Yes, please visit my booking page here Online Booking

I love seeing clients in person, because human to human connection is undeniably powerful. I am also finding it to be a unique and impactful experience connecting with people from their own comfort space while wrapped in blankets, and holding their favourite mug of tea. I have virtually met many cats, dogs, rats, and even a lizard! Technology has allowed for a new type of connection that is not the same, just different. Many of my clients choose a combination of online and in person sessions. You can read about the effectiveness of virtual therapy here:

I am happy to see you in whatever mode you feel most comfortable.

It is really important that the counsellor you choose to work with is a good fit for you. For this reason, I offer a free 15 min consultation to any new potential clients. In this consultation, you can expect to be able to ask me any questions you might have about the way I work and I will ask you some questions about what you are looking for. If you like, you can then book an initial session.B To set up a consultation appointment, you can either email me or book directly into my calendar. Here is the link: Online Booking

It is very important that you find a counsellor that is a good fit for you. I welcome you to book a free 15 min consultation before you commit to a session with me. It is my hope that this consultation will give you a sense of who I am and how I work. If you determine at any point that my approach is not suited to your needs, I would be very happy to refer you to another counsellor who might be a good fit for you. No awkwardness!

A strong therapeutic connection is at the heart of successful therapy. I truly want the best for you and your counselling journey.

When a counsellor seeks out registration from the BCACC (British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors), we must meet all the requirements to do so. This means that we must have graduated with a Masters in Counselling from an accredited university with the appropriate coursework. We must also meet additional requirements through the Association such as a minimum of 200 counselling hours with clients and also supervision hours from a more experienced counsellor.

You can see the requirements for registration here: BCACC Registration Requirements

It is not uncommon to feel nervous excited, anxious, or hesitant before staring counselling. Opening up and sharing can feel intimidating. In the first initial session with any counsellor, time will be spent going over some logistical topics such as confidentiality and policies, and then usually, time will also be spent talking about your history, and what prompted the decision to seek out counselling. As a counsellor, my goal in this initial session is to connect with you and create a safe space to start our work together. I will ask you at the end of our session if you would like to book a subsequent session or book in online.

There is nothing you need to do to prepare for this session except bring your authentic self to see me.

Yes. With a couple of caveats. As a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) I am ethically and professionally obligated to keep all of your information, including your name, and status as my client, and all information discussed confidential at all times. Any release of information is never done without your written and verbal consent.

Examples of this might be in situations where you request additional support or referrals. However, I am required to release sensitive information in the following situations:

1) If I determine you to be at immediate risk of harm to yourself or someone else (suicide/homicide).

2) If there is any suspected or confirmed abuse or neglect of a child or vulnerable person in your care,

3) In the rare case that my records are subpoenaed by a court of law.

I am happy to answer any additional information about confidentiality. Please send me a message.

​If you would like to read more about a counsellors legal "duty to report," click on the link here: Duty to report

No. I am bound by the same rules of confidentiality as I am with my adult clients. Any release of information is never done without your written and verbal consent. Examples of this might be in situations where you request additional support or referrals.

However, with or without your consent, I am required to release sensitive information in the following situations: If the court of law tells me to, If I determine you to be at immediate risk of harm to yourself or someone else (suicide/homicide), or if there is any suspected or confirmed abuse or neglect.

This means, that as a minor, you disclose to me that you are being abused or neglected by your family or another individual(s), I am required to report this to the Ministry of Child and Family Development or other equivalent emergency care.

I am happy to answer any additional information about confidentiality.

Short answer no/depends. An important part of counselling is creating a safe and trusting space to reveal and share thus respecting confidentiality is an important part of that (at all ages). Rest assured, if your child discloses any threat or harm or abuse, I am required to get them outside supports.

If you child, in private consultation with me, consents to me speaking with you about parts our sessions, I am happy to do so. I am also happy to provide ideas, tools, resources that I think might be helpful for you to support your child’s counselling journey.

I set my rates to reflect the standard charge for clinical counselling in B.C and as recommended by the BCACC. Currently this is rate is $140 plus GST for a 50min session. Individual counselling sessions are mostly booked for 50min at a time.

​To help keep counselling accessible, I do have a limited number of low-cost session rates available. To be placed on this list, please fill out the form here Low-cost waitlist

I have a limited amount of low-cost sessions for folks who need them. To inquire about this option, please click here: Low-Cost Sessions

If you qualify for CVAP (Crime Victim Assistance Program) or FNHA Counselling, please send me an email and we can direct bill. Email me

A lot of extended medical plans will cover the cost of counselling with an RCC in part or in full.You will need to look into the coverage provided to you in your plan. If your plan does cover counselling by a Registered Clinical Counsellor, I can provide you with receipts so that you may submit them to be reimbursed for the expense. I currently do not do direct billing to blue cross or a similar insurance plan.

I take Visa, Mastercard, and E-transfer. In person, I can also take cash payment given that it is exact change only. I am not currently able to take debit or cheque payments.

We all need to cancel sometimes. And sometimes we just forget to show up! Our booking site will send you an automatic reminder before your session to help with this. My policy is 24hrs notice need to cancel and wish to avoid the standard cancellation fee (session rate). ​If you are sick, I am happy to reschedule or switch to a virtual session instead if applicable.

First off, if you have come to my FAQ section looking for immediate support, I want to highlight how resourceful and brave that is. I’m glad you found this little blurb on my humble little website.

I do not offer emergency mental health/crisis support. If you, or someone you know, is in immediate risk of harm, please call 911 or the Vancouver Crisis Centre at 604-872-3311 or 1-800 SUICIDE.

If you are still reading this and struggling right now…. Please know, that even in the middle of then night, there are kind and caring people who are available to connect. Please consider calling them.

I have also complied a list of resources on my resource page on this website. You can find them here: Resourses