Resources
Counselling Guides to Read Before You Book
Short counselling resources for the questions people often work through before they contact a counsellor.
Each guide covers one practical question: which kind of professional to look for, how to compare therapists, when couples counselling may help, whether to meet online or in person, and how anxiety can show up physically. If you want to check a counsellor’s designation first, Registered Clinical Counsellors are listed on the BCACC member register.
Five counselling resources to start with
Credentials
Psychologist vs Counsellor in Vancouver
How psychologists, RCCs and psychiatrists differ in training, diagnosis, cost and coverage, and where to start.
Read the article →7 questions
How to Choose a Therapist in Vancouver
Seven practical questions for comparing credentials, approach, fit, fees and availability.
Read the article →Couples
When Should Couples Try Counselling?
Signs that couples counselling may help — from repeating conflict and distance to trust injuries and major transitions.
Read the article →Formats
Online vs In-Person Counselling: Which Fits You?
Compare privacy, convenience, connection and practical fit between the two formats.
Read the article →Anxiety
What Does Anxiety Feel Like in the Body?
How anxiety can show up through tension, breathing, digestion, sleep and restlessness.
Read the article →These counselling resources are general information, not clinical advice. They cannot account for your history or circumstances, and reading them does not create a therapeutic relationship. For advice about your own situation, speak with a qualified professional.
Your counsellor
Mandeep Virk, MA, RCC
Dear Therapy is a small practice, so the person you speak with on the consultation call is the person you would work with. You can read about her approach, style and areas of focus before deciding whether to book.
Read Mandeep’s profile →Fees and coverage
Payment, direct billing, ICBC and what to ask your insurer are set out on the fees and insurance page.
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The free 15-minute call is for fit and practical questions. It is not a counselling session and there is no obligation to continue.
In-person or online
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