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Science 

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

I am committed to providing evidence based treatment. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is the gold standard for treating issues such as addictions, anxiety disorders, somatoform disorders, eating disorders depression, general stress and chronic pain. In addition, it is useful for treating personality disorders and anger (Hofmann et al., 2012, Yoshinaga, 2016). I encourage folks to experiment with CBT and track results. 

 

Sources

Hofmann, S. G., Asnaani, A., Vonk, I. J., Sawyer, A. T., & Fang, A. (2012). The Efficacy of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: A Review of Meta-analyses. Cognitive therapy and research, 36(5), 427–440. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10608-012-9476-1

 

Yoshinaga, N., Matsuki, S., Niitsu, T., Sato, Y., Tanaka, M., Ibuki, H., & Shimizu, E. (2016). Cognitive behavioral therapy for patients with social anxiety disorder who remain symptomatic following antidepressant treatment: a randomized, assessor-blinded, controlled trial. Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics, 85(4), 208-217. 

Forgiveness
Trauma / PTSD Recovery
Overcoming Trauma 

Imagine Success
 

What if difficult people were a renewed source of power and maybe even inspiration for you? What if stressful aspects of your job triggered feelings of ease and focus? For decades, visualization has been used as a tool to help individuals attain life goals such as quitting smoking or performing in sports. Today, we can use visualization to improve performance at school or work, reduce negative feelings such as boredom or frustration to tackle any myriad of issues. We can use negative stimuli (your inbox, a difficult person) and turn it into a resource that makes you feel the way you want to feel (happy, calm & focused, for example). I record the visualization so individuals don't have to pay additional fees and to foster independence.

Sources
Munroe-Chandler, K., & Guerrero, M.  (2017). Psychological Imagery in Sport and Performance. Oxford Research Encyclopedia of Psychology. Retrieved 16 Jun. 2024, from https://oxfordre.com/psychology/view/10.1093/acrefore/9780190236557.001.0001/acrefore-9780190236557-e-228.

Unhealed trauma can impair vision and sabotage future goals and dreams. Through choice we take back power and heal the bondage of trauma. Trauma can lose its power when we retool. Getting equipped with new information through integrating the knowledge that life does not go back to the way it was, we creatively and compassionately integrate the unwanted experience and move on to new.

Sources​​

Schwartz, C., Waddell, C., Barican, J., Garland, O., Gray-Grant, D., & Nightingale, L. (2011). Helping children overcome trauma. Children’s Mental Health Research Quarterly, 5(3), 1–16. Vancouver, BC: Children’s Health Policy Centre, Faculty of Health Sciences, Simon Fraser University.https://childhealthpolicy.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/RQ-3-11-Summer.pdf

Van der Kolk B. Posttraumatic stress disorder and the nature of trauma. Dialogues Clinical Neuroscience. (2000). 7-22. doi: 10.31887/DCNS.2000.2.1/bvdkolk. PMID: 22034447; PMCID: PMC3181584.

Motivational Interviewing
Potential Side Effects of  Therapy

Benefits to counselling may include greater feelings of wellbeing and resolution of symptoms, however side effects can exist (Linden 2014). Pharmaceutical drugs are required to list side effects, however psychotherapy has not been brought under scrutiny (Lorenz, 2021). Please bring up concerns about side effects your mental health care provider such as the emergence of new symptoms. Issues such overestimating the influence of therapy, can lead to low motivation to pursue healing between sessions and as a result people's lives can get worse. 

Sources

Linden, M. and Schermuly-Haupt, M. (2014), Definition, assessment and rate of psychotherapy side effects. 13: 306-309. https://doi.org/10.1002/wps.20153

Lorenz TK. (2021) Predictors and impact of psychotherapy side effects in young adults. Couns. Psychother. Res. 21: 237–243. https://doi.org/10.1002/capr.12356

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Locations
 

690 Burrard Street (Basement Level - Christ's Church Cathedral)

Vancouver, BC

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Burnaby, BC​

Prices & Insurance

Some extended health plans may cover some or all of the cost. If you want to pursue this, please check with your provider prior to booking. Clinical Counselling is provided in person. Sliding scale is offered based on household financial need:

Price: $135 per session

Sliding Scale: $95 -$135  (based on financial need)​

If finances are a barrier, please connect with your Dr about a referral to free government programs. 

I request 24 hours notice if you need to cancel your session. This allows me some time to try to rebook that session. Without notice, you will be asked to pay for that session.

Safe Office Policy

I remain visible during sessions, while your confidentiality & visibility during sessions is protected. 

Abusive language is not tolerated. Decency and respect towards people of all abilities, religions, cultures, sexual orientations and genders is expected and a part of therapeutic growth.

Cancellation Policy

Clients are asked to provide a minimum of 24 hours notice for all cancellations. Appointments that are cancelled or missed without 24 hours notice will be charged the full amount of the scheduled appointment. Cancellations or changes to your appointment can be made by emailing me or calling me.

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