FAQ

Thanks for reaching out!  Making an appointment can be done through my email address, phone number or booking platform above.

Please feel free to contact me with any questions or to book a free Initial 20-Minute Consultation (by phone or in person) click here.

To reach me directly, you can call, text message, or e-mail me.

Phone: 
604-992-6532

Email:
michelledeshawcounselling@gmail.com

The fee is $175 (Includes GST) for each 60 minute session.
Some extended health benefit plans cover some of the costs. Please contact your extended health company to inquire about your plan. I will provide you with a receipt after each session to submit to your extended health company.

I am happy to reschedule your appointment if you are unable to attend. In order to provide appointments to other clients, 48-hour notice is required when cancelling or rescheduling an appointment. Missed appointments without 48-hour notice will be charged at the regular rate.

A Registered Clinical Counsellor is a member of the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors. To learn more about RCC’s click this link:
https://bcacc.ca/about-us/

For over 25 years I have worked in the field of mental health supporting children, teens, and adults.  I specialize in helping people cope with Anxiety, OCD, Stress and Burnout, Relationship Issues, Self Confidence, Life Transitions, and Postpartum Concerns.

I also work with:

• Anxiety (Social Anxiety, Perfectionism, Phobias)
  Low Mood/Depression
• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, OCD
• Trichotillomania/Tic Disorder
• Self Esteem/Self Worth
  Trauma and PTSD
• ADHD
• School Avoidance or Refusal
• Divorce and Custody Transitions
• Grief and Loss
• Self-Harm/Suicidal Ideation
• LGBTQ2S and Transgender Issues
• Stress and Burn-out
• Family Difficulties
• Parenting Strategies (parenting anxious children/effective discipline)
• Pregnancy and Postpartum Mood concerns
• Insomnia
• Career and Life Transitions
• Relationship Difficulties, Impact of Narcissistic abuse
• Self Esteem and Feelings of Self-Worth

I place paramount importance on building strong, trusting, and collaborative therapeutic relationships with clients to meet them where they are and create goals that are tailored to their unique individual needs.  My approach is warm and client centered to help people feel comfortable enough in therapy to process feelings and develop greater awareness and understanding of the emotions, thoughts, and beliefs that are causing their struggles.  I see therapy as a holistic and supportive space for clients to develop new insights and strategies to create meaningful and lasting change outside of therapy.  I am a proud mother of a teen, who has been my greatest inspiration and teacher.