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If what’s weighing on you feels mostly yours to carry — anxiety, burnout, a recent diagnosis, feeling unlike yourself — individual counselling is usually the place to start. If the pattern lives mostly between you and your partner, couples counselling may be the better first step. Not sure? Call or email and ask.

I don’t run a separate 15-minute consultation call — in my experience it works better to simply begin. That said, you’re always welcome to call or email a question before booking. That’s different from a sales call, and I’m glad to help you decide whether we’re a good fit.

We start by getting the full picture — what’s going on, and what you’d like to be different. You set the pace; nothing is off-limits and nothing is forced. By the end of the first session or two, you’ll have a sense of how we’ll work together.

Adults (17+) and couples. I also offer clinical supervision for counsellors. Mine is an affirming, inclusive practice and everyone is welcome.

Individual counselling is $170 for 60 minutes. Couples counselling is $190 for 60 minutes or $235 for 75 minutes. Clinical supervision is $170 per hour. These reflect the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors’ recommended rates for experienced counsellors. See the Fees & Direct Billing page for full detail.

Yes — I direct bill to most major BC insurers, including Pacific Blue Cross, Sun Life, Canada Life and many others. Coverage depends on your specific plan, and direct billing can’t be guaranteed every time. Where it doesn’t go through, you’ll still receive a receipt to submit for reimbursement.

Along with direct billing to most major BC insurers, you can pay for your session by credit or debit card, tap, e-transfer, or cash — whichever is easiest for you.

Many extended health plans cover sessions with a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC), but it depends on your plan. It’s worth checking whether you have a counselling or RCC benefit, and how much is available each year — your HR department or insurer can confirm.

Both. My office is at 490–555 6th Street in New Westminster (wheelchair accessible), and I also see clients by secure video anywhere in British Columbia. You can mix the two however suits your life.

Yes — anxiety, overthinking, and rumination are among the most common things I work with. We’ll look at what’s driving it and build practical, science-based tools you can use when it flares, rather than only talking about it.

My work draws on attachment science, IFS, EFT and Developmental Couples Therapy, the neuroscience of trauma, and Bodynamics. The framework matters less than what changes in your daily life — sessions are warm, but practical.

Yes. What you share in session is confidential, within the standard legal and ethical limits that apply to every Registered Clinical Counsellor in BC. I’ll walk you through those at the start so you know exactly where things stand.