Frequently Asked Questions

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I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors.

I offer both in-person and virtual sessions. Virtual appointments are held on a secure platform.

Every insurer is different! Please reach out to your individual provider to see if they cover Registered Clinical Counsellors (RCC). 

Every person has their own unique story, and reasons for seeking counselling. That being said, it is difficult to quantify how long counselling may take. Some counselling relationships are only 8-10 weeks, while others may wish to come with no time constraint! If you have specific requirements, we will discuss what the most realistic option for you will be! 

Evidence shows that clients experience the most benefit from weekly or bi-weekly sessions. However, the most important thing is what works best for you! Together we will come up with a treatment plan that best aligns with your counselling goals.

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a psychotherapy that enables people to heal from the symptoms and emotional distress that are the result of disturbing life experiences.  Repeated studies show that by using EMDR therapy people can experience the benefits of psychotherapy that once took years to make a difference. It is widely assumed that severe emotional pain requires a long time to heal.  EMDR therapy shows that the mind can in fact heal from psychological trauma much as the body recovers from physical trauma.  When you cut your hand, your body works to close the wound.  If a foreign object or repeated injury irritates the wound, it festers and causes pain.  Once the block is removed, healing resumes.  EMDR therapy demonstrates that a similar sequence of events occurs with mental processes.  The brain’s information processing system naturally moves toward mental health.  If the system is blocked or imbalanced by the impact of a disturbing event, the emotional wound festers and can cause intense suffering.  Once the block is removed, healing resumes.  Using the detailed protocols and procedures learned in EMDR therapy training sessions, clinicians help clients activate their natural healing processes.

- EMDR Institute, Inc. 

This is a great question! Studies show that the fit between client and counsellor is strongly correlated to success in therapy. With the understanding of how important the client counsellor relationship is, I offer a free 15-minute video consultation. You can fill out the contact form on my home page, or book your free video initial meeting on JaneApp.