Counselling
My work as a counsellor is trauma-informed, social-justice aware, and client-focused. I work a little differently with each client, but focus on empowerment, validation, and strengths. I believe in harm reduction and take a non-judgmental, non-shaming approach.
I strongly believe that cost should not be a barrier to getting counselling, that it's ridiculous that our healthcare system doesn't cover more of this, and that emotional and mental health should not be a luxury.
If you can't comfortably afford my regular rate, I work on a sliding scale and customize my fee based on individual need.
In order to continue offering flexible and sliding scale rates, I ask that clients pay as much of the regular rate as they comfortably can - if paying for therapy means being late on your electricity bill or skipping some grocery items, you're paying me too much. I will never ask you to verify or prove your financial means. Please reach out to me and we can figure out a rate that works for you.
I do not bill insurance providers directly, but some benefits cover RSW services, in which case you can most likely submit your receipt to be reimbursed.
Specialities
Self esteem
Trauma
Queer identities
Non-monogamous relationships
Suicidal feelings
Systemic oppression
Surviving under capitalism
Neurodiversity
Anxiety
Post-partum mental health
Domestic Violence
Therapeutic Approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT)
Trauma-informed Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
Narrative therapy
Cost
Individual - $110-150
Couples - $180
Feel free to contact me for a free 15-minute consultation!