Katie Elmhurst, RCC
Reaching out for support isn't always easy, and Avalon believes everyone deserves a space where they feel safe, heard, and accepted. Her goal is to build a genuine connection with each client while supporting them through life's challenges with warmth, compassion, and curiosity.
For the past eight years, Avalon has worked in social services, including Victim Services, group homes, and supporting children, youth, and adults through some of life’s most difficult experiences. Her background includes supporting victims’ families and witnesses following homicides and suicides, survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence, and children and youth who have experienced abuse, including those involved with MCFD and children/ youth in care. Having worked on the front lines alongside first responders, she has developed a strong understanding of the realities they face. She also has a deep passion for supporting bereaved mothers, parents, and families following pregnancy or infant loss, a passion that stems from her own lived experience with perinatal loss.
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Avalon holds a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University, a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice from Royal Roads University, a Diploma in Youth Justice Studies, and is certified in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (TF CBT). Her approach is person-centred, strength-based, and trauma-informed, grounded in the belief that every individual has the capacity to heal, grow, and rediscover hope.
Outside of the counselling room, Avalon loves travelling, Pilates, paddle boarding, and pickleball. She was a dancer for over 15 years and was raised by a strong single mother, experiences that shaped her appreciation for resilience, compassion, and connection. She treasures spending time with family and friends and loves coming home to her family and her beloved Ragdoll cat.
Avalon encourages all new clients to book a free consultation to see if she is the right fit for their counselling journey. A limited number of sliding scale spaces are available because Avalon believes finances should never be a barrier to accessing compassionate, quality counselling.
Services & prices
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Parents are able jointly discuss their concerns while receiving support, strategies & clinical feedback from youth/ family Practitioner
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Parents are able jointly discuss their concerns while receiving support, strategies & clinical feedback from youth/ family Practitioner
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Individual virtual/online counselling session with Practitioner for Youth, Teens & Adults.
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Individual virtual/online counselling session with Practitioner for Youth, Teens & Adults. Please note that parental consent is required for youth 19 years & under Note: Online sessions will be provided online by phone or video [Zoom/Jane/Skype]
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Individual virtual/online counselling session with Practitioner for Youth, Teens & Adults. Please note that parental consent is required for youth 19 years & under Note: Online sessions will be provided online by phone or video via Jane
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Individual virtual/online counselling session with Practitioner for Youth, Teens & Adults. Please note that parental consent is required for youth 19 years & under Note: Online sessions will be provided online by phone or video via Jane
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Individual virtual/online counselling session with Practitioner for Youth, Teens & Adults. Please note that parental consent is required for youth 19 years & under Note: Online sessions will be provided online by phone or video [Zoom/Jane/Skype]
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Individual virtual/online counselling session with Practitioner for Youth, Teens & Adults. Please note that parental consent is required for youth 19 years & under Note: Online sessions will be provided online by phone or video [Zoom/Jane/Skype]
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Individual virtual/online counselling session with Practitioner for Youth, Teens & Adults. Please note that parental consent is required for youth 19 years & under Note: Online sessions will be provided online by phone or video [Zoom/Jane/Skype]
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Counselling session with Practitioner where parents/guardians have the opportunity to discuss their concerns while receiving support, strategies & feedback
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Counselling session with Practitioner where parents/guardians have the opportunity to discuss their concerns while receiving support, strategies & feedback
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Parents are able to jointly discuss their concerns while receiving support, strategies & clinical feedback from youth/family Practitioner
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Parents are able to jointly discuss their concerns while receiving support, strategies & clinical feedback from youth/family Practitioner
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Parents are able to jointly discuss their concerns while receiving support, strategies & clinical feedback from youth/family Practitioner
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Parents are able to jointly discuss their concerns while receiving support, strategies & clinical feedback from youth/family Practitioner
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Parents are able to jointly discuss their concerns while receiving support, strategies & clinical feedback from youth/family Practitioner
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Individual counselling session with Practitioner for adults ages 19+ Note: Session likely to be held in one of two family counselling rooms
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Individual counselling session with Practitioner for adults ages 19+ Note: Session likely to be held in one of two family counselling rooms
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Individual counselling session with Practitioner for adults ages 19+ Note: Session likely to be held in one of two family counselling rooms
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Individual counselling session with Practitioner for adults ages 19+ Note: Session likely to be held in one of two family counselling rooms
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Individual counselling session with Practitioner for adults ages 19+ Note: Session likely to be held in one of two family counselling rooms
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Individual counselling session with Practitioner for adults ages 19+ Note: Session likely to be held in one of two family counselling rooms
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Les assureurs remboursent rarement un traitement donné par un stagiaire. Vérifiez auprès de la clinique avant de réserver.
