I first wish to express my appreciation to you for the opportunity to walk alongside your journey with healing and self-discovery. I am grateful for the gift of trust that you share in the reciprocal learning process. With a strengths-based approach and trauma-informed lens, my focus is to develop strong therapeutic alliances with those in my care. With your courage and efforts entering into the therapuetic alliance, we can achieve the goals you set forward in therapy and find your optimal place of functioning.
As a clinical counsellor, I am grateful to reflect on my social work lens from the last 5 years working in the traditional and unceded territory of the Snuneymuxw First Nation communities. I have over 12 years of experience working with children, youth, and young adults through therapeutic treatment programs and within various diverse communities and collaborative settings. A key consideration through my experiences is the value of integration of the family system and the importance of community connection. In my work with young people I value the critical importance of identity and belonging; key factors in the development of children, youth, and young adults.
I look forward to having the opportunity to work with you in your healing journey. Through the exchange of learning, healing, and self-discovery, my hope is that you will experience a respectful and authentic presence, with a person-centered, strengths-based approach. Using a holistic and balanced approach, it is my belief that you are in the driver’s seat and are the expert of your story. Each time we meet, it is my aim to ensure you leave with something new and beneficial. The use of a trauma-informed lens, EMDR tools, and culturally responsive practices are fundamental values throughout my practice. Openness, respect, and collaboration are values I will bring to our work together.
Areas of Focus:
Post-Partum Depression (PPD)/Pregnancy/New parents
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Family Transitions and Support
Family Therapy
Trauma
Anxiety
Grief and Loss
Relationship Issues
Couples Therapy
Stress and Burnout
Women’s Issues
Life Transitions
Interpersonal Challenges
Depression
Body Image
Culture and Spirituality
Career Changes
Family and Couples Counselling
Child Counselling and Play Based Therapy
Youth Supports
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for ADHD
Education and Training:
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy Informed Approaches
Humanistic Psychotherapy
Solution Focused Therapy
Mindfulness Based Therapy
Exposure Response Prevention
Adlerian Approaches
Narrative Therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Approaches
Additional Training:
- Clinical Sport Psychology (2026)
I have completed my EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing) certification. I have completed my Bachelors in Social Work from Thompson Rivers University and my Masters of Counselling from Yorkville University. I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor and a Certified Clinical Counsellor. I am able to work with clients in Alberta, British Columbia and the unregulated provinces.
Direct Billing: I can direct bill to the Autism Funding Unit if I am approved as a service provider for your family. Contact Autism Funding for more information. If your benefits plan covers Registered Clinical Counsellors or Canadian Certified Counsellors then these appointments should be covered. If your plan allows it, I can direct bill to some insurance plans, see them here.
Ages ranges served: all ages, individuals and families
Session Types: Online Only. Individual adults; children, and youth - Please contact for booking children. Families and Couples Counselling.
Email: janay.foulkes@islandclinicalcounselling.ca
Phone: 778-762-3750 ext. 116
Pronouns: She/Her
Fees: $150.00-165.00 per session (Registered Clinician Rates)
Registration: BCACC RCC 22730
Location: Janay offers virtual counselling services to anywhere in British Columbia on Wednesday and Friday.
