Counselling & Rates
Areas of Practice
Anxiety
Depression
Bipolar Disorder
Grief & Loss
Stress Management
Life Transitions
Job Loss
Work-Related Stressors
Return to Work
Relationship Concerns
Self-Care
Communication Skills
Assertiveness Skills
Problem Solving
Goal Setting
Sexuality, Identity & Coming Out
Career Exploration
Post-Secondary Exploration
Approach
I use a holistic approach to counselling that incorporates the many components of a person’s health, such as social, emotional, behavioural, and mental health functioning.
- Bio-Psycho-Social-Spiritual Model
- Breath Work
- Coaching-Informed Practice
- Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
- Indigenous Cultural Competency
- LGBTQ+ Coaching
- Mindfulness
- Stages of Change
- Strengths-Based Counselling
- Structured Goal Setting
- Supportive Therapy
- Systems Theory
Counselling Services
Telephone Counselling, $130
Online Video Counselling, $140
In-Person Counselling, $150
Couples Counselling, $180
Book a Counselling Session
Fill out the form below to begin the session booking process or feel free to call or email me. I’ll be in touch within two business days.
Call: 604-842-7340 I Email: amar_sangha@hotmail.com
This practice does not provide emergency or crisis services. If you are in immediate danger, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency department. For crisis support in Canada, call or text 988.
Frequently Asked Questions
Late Cancellation and No Show
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Please note a 50% charge of the full session fee will be charged for late cancellations with less than 24 hours notice or a no show
What is your payment process?
- Free initial 15-minute telephone conversation
- Cash, PayPal, and Email Transfer accepted
- I do not accept credit cards
Please note payment must be made prior to the session for telephone or video counselling.
What if I have extended health benefits?
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The services of an RCSW and RCC may be reimbursed as part of your insurance benefit plan.
I will put my registration number on the official receipt that you can use to receive a reimbursement if RSCW (#03228) or RCC (#15358) are covered in your benefits.
Official Receipts
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The services of a Registered Clinical Social Worker (RCSW) are:
- GST exempt
- Tax-deductible as a health care expense with the Canada Revenue Agency
- I am a Registered Clinical Social Worker (RCSW) in good standing with the BC College of Social Workers. I will issue an official receipt with my registration number (#03228) upon payment.
- I am also a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors. I will issue an official receipt with my registration number (#15358) upon payment.
- The services of an RCSW and RCC may be reimbursed as part of your insurance benefit plan.
Which languages do you speak?
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I am fluent in English and have good understanding and basic speaking knowledge of Punjabi. I cannot read or write Punjabi.
Full translation services in Punjabi are available through the use of an interpreter who was a former Punjabi Language teacher ($50.00 per hour additional fee).
Do you take ICBC claims?
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Yes, I do a lot of ICBC counselling.
What other counselling programs do you offer?
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I am an approved counsellor with the First Nations Health Authority.
I am an approved affiliate counsellor with many Employee Assistance Programs (EAP). Contact me to check to see if I am registered with your EAP service provider.
