Individual Counselling
Individual counselling is offered by a number of our clinicians, each with different therapeutic approaches, experiences and primary areas of practice.
What can individual counselling help me with?
Anxiety
Depression
Self confidence/self esteem
Substance use
Borderline Personality Disorder (and traits)
Self Harm & Suicidal Ideation
Life transitions
Relationship conflicts or interpersonal struggles
Trauma processing/Post Traumatic Stress
Many of our clinicians have additional training and education to help address specific concerns. Finding a counsellor can be difficult- we are here to help.
If you are interested in connecting with a clinician, see their bio on the Teams page for more details, You can also contact us if you would like support in finding the right fit!
In line with our goal of inclusivity in mental health care, many of the clinicians offer a reduced fee/low cost session option. These spaces are limited and provided to those who are experiencing financial hardships, are otherwise unable to access low cost or free services or experiencing extenuating circumstances.
Where are services provided? Currently, all individual counselling sessions are provided virtually. The availability varies based off of clinician. All clinicians are based out of British Columbia, Canada.
Do you offer direct billing? Direct billing is not available at this time for most clinicians. Clinicians will provide receipts that you can submit to your insurance for reimbursement, if applicable. Please verify which services and service providers are a covered under your plan/benefits.
Samantha is able to direct bill Veterans Affairs Canada, Blue Cross
Cancellation Policy: 24 hours notice is required in order to cancel a session without a fee.
Our clinical team can help with…..
“Our anxiety does not empty tomorrow of its sorrows, but only empties today of its strengths.”
Anxiety, Stress & Worry
Feeling overwhelmed? Thoughts stuck in your head that you can’t seem to let go of? Worrying constantly? A little bit of anxiety is helpful, it drives us to take action. Sometimes anxiety gets to the point where it interferes with our ability to enjoy things, concentrate or complete daily tasks. Our clinicians can help you better understand your anxiety and learn new ways to cope.
Depression & Low Mood
Low mood, decreased motivation, struggling with sleep, feeling hopeless, not enjoying the things you used to are all symptoms of depression. We are here to help you come out of the dark times, rebuild energy levels and come back to a sense of accomplishment, pleasure and purpose.
Our clinicians frequently use a CBT based framework, an evidenced based treatment for depression.
LGBTQ+ Specific Issues
We honour the experiences of individuals from diverse backgrounds and identities and recognize the unique lens in which mental health is experienced. Our team includes clinicians with lived experiences in the community and with donor conceived persons.
“You are stronger than you think. You have gotten through every bad day in your life, and you are undefeated.”
Borderline Personality Disorder & Traits
The stigma stops here. Calm Waters is a judgement free space where you can develop a better understanding of yourself, your behaviours and the intense emotions. Learn skills through a DBT Informed practice to help you manage emotion dysregulation and improve quality of life.
Skills for regulating bigs ups and downs of emotions, and reducing vulnerability to emotional outbursts/dysregulation
Learn how to get through a crisis- without making it worse
Improve communication skills, how to ask for what you want or need effectively, learn to say no.
How to be in the present moment- mindfulness
See our Teams page for clinicians whose primary area of practice is BPD.
“You can’t stop the waves, but you can learn to surf.”
Alcohol & Substance Use
Support with changing your relationship with alcohol or other substances. We aren’t here to tell you what to do, we aim to help you find the best path forward for your goals, which may be abstinence or it may be harm reduction.
Change relationship with substances
Develop understanding for reasons for substance use, and learn different ways to cope with stressors.
Improve & re-build relationships impacted by substance use
Improve self confidence
Our clinicians welcome those participating in anonymous based groups and respect those whose recovery path does not include it.
Self Harm & Suicidal Ideation
Myth #1: Talking about suicide increases the likelihood of suicide. Counselling offers the space to talk about what you’re experiencing, work through the pain, and come back to life worth living. We will work collaboratively to create a safety plan (Not just a piece of paper) but a real plan with coping tools, strategies, and realistic skills you can use to get through tougher times.
We do not provide crisis resources/support. In the event of an emergency, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.