Counselling Services
I offer in-person and online counselling services (telehealth) using a secure web-based portal and currently service all of BC virtually. If you feel more comfortable talking over the phone, this can also be organized.
"Just Me" (Individual Counselling Services)
Individual counselling services are provided for clients aged 13 years and above who are needing support with symptoms of anxiety, depression, self-worth, relationships, sex and intimacy, stress, and life changes.
Individual therapy sessions are typically 50 minutes in length but can be longer, on request (prorated).
When working with children & youth:
When working with children and youth, parental involvement is sometimes a necessary component. The system that is used here will be specific to the youth and family and will be decided upon in a collaborative way that best supports the youth.
"It's The Two Of Us" (Relationship Counselling For Groups Of 2)
Relationship counselling is offered to individuals in monogamous and non-monogamous unions using a communication-focused, sex-positive, and education-based format. Areas of support for groups of two include communication, conflict resolution, sex and intimacy, and life changes, among others.
Relationship Closure Counselling:
Relationship closure services for those individuals who are ending their romantic relationships is provided in order to aid the couple (and family) in ending the relationship in a healthy way. This may include exploring areas such as co-parenting, communication, resolving past hurts, and so forth.
Relationship therapy sessions are typically 50 minutes in length but can be longer, on request (prorated).
Sex & Intimacy Work
Within the realm of individual and relationship counselling we can often want support specific to issues around sex and sex-related concerns. These types of concerns can often feel difficult to talk about and can interfere with relationships with self and others. Sex and intimacy work is provided to support individuals around areas such as sex life, sexual preferences, sexual identity, and pain during sex, among others.
"More than 2" (Relationship counselling for families & groups of more than 2)
Support for families and blended families from various backgrounds in addressing the various challenges that come up in their day-to-day lives including communication, conflict resolution, developing healthy family dynamics, and major life transitions.
Behavioural Consultation & Autism Support
For individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder, counselling and behavioural consultation services are provided. The support system here is individualized to the client and can include individual counselling to address social and emotional awareness and skills building and comorbidities within the diagnosis such as symptoms of anxiety, depression, or anger management. In addition, parent consultation and support can also be provided both in combination with individual therapy for the client on the spectrum or separately.
Clinical Supervision
Clinical supervision is offered to fellow RCCs looking for support. Please reach out to me directly for further information.
I have been working in the field of psychology in one form or another for over 25 years. I work from a few therapeutic orientations, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-based work, Person-Centered Therapy, and a Feminist lens. In addition to this, I have expertise in working from a sex-positive perspective to support specific issues around sex and sex-related concerns, such as sex life, sexual preferences, sexual identity, and pain during sex, among others. I provide individual clinical consultation and supervision in the above-noted areas for clinicians working with individuals, couples, ENM couples, and families. In addition, I can provide specific support for those working with individuals on the autism spectrum.
“I believe in supporting you to make the changes you want and also keep the stuff you love and I will do so by fiercely believing in you, even when you might not.”
— JANEL DERRICK, REGISTERED CLINICAL COUNSELLOR