I provide counseling online, by phone or in-person.

Currently I see clients in-person only on Fridays and Saturdays at the address #203 - 2902 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC V6K 2G8

Individual session in person/online (60 min): $160

Couples session in person/online (60 min): $190

Couples session in person/online (90 min): $210

Many health plans reimburse for counseling services. Call your plan provider to inquire about coverage for a Registered Social Worker (RSW)

The services of an RSW are a deductible expense through Canada Revenue Services.

Sliding scale available with limited availability. Inquire directly.

Cancellations are accepted up to 24 hours before the scheduled appointment otherwise full fees apply.

Exceptions made for emergencies, of course. You are welcome to cancel/reschedule the session here.

Ready to connect? You are welcome to book a free 20 minute consultation session here.

If we’re a good fit to work together, we will proceed to scheduling our initial session. For available times please visit middle-way.janeapp.com

My practice is diverse and inclusive. I work primarily with adult individuals (ages 18+).

I am happy to meet with couples and families with adult children.

I offer guidance and consultation to parents of younger children around serious illness conversations and support for the family.

Some people may have a specific issue that is on their mind they would like to discuss, while others don’t have a clear sense of what they would like to say or where to start.

It’s ok not to know; we will start where you are, meaning that even a mundane conversation about your past week can bring up some recurring themes and issues that are at the back of your mind.

It is my role to notice recurrent themes and reflect them back to you as an optional theme for discussion.

I believe awkward situations are awkward only if and when we believe/make them awkward so let’s talk about it now. It is my role and commitment to you to keep our therapeutic relationship confidential.

In case you would approach me then you are welcome, however I am bound by the limits of confidentiality so I won’t ever approach or acknowledge you first, even if you are on your own.

Many people are confused with the difference between Registered

Social Workers (RSW) and Registered Clinical Counsellors (RCC). You’re

not alone!

Registered Social Workers and Registered Clinical Counsellors are both

masters level mental health professionals who are trained to help

individuals and families cope with personal difficulties and overcome

life’s many challenges. However, there are certain differences between

the two professions, particularly when it comes to their specific training and

approach to counselling practice.

One main difference between RSWs and RCCs is their educational

background.

RCCs typically have a masters degree in clinical or

counselling psychology. RCCs focus on helping individuals address

specific psychological challenges, such as depression or anxiety. They

seek to understand the root cause of a client’s mental health issues.

RSWs typically have a masters degree in social work and are licensed

and regulated by a provincial college of social workers. Social workers

are trained to assess situation through social systems prism, working

with individuals and families to understand and address social,

economic, and environmental factors that may be contributing to their

mental health challenges. They focus on the social impact that various

factors can have on a person’s life and work with clients to come up

with individualized solutions to address those challenges. 

For example, when we are born, we are not born into a vacuum but

into our first social system, our family. As we grow older, we create

different circles of friends, we become members of our communities,

work networks and beyond. In our counseling work, we take into

consideration all the systems a person belongs to and explore ways

those system may provide support and resources, along with possible

challenges and barriers in a person’s life. By doing so we will be

identifying and naming systemic discrimination for what it is as

opposed to putting all the responsibility on the individual.

On a practical level, some of the insurance benefit providers cover

therapy sessions with social workers. Call your plan provider to inquire

about coverage for a Registered Social Worker (RSW). In addition to

that, RSW services are a deductible expense through Canada Revenue

Services.