Frequently Asked Questions

  • I am a psychologist and have a PhD in Counselling Psychology from the University. I am currently completing licensing and am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC).

  • You are welcome to book online via Jane or contact me by phone or e-mail to inquire about availability.

  • Yes, I offer a free 15-minute consultation call to answer any questions you may have and see if we would be a good fit for your therapy goals.

  • $235 per 50-minute session.

    $352.50 per 80-minute session.

  • A standard session lasts 50-minutes. I also offer longer sessions (e.g., 80-minutes).

  • I offer virtual sessions on weekdays evenings and in-person session on Sunday mornings in East Vancouver.

  • Yes, I offer online sessions via Jane and in-person session in East Vancouver, BC on Commercial Drive.

  • Each treatment plan is unique based on individuals reason for seeking therapy and goals. I use a variety of techniques and primarily draw on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and EMDR approaches.

  • EMDR, or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, is a type of therapy that helps people heal from distressing or traumatic experiences. When something very upsetting happens, the brain can get “stuck,” and the memory may continue to feel intense or overwhelming long after the event is over. EMDR works by having a person briefly focus on parts of the difficult memory while also engaging in back-and-forth stimulation, such as moving the eyes side to side or following gentle tapping. This process helps the brain reprocess the memory so it can be stored in a healthier way. Over time, the memory becomes less emotionally charged and easier to think about. You don’t forget what happened, but it no longer feels as raw or intrusive, allowing you to move forward with more ease and confidence.

  • Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) is a type of talk therapy that helps people recover from traumatic or highly distressing experiences by focusing on the thoughts connected to those events. After something traumatic happens, it’s common for people to develop beliefs about themselves, others, or the world that feel true but are actually unhelpful or inaccurate—such as thinking the event was their fault, that they’re unsafe everywhere, or that they can’t trust anyone. CPT helps people identify these stuck or painful thoughts and gently examine them. Through discussion, writing, and guided reflection, the therapist helps the person learn to look at the situation in a new way. As these unhelpful beliefs shift, the emotional intensity of the trauma often decreases. Over time, people typically find they feel less guilt, shame, fear, or anger, and they gain a clearer, healthier perspective on both the event and themselves.