I am happy and excited to offer in-person or virtual sessions!
If you are visiting the office in-person, please have a seat in the waiting area on the 3rd floor of the Alliance Building (1323 102Ave Dawson Creek, BC V1G 2C8). If you’re unsure if you’re in the right space, please contact me via phone or text at 250-719-4849.
When booking in-person sessions, please book 90-minutes for your first session so we have adequate time to get to know one another and complete the intake procedures.
Book your appointment today!
Virtual Care
Most individuals are LOVING Virtual Care because it gives you the freedom and flexibility to work around your schedule in the environment that best suits your needs! Virtual/Online counselling has opened up a world of healing for those who may not otherwise be able to see a counsellor due to a wide range of reasons. Virtual counselling is not only convenient but can be just as effective as face-to-face counselling.
Get comfy, pour a tea or coffee, & let’s talk!
Benefits to Virtual or Phone Sessions:
- Choosing the environment that best suits your needs
- Ability to stay home
- Stay in your comfortable clothes
- Light a candle, make yourself a tea or coffee, and get cozy under a blanket
- Be in the comfort of your own home
- More flexibility in your schedule – book appointments on your lunch break or when your children nap or are at school
- Reduce the carbon footprint
- No commute time
- Have support through key times in your life – transitions such as jobs, moves, camp work, etc.
The possibilities are ENDLESS….
All you need is a safe, quiet space – we can meet through Zoom, FaceTime, or phone
Please note: There are Intake Forms to complete, you will need access to an App such as DocuSign, Adobe, or Acrobat Reader that you can virtually complete the intake forms to send back or you can print, sign, and e-mail the completed forms to wholeheartedcounselling@outlook.com
Once you book an appointment, I will e-mail you the intake forms to complete prior to our first session.
Session Fees:
60-minute individual session: $150.00 plus GST
75-minute individual session: $185.00 plus GST
90-minute individual session $225.00 plus GST
60-minute couples/family/co-parenting session fee: $160 plus GST
75-minute couples/family/co-parenting session fee: $200 plus GST
90-minute couples/family/co-parenting session fee: $240 plus GST
60 or 90-minute session fee for 3 or more attendees: VIRTUAL SESSION ONLY. The number of participants determines the fee, please inquire prior to booking.
Other Services such as Trainings, Workshops, Group Therapy, and/or Crisis and Critical Incident Response Planning fees depend on length, attendees, frequency, etc. Please reach out to me to inquire.
Payment is made at the end of each session via cash, interac/debit, e-transfer, cheque, or major credit card
Please note: 48-hours’ notice is required for a cancellation. If unable to provide 48 hours’ notice, the FULL session rate will be paid by the client. Missed or late cancellation fee invoices will be sent our immediately through e-mail and must be paid IMMEDIATELY via e-transfer payment.
Please note: As a professional counsellor, my services may or may not be covered by your extended health benefits plan. It is the clients’ responsibility to check with the health plan provider to confirm. Once the payment has been received, an official receipt will be provided. At this time, Wholehearted Counselling Service cannot do direct billing to insurance companies.
* When you book an appointment, you are consenting to receive a confirmation e-mail and/or text message. Please be advised that the confirmation message will include the business name and information as well as your appointment information. It is important to understand that e-mail and/or text messages, in general, are not secure forms of communication; therefore, confidentiality of any e-mail or text message cannot be ensured. If you wish to book an appointment but don’t want an e-mail and/or text message confirmation, please notify me when you call 250-719-4849.
Services
Anxiety
If you are struggling with anxiety you are not alone! Anxiety Symptoms differ from person to person; however, some of the more common symptoms may include: persistent fear (sometimes without any obvious cause that is present every day), inability to concentrate or focus, muscle tension and muscle aches, diarrhea or digestive issues, eating too little or too much, insomnia, irritability, mood swings, and/or low libido.
I pull from many different therapy modalities to best suit your needs. There are many effective strategies and techniques available for us to try together including mindfulness strategies, relaxation techniques, reframing situations, thought tracking, and setting goals. As your tolerance or capacity for anxiety increases so does your ability to handle stress. If anxiety is interfering with your day-to-day living, work and/ or social life you may benefit from counselling. Together we can explore techniques that will enable you to live a happier, healthier more fulfilling life.
Depression
Depression has MANY FACES – Depression isn’t just extreme sadness, grief, and/or suicidal thoughts or actions. It can also be being emotionally distant, faking a smile, social isolation, skipping work to sleep, cracking jokes to avoid feeling one’s own pain “class clown”, overeating or undereating or not eating at all, not able to shower or maintain heathy hygiene habits, and/or unable to get out of bed.
Depression can originate from challenging or overwhelming events or it can just be a general feeling that you can’t seem to shake. Symptoms of Depression may include sadness, low self-esteem, hopelessness, helplessness, worthlessness, loss of appetite, difficulty sleeping, exhaustion and/or fatigue. If Depression is interfering with your day-to-day living, work and/ or social life you may benefit from counselling. Together we will start the process of healing so you can start living a happier, healthier, more fulfilling life!
