Services
I offer online and in-person sessions in a quiet, safe and comfortable room for individuals, couples and families aged 16+.
I believe in taking a collaborative approach and draw upon the life experience, self-knowledge and resilience the client brings.
If you’re ready to take the next step, I’m available for a 15-minute consultation call to explore if we’re a fit.
Areas of focus
Self Esteem
Grief and Loss
Relationships
Couples
Families
Family Estrangement
Trauma
PTSD
CPTSD (Childhood PTSD)
Depression
Anxiety
Stress
Individual Counselling
Some of the issues dealt with in individual counselling are:
Low Self-Esteem
Early Life Trauma
Grief and Loss
Depression
Anxiety
PTSD
C-PTSD (Childhood PTSD)
Relationship Issues
Chronic Stress
Life Transitions
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Increase self-awareness
Guide in self-exploration
Increase Coping skills for stressful and challenging life events
Increase Communication and interpersonal skills
Provide a healthier sense of self-esteem and self-worth
Provide stress management tools
Create Life balance and a sense of peace
Increase Problem solving and decision making skills
Couples Counselling
I am trained in both the Gottman Method of Couples Therapy, and Emotionally Focused Therapy. I understand the complexities of relationships. I hope to guide you through a healing journey and help you to achieve a loving, fulfilling partnership. I am culturally sensitive, and welcoming of all genders, orientations and relationship structures including LGBTQ+.
Couples Counselling can help with:
Communication Problems
Trust Issues
Feeling Disconnected
Recurring Conflicts
Past or Present Betrayal
Decreased Emotional or Physical Intimacy
Feeling Alone
Anger
Living as Roommates
Family Counselling
Family counselling provides the opportunity to support the development of healthy and functional relationships in a safe environment. By deepening our understanding of other members experience we remove barriers to understanding.
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Developing healthy boundaries
Improving communication
Understanding roles
Improving family relationships
Understanding and improving family dynamics
Uncovering what is working well
Providing coping tools for family members
Improving the family’s conflict resolution skills
Addressing dysfunctional interactions
Developing understanding for generational differences
Learning ways to cope as a parent
I work with families who are experiencing stresses or estrangement either between adult siblings or parents and their teenage or adult children. I am here to guide families through difficult conversations and support them in their goals.
If you are currently experiencing adult child estrangement you may feel utterly alone. Feelings of overwhelming shame, low self-esteem and depression are common. I offer understanding, support and insight to both parent and adult child.
Rates and Policies
Rates
Individual Counselling
$150/50 minute session
Couples Counselling
$180/50 minute session
$220/80 minute session
Family Counselling
$180/50 minute session
$220/80 minute session
Rates are subject to 5% GST
Cancelation Policy
I require at least 48 hours notice for appointment cancellation or rescheduling. You can use the online booking system to cancel or reschedule your appointment prior to 2 days before your session.
Sessions with less than 48-hours notice are subject to be billed at half of the session fee; sessions with less than 24-hours notice and no-shows are charged at the full session fee.
Billing
Registered Clinical Counsellors are often covered under extended health plans. I currently do not offer direct billing but I do provide a receipt for each session that can be submitted to most insurance companies.