Contact Us
Located in beautiful South Surrey, S.K Counselling Service offers sessions In-person at Shifa Medical Clinic or Online, anywhere in B.C.
In-person Office
Shifa Medical Clinic
Unit #103/2388 156th Street,
Surrey, BC V4A 4V4
Hours
Monday–Friday
10am–6pm
(Evening & Saturday Appointments Available)
By Appointment Only
Phone
(604) 720-8095
If you or someone you know is in immediate crisis or has suicide-related concerns, please call 911.
FAQ
Got questions? I’ve gathered answers to help you understand what to expect and make your experience as smooth as possible. If you have more specific questions or need further support, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
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Counselling and talk therapy are evidence-based treatments for various mental health issues and disorders. The structure of each session and the techniques used will depend on the therapist's modality. For example, in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), the therapist focuses on identifying distressing thoughts and reframing or challenging them, which can positively shift your emotions. Additionally, simply talking about our thoughts & feelings decreases our distress.
However, regardless of the counsellor's experience or chosen method, the most crucial factor for treatment success is the therapeutic alliance. Simply put, the therapeutic alliance is the relationship between client and therapist. When you feel connected to, respected by, and trusting of your therapist, you are likely to experience therapeutic benefits.
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If you have access to Extended Health Benefits, you may be able to use these benefits for counselling services. Every insurance plan is different and there is no way to provide an exhaustive list. Please double check your policy to ensure that the Registered Professional Counsellor or Master’s Practitioner in Clinical Counselling designation is covered.
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Counselling therapy fees are $120 per 50-minute session + GST for Individuals and $130 per 50 minute session + GST for Couples and Families . Payment is due following the session. Clients will be emailed a receipt. Fees are subject to change based on costs of living and industry standards and changes will be announced in advance.
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Your appointment time is reserved just for you. A late cancellation or missed visit leaves a hole in the therapists' day that could have been filled by another client. As such, we require 24 hours notice for any cancellations or changes to your appointment. Clients who provide less than 24 hours notice, or miss their appointment, will be charged a cancellation fee of 100% of the session rate.
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Head to the reception area and let the person know the reason for your visit. Take a seat (please silence your phone). The Counsellor will come and receive you at your scheduled session time.
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No, I do not see clients who are in active addiction, as this is outside my scope of practice. In alignment with the ethical guidelines set by my regulatory body, I am committed to working within my professional expertise. I am, however, able to support clients who have been substance-free for at least one year as they continue on their journey of growth and self-discovery.
Please note that clients are expected to attend sessions free of substances. If a client arrives under the influence, the session will be rescheduled, and a late cancellation fee (100% of the session rate) will apply.