Services & Fees
As a therapist and human being, I understand that creating change can be an intimidating yet deeply meaningful and exciting step in a person's, or couple's, life. At Elemental Psychotherapy I provide outpatient and intensive outpatient care to individuals, couples, and groups, age-11 and up, through Direct, Distance/Tele-therapy, and Group treatment modes to support healthy change and life transitions around Eating Disorders, Addictions, Compulsive Disorders and Behaviours, Trauma and related mental health issues.
In addition to being a meaningful step, counselling is also a commitment of time, energy, and emotion. The degree of commitment can vary depending on an individual's resources and supports, personal awareness, motivation and Readiness, and the type of problem being experienced and resolved.
In addition to being a meaningful step, counselling is also a commitment of time, energy, and emotion. The degree of commitment can vary depending on an individual's resources and supports, personal awareness, motivation and Readiness, and the type of problem being experienced and resolved.
In circumstances where outpatient counselling is not an appropriate fit, sessions may be adjusted to support a referral and a healthy transition into a higher level of care such as an intensive outpatient program within the Health Authority, a structured residential inpatient program, or hospitalization for medical stabilization. Where regular outpatient therapy is appropriate, sessions generally occur once-to-twice a week for 2-to-4 months, then taper-off to bi-weekly, then monthly. The pace is decided through a collaborative process by you and members of your treatment team - Counsellor, Doctor, Dietician, Psychiatrist. This process encourages a safe, healthy recovery. Many people find periodic "booster sessions" once they complete therapy to be a positive way of preventing relapse.
Whether you seek counselling to create change, maintain recovery, or support an important transition in your life, I provide counselling support to invidiuals, couples, and groups across BC and Canada, following the CCPA's and APA's current Practice Guidelines, Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA) guidelines. Distance therapy is provided using PIPPA/HIPPA compliant technologies to safeguard your privacy and is available to individuals who fit the appropriate criteria for safety, support and readiness, and are unable to attend in-session counselling due to current life and location constraints.
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Counselling Sessions: $135/60-mins, $180/90 mins, $250/120 minsIndividual and Couples counselling sessions are personalized to meet specific therapeutic needs and goals, and the readiness of each individual applying a holistic, client-centred approach and evidence-based therapies. Self-referrals are accepted for individuals age-16 and older. Individuals under age-16 require a guardian or physician referral. Clients are strongly advised to confirm coverage with their health insurance provider prior t commencing therapy. Pro-bono and Sliding Scale services are available to individuals, families, and couples where need is appropriately demonstrated.
Psycho-education & Group Counselling: $50-$200/sessionPsycho-education and CBT-based counselling and support groups are available twice a year. Groups include Binge and Emotional Overeating, Body Image, and Emotional Regulation. Groups run weekly for 2-hours, and take place over 4-to-12 weeks. Fees include intake screening, session materials and private follow-up sessions.
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Fees are in line with professional practice guidelines, and may be deductible through your
Employer-Health Insurance Plan (EAP), or as a Medical Expense Tax.
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“Nothing is better for self-esteem than survival."
Martha Gellhorn