Individual Counselling for Women
Trauma
Survivors of complex trauma, narcissistic abuse, developmental trauma, intimate partner abuse, physical, emotional and sexual abuse.
Relationships
Healing from and building healthy relationships, setting boundaries, cultivating a secure internal attachment
Anxiety & Depression
Developing coping skills, tolerating difficult emotions, cultivating mindfulness and self compassion
Identity & Self Esteem
Fostering your self-worth, values & sense of self. Navigating motherhood and all aspects of the female experience
“Start now. Start where you are. Start with fear. Start with pain. Start with doubt. Start with hands shaking. Start with voice trembling, but start. Start and don’t stop. Start where you are, with what you have. Just…start”.
~ Ijeoma Umebinyuo
Kadie Lawson
Founder & Clinical Counsellor
M.Ed., RCC
Welcome! My name is Kadie Lawson, I am a Masters trained psychotherapist. I began my career in 2013 as a public-school educator and special education specialist. I served vulnerable youth and families with a particular focus upon developmental trauma and family systems. In 2020, I completed my Masters of Education in Counselling Psychology at Simon Fraser University and became a Registered Clinical Counsellor.
As a licensed psychotherapist, I began my practice with the mission to provide women with a safe and secure space to access support. While mental health is relevant to everyone, women face a unique set of mental health challenges which are specific to the female experience. My mission is to provide safety and connection; a space where women can feel seen and heard without judgement.
Perhaps you are navigating traumatic lived experiences and are exhausted and depleted in every form. You cannot bear to be called “strong” once more, because it was never a choice to begin with; the only choice was to carry on and take care of others. I see you and you are not alone. If you wish to feel more empowered, self-compassionate, and grounded in yourself and your ability to express your needs, I can support you in reaching your goals. It doesn’t have to be “me first”, it can be “me too”.
Areas of Focus:
- Survivors of Narcissistic and Relational Abuse
- Developmental Trauma/Attachment Injury
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Self Esteem/Body Image
- Pregnancy/Motherhood
- Victims of Sexual Violence
- Adolescent Health (15 years +)
Therapeutic Modalities
I work within a relational framework of healing through connection; for we cannot do intra-psychically what we have not experienced interpersonally.
I have pursued extensive post-graduate trainings in order to approach the complexity of trauma and C-PTSD with competency and diversification.
Trained In
- EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
- IFS (Internal Family Systems)
- AEDP (Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy)
Informed By
- Emotion Focused Therapy
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy
- Relational-Cultural Therapy
- Trauma Informed Practice
Services
Virtual Counselling
Counselling sessions are held virtually, using a highly encrypted video conferencing platform (JaneAPP). JaneApp offers strict compliance with global privacy and security requirements and is therefore, one of the leading platforms used by physicians and practitioners worldwide.
Telephone Counselling
If virtual counselling is not accessible or comfortable for you, telephone counselling is an excellent alternative.
Billing
I offer a free 20-minute consultation by phone or video, prior to booking a first session.
PAYMENT
Counselling session fees are $140.00 per 50-minute session (excludes GST) and charged to client.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Notice of 24 hours is required for cancellation of an appointment to avoid being charged for session
INSURANCE COVERAGE
As an RCC, counselling services are covered by most extended health care plans wherein you can submit your invoice for reimbursement.
All payments are collected directly from the client (with the exception of FNHA & CVAP clients)
DIRECT BILLING
Available for clients funded under First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) under the following programs:
*Mental Wellness and Counselling (MW&C)
*The Indian Residential School Resolution Health Support Program (IRS RHSP)
*The Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Health Support Services (MMIWG HSS)
For questions and information please contact FNHA at: [email protected] or call 1-855-550-5454
Direct Billing can be made available for clients funded under Crime Victim Assistance Program (CVAP)
If you have experienced a crime or a sexual assault, you can apply to the BC Crime Victim Assistance Program (CVAP) for assistance
