1. Do you offer online therapy? Can EMDR be done virtually?
Yes! I offer both in-person counselling in Squamish and secure online therapy for clients across British Columbia. Many of my clients live in Squamish as well as other parts of BC, and research has frequently shown that online therapy is just as effective as in-person.

EMDR therapy can also be done virtually—research also shows it’s just as effective online as in person. We use tools like eye movements (following a moving symbol on your screen), audio tones through headphones, or gentle self-tapping (like the butterfly hug or tapping your knees alternately). I also use a secure, encrypted EMDR program that allows for bilateral stimulation during sessions.

In-person, we can do any of the above, but I also offer the use of EMDR tappers, which are held in your hands and provide alternating vibration for tactile processing.

2. When and where do you work?
I currently offer counselling on Wednesdays and Fridays at Peak Experience Counselling in Squamish, BC, with morning, afternoon, and evening appointments available. I also work virtually and support clients across BC. Many of my clients live in Whistler, Pemberton, and Vancouver, and I provide online counselling services to clients in rural and urban areas throughout the province.

3. Are counselling sessions covered through benefits?
Most extended health benefits plans cover sessions with a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) or a Registered Social Worker (RSW/MSW). I’m registered as both, so typically if your plan includes counselling, you’ll be covered—but it’s important to check the details with your specific provider, including any yearly limits or percentage coverage.

4. How much do sessions cost? Do you offer a sliding scale?
Sessions are currently $150 per hour, and as of September 2026, my rate will increase to $160/hour in alignment with fee guidelines set by BCACC and BCCSW.
I don’t offer a sliding scale at this time, as I give back to the community through my other work—running substance use groups and seeing clients referred through the health authority 4 days a week.
I also see clients who are covered through Whistler Blackcomb Vail employee benefits and the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA).

5. How many sessions do you recommend?
It really depends on your goals and what you’re hoping to work on. For EMDR therapy, I often recommend starting with 6–8 sessions, which allows us time to build safety, develop grounding and emotional regulation tools, and begin to process challenging memories and the core beliefs connected to them.

I also frequently use approaches such as CBT, Mindfulness, Somatic, and IFS- both alone and in combination with other approaches, including EMDR. Weekly or biweekly sessions at the start can be helpful—especially if you're seeking more in-depth work. Over time, sessions can be spaced out as you feel more grounded and confident with the skills you're developing.

Therapy can be short-term, long-term, or something you come back to during different seasons of life. I personally believe in the value of therapy for ongoing wellness and still see my own therapist when needed. Sometimes we take breaks and use the insights we’ve gained, and other times we return when new challenges arise or we’re ready for change.