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TalkIndividual counselling for adults & teens
A calm, unhurried conversation with someone whose only job is to listen well and help you see things more clearly.
- Anxiety
- Low mood
- Grief
- Transitions
- Burnout
Now welcoming new clients · [City], BC
Counselling that meets you where you are.
In a quiet room, on a forest trail, on a screen, or on the floor with a box of toys. For children, teens, adults and the people who love them.
Registered Clinical Counsellor · Receipts for extended health
Free 15-minute consult
A relaxed call to see if we're a fit. No pressure either way.
Four ways in
Online across BC
Secure video, anywhere in the province.
Walk & talk
Sessions on local trails, rain gear welcome.
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Who are you looking for help for?
You're carrying more than you'd like to.
Anxiety, low mood, grief, burnout, a relationship that's hard, a change you didn't choose — or just the quiet sense that something isn't working. We'll talk it through, make sense of it, and build practical ways forward. In the room, online, or walking side by side on a trail.
Your child is struggling and you want to help.
Big feelings, worries, meltdowns, trouble at school, a loss or a change at home. Children work things out through play, not conversation — so sessions happen on the floor with sandtray, art and stories, and you're coached along the way. Roughly ages 3 to 12.
Your teen needs someone who isn't you.
Honest, non-judgemental support that respects their privacy and independence. Many teens hate sitting across from a stranger — so walk-and-talk sessions and online options are built in. You'll be kept in the loop without your teen feeling reported on.
Everyone needs to be heard.
Parenting is hard, and families get stuck in patterns. Parent sessions give you practical tools for the hard parts; family sessions make room for every voice. Sometimes it's one conversation, sometimes it's ongoing — you set the pace.
Four ways in
Talk, play, move, grow — whichever door you need.
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PlayPlay therapy for children, parents alongside
Children rarely have the words for big feelings, but they always have play. Sandtray, art, stories and games — at their pace.
- Worries
- Big emotions
- Change
- School
- Loss
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MoveWalk-and-talk and nature-based sessions
Some conversations are easier side by side. We meet at a trailhead and walk — movement and fresh air do part of the work.
- Restless teens
- Stress
- Feeling stuck
- Body & mind
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GrowOngoing support, parents & small groups
When the crisis has passed: the longer, gentler work of becoming more yourself. Parent coaching, workshops and small groups too.
- Parent support
- Longer-term
- Workshops
- Groups
About Sandy
Hi, I'm Sandy. I'm glad you found your way here.
Reaching out is often the hardest step, and you've already taken it. I'm a clinical counsellor working with children, teens, adults and families. My work is warm, honest and practical — in conversation, through play, and outside on the trail, because the body often knows things before the mind catches up.
I don't believe anyone is broken. I believe people are doing their best with what they've been handed, and that with safety, honesty and a little movement, things change.
Credentials[Degree, to confirm] · RCC #[____], BCACC
Training[Play therapy / nature-based / other, to confirm]
ApproachClient-centred, trauma-informed, attachment-focused
How it works
No surprises. Here's how it goes.
Reach out
A short note through the form or by email. A sentence or two is plenty.
Free 15-minute consult
A relaxed phone or video call to hear what's going on and see if we're a good fit.
First session
We take time to understand your story and what you'd like to be different. For children, this is usually with parents on their own.
Ongoing, your pace
Weekly or every other week to begin, then spacing out as things settle. We check in regularly.
Fees & location
The practical things, up front.
[Street address]
[City], BC · [Parking / transit note]
[City], BC · [Parking / transit note]
Fees
| Individual sessionAdults & teens · 50 min | $[___] |
| Play therapyChildren · 50 min | $[___] |
| Walk & talkOutdoors · 50 min | $[___] |
| Parent or family75 min | $[___] |
Receipts for extended health plans that cover RCCs. A few sliding-scale spots are held — just ask. 24 hours' notice to cancel.
Hours
- [Mon–Thu 9am–6pm]
- [Sat mornings]
- Evening spots by request
Outdoors
Walk-and-talk sessions meet at [trail or park name]. Easy pace, mostly flat, rain or shine.
Online
Secure video sessions for anyone living in British Columbia. A link arrives by email before each session.
Questions
Things people often ask first.
How do I know if counselling is right for me?
If something has felt heavy, stuck or confusing for a while, that's reason enough. You don't need a diagnosis or a crisis. The free consult is a low-pressure way to find out whether this is a good fit.
What happens in a play therapy session?
Your child chooses from a room full of carefully selected toys, art materials and a sandtray, and I follow their lead. Play is how children process what's happening to them. I'll meet with you regularly to share what I'm noticing and how to support things at home.
What is walk-and-talk counselling?
It's a regular session that happens outdoors, walking a quiet local trail at an easy pace. Many people find it easier to open up when they're moving and not making eye contact. We'll talk about privacy and weather before your first outdoor session.
Do you offer online sessions?
Yes — secure video sessions are available to anyone living in British Columbia. Many clients mix in-person and online depending on their week.
Will my extended health plan cover this?
Many plans cover Registered Clinical Counsellors (RCC). You'll receive a receipt after each session to submit. It's worth a quick call to your plan to confirm your coverage and annual limit.
Is what I share confidential?
Yes. What you share stays between us, with a few legal exceptions — such as a risk of serious harm to you or someone else — that I'll walk you through in our first session so there are no surprises.
Ready when you are.
Start with a free 15-minute consult, or send a note and I'll reply within two business days.
- hello@example.com
- Phone
- [604 555 0100]
- Studio
- [Street address], [City], BC
If you need help right now: call or text 9-8-8, Canada's Suicide Crisis Helpline, any time. In an emergency call 911.