Online therapy is here to stay — but does it really work? This post breaks down research, benefits, limitations, and how to know if virtual counselling is right for you.

Discover how somatic therapy helps process trauma by working with the body, not just the mind. Learn techniques and benefits of this powerful approach.

A compassionate guide for new clients on what their first therapy session looks like — from intake questions to emotional safety and therapeutic pacing.

Explore whether grief counselling could help you after loss. This post guides you through key emotional signs and reflections to know if you're ready for support.

Gestalt therapy focuses on present-moment awareness, integration, and relational patterns. This post explores its history, techniques, and client benefits.

A look at queer-affirming couples therapy — including how it differs from traditional models and why inclusive language, identity safety, and shared values matter.

Learn how clinical supervision in counselling helps therapists grow professionally, navigate complex cases, and maintain ethical, self-reflective practice.

Explore the core goals of existential therapy, including meaning-making, freedom, authenticity, and how it supports clients during life transitions and emotional crises.

Whether you're facing divorce, grief, or identity shifts, therapy for life transitions helps you stay grounded and intentional through periods of uncertainty and change.

Counselling is a process where a variety of concerns can be discussed, such as career indecision, anxiety, stress, loss, anger, depression, substance abuse, eating disorders and relationship issues. Your first session with a counsellor is called an “intake”. The purpose of the intake is to help you identify your counselling goals and to explore what referral options might be appropriate for you at this time.

The BCACC requires Registered Clinical Counsellors (RCC) who use Social Media to have a Social Media Policy. This document outlines my office policies related to use of Social Media. Please read it to understand how I conduct myself on the Internet as a mental health professional and how you can expect me to respond to potential interactions that may occur between us on the Internet.

Please read this Statement of Understanding carefully. Be sure to ask me to explain anything you do not understand or that you may have concerns about.

Elisabeth van Assum Counselling believes that counselling services should be accessible to everyone. As such, I am committed to providing a friendly, safe, and welcoming environment for all, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic situation, religion or ethnicity.