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Welcome

Perhaps you are here because you want to make some changes in your life.  You have taken an important first step on the road to self-understanding....

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Change is Hard

Einstein once said:  "If you always do what you always did, you will always get what you always got"........simple yet profound!

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Change is Possible

The crux of change is taking personal responsibility.  Identifying what we are and are not responsible for is an important part of the change process.

The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it,  move with it, and join the dance.
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Don't Believe Everything you Think
ABOUT ANNE MASSAR

Why Changing Seasons?

Anne has practiced in the counselling field for 25+ years and brings a wealth of professional and personal experience to her clients.  Her approach ensures the client feels supported, emotionally safe and ultimately in charge of their own change process. Anne's approach is eclectic with grounding in Adlerian psychology, and many years experience practicing Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, EMDR, EFT, Brief Solution-focused therapy, Family Systems, Mind-Body approaches and Use of Self.  Anne is a Registered Clinical Counsellor in good standing with the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors, and strictly adheres to their code of ethics.

 

About Anne Massar......

Supportive, interested, compassionate, authentic......these are a few adjectives clients have used to describe Anne.  A visit at Changing Seasons is likely to feel like a chat with a friend.... someone who cares about your wellbeing and respectfully helps you develop strategies and tools to sort through your challenges and live a happier and more fulfilling life.  We typically begin by identifying the things you would like to see change.  There is no pressure....you share as you feel comfortable.  

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About Anne Massar.......

Supportive, interested, compassionate, authentic........these are a few adjectives clients have used to describe Anne.  A visit at Changing Seasons is likely to feel like a chat with a friend.....someone who cares about your wellbeing and respectfully helps you develop strategies and tools to sort through your challenges and live a happier and more fulfilling life.  We typically begin by identifying the things you would like to see change.  There is no pressure.....you share as you feel comfortable.  

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SERVICES
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Services

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Individual Counselling for:

Depression, Anxiety, Grief & Loss, Self-Esteem, Gender Issues, Assertiveness Training, Anger Management, Family of Origin Issues, Trauma, Work challenges, etc.

 

Family Counselling:

Family of origin issues, forgiveness, enabling & codependency, mental illness, establishing boundaries, conflict management

Parenting:

Discipline, encouragement vs. praise, family meetings, understanding developmental milestones

 

Relationships:

Communication, emotional intimacy, marriage preparation, supporting your spouse, sexuality, infidelity & betrayal

 

Separation & Divorce:

Making the decision, adjusting to the decision, helping the children, co-parenting, redefining your life, dating

 

Students:

Test anxiety, relationships, academic stress, home sickness, cultural adjustment, depression, anxiety, time management, sleep

Later Life Issues such as:

Supporting aging parents & role-reversal, retirement, health-related issues, the nursing home decision

 

Pet Loss Therapy:

Supportive counselling for dealing with the loss of a beloved pet or fur baby.

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THERAPEUTIC NEEDLE FELTING

Textile Therapy

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Needle Felting, Mindfulness
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   Later-life 
  Transitions

LATER LIFE TRANSITIONS
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Supporting Aging Parents

One eternal truth is that everyone ages.  Some folks are fortunate enough to live independently without outside support, to a ripe old age. 

When you think of retirement, what comes to mind?  Relaxing on a white, sandy beach?  Or travelling the world?  Many people have prepared financially for their retirement and as long as their health allows, will be fortunate enough to fulfill some of these dreams.

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Testmonials

Client Testimonials

"My husband and I saw Anne Massar, but I also saw her on an individual basis.  I would like to express my appreciation for her skills, compassion and ability to quickly uncover the buried root of issues I was struggling with, and work with me towards solutions.  Her work was truly outstanding..."

Anonymous Female Client

"Anne was very easy to talk to and understanding.  She made me feel comfortable.  I would see Anne again if I feel the need to in the coming future."

                                                                                         Anonymous Client

 

"Anne encourages people to speak and guides sessions well so I could realize for myself the feelings and stages of aging.  She made me think a little deeper about things.  Very positive."

                                                                                         Senior Group Member

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Fees & Schedule

Fees

 

Fees for Counselling are as follows:

80 minute session -                                                   $175.00 (includes gst)

50 minute session (in person) -                               $125.00 (includes gst)

50 minute video/telephone counselling -              $125.00 (includes gst)

Therapeutic Needle-felting group -                           $55.00 (includes gst) for a 2 1/2 hour session

Anne's schedule

March 25, 2020

Hours of Availability:  (In-Person, Video or Telephone Counselling)

Mondays           11 am to 7 pm

Tuesdays           11 am to 7 pm

Wednesdays     11 am to 7 pm

Thursdays         10 am to 5 pm

Other days and times may be available. Please contact Anne Massar to inquire at:

 

604.753.8485  (text message or voicemail)

 

or by email at  anne@changingseasonscounselling.com

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Many employee benefits cover the cost of services by a Registered Clinical Counsellor.
Anne is also a Provider
for several Employee Assistance Programs, ICBC, WorkSafeBC, First Nations Health Authority & CVAP (Crime Victims
Assistance program)   

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