Compassionate, down to earth therapy for individuals and relationships in Vancouver, BC and online
Ground Up Counselling
We’re not meant to go at life alone. If you’re struggling with your mental health, have difficult thoughts, feelings, and experiences that need unravelling, or want to gain a deeper insight into who you are - I am here to support you.
Whether you are coming to therapy for the first time or are well-acquainted, I’ll meet you where you’re at with warmth, radical acceptance, and steadiness.
A soft place to find your ground.
Nothing is too big or too small for the therapy room.
Find the right therapy, just for you
Free 15-minute virtual consultation via Zoom, no strings attached.
Free Consultation
$150 / 60 minutes
A session just for you, tailored to your unique needs and preferences. We will explore your goals for therapy and slowly build a genuine connection.
In person or online.
Individual Counselling
$210 / 90 minutes
Therapy can be extremely helpful in exploring unhelpful relationship dynamics and breaking harmful patterns. These sessions are for 2 or more people, whatever your relationship dynamic might be.
In person or online.
Relationship Counselling
Typically around $60-$120 / session
Life-saving health care should be accessible and within your means. I am happy to offer a sliding scale of subsidized counselling rates to meet your needs.
In person or online.
Subsidized Counselling
Counselling can feel daunting. We might even feel resistant to the idea of doing therapy. My approach is to meet you where you are at.
My practice is holistic - encompassing mind, body, spirit, and community in your healing journey. I lean into emotions, developmental patterns, mind-body connection, and environmental/systemic factors. I provide compassionate challenging and exploration.
We will move slowly, creating trust and safety through a genuine connection. I value your autonomy and am committed to your care.
Meet your therapist
Hi, I’m Abby
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Abuse
Anxiety
Anger
Chronic Illness
Depression
Domestic Abuse
Emotional Regulation
Family Conflict
Former Incarceration
LGBTQ2SIA+ & Queer Experiences
Men's Issues
New to Therapy
Panic Attacks
Relationship Counselling
Self-Esteem
Stress
Substance Use
Trauma, PTSD, Complex-PTSD -
The types of therapies we will use depend on your goals, preferences, and needs. My approach to therapy will always be holistic and unique to you! Some therapy methods I commonly integrate are:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
Emotions-Focused Therapy (EFT)
Feminist Therapy
Gottman Method
Mindfulness & Mind-Body Connection
Narrative Therapy
Somatic Experiencing
Trauma-Informed Care
Anti-Oppressive
Learn more about how they work -
Compassion - I will meet you with warmth and validation for what you are going through
Non-judgment - I practice radical acceptance toward anything my clients choose to share with me
Consent & Autonomy - I value my clients' autonomy and intuition to know what is best for themselves and their capacity. I also value consensual, gentle challenging and psycho-education when it might be beneficial for you.
Informed - It is important to me that you feel informed about your therapy journey and the techniques we use. Also, I am committed to staying up to date on scientific-based evidence and research in the mental health field.
Let’s start your therapy journey together