Services and Fees

Accepting clients for hormone readiness and surgery readiness assessments
Wait listing clients for counselling (see home page for details)
Offering individual therapy, relationship therapy, clinical supervision, and consultation for individuals age 15 years and over, by video or telephone in Canada
Mainly serving people in British Columbia (BC)
- Also can serve clients in Yukon, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Newfoundland and Labrador, and Nova Scotia.
Feel free to contact me for a free 15 min. consultation to see if we would be a good fit
Available to consult to organizations, including facilitating meetings and advising about policy and practice in regard to diversity, equity, inclusion, neurodivergence, disabilities, anti-racism and anti-oppression
If cost is a barrier, I have a few sliding scale spots
- Sliding scale spots for HRA and SRA usually $250-$345
- Sliding scale spots for counselling usually $100 - $155

Gender Affirming Care

Provides gender affirming care, including hormone & surgery readiness assessments for chest reconstruction, breast augmentation, and gonadectomy
Surgery readiness assessments for genital surgeries are required to be done by a medical professional, such as a doctor
Please note that you may be able to get hormone or surgery readiness assessments for free through Trans Care BC or the Catherine White Holman Centre
- See the Resources page for more information.

Payment and Funding for Services

I accept payments by interac e-transfer or credit card
- Credit card payments are subject to a small fee (2.75%) to cover the costs of the transaction
If you have extended health benefits, they might cover all or some of the costs
- I don't direct bill and you would need to submit claims for reimbursement
You may qualify for services through:
- Crime Victim Assistance Program (CVAP)
- Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP) for newcomers and immigrants
- First Nations Health Authority (FNHA)
- Métis Nation of BC
- I am an approved provider for CVAP, IFHP, FNHA and can bill directly to all of them and to the Métis Nation of BC
- If you are Inuit or don't have status, you may qualify for Non-Insured Health Benefits (NHIB)
  - Unfortunately, I am not yet an approved provider for NIHB
More information on Indigenous Counselling below

Individual Therapy
$160 for 50 min.
(sliding scale $100 - $155)

It's important to go at a pace that works for you and you have control over what we work on. If it's helpful. I can move beyond empathy and deep listening to offer tools and skills. If or when you are ready and there is enough trust and safety in our work together, some times getting to the root of the issue can help with lasting, positive changes.

Relationship Therapy
$195 for 50 min.
(Sliding scale usually $160-$190)

I work with relationship partners to explore the dynamics and patterns in their relationship(s) using neurodivergent-affirming, gender-affirming, trauma-informed and attachment-informed approaches. This may include enhancing communication and intimacy, assistance with resolving conflicts, clarifying needs or boundaries, etc. I am able to work with people in different kinds of relationships (e.g. queer, gender expansive, non-monogamous, polyamorous, kinky, asexual, aromantic, etc.)

Hormone & Surgery Readiness Assessments
$350 - 75 min. session max. & form or letter
(sliding scale usually $250 - $345)

I have been trained to provide hormone readiness assessments and surgery readiness assessments for top surgeries and gonadectomies (e.g. removing an ovary or testis). The World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) Standards of Care requires genital surgery (e.g. phalloplasty, vaginoplasty) assessments to be done by a medical professional.

Clinical Supervision
$150 for 50 min.

My supervision approach is intersectional, collaborative, person-centred and strength-based. I draw on over 14 years of experience as a Registered Clinical Counsellor to offer suggestions, resources, or another perspective and/or help you build your confidence as a helper. I am not an Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS) through the BCACC (BC Association of Clinical Counsellors). Here is a list of ACS: https://bcacc.ca/find-a-clinical-supervisor/

Consultation
by contract or contact me for rates (sliding scale available for non-profits)

I offer consultation for individuals and organizations, particularly on gender inclusion, neurodivergence, disabilities, LGBTQIA+ issues, anti-racism, anti-oppression, diversity, equity and inclusion, and intersectionality. This can include how to improve services or spaces for diverse clients and employees. I can facilitate groups and meetings, and advise about policy and practice. Reduced rates available for individuals and non-profits. Free 30 min. consultation available - feel free to contact me to book or discuss.

Indigenous Counselling

I have over 3.5 years of experience working with youth, adults, families and Elders at a Coast Salish First Nation. In addition, I have taken a one-year certificate program in Indigenous Focusing-Oriented Therapy and Complex Trauma (IFOT) at the Justice Institute of BC, a 4-month Indigenous counselling course at the University of British Columbia, and a 6-week course in Indigenous Internal Family Systems (IFS) Fundamentals. As an approved mental health provider at FNHA, I have completed the San'yas Indigenous Cultural Safety course. Ongoing learning, including decolonizing practices, is my commitment as an Asian settler and immigrant on unceded, ancestral and traditional Coast Salish territories, including xʷməθkʷəy̓ əm (Musqueam), səl̓ilw̓ ətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) and Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish) territories . My experience assisting people with grief and loss, including complex grief, is another asset.

You may qualify for 10 sessions through the Métis Nation of BC and can apply at that link. This allows you to choose any registered or licensed mental health provider; they do not need to be pre-approved. FNHA also provides up to 22 sessions, and we may be able to apply for more sessions if needed. They changed their program and now only fund individuals with status. You may wish to check their website to see if you are eligible. Part of my role is to submit the FNHA paperwork on your behalf. If you are Inuit and/or do not have status, you may be eligible for NIHB - see the "Payment and Funding" section above for the link.