What are the fees per session?
For individuals and couples who choose 50 minutes – $231 including GST
For individuals and couples who choose 80 minutes – $346.50 including GST
There will be an additional $50 fee for those scheduled outside of my regular days outline as Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday
I accept e-transfers only.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a cancellation policy?
I am committed to providing every clients with exceptional care. When a client cancels without giving enough notice, it prevents another client from being seen. For this reason, I require 48 hours notice for cancellations or rescheduling. However, unexpected circumstances happen and I am happy to discuss these on a personal basis. My policy is the full fee of the session is charged for missed appointments or late cancelation.
Running late? Please contact me. I will do my best to give you the full hour, however your session will be shortened if there are other clients after you.
Are sessions covered by benefits?
Many extended health benefit plans (e.g. Blue Cross, Sunlife, ManuLife, Great West Life, etc.) will reimburse for the services of a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC). I am certified as a RCC. If your plan covers for counselling or psychotherapy services, you will pay for the cost of the session in full. Then submit the receipt to your extended health care provider for reimbursement.
How often are the sessions?
Weekly therapy sessions are recommended, especially in the early stages of the psychotherapy process. However, therapy is collaborative work. Together, we will discuss the schedule that best benefits you.
How do virtual sessions take place?
Online sessions happens securely through Zoom. You will receive instructions a few days prior to your first session.
How do I schedule an appointment?
If you are interested in contacting me for a free 15 minutes phone call consultation, contacting me via the form. I will reply within 48hrs. If you are ready to self-book an appointment, click here
More questions? Contact me.
Testimonials
Marie has been like a great “mountain bike guide” in the sense that she helps you navigate an emotional trail you haven’t been on and makes sure that you get the great views, the fun single track, and not anything beyond your level. This builds confidence and makes the whole “scary” emotional journey not so intimidating. So needless to say, can whole heartily recommend Marie to anyone thinking about counselling and wanting to find a better emotional path for themselves.
Marie-Pier has a unique approach that I haven’t encountered before; it is hard to put it into words, but in essence she managed to help me feel safe enough inside my own skin to be able to develop a form of trust – which is my greatest ally/ source of energy. As opposed to endlessly looking for more understanding and/or a way to fix myself as I had constantly done with therapy before, I can finally relax and just be (and learn and grow still 🙂
With Marie-Piers guidance and care my partner and I have never been closer. Marie is sensitive, honest, and generous. She has a wide knowledge base, and practical experience to back it. I would absolutely suggest to others looking for a therapist to consider Authentic Counselling.
Marie has helped me learn about myself and grow in ways that I didn’t know was possible. We meet exclusively on zoom as I don’t live in the lower mainland, and somehow every session feels like we are in the same room. She creates a safe and supportive environment to dive deep into issues that can be extremely hard. Working with Marie has given me tools that I know I will use the rest of my life and I am very grateful for her!!
Marie-Pier is wonderful, personable and a very insightful therapist. We highly recommend her services as she provided us a safe and easy environment to deal with our relationship issues and help us rebuild a much deeper emotional connection. It is clear she is dedicated to her kraft, empathetic to all situations and brings clarity and compassion to each session, opening new doors and revelations that leads to a place of peace. Our lives are forever changed to a better and brighter existence that will last for a lifetime and beyond. Thank you, Marie-Pier!
We’ve never worked with anyone like Marie. She helps us grow and accomplish so much at EVERY single session. We always leave feeling like we’re in a much better place than we were when we walked into the session (even when we enter her office feeling very low and discouraged).
Marie is simply amazing. I can’t count how many times I’ve said to my husband that I don’t know how she does what she does. She always finds the thread in our messiness and pulls us back to the topic(s) we need to focus on—then gently guides us to the realizations we need to get to.
I never imagined we’d ever get here. Both of us had lost hope that we’d ever get back to a happy place together, but here we are, thanks to Marie. We’re so grateful to have found her and feel so fortunate to be her clients.
We couldn’t recommend Marie more highly. She is AMAZING, the GOAT, and everything you could want in a therapist. You’ll be lucky if you get to work with her!
Marie-Pier has helped me get in touch with my deep feelings that I don’t experience anywhere else in my life. Because of our work I’m getting to know my authentic self for the first time.
What to Expect
01 – FIRST STAGES
Through our first few sessions, I am taking the time to unpack my clients’ reality and motif of consultation gently. These first sessions are fundamental because therapeutic work can only happen if there is a sense of comfort and trust in the room. While learning about my clients, I assess the situation, the presence of emotional patterns, recurrent challenges and clients’ strengths. I call this first stage de-escalation as we are looking to frame and identify the negative cycle that keeps individuals and couples stuck. At the end of this stage, clients begin to recognize their cycle as the enemy of their situation – are capable to step out of the cycle as it happens – express hope – and show openness to their partner or other individuals in their life.
02 – MIDDLE STAGES
During the second stage, clients begin to feel the benefits of the therapy. Individuals and couples can now access and engage with their emotional experience. Emotions are no longer foreign or frightening. The focus on this stage is restructuring the bond within oneself or between the partners. Clients describe it as the opening phase through which their fears are no longer triggering. They can be responsive and emotionally engaged with one another in a more natural manner. An inner sense of peace and bonding events mark the transition toward the third stage.
03 – ENDING STAGES
With the need for closeness being restored, clients are consolidating their therapeutic gain. They enact new positions in their ways of living and engage in constructive cycles with others, including their partner. The end of the final stage is no better to describe by the ability to turn towards a significant other in time of need with ease and comfort. In addition, couples are offering mutual support to each other and shape new solutions to pragmatic issues.
Contact me to book your free 15 minute consultation call.
This helps us establish if I am best suited for your current needs, based on my training, experience and specialities. If I’m not, I will try my best to recommend an alternative therapist who is.
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