The best way out is through

5F3290F0-CB32-4E8D-B87B-22648689CC02.jpg

Transforming Connection

We all have stories, we created them!  They are beneficial as they work to help explain and understand our past and our present experiences.  These stories uncover our beliefs and values, they help to shape and influence our lives – most importantly they contribute and influence the development of our future

 
IMG_5566.jpg

A Collaborative Approach

Let’s discover together how to alter the current narrative, by leaving behind the elements in our stories that are no longer valuable to us, cause us harm or excessive stress.  Through this change we can now create internal space to bring in helpful elements that will instead provide a healthier, calmer and flourishing future.


Learn more

Supporting concerns related to:

Relevant Education

  • Psychedelic Assisted Therapy, Vancouver Island University

  • Sex Therapy, Institute for Sex Education & Enlightenment

  • Masters of Social Work Degree, Dalhousie University

  • Addictions Medicine Diploma Program, BC Centre on Substance Use

  • Bachelors of Social Work Degree, University of Victoria

  • Women’s Studies Associate Degree, Langara College

  • Aboriginal Counselling Skills, VCC

  • Addictions Counselling Program, VCC

  • Concurrent Disorders Training, Canadian Mental Health Association

  • Counselling Skills, Adler School of Psychology

  • Registered Social Worker (RSW)

  • Authorized Counsellor through Crime Victim Assistance Program

  • Sex & Sexuality / Sex Positive / Intimacy

  • Anxiety, depression, fear, guilt, shame, negative thoughts, feeling overwhelmed, self-esteem

  • Addiction/problematic substance use

  • Self-harm, suicidal thinking

  • Trauma

  • Life Changes

  • Identity

  • Grief and loss

  • Relationships

  • BIPOC

  • LGBTTQI+



Rates

 

Individual  

 

Available via Zoom or In-person appointments

60 mins | $150 | Get started

90 mins | $225 | Get started

 

Couples

 

Available via Zoom or In-person appointments

60 mins | $190 | Get started

 

Will my sessions be covered?

Many employers with extended health plans offer counselling coverage. Check with your insurance provider / employer to determine what benefits are covered. After every session, I will provide you with an invoice with my registration number for reimbursement submission (where applicable).


How long are the sessions?

You can choose between 1 hour or 1.5 hours in length. We can review what will be most beneficial to you during the initial consultation.

Is what I tell you completely confidential?

Information shared in a counselling relationship is confidential however, there are areas where this confidentiality is limited.

Exceptions To Confidentiality:

  • Your counsellor may consult with other counselling professionals to provide the best possible care for you. These consultations are for strictly professional and training purposes.  Your identity will never be disclosed in these consultations.

  • If you express any clear evidence of imminent danger of harm to yourself and/or others, a counsellor is legally required to report this information to the local authorities.

  • A court order, such as a subpoena issued by a judge, may require a release of information contained in client records and/or require a counsellor to testify in a court hearing.

  • You have given written permission to share confidential information with another person, such as a family member, friend or medical practitioner.


Do you offer a sliding scale?

Yes, my goal is to offer support to anyone in need. I review all sliding scale requests on an individual basis.

**Authorized to provide counselling to individuals connected with the Crime Victim Assistance Program

What is your cancellation policy?

48-hour notice is required to cancel or reschedule an appointment.

 Should you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment, you may leave a confidential voice or text message, 24 hours a day, seven days a week at

Call or text (604) 417-0411 or send an email to adrienne.foster@telus.net

As this time has been especially allotted to you; you will be required to provide full payment on any appointments where there has been a:

 ·      Failure to provide notice of cancellation

·      Failure to provide notice to reschedule an appointment

·      Tardiness exceeds 20mins

 Your timely cooperation is greatly appreciated and allows me to accommodate another client in this time slot.

Sliding Scale

I would like to provide counselling services to anyone in need, which is why I take into consideration financial limitations.

Please contact me to discuss your situation.