-minded, anti-racist, anti-oppressive, and anti-ableist approach. This allows me to build trustworthy relationships with my clients and support them in achieving change in their own lives.
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I know everyone goes to counselling differently, and I am here to support you on this fascinating journey of self-discovery, self-awareness, and a better understanding of yourself.
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We all have good things to give the world, and discovering our superpowers can help individuals improve their lives. I see everyone as a whole; nothing should be “fixed.”
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I will support you throughout this process and follow your lead. You are the expert of your life, and I’ll be happy to walk alongside you!
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I am an ally for the Black, Indigenous, People of Colour and Latinx communities.
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LGBTQ individuals are safe and welcome in my practice.
My areas of Expertise
- Grief and loss (Loss of a loved one, job, life changes, loss of a child, etc.)
- Anxiety and depression
- Mental illness (with or without formal diagnosis).
- Trauma (sexual abuse, emotional abuse, physical abuse, childhood, intergenerational trauma, etc)
- Family issues (divorce, separation, family dynamics, life changes, etc).
- Substance Use
- Couples counselling (building relationships and communication)
- Immigration (life changes)
- Suicide ideation, self- harm and self-esteem.
- Disability identity (physical or invisible disabilities).
- Expertise in Group Counselling (clinical work and psychoeducational groups)
How do I work?
Fees & Cancellation Policy
- Individual Sessions: $145 CAN (60 minutes)
- Couples Session: $165 CAN (60 minutes)
- I have limited appointments reserved for reduced-rate counselling. Please get in touch with me directly to inquire about reduced-rate counselling.
- Cancellation Policy: Life happens, and things can change quickly. However, I will encourage you to cancel or reschedule your appointment 24 hours before without charge. Otherwise, and because I booked my time to work with you, I require you to pay for the full session if you cancel the appointment at the very last minute.
Codes of Ethical Conduct
I follow the Code of Ethics of the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA) and the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC). Here you can find the links:
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BCACC Code of Ethical Conduct: https://bcacc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/BCACC-COEC-Effective-Nov.-1-2023.pdf
BCACC Standards of Practice: https://bcacc.ca/code-of-ethical-conduct-and-standards-of-clinical-practice/
- CCPA Code of Ethics: https://www.ccpa-accp.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/CCPA-2020-Code-of-Ethics-E-Book-EN.pdf
