Answering Your Questions: Preparing for Your Healing Path
Beginning therapy is a journey of self-discovery and empowerment. Here are some of the common questions people ask as they prepare to find safety and joy in their healing journey with E.A.S.E.
What is therapy?
Therapy is a collaborative space to explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences with the support of a counsellor. Together, we’ll work toward self-awareness, healing, and meaningful change at a pace that feels safe for you.
How can therapy help me?
Therapy can help you: build coping skills for anxiety, grief, and stress; heal from trauma or past experiences; strengthen relationships and communication; reconnect with your authentic self; and navigate identity, life transitions, and personal growth.
What will we talk about?
Whatever feels important to you — relationships, identity, loss, stress, or anything else on your mind. There’s no pressure to share everything at once; we’ll go at your pace.
How long does therapy take?
There’s no “right” timeline. Some people come for short-term support, others for deeper, ongoing work. We’ll check in regularly to see how things are feeling and adjust as needed.
How do I know if you’re the right fit?
The best therapy happens when you feel safe and understood. That’s why I offer a free 30-minute consultation — a chance to meet, ask questions, and see if my approach feels right for you. (And if you decide to work with someone else, that’s completely okay, too.)
Will therapy work for me?
You may start to notice small shifts — more self-awareness, steadier emotions, or new ways of coping. Healing takes time, but even small changes are progress.
Is what I say confidential?
Yes. Everything shared in therapy stays between us, with a few exceptions required by law (such as risk of harm or court subpoena). I follow ACCT’s ethical and privacy guidelines to protect your confidentiality.
Do you offer virtual or in-person sessions?
All sessions are currently offered virtually across British Columbia. Online sessions make therapy accessible, flexible, and safe — no commute required.
What types of clients and relationships do you work with?
I work with Individuals and couples; 2SLGBTQ+ and polyamorous relationships; people navigating chronic illness or pain; neurodivergent clients; and anyone seeking a compassionate space to heal.
What does trauma-informed mean?
It means safety, consent, and collaboration come first. We move at your pace, recognizing the impact of past trauma without re-traumatizing or rushing your process.
Do you work with substance use or addiction?
Yes. I use a trauma-informed, harm-reduction approach — exploring what’s underneath the behavior and working toward sustainable change with compassion.
How much do sessions cost?
Individual Counselling: $90 / 60 minutes
Couples Counselling: $140 / 90 minutes
Sliding-scale options are available through private arrangements. We’ll discuss what works best for your situation.
What technology do I need for online sessions?
You’ll just need:
• A computer, tablet, or smartphone with camera and microphone
• A stable internet connection
• A quiet, private space if possible
Sessions are conducted securely through encrypted video.
Crisis, Mental Health & Social Service Resources
If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency department. Below are trusted resources available across British Columbia and Canada.
Suicide & Crisis Support
• Suicide Crisis Helpline (Canada): Call or text 988 — 24/7 support nationwide.
• BC Suicide Prevention & Intervention Line: Call 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433) — available 24/7.
• BC Mental Health & Crisis Response Line: Call 310-6789 (no area code).
Youth & Indigenous Support
• Kids Help Phone: Call 1-800-668-6868 or text 686868 — confidential 24/7 support for youth.
• Hope for Wellness: 24-hour support for all Indigenous people in Canada. Call 1-855-242-3310.
Mental Health & Community Resources
• Here to Help: Tools, resources, and information on mental health and substance use.
• Canadian Mental Health Association (BC Division): Advocacy, education, and community programs.
• Canadian Mental Health Association (National): Nationwide programs and support.
• 211 BC: Information and referrals to community, government, and social services.
Specialized Support
• Mood Disorders Association of BC: Education and peer support for mood disorders.
• Anxiety Canada: Resources and programs for anxiety and OCD.