Frequently Asked Questions

  • Your first appointment is an intake assessment. We'll talk about your reasons for coming to therapy, your personal history, and your goals, along with what to expect from counselling and a review of my policies. By the end, I'll be able to share some first impressions of what our work might include and a treatment plan. It's also a chance for you to meet me and decide if I'm the right fit. Treatment doesn't usually begin on the first appointment.

  • The quickest way is to book online. If you have questions before booking, you can reach me through the contact page.


  • Finding the right therapist is the most important part of therapy, and it's a personal decision. The best way to find out if we're a good fit is to book an initial consultation. If I'm not the right person to help you, I'll do my best to help you find someone who is. Therapy works best with consistent effort; I'm here to support you with my knowledge and expertise, but the work itself happens both in session and at home.

  • I'm a Registered Clinical Counsellor–Approved Clinical Supervisor (RCC-ACS) in good standing with the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC). I'm also a Senior Accredited Member of the College of Sexual & Relationship Therapists (COSRT), a Certified Sexologist with the American Board of Sexology (ABS), and a non-certified professional member of the Canadian Counselling & Psychotherapy Association (CCPA).

  • My training is integrative, so I draw on different models depending on what will be most effective for you. My primary modality is Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, which explores the idea that present difficulties often connect back to the past, and understanding those links helps create change. I also take a bio-psycho-social approach, considering biological, psychological, and sociological factors together, and I have additional training in Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Eye-Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDER) for the symptoms of trauma.

  • Yes, sessions are available via Jane video, a HIPAA/PIPEDA/PHUPA-compliant platform. Please note that video sessions aren't considered fully confidential, since factors like internet security or your physical location during the call may affect privacy.

  • No. For ethical and safety reasons, I'm not able to offer counselling by telephone.

  • A regular session is 60 minutes total (50 minutes of therapy, 10 minutes of documentation). Extended 90-minute sessions are also available for those who want more time.

  • This varies by your needs and availability, but weekly or biweekly is most common. Consistency matters for therapy to be effective. Research suggests at least 8–12 sessions before most clients notice meaningful progress, though this varies person to person.

  • Your appointment time is reserved specifically for you, so I require at least 48 hours' notice to cancel without a fee. Cancellations with less notice, and no-shows, are charged at 100% of the session fee.

  • Coverage depends on your plan. Check with your provider to confirm coverage for services from a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC). I'm a registered provider for the Crime Victim Assistance Program (CVAP), First Nations Health Authority (FNHA), Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC), BC Emergency Health Services (BCEHS) and the RCMP. Direct billing is available where possible.

  • My hourly fee is $195, in line with BCACC recommendations. Other services, like longer appointments or report preparation, are billed at the same hourly rate in 15-minute increments. Fees may increase by up to 5% each January in line with inflation and BCACC guidelines.

  • Confidentiality is central to therapy, and nothing discussed in session is shared without your written consent. I follow the BCACC Code of Ethical Conduct and Standards of Clinical Practice, which places a small number of legal limits on confidentiality:

    • If you present an imminent risk of danger to yourself or others, I'm required by law to take steps to prevent harm.

    • If a child needs protection, I must file a report with the Provincial Ministry responsible for child protection.

    • If a vulnerable or elderly adult is being abused or neglected, I must file a report with the Provincial Ministry of Health.

    • If a court of law issues a subpoena ordering disclosure of records, I must comply.