How to make an appointment
You may call me directly at 604.838.2290 to make an appointment. No referral is necessary.
You may also contact me by e-mail.
Appointments last for a full 60 minutes. You may choose to see me only once or more regularly over a period of time. Weekly appointments are a good way to get started if you want to really move forward with making some changes but if your situation, schedule, or resources don't require or allow for weekly sessions, we can develop a schedule that meets your needs.
Many extended medical plans cover a portion of fees for services from registered psychologists. If you have extended medical coverage, it is a good idea to check the details of your particular plan to see how much coverage you have and how that coverage works. If you are paying my fees yourself, you may claim them as a medical expense for income tax purposes.
Useful reading
Women's Depression
Secret Sadness: The Hidden Relationship Patterns that Make Women Depressed by Valerie Whiffen
Coping with Infidelity
Getting Past the Affair: A Program to Help You Cope, Heal, and Move On—Together or Apart by Douglas Snyder, Donald Baucom, and Kristina Koop Gordon
Also see my brief on-line article, based on the ideas in Getting Past the Affair, Dealing with Infidelity? How Therapy Can Help You Move On.
Choosing a therapist: Psychologist? Counsellor? Therapist? Psychiatrist? What's the difference?
PSYCHOLOGISTS
• Are regulated health professionals under the Health Professions Act of BC
• To learn more about regulated health professions in BC, download the brochure,Your Assurance of
Competent, Ethical Health Care from the College of Psychologists of BC (CPBC) web site.
• The College's mandate is to protect the public by setting and enforcing licensing requirements.
• In BC, the title "psychologist" is protected by legislation—only individuals licensed by the CPBC can legally refer to themselves as psychologists.
Becoming a psychologist in BC requires
• The completion of a doctoral degree in psychology, including a 2000 hour supervised internship
• Registration with CPBC (successful completion of 2 written examinations and an oral examination)
• Ongoing professional development each year in order to maintain a license to practice
COUNSELLORS
• Are not regulated health professionals under the Health Professions Act of BC
• There is no legislation limiting the use of the titles "counsellor" and "therapist."
• Many counsellors in BC belong to associations that have particular membership requirements.
Visit the BC Association for Marriage & Family Therapy web site to learn about Registered Marriage & Family Therapists (RMFT).
Visit the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors to learn about Registered Clinical Counsellors (RCC).
Visit the Canadian Counselling Association web site to learn about Canadian Certified Counsellors (CCC).
PSYCHIATRISTS
• Are regulated health professionals under the Health Professions Act of BC
• Psychiatrists have medical degrees as well as specialized training in the treatment of mental illness
• Like all physicians in BC, psychiatrists are regulated by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC
• Psychiatrists can prescribe medication
My office is located on the North Shore, providing convenient access from West Vancouver, North Vancouver, and beyond.
