Session Types
I have a private office for in person sessions for those living in Nanaimo and surrounding areas. I also offer virtual sessions for those who are living throughout British Columbia.
My goal is to reduce any barriers that you may have to receive services.
Individual Counselling
Adult
Individual counselling is a time dedicated to you. We will meet to discuss what area(s) in your life you would like to focus on. The session length is typically 60 minutes long. For individuals who prefer a longer session time, I also offer a 90 minute session.
Child/Adolescent
When counselling children, my sessions are always play-based and centered around providing a safe and accepting environment. My 30 years experience as a Speech Language Pathologist has informed my counselling practice. This has provided me with opportunities to learn about the development of social and emotional systems, as well as how cognitive and neurodiversity can impact mental health.
Couples Counseling
In my practice, couples counselling always starts with both individuals coming together in a conjoint session. Following this session, I will have an individual session with each partner. Once this has occurred, we will come together again and our subsequent sessions will always be together. In couples counselling, it is the relationship that is the “client”. The couple sessions are usually 60-90 minutes in length.
Mediation
As a counsellor trained in mediation and family mediation practices, I see a variety of couples and families who need an impartial third party to help negotiate challenging issues. Mediation can occur between two individuals, or a family. I have tried to design my counselling space to accommodate a family who needs to gather.