604-551-3776
Vancouver, BC
ABOUT
Susan is a Registered Clinical Counsellor with 18 years of experience in the art of helping others. She holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from the University of British Columbia and a Master of Arts Degree in Counselling Psychology from Trinity Western University. Susan has a genuine interest in working with adults of all ages.
Susan’s approach to counselling is trauma informed and integrative. She combines Client Centred Therapy with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. Client Centred Therapy stresses the value of a strong client-counsellor relationship which includes you feeling heard, validated, and respected. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy focuses on developing healthier patterns of thinking that are flexible, logical, realistic, and helpful. Together, these therapeutic approaches have helped countless individuals navigate a wide variety of concerns.
Susan also specializes in the treatment of obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) using Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Her approach to OCD treatment focuses on helping individuals gradually face fears, reduce compulsive behaviours, and build a different relationship with intrusive thoughts and anxiety.
Susan is dedicated to helping people with their personal growth, happiness, and overall well-being. Additionally, she has extensive experience working in mental health in the areas of depression, anxiety, panic, and post traumatic stress disorder.
I am only seeing clients virtually at this time.
TREATMENT AREAS
Personal Growth and Self-Esteem
Communication
Relationship Issues
Guilt and Shame
Stress
Anger
Grief and Loss
Depression and Anxiety
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Substance Abuse
Trauma
Rates and Payment
Here at Self Aware Counselling, we adhere to the fee schedule recommended by the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC) in order to ensure you are receiving services that are fair and comparable.
Cost is $180 (including GST) per 50 minute counselling session. Payment is accepted via email transfer prior to each session.
Claims and Coverage
Please check with your Extended Health Benefits plan through your employer to determine coverage for therapy provided by a Registered Clinical Counsellor. Self Aware Counselling will provide a receipt and the required documentation to submit to your Benefits provider. If you do not have extended benefits please note that these services may be tax deductible.