Parents are able to jointly discuss their concerns while receiving support, strategies & clinical feedback from youth/family Practitioner
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Walk & Talk sessions are 50-minute counselling sessions held outdoors (e.g., around the Oak Bay neighbourhood). This option can be a great fit for clients who feel more comfortable or grounded outside of a traditional office setting.
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Walk and talk sessions are 50 minute counselling sessions held outdoors (eg. around Oak Bay neighbourhood). This can be a great option for clients who feel more comfortable or grounded outside of a traditional office setting.
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A Couples/Relationship counselling session with Practitioner for two or more adults ages 18+ wanting to focus on their relationship together Note: Session likely to be held in one of two family counselling rooms
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An extended Couples/Relationship counselling session with Practitioner for two more or adults aged 18+ wanting to focus on their relationship (s) .
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An extended Couples/Relationship counselling session with Practitioner for two or more adults ages 18+ wanting to focus on their relationship together Note: Session likely to be held in one of two family counselling rooms
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A Couples/Relationship counselling session with Practitioner for two or more adults ages 18+ wanting to focus on their relationship together Note: Session likely to be held in one of two family counselling rooms
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A Couples/Relationship counselling session with Practitioner for two or more adults ages 18+ wanting to focus on their relationship together Note: Session likely to be held in one of two family counselling rooms
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A Couples/Relationship counselling session with Practitioner for two or more adults ages 18+ wanting to focus on their relationship together Note: Session likely to be held in one of two family counselling rooms
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Family counselling sessions are held with Practitioner when more than one family member is in attendance Note: Session likely to be held in family counselling room
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Family counselling sessions are held with Practitioner when more than one family member is in attendance Note: Session likely to be held in family counselling room
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Family counselling sessions are held with Practitioner when more than one family member is in attendance Note: Session likely to be held in family counselling room
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Family counselling sessions are held with Practitioner when more than one family member is in attendance Note: Session likely to be held in family counselling room
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An extended Family/Couples/Relationship Counselling Session with Practitioner for families or adults ages 18+ wanting to focus on their relationship(s) Note: Session likely to be held in one of two family counselling rooms
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Les assureurs remboursent rarement un traitement donné par un stagiaire. Vérifiez auprès de la clinique avant de réserver.
Individual counselling session with Practitioner for adults ages 19+ Note: Session likely to be held in one of two family counselling rooms
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Les assureurs remboursent rarement un traitement donné par un stagiaire. Vérifiez auprès de la clinique avant de réserver.
Individual counselling session with Practitioner for adults ages 19+ Note: Session likely to be held in one of two family counselling rooms
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80 minutes — $242.00 Individual Brainspotting online/virtual counselling session for teens and adults. Available only to clients who have already completed an Individual Brainspotting Intake Assessment. Please note: Parental consent is required for youth aged 19 and under. Online video sessions are conducted through JaneApp.
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An extended Couples/Relationship EFT counselling session with Practitioner for two or more adults ages 18+ wanting to focus on their relationship together Note: Session likely to be held in one of two family counselling rooms
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A Couples/Relationship counselling session with Practitioner for two or more adults ages 18+ wanting to focus on their relationship together.
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A Couples/Relationship counselling session with Practitioner for two or more adults ages 18+ wanting to focus on their relationship together.
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50 minutes — $172.00 Individual, in-person counselling session with Practitioner for 6 - 12 years of age. Available only to clients who have already completed an Child Intake Assessment.
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50 mins - $172.00 Individual online/virtual counselling session with Practitioner for Teens & Adults. Please note that parental consent is required for youth 19 years & under. Note: Online sessions will be provided online by phone or video [Zoom/Jane]
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80 minutes — $242.00 Individual, in-person counselling session with Practitioner for 19+. Available only to clients who have already completed an Individual Adult Intake Assessment.
