Services Online, by Phone & In Person

Counselling, Therapy & Consulting

Short term, brief counselling and longer term therapy services are available depending on your needs, difficulties and counselling and therapy goals.

Karen specializes in online face to face and phone counselling, psychotherapy and consulting.

Counselling and therapy session frequency varies and is discussed and planned at your first session and adjusted as needed thereafter. Together, you and Karen will decide the best course and plan for you.

  • Clinical Counselling and Psychotherapy for Individuals:  Karen works with individual adults (not couples) using primarily the approaches noted on the Home and Services pages, regarding the kinds of changes and problems outlined in the FAQ section on this page.

  • Intuitive counselling & Guidance: With this approach, Karen uses her formal education, experience and intuitive abilities.

    This approach can assist individuals to recover from the death loss of a loved one; be more aware of their strengths,

    needs and opportunities; get clarity on career and other important life endeavours; develop their intuition, spirituality, and ability

    to be more present and live more

    consciously and fully.

Fees

Karen's fees are consistent with the BCACC fee guideline and related industry fee rates.

Individual Counselling Therapy Session

50 minutes:  170.00 Cdn

Payable by e-transfer at each session. Most extended health care plans cover Karen’s services. Check with your plan. Karen does not direct bill insurance companies. A receipt will be provided to you with each payment.

Privacy and Confidentiality

Services are CONFIDENTIAL in accordance with BCACC professional code of ethics. Karen complies with the requirements of the Personal Information and Protection of Privacy Act (PIPPA).

Are you in Crisis?

Please note Karen does not offer immediate crisis counselling services. If you are in crisis please call 911 or the 24 hour emotional crisis line or go to your nearest Hospital emergency department. You can go to her resources page for more information.

FAQs

Some of the life-changes and problems Karen’s work can help with:

  • Abuse Recovery

  • Addictions (support and education for families with loved ones who are addicted to alcohol and/or drugs)

  • Anxiety & Depression

  • Postpartum Adjustment Coping

  • Career and Personal Development

  • Chronic Pain

  • Coping with life

  • Grief & Loss (resulting from death, health changes, job loss, financial difficulties, and other losses)

  • Other Personal/Life Changes (End of Life, Medical Diagnosis, Mid-life, aging)

  • Parenting Adolescents and young adults

  • Physical Injury Recovery and Adjustment

  • Life Transitions, major life changes.

  • Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) support

  • Spiritual growth and understanding

  • Relationship Problems and Changes

  • Self-esteem, self value, competency development

  • Stress

  • Psychological Trauma symptom management

  • I offer online and phone counselling and therapy for individuals only, and for adults only (aged 19 and older).

  • Yes I do. I work with adult individuals to help them clarify their values, interests, and goals and bring those to life.

  • A referral is not necessary.

  • Most people feel nervous when they start counselling, or think about starting counselling. Human nature is to be cautious when approaching new situations and people, particularly if the new relationship involves sharing of personal information.

    The exact unfolding of your counselling process will be in some ways unique as I work from a client-focused approach. For example, when we meet I will invite you to engage in conversation at a pace that feels right for you as we discuss your individual circumstances, needs and goals.

    Because the process involves sharing thoughts of personal difficulties, challenges and successes it is typical to experience a range of uncomfortable feelings and distress as well as feelings of joy and accomplishment.

    Counselling has been shown to be beneficial for many people. It can lead to better interpersonal relationships, improved work and academic performance, resolution of specific problems, and reductions in feelings of distress. Many people report feeling some relief from their distress or other positive outcomes by the end of the first or first few sessions.

  • This may be one of the most important questions you ask. In my experience, within the first 15 minutes of a session or first full session most people gain a sense of whether they want to continue with me as their counsellor. This is one reason why I offer a free, no obligation, 15-minute consultation.

    Research and my experience shows that when the therapeutic relationship is “right” most people have more success in meeting their counselling goals.

    If I am the right therapist for you, my overall approach will feel right for you. You will feel comfortable talking and meeting with me. You will feel that I understand you. You will be able to imagine working on your concerns and goals with me. You will feel okay sharing about yourself—your thoughts, feelings, and life experiences.

    You will find me knowledgeable about your problems. You will not feel judged. You will feel welcomed and accepted for who you are. There may be other important aspects that you add to this list.

  • The number of sessions depends on the problems that brought you to counselling and your counselling goals. Many people attend 3 to 12 sessions, while others require more due to the complexity of their needs. We will discuss your needs at your first full session, and re-assess as

    I offer a convenient alternative to face-to-face counselling sessions. For the past 12 years, I have offered online and phone counselling and therapy to my clients who travel or live in other communities or are less mobile for other reasons. This allows those individuals to continue therapy or coaching with me without interruption. Progress can continue without delay.

    Since the COVID pandemic, online and phone counselling and therapy has grown. Reports from satisfied clients and research show that it can be as effective as in-person counselling.

  • Many extended health plans cover RCC services. Please check with your plan directly. I do not not invoice to 3rd parties. Services are paid by clients at the session and a receipt is provided.

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