Services & Rates
Let’s start with a complimentary 20-minute phone consultation to see if our services are the right fit for you.
Child & Youth Counselling
Individual sessions work with child and youth clients (ages 4-12) to explore, in a safe and supportive environment, their thoughts, feelings and behaviours. Whether through pro-social skills, modelling or promoting executive functioning, our goal is to help your child explore their experiences so that they can shift forward. Focus on play and expressive therapy with regulation skills to effectively integrate at home or school.
50-minute Individual Session - $125
50 minute intake session for caregivers - $125
As of May 15, 2024 session rates will be increasing from $125 to $140. We try to keep our fees below industry standard to offer more accessibility to children and youth however commercial rental increases, cost of specialized training, etc. means that increases are likely to happen over time.
Teen Counselling
Individual sessions work with teenage clients (ages 13-18) to explore, in a safe and supportive environment, their thoughts, feelings and behaviours. Common presenting concerns addressed through talk- and expressive therapies can include depression, anxiety, suicide, self-harm or coping with divorce. Expressive writing, games or art in session aim to focus on the feelings and reactions that emerge while creating, rather than on the end product.
50-minute Individual Session - $125
50 minute intake session for caregivers - $125
As of May 15, 2024 session rates will be increasing from $125 to $140. We try to keep our fees below industry standard to offer more accessibility to children and youth however commercial rental increases, cost of specialized training, etc. means that increases are likely to happen over time.
Parent Coaching Sessions
For therapy to be most effective, it is recommended that therapist and caregivers work together to discuss and learn strategies such as regulation, coping skills, alternative parenting tactics, etc. These sessions are designed so that you can use the same techniques learned in session and/or to educate you about your child’s brain/developmental stage so that you can better understand their behaviours. If you have a certain skill or topic in mind, sessions will be tailored to suit your needs.
50-minute Coaching Session - $125
In-person or online sessions.
As of May 15, 2024 session rates will be increasing from $125 to $140. We try to keep our fees below industry standard to offer more accessibility to children and youth however commercial rental increases, cost of specialized training, etc. means that increases are likely to happen over time.
For Practitioners: Intro to Child & Youth Therapy workshops
Our workshops can be tailored to your group’s experience level, and will cover an overview of the skills and tools needed to effectively work with children ages 4-18 through play and expressive therapies. Participants will be educated on the key elements to setting up a play room, learn a variety of interventions to use with clients experiencing: divorce/separation, grief, anxiety, depression, anger/impulse control concerns, and corrective limit setting. This interactive workshops will explore a variety of mediums used in child therapy, such as: art supplies, clay, puppets, sensory objects, and each will be explored in terms of their therapeutic value.
In-person or online workshops.
1-2 day workshops available, tailored to your groups’ experience level.
Contact us to arrange for your own group workshop.
Payment: Sessions fees are kindly due before/at the time of your appointment. Interac e-transfer payments are preferred, credit cards accepted. Receipts are issued for all sessions and are emailed to you after your session.
Cancelled/ Missed Appointments: A full session charge will be incurred for any appointments missed or cancelled within a 24 hour period. To avoid this charge, a 24 hour cancellation or reschedule notice is recommended.
Confidentiality: I adhere to a strict standard of confidentiality. All information between client and counsellor will not be shared or disclosed to anyone without permission from you. I also adhere to a strict code of ethics. Exceptions to confidentiality include: (1) federal or provincial court (2) criminal code violations where physical and/or sexual abuse of children is involved (3) whereby any person’s life or health is in obvious danger.
Parental Guardianship: Services for children ages twelve and under require consent from any and all legal guardians. With BC's 2013 Family Law Act4 (FLA) passing, rules exist that make it clear that parents must consult with each other before they consent to counselling and the provision of other health care services for their children. In cases where parents are separated or divorced, court rulings regarding custody or guardianship may limit the rights of one parent to take a child to see a counsellor without the consent of the other. We will make every attempt to reach out to all guardians listed to include them in the treatment process.
I am registered with the Canadian Professional Counsellors Association and am bound by the CPCA code of ethics.