FAQ

How much does a session cost?

$150 plus GST

Are you online or in person?

Counselling sessions can take place either virtually via the Jane App or in person at our private clinic located in Sooke, BC.

How long does a session last?

Sessions are 50 minutes.

What is EMDR?

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) is a therapy proven to be highly effective for those who have experienced trauma.
EMDR therapy is founded on the idea that our emotional health is interwoven with our physical state. EMDR uses a technique called bilateral simulation during which a therapist will guide a client through through eye movements, tones, or taps in order to move a memory that has not been processed properly due to trauma and which may be causing ongoing stress, pain and anxiety. Related or unrelated stimuli in the present can lead to clients reacting as they did at the time of trauma. The brain feels if the past disturbing event is happening currently.
EMDR helps the brain process the old memory so that it can be stored in a more functional part of the brain which allows the body to let go of the negative emotions, feelings and behaviours that are attached to the memory.
More information on this therapeutic intervention can be found at: https://www.emdria.org/about-emdr-therapy

Do I have to do EMDR if I come to you for counselling?

No, participating in EMDR is only done with consent and only after an intake session where we decide as client and therapist that it is appropriate. Other, non-EMDR models of therapy may be used instead if the decision is not to proceed with EMDR.

What else do you offer besides EMDR?

We can provide CBT-focussed sessions, mindfulness, relaxation techniques and nature-based therapy.