New Clients - Emotive Alchemy

New clients welcome!

I am accepting new clients aged 19 years and older who live in BC for individual counselling and relationship counselling.

I require a free virtual 15 minute “meet and greet” for all new clients. The purpose of this is to allow you to ask any questions you may have, as well as determine whether or not we think we will be a good fit for each other.

I believe everyone has the capacity to thrive with the right supports. In my practice I look at addressing the root cause of distress and making a concrete goal plan to target undesired experiences and promote good quality of life. This means looking at issues from a trauma-informed lens to identify the source of distress.

I work well with individuals who want to learn new skills, create and achieve goals, and enjoy a humour-oriented approach.

How many sessions do I need?

Every person requires a different approach for counselling, and the same can be said for every issue. There are some conditions that require long-term counselling for treatment. Likewise, there are some conditions that can be easily managed in as little as 3-6 sessions. In many instances, starting out with a strong goal plan can support in reducing the amount of sessions needed to target a specific issue.

Please mention in your initial consultation if you are limited in financial means and/or have limited extended health benefits, as there are options for how counselling can still be very beneficial with only a few sessions.

Payment & Insurance

Payment is due at the time of the appointment. Before booking, you will be required to provide credit card information for billing.

For those who have extended health benefits, your appointments may be covered by your insurance. Please check with your provider before booking. I do not provide direct billing but you will receive a receipt with my registration information that you can submit to your insurance provider for reimbursement.

Location and Directions

My in-person appointments are located at 1284 Gladstone Ave, Suite G1, in Victoria, BC. Follow the sign for "Wholeness Counselling" - the office door is beside the convenience store which generally has a white awning/tent in front of it.

Unfortunately the office is NOT wheelchair friendly. There is a staircase with a few steps that leads into the counselling space. There is a small, single occupancy bathroom adjacent to the office.