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Virtual Counselling you can access from anywhere in BC
Online Therapy
Convenience and support to enhance your well-being.
EASY TO SCHEDULE
ACCESS FROM HOME
Change May Not Always Be Easy,
But Accessing It Can Be
ONLINE THERAPY THAT MEETS YOU WHERE YOU ARE AT
It can be really hard to get the support you need to make positive change when you can barely find time for lunch. Online counselling can help make this process a little less daunting and a lot more convenient. Trade your travel time in for a grabbing home-made coffee and sitting down with me in our virtual therapy room.
If you're already experiencing enough barriers to change, let's remove one.
Online Counselling For
How Does Online Counselling Work?
Online therapy looks a lot like in-person therapy in terms of the process, with some alterations in the methods or approach to make it a little more screen-friendly. If you have a secure connection and a confidential place to "meet," we can get started. I use the secure platform Janeapp to facilitate our vitual sessions.
In terms of the therapy, your process is tailored to your unique needs and situation. Here's a look at what you may expect generally (please note these stages are not necessarily linear):
Collaborative Discovery
Through information-sharing, we work to get a clearer picture of; the challenges, what's getting in your way, what's the impact of the struggle, and what you'd like to see different. We also take a look at what you've tried already, what tools/strategies/strengths you bring with you and would be important to gain to help you alleviate suffering and meet your therapy goals.
The Deeper Dive
We work together to increase: Awareness - of internal and external patterns, information you need, blind spots, factors in or out of your control, your thoughts/feelings/beliefs
Connection - with self, others, systems, and resources
Expansion - of possibilities, choices, personal capacity, support networks, skills, tools, & knowledge
Growth through Action
This is where you get to "try on" new perspectives, emotions, patterns, ways of being, coping strategies, habits, skills to utilize with yourself or in relationship with others, etc - in a way that feels supported and doable.
While much of your growth can happen internally and inside the virtual therapy room, we also explore how to take all that you are learning out into your world to produce real, sustainable change.
What Are The Steps To Get Started?
01. Book Consult
Book a free 15 min consult to ask questions, learn about my approach, and determine if we are a good fit.
02. Intake Session
Attend your first virtual appointment where we learn more about each other and work together on a course of action.
03. Book Next Sessions
You will be given an online link to book further appointments at your convenience.
Meet Your Online Therapist
Leanne Fessler M.A., R.C.C
Registered Clinical Counsellor #3000
"If you are struggling, burdened by worries, and looking for meaningful change, I would love to help you make that happen."
Leanne is an experienced therapist who has worked with a diverse client population in private practice, non-profit, university and community settings. Her work has been expansive, including years as a child and family therapist, alongside providing therapy to adults and couples.
Leanne has extensive specialized training and experience working with reproductive, perinatal mental health and parent concerns and is the founder of South Rock Perinatal Wellness Collective.
She takes special interest in working with parents and parent-to-be, those impacted by anxiety, infertility challenges, women navigating life and health transitions, and healthcare/other helping professionals.
She has additional specialized training in treating anxiety and depression (multiple approaches including CBT), trauma (somatic and EMDR approaches), grief and loss, child/youth therapy, expressive arts approaches, parenting and couples (Relational Life Therapy and Gottman BBH).
Read more about Leanne's approach, experience and background:
What To Know When Working With Me
YOU ARE NOT JUST ANOTHER CLIENT.
I truly care about you and your well-being. The therapeutic relationship is the heart of this work. I will take the time to get to know you and help you get to know yourself in new ways.
I BELIEVE YOU CAN GET THERE & I'M HERE TO HELP.
"There" is defined by you. Whether it means being in a healthy relationship with yourself and others, finding meaning, or meeting a personal goal, I believe in your capacity to grow. I'm committed to doing my part to be an ongoing learner and an ethical, trained care provider. Doing good work matters to me.
I AM A FELLOW TRAVELLER.
My life path has been bumpy too and I am an ongoing learner in both my life and my career. I continue to sit in the client chair myself so I that I can bring my personal best to you and sit in the student chair so I can bring my professional best to our work together.
