Yes! Every 15-minute consult is always free, to see if we're a good fit.

Right now, my regular 50-minute counselling services are also FREE, until the end of November. I need practise before I can get certified. You get the benefit of seeing how you like my therapeutic style, and I get to hone my skills.

I record audio only, so that my counselling supervisor can review my session, if necessary. No name, address, or identifying information is transmitted to anyone, and your information is on a secure server, that is PIPEDA compliant, which is in line with Canadian Privacy regulations. 

I have taken some Masters-level counselling courses through Kairos University; undergraduate level courses; and diploma level courses through the Kelowna College of Professional Counselling. I also have a certificate in Youth Suicide Prevention; and a certificate in Addictions counselling. I have a degree in Chaplaincy as well. I believe in on-going, lifelong learning :).

In your first counselling session, I will ask a lot of questions, to get to know you. I will ask about things from your past, but you only need to answer the questions you feel comfortable answering. Over time, we will develop a therapeutic relationship, where you can open up about your issues, and finally get healing. 

This is a good question. As a counsellor in B.C., I am required to make sure that your issues fall within my "scope of practice", which means that I have the training to help you. If not, then I may need to refer you to a more experienced therapist. Also, to ensure I have a full picture of what your current issues are, I may need to delve a bit into the past. This may sometimes be painful, but can also provide tremendous healing. You may choose not to answer any questions that you feel uncomfortable with.