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80 min - $240.00 Extended Individual counselling session with Practitioner for Youth, Teens & Adults. Note: In-person session
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80 min - $240.00 Individual virtual/online counselling session with Practitioner for Youth, Teens & Adults. Note: Online sessions will be provided online by phone or video [Zoom/Jane/Skype]
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An extended Family/Couples/Relationship Counselling Session with Practitioner for families or adults ages 18+ wanting to focus on their relationship(s) Note: Session likely to be held in one of two family counselling rooms
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An extended Family/Couples/Relationship Counselling Session with Practitioner for families or adults ages 18+ wanting to focus on their relationship(s) Note: Session likely to be held in one of two family counselling rooms
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75 minute extended individual counselling session (in-person)
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Virtual 75 minute individual counselling session
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Les assureurs remboursent rarement un traitement donné par un stagiaire. Vérifiez auprès de la clinique avant de réserver.
Family counselling sessions are held with Practitioner when more than one family member is in attendance Note: Session likely to be held in family counselling room
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A longer session option for clients who would benefit from more spacious, in-depth support. This can be helpful for couples, families, complex concerns, or moments when a standard session may feel too brief.
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Individual adult virtual/online counselling session with Practitioner. Note: Online sessions will be provided online by phone or video [Zoom/Jane]
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Child-centred counselling session with Practitioner for youth ages 6 - 12 years Note: Session likely to be held in playroom
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Child-centred counselling session with Practitioner for youth ages 6 - 12 years Note: Session likely to be held in playroom
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Child-centred counselling session with Practitioner for youth ages 6 - 12 years Note: Session likely to be held in playroom
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Child-centred counselling session with practitioner (with youth ages 6-12)
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Child-centred counselling session with Practitioner for youth ages 6 - 12 years.
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Individual 50 minute counselling session with Practitioner for teens ages 13 - 18 years Note: Session likely to be held in teen counselling room
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Individual counselling session with Practitioner for teens ages 13 - 18 years Note: Session likely to be held in teen counselling room
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Individual counselling session with Practitioner for teens ages 13 - 18 years Note: Session likely to be held in teen counselling room
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Individual counselling session with Practitioner for teens ages 13 - 18 years Note: Session likely to be held in teen counselling room
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Individual counselling session with Practitioner for teens ages 13 - 18 years Note: Session likely to be held in teen counselling room
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Les assureurs remboursent rarement un traitement donné par un stagiaire. Vérifiez auprès de la clinique avant de réserver.
Individual counselling session with Practitioner for teens ages 13 - 18 years Note: Session likely to be held in teen counselling room
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Individual counselling session with Practitioner for teens ages 13 - 18 years.
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Individual counselling session with Practitioner for teens ages 13 - 18 years Note: Session likely to be held in teen counselling room
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** Please email to book ** Initial consults allow potential clients to meet with a Budding Elm Practitioner to view the counselling space, discuss presenting concerns & identify counselling objectives **No Session Charge
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** Please email to book ** Initial consults allow potential clients to meet with a Budding Elm Practitioner to view the counselling space, discuss presenting concerns & identify counselling objectives **No Session Charge
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** Please email to book ** Initial consults allow potential clients to meet with a Budding Elm Practitioner to view the counselling space, discuss presenting concerns & identify counselling objectives **No Session Charge
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Les assureurs remboursent rarement un traitement donné par un stagiaire. Vérifiez auprès de la clinique avant de réserver.
** Please email to book ** Initial consults allow potential clients to meet with a Budding Elm Practitioner to view the counselling space, discuss presenting concerns & identify counselling objectives **No Session Charge
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The Biopsychosocial Intake Assessment provides both Client & Practitioner an opportunity to review the following: - Life History/Narrative - Family Background - Presenting Issues - Strengths & Resiliencies - Counselling Goals/Objectives
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The Biopsychosocial Intake Assessment provides both Client & Practitioner an opportunity to review the following: - Life History/Narrative - Family Background - Presenting Issues - Strengths & Resiliencies - Counselling Goals/Objectives
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The Biopsychosocial Intake Assessment provides both Client & Practitioner an opportunity to review the following: - Life History/Narrative - Family Background - Presenting Issues - Strengths & Resiliencies - Counselling Goals/Objectives
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The Biopsychosocial Intake Assessment provides both Client & Practitioner an opportunity to review the following: - Life History/Narrative - Family Background - Presenting Issues - Strengths & Resiliencies - Counselling Goals/Objectives
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The Biopsychosocial Intake Assessment provides both Client & Practitioner an opportunity to review the following: - Life History/Narrative - Family Background - Presenting Issues - Strengths & Resiliencies - Counselling Goals/Objectives
Peut être facturé àICBC
Les assureurs remboursent rarement un traitement donné par un stagiaire. Vérifiez auprès de la clinique avant de réserver.
