Frequently Asked Questions

What are your areas of practice?

  • Trauma - PTSD and Complex PTSD, religious trauma, first responders, traumatic events and abuse recovery

  • Anxiety disorders

  • Depression/mood disorders 

  • Life transitions and adjustment concerns

  • Family and relationship concerns 

  • Youth mental health clinical counselling (age 12+)

  • Parenting support

  • Gender and queer affirming LGBTQIA2S+ care

What are your therapeutic approaches?

I practice in a relational and gentle, client-centred way for folks with all kinds of backgrounds.  I strive to be anti-racist and a LGBTQIA2S+ ally. My role is to hold space for your courageous story while we build on your strengths. I believe that healing is rooted in attachment and connection. Therapeutic approaches in Counselling I often draw from include: 

  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

  • Client Centred Therapy 

  • Mindfulness

  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

  • Solution Focused Therapy 

  • Attachment 

  • Family Systems

  • Motivational Interviewing

How do fees and payment work for my counselling sessions?

The current fee for a 50 min. session is $140 plus GST ($147.00) The recommended fee schedule from the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors can be found here - What Does Counselling Cost? - BCACC

Invoices are sent to each client electronically the day of your session, and payment can be made via credit card or e-transfer. 

Why choose a Registered Clinical Counsellor?

Currently within the province of British Columbia, the Counselling field and many avenues of providing mental health care are unregulated. This means anyone can call themselves a counsellor or therapist regardless of their educational background or work experience. This causes harm to folks who are often vulnerable and the general public deserves to be protected. In other healthcare settings, you do not need to ask for proof of credentials – you can trust that the provider is qualified to provide care. 


Registered Clinical Counsellors are part of the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors. They have a minimum of a Master’s degree in a mental health related discipline and follow a code of ethics. Extended health plans often cover the trusted services of Registered Clinical Counsellors. For more information about the BCACC’s ongoing work to have RCC’s placed under the Health Professions Act, please click here.

What is your cancellation policy?

Please note that a minimum of 24 hours notice is required for counselling session cancellations. Your session time has been reserved specifically for you. Without this notice a late cancellation fee of $60 will be invoiced to you. Insurance companies typically do not cover late cancellation fees.

Are my counselling sessions covered by MSP or Extended Health Insurance?

Counselling services within British Columbia are not covered by MSP. If fee payment is a barrier for you accessing mental health support via Clinical Counselling at this time, please reach out. I’d be happy to provide some resource ideas that are low cost or government funded. 

Many extended health providers cover services offered by Registered Clinical Counsellors. Please check your insurance policy. 

Currently I am a registered service provider for ICBC, the Autism Funding Unit (AFU,) the Crime Victims Assistance Program (CVAP) and First Nations Health Authority (FNHA.) These services are billed directly by me.

What can I expect from my first counselling session?

For your first counselling session, you can expect that some intake and consent forms will be sent to you beforehand. I ask that folks fill these out to your comfort level. Instructions for logging on to your secure video platform will also be provided within your appointment confirmation. 

During our time together for your first session, my goal is to create a sense of safety in building connection with you. Throughout this time, I can get a sense of what may be helpful for a treatment plan moving forward. We will go over confidentiality, and discuss things such as session frequency, counselling goals, the issues you’re struggling with and I answer any questions you may have. I may make suggestions, but your consent and input are the most important pieces in any steps we take. 

A note for youth : You may have approached an adult in your life and let them know you need support for your mental health and so they’ve reached out to me. Or perhaps an adult in your life told you they are concerned and that you need support for your mental health. You may not want to connect with me or another Counsellor – especially at first. Out of care, adults often say “you need to talk to a Counsellor.” I believe you’ll talk when you’re ready and feel safe enough to do so. My priority is to get to know you and to create a space where one day, maybe you’ll feel OK talking about the tricky stuff. There is no pressure. You are also in charge of who is told what or not (with a few limits we can chat about.)

Ready to reach out?