Welcomes
You
Supportive, interested, compassionate, authentic......these are a few adjectives clients have used to describe Anne. A visit at Changing Seasons Counselling 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 or judgment..... you share as you feel comfortable. Supportive counselling in Sechelt BC.
About Anne Massar
"A designation of BC Association
of Clinical Counsellors"
Anne has practiced in the counselling field for 30+ 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, Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), Brief Solution-Focused Therapy, Systems 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.
Services
Individual, Couple and Family Counselling Services for clients aged 16 - 106
Individual
Counselling for:
Depression, Anxiety, Grief & Loss, Self-Esteem, Gender Issues, Assertiveness Training, Anger Management, Family of Origin Issues, Trauma, Work challenges, etc.
Separation & Divorce
Making the decision, adjusting to the decision, helping the children, cl-parenting, redefining your life, dating.
Family Counselling
Family of Origin issues, forgiveness, enabling & codependency, mental illness, establishing boundaries, conflict management.
Later Life Issues such as:
Supporting aging parents & role-reversal, retirement, health-related issues, the nursing home decision.
Students
Test Anxiety, relationships, academic stress, home sickness, cultural adjustment, depression, anxiety, time management, sleep problems.
Pet Loss Therapy
Supportive counselling for dealing with the loss of a beloved pet or fur baby.
Textile Therapy
Relationships
Communication, emotional intimacy, marriage preparation, supporting your spouse, sexuality, infidelity & betrayal.
Parenting
Discipline, encouragement vs. praise, family meetings, understanding developmental milestones.
Fees & Availability
Fees
Fees for Counselling services are as follows:
80-minute session.........................$175.00
60-minute session.........................$135.00
60-minute video/telephone
session................................................ $135.00
All fees include GST
Many employee benefits cover the cost of services by a Registered Clinical Counsellor. Anne is also a provider for several Employee Assistance Programs, ICBC, First Nations Health Authority, WorkSafeBC Critical Incident program & CVAP (Crime Victims Assistance Program.