If you're someone who thinks well but struggles to access emotions or feel connected to your body, or you carry a persistent sense that you're "not enough" or "don't matter," Jess works with people in exactly this territory. She works with adults, couples and teens, and her practice is queer-affirming, delivered by a cisqueer counsellor.
Jess draws on Satir Theory (using the iceberg metaphor to examine relationships to self, others and context), somatic approaches (bodymind connection, walk and talk, EMDR), narrative questions to explore family and sociocultural context, and Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples. In the room, that looks like a blend of structure and flow. She asks questions, uses metaphors and visuals and expands the concern to broader context.
Jess does her best work with clients breaking from and bending sociocultural norms, cognitive clients wanting to build a stronger connection to their body and emotions, and clients open to EMDR or exploring their sociocultural context.
Jess believes therapy happens outside the room, sometimes more than in it. Her sessions periodically check in on your goals and hopes, and she brings attention to how the awareness you build in session gets practiced in your relationships and communities.
Registered Clinical Counsellor with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors. Trained in EMDR (EMDR Training Group), Gottman Method Couples Therapy, Walk & Talk Therapy Foundations, and Sexualities, Genders and Narrative Practice (The Dulwich Centre). Draws on Satir Theory, somatic approaches, narrative questions, Emotion-Focused Therapy for couples and queer-affirming practice. Sessions in English.
“20-minutes free consultation for new clients”2 options
Price not listed
WORKSHOP: Intentions Into Action
“This supportive, community-based workshop is designed to help participants turn their intentions for the year into sustainable, values-aligned habits without the pressure of rigid resolutions. Facilitated by counsellors Jess Picco and Lauren Jennings, the session will explore the difference between intentions, goals, and habits, and offer step-by-step guidance for setting realistic goals within real-life contexts. Participants will also have space to connect with community resources and reflect together.”
$25120 min
Walk & Talk Counselling
“50-minute walk & talk session”
$15550 min
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