My Approach
Some of the concerns and issues I work with regularly include:
* Substance use and abuse
* Anxiety and stress management
* Depression, sadness, hopelessness
* Shame, guilt, self-worth
* Reproductive mental health
* Psychedelic preparation and integration
Having a background as a doula and yoga teacher means I tend to incorporate mindfulness based interventions, as well as physical or somatic components into our work together. I will always work from an evidence based practice, conducting extensive research and engaging in training before implementing skills into our work together. If you're new to counselling and unsure of modalities, and therapeutic jargon, please email me or set up a phone consultation and we can talk further about how to best match your needs.
Post-graduate trainings have included:
Motivational Interviewing
ADHD: Moving Beyond Medication
Art based therapies: Process Not Perfection
Mindfulness based CBT (Mi-CBT)
Services
The counselling services offered aim to support you in overcoming personal challenges, by creating an opportunity for you to achieve your individual goals. I work collaboratively with each client to suit their personal needs and sense of safety.
Payments can be made by e-transfer to blakelock.krista@gmail.com or credit card on file.
Cancellations require 48 hours notice. Less than 48 hours will result in a cancellation charge of the full session rate.
If you have extended benefits that cover registered clinical counsellors (RCC) a detailed receipt for you to submit your claim will be provided.
In person sessions are offered Tuesday evenings from 5-9 pm, at 2246 East Hastings Street, near Nanaimo Street.
One on one therapy, in a cozy in person office space at 2246 East Hastings, Vancouver. Standard 50 minute session.
140$
A limited number of sliding scale spaces are offered to those who are facing financial barriers to seeking counselling.
70$-100$.
Wait times may vary.
One on one therapy, conducted virtually. Standard 50 minute session.
140$
Free phone consultation for you to ask any questions regarding the counselling process, or see how we might work together.
This is not a counselling appointment.