Art Therapy & Counselling

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When Words Aren’