Grief
The most common feelings of grief are usually due to the death of a loved one. However, there are other life events such as the end of a relationship or change in relationship, the loss of a job, the loss of a pet, or a relocation to a new home can also lead to feelings of grief.
There are different stages to grief: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. Grief is NOT a linear experience! Grief differs depending on who we are, whom or what we have lost, and how much our day-to-day life is altered by the loss. Grief is a very unique and private experience and there is no right or wrong way to grieve. Each person’s grieving process will vary.
Together we will look at how your life has been impacted by the loss, explore emotions, discuss healthy coping skills, and find strategies to help you manage your grief. Sometimes friends and family don’t know how to support you while you’re grieving, this is why counselling is so valuable during times of transition, loss, change and/or grief.
Trauma
Traumatic events can happen to anyone, at any age, at any time. Trauma is an extremely subjective experience. What may be very traumatic for one person, may not phase another person but that does NOT take away from your experience(s). Trauma can begin as acute stress from a perceived life-threat or as the end result of cumulative stresses. Both types of stress can seriously impair a person’s ability to function with resilience and ease. The positive news is, trauma symptoms are treatable.
You might be thinking – What is Trauma? Trauma may result from a wide variety of stressors some major types of trauma are: Childhood abuse, accidents, war, natural disasters, mass interpersonal violence, fires and burns, invasive medical procedures, life-threatening medical conditions, emotional abuse and/or neglect, sexual and/or physical assault, loss, traumatic birth, suicide, and/ or the corrosive stressors of ongoing fear and conflict. If you have experienced or witnessed a traumatic event you may be struggling with symptoms such as: nightmares, intrusive thoughts or flashbacks; avoiding thoughts, feelings, people, and places associated with the trauma; persistent negative thoughts and moods; sleep disturbance; and an increase in irritability and anger. These are all normal responses to abnormal event(s). Healing from these experiences is possible! Counselling can help reduce trauma symptoms and restore balance to your life.
There are many different treatments and it’s important to find the one that works best for you. My knowledge and training allows me to use a variety of different therapies, techniques, and resources to tailor a treatment plan for your experience. I would be honoured to support you in healing from the experience(s) that’s been preventing you from living the full life that you want to live.
Initial Session
For the initial session, it is recommended that we book an additional 30 minutes to allow adequate time for the full session as well as to spend as much time that is needed to address any questions or concerns around the consent and confidentiality agreement. Clients are informed of the parameters of confidentiality in the initial intake session. Counselling is private and confidential and all regulatory standards around confidentiality are strictly adhered to and complied with.
Individual Counselling Session
Individual Counselling can be for anyone who is going through a life transition, struggle, or challenge. It can be for someone struggling to make a decision or someone who is dealing with anxiety or depression. It can be someone who is grieving a loss. It can be for someone who has had debilitating life experiences. Counselling can be utilized when making life decisions or for anyone feeling uncertain, helpless, or powerless. Individuals seek counselling for multiple reasons – goals and length of counselling will be decided in the sessions. As a counsellor, I respect and value the courage that it takes to seek counselling.
Couples Counselling Session
Couples often seek counselling when the relationship is under stress -including infidelity, financial struggles, communication, parenting, or intimacy related issues. Some couples may be coming in for pre-marital counselling or just needing a slight change in their relationship. Goals and objectives of counselling will be determined by the couple in the therapy session. Although the relationship is the therapeutic focus, individual counselling may be required.
Family/Parent Counselling Session (2 people)
Family or Parent Counselling session can be for parents trying to effectively co-parent, parent-child relationships, sibling relationships, friendships, or any other family-like relationship that is experiencing strain. Goals and objectives of counselling will be determined by the two people in the therapy session. Although the relationship is the therapeutic focus, individual counselling may be required.
Family Counselling Session (3+ people)
Family Counselling can involve the whole family or some members of a family. Three or more people attending counselling is considered a family counselling session. Families have many different dynamics and experiences which makes families a complex unit so each family’s needs and goals will be determined together as a group. Family Counselling can help with several issues including communication, expectations, boundaries, conflict management, and parenting. Depending on family situation, we will work together to set family goals or in some situations, I may need to work individually with each member to identify common goals so that we have something to work towards and achieve. I will provide your family support as we work towards the goals that we set.
Group Workshops, Team Building, or Training Sessions
Group workshops, team building, or training sessions can be scheduled on an as needed basis. They can include weekly groups or all-day training session depending on the service. Please check out “Other Services” for more information.
Please note: When you book an appointment, you are consenting to receive a confirmation e-mail and/or text message. Please be advised that the confirmation message will include the business name and information as well as your appointment information. It is important to understand that e-mail and/or text messages, in general, are not secure forms of communication; therefore, confidentiality of any e-mail or text message cannot be ensured. If you wish to book an appointment but don’t want an e-mail and/or text message confirmation, please call 250-719-4849.
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