The Biopsychosocial Intake Assessment provides both Client & Practitioner an opportunity to review the following: - Life History/Narrative - Family Background - Presenting Issues - Strengths & Resiliencies - Counselling Goals/Objectives
Peut être facturé àICBC
** Please email to book ** Initial consults allow potential clients to meet with a Budding Elm Practitioner to view the counselling space, discuss presenting concerns & identify counselling objectives **No Session Charge
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** Please email to book ** Initial consults allow potential clients to meet with a Budding Elm Practitioner to view the counselling space, discuss presenting concerns & identify counselling objectives **No Session Charge
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** Please email to book ** Initial consults allow potential clients to meet with a Budding Elm Practitioner to view the counselling space, discuss presenting concerns & identify counselling objectives **No Session Charge
Peut être facturé àICBC
Les assureurs remboursent rarement un traitement donné par un stagiaire. Vérifiez auprès de la clinique avant de réserver.
** Please email to book ** Initial consults allow potential clients to meet with a Budding Elm Practitioner to view the counselling space, discuss presenting concerns & identify counselling objectives **No Session Charge
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The Parent Intake Assessment provides the Practitioner an opportunity to collect the following information from parent(s) & guardian(s) prior to meeting with underage youth: - Child Life History/Narrative - Child Family Background - Presenting Issues - Strengths & Resiliencies - Counselling Objectives/Goals
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The Parent Intake Assessment provides the Practitioner an opportunity to collect the following information from parent(s) & guardian(s) prior to meeting with underage youth: - Child Life History/Narrative - Child Family Background - Presenting Issues - Strengths & Resiliencies - Counselling Objectives/Goals
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The Parent Intake Assessment provides the Practitioner an opportunity to collect the following information from parent(s) & guardian(s) prior to meeting with underage youth: - Child Life History/Narrative - Child Family Background - Presenting Issues - Strengths & Resiliencies - Counselling Objectives/Goals
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The Parent Intake Assessment provides the Practitioner an opportunity to collect the following information from parent(s) & guardian(s) prior to meeting with underage youth: - Child Life History/Narrative - Child Family Background - Presenting Issues - Strengths & Resiliencies - Counselling Objectives/Goals
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Les assureurs remboursent rarement un traitement donné par un stagiaire. Vérifiez auprès de la clinique avant de réserver.
The Parent Intake Assessment provides the Practitioner an opportunity to collect the following information from parent(s) & guardian(s) prior to meeting with underage youth: - Child Life History/Narrative - Child Family Background - Presenting Issues - Strengths & Resiliencies - Counselling Objectives/Goals
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** Please email to book ** Initial consults allow potential clients to meet with a Budding Elm Practitioner to view the counselling space, discuss presenting concerns & identify counselling objectives **No Session Charge
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Counselling session with Practitioner where parents/guardians have the opportunity to discuss their concerns while receiving support, strategies & feedback
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Parents are able to jointly discuss their concerns while receiving support, strategies & clinical feedback from youth/family Practitioner
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Parents and caregivers have the opportunity to express their concerns while receiving support, strategies, and professional feedback from the youth/family clinician.
Peut être facturé àICBC
An extended Family/Couples/Relationship Counselling Session with Practitioner for families or adults ages 18+ wanting to focus on their relationship(s) Note: Session likely to be held in one of two family counselling rooms
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An extended Family/Couples/Relationship Counselling Session with Practitioner for families or adults ages 18+ wanting to focus on their relationship(s) Note: Session likely to be held in one of two family counselling rooms
Peut être facturé àICBC
Family counselling sessions are held with Practitioner when more than one family member is in attendance
Peut être facturé àICBC
A longer session option for clients who would benefit from more spacious, in-depth support. This can be helpful for couples, families, complex concerns, or moments when a standard session may feel too brief.
Peut être facturé àICBC
Individual 50 minute counselling session with Practitioner for teens ages 13 - 18 years Note: Session likely to be held in teen counselling room
Peut être facturé àICBC
Les assureurs remboursent rarement un traitement donné par un stagiaire. Vérifiez auprès de la clinique avant de réserver.
Individual virtual/online counselling session with Practitioner for Youth, Teens & Adults. Please note that parental consent is required for youth 19 years & under Note: Online sessions will be provided online by phone or video [Zoom/Jane/Skype]
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Individual virtual/online counselling session with Practitioner for Youth, Teens & Adults. Please note that parental consent is required for youth 19 years & under Note: Online sessions will be provided online by phone or video [Zoom/Jane/Skype]
Peut être facturé àICBC
The Biopsychosocial Intake Assessment provides both Client & Practitioner an opportunity to review the following: - Life History/Narrative - Family Background - Presenting Issues - Strengths & Resiliencies - Counselling Goals/Objectives
Peut être facturé àICBC
The Biopsychosocial Intake Assessment provides both Client & Practitioner an opportunity to review the following: - Life History/Narrative - Family Background - Presenting Issues - Strengths & Resiliencies - Counselling Goals/Objectives
Peut être facturé àICBC
The Biopsychosocial Intake Assessment provides both Client & Practitioner an opportunity to review the following: - Life History/Narrative - Family Background - Presenting Issues - Strengths & Resiliencies - Counselling Goals/Objectives
Peut être facturé àICBC
The Biopsychosocial Intake Assessment provides both Client & Practitioner an opportunity to review the following: - Life History/Narrative - Family Background - Presenting Issues - Strengths & Resiliencies - Counselling Goals/Objectives
Peut être facturé àICBC
The Parent Intake Assessment provides the Practitioner an opportunity to collect the following information from parent(s) & guardian(s) prior to meeting with underage youth: - Child Life History/Narrative - Child Family Background - Presenting Issues - Strengths & Resiliencies - Counselling Objectives/Goals
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The Parent Intake Assessment provides the Practitioner an opportunity to collect the following information from parent(s) & guardian(s) prior to meeting with underage youth: - Child Life History/Narrative - Child Family Background - Presenting Issues - Strengths & Resiliencies - Counselling Objectives/Goals
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The Parent Intake Assessment provides the Practitioner an opportunity to collect the following information from parent(s) & guardian(s) prior to meeting with underage youth: - Child Life History/Narrative - Child Family Background - Presenting Issues - Strengths & Resiliencies - Counselling Objectives/Goals
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Les assureurs remboursent rarement un traitement donné par un stagiaire. Vérifiez auprès de la clinique avant de réserver.
The Parent Intake Assessment provides the Practitioner an opportunity to collect the following information from parent(s) & guardian(s) prior to meeting with underage youth: - Child Life History/Narrative - Child Family Background - Presenting Issues - Strengths & Resiliencies - Counselling Objectives/Goals
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** Please email to book ** Initial consults allow potential clients to meet with a Budding Elm Practitioner to view the counselling space, discuss presenting concerns & identify counselling objectives **No Session Charge
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Session with Practitioner takes place out of the office E.g. coffee shop, park, school, hospital, etc.
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50 minutes — $185.00 Parents/guardians are able to jointly discuss their concerns while receiving support, strategies & clinical feedback from practitioner.
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Parents are able to jointly discuss their concerns while receiving support, strategies & clinical feedback from youth/family Practitioner
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A Couples/Relationship counselling session with Practitioner for two or more adults ages 18+ wanting to focus on their relationship together Note: Session likely to be held in one of two family counselling rooms
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Family counselling sessions are held with Practitioner when more than one family member is in attendance Note: Session likely to be held in family counselling room
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Individual counselling session with Practitioner for adults ages 19+ Note: Session likely to be held in one of two family counselling rooms
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Child-centred counselling session with Practitioner for youth ages 7 - 12 years Note: Session likely to be held in playroom
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Individual counselling session with Practitioner for teens ages 13 - 18 years Note: Session likely to be held in teen counselling room
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Individual virtual/online counselling session with Practitioner for Youth, Teens & Adults. Please note that parental consent is required for youth 19 years & under Note: Online sessions will be provided online by phone or video [Zoom/Jane/Skype]
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Individual virtual/online counselling session with Practitioner for Youth, Teens & Adults. Please note that parental consent is required for youth 19 years & under Note: Online sessions will be provided online by phone or video [Zoom/Jane/Skype]
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50 minutes — $172.00 Individual, in-person counselling session with Practitioner for 13 - 18 years of age. Available only to clients who have already completed an Teen Intake Assessment.
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50 minutes — $172.00 Individual, online counselling session with Practitioner for 13 - 18 years of age. Available only to clients who have already completed an Teen Intake Assessment.
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The Talk & Walk therapy session takes place in the outdoors (e.g. in nature, walking around the Oak Bay neighbourhood). Note: Walk & Talk therapy may be preferred by clients who do not benefit from counselling in the traditional office space
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