Approach & Rates

How I Work

The frameworks that guide my practice, and information about session fees.

Therapeutic approaches

My approach

Nancy draws on a range of evidence-based frameworks, always adapting her approach to what serves each individual best.

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Trauma-Informed & Strengths-Based

Safety and trust first โ€” always. Building from your existing resilience while understanding how past experiences shape the present.

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Play Therapy & Creative Modalities

For children especially, play and creative expression are the most natural languages. Nancy's arts background enriches every expressive and play-based technique.

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Developmental Transformations

A drama therapy and free association approach in which movement, play, and spontaneous interaction become the medium of change. Can be offered individually or in a group.

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Solution-Focused Therapy

A forward-looking approach centred on your goals and what's already working.

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Neurodiversity-Affirming Practice

Working with ASD, ADHD, giftedness, and learning differences through a lens of affirmation โ€” not pathology.

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Family Systems Counselling

Exploring how family dynamics shape individual experience, and how change in one part of a family ripples through the whole. Nancy also supports individuals navigating separation and divorce.

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Culturally Responsive Practice

Honouring every client's cultural background, language, and lived experience. As a Chinese Canadian, Nancy brings personal understanding of bicultural life and the pressures faced by families navigating multiple cultural identities.

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Anti-Oppression Practice

Recognising how systems of power, privilege, and oppression shape wellbeing. Nancy is committed to practice that actively challenges discrimination and centres equity.

The process

What to expect

Starting counselling can feel like a big step. Here is how it typically unfolds.

1

Reach Out

Send a brief message. No pressure, no commitment โ€” just a hello.

2

Introduction

A brief free consultation to discuss your needs and see if we're a good fit.

3

First Session

Getting to know each other, exploring your goals, and beginning to build a plan.

4

Ongoing Work

Regular sessions tailored to your pace, goals, and the evolving journey ahead.

Fees & insurance

Session Fees

Please contact Nancy directly for current fee information. Session fees follow BCACC guidelines.

Many extended health benefit plans cover RCC sessions โ€” it's worth a quick check with your insurer.


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Reaching out is the hardest part. From there, we'll figure out the rest together.

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