FAQs

I have extended health benefits, am I covered with you?

If you have extended health benefits, check with your insurance provider or employer to determine if you are covered for services provided by a Registered Clinical Counsellor. My registration number with BCACC is #3788.

What is your cancellation policy?

Please provide at least 24 hours notice to cancel or reschedule appointments. 50% of session fee will be charged if cancellation does not occur within the allotted 24 hour period. Exceptions will be made for emergency situations.

What is confidentiality?

Confidentiality and privacy means that everything you share with me is held in the strictest of confidence. I respect your privacy and will not share information about you or your family unless it falls within the limitations of confidentiality:

• If there is reason to believe that clients may cause harm to themselves or others, I must inform the appropriate people that can protect that person.

• If there is reason to suspect that a child, elderly person, or person with a disability is at risk of harm, I must report this to either the Ministry of Children and Family Development or the appropriate law enforcement. Protection concerns may involve maltreatment, including neglect or emotional, physical, or sexual abuse.

• Files will be shared when a court ordered subpoena requests my appearance in a Court of Law or if investigative records are required by the law.

Services

What is art therapy?

Art therapy is a combination of the creative process and psychotherapy. Visual expression can be thought of as an additional language that encourages self-exploration and insights. Through the use of imagery and the creative process, clients are helped to communicate what can be difficult to articulate with words alone. 

Art therapy is a therapeutic modality that is used to assist and empower people of all ages. Certification requires extensive graduate training and 700+ hours of supervised practicum experience. The field is deeply researched and has yielded promising results for people working through depression, anxiety, issues of self-esteem and a range of other concerns.

What is Yoga Nidra?

Yoga Nidra is based on both contemporary science and time honoured principles. It has its roots in ancient India, although variations of this practice exist within other cultures. In a Yoga Nidra session we move step-by-step, exploring various states of consciousness with the goal of muscular relaxation, mental expansiveness, emotional release and deep, restorative rest. Together we create an inner oasis of relaxation where we can develop valuable skills for handling stress, tension and fatigue. 

Yoga Nidra Sessions consist of:

• calming breath patterns

• progressive muscle relaxation

• guided imagery

• and the setting of positive intentions

This practice takes place between wakefulness and sleep, in a powerful state of mind known for its impact on physical and mental rejuvenation, restoration and expansive states of mind and learning. As a comprehensive meditative and relaxation approach, this practice is particularly beneficial for those struggling with bouts of insomnia, stress, irritability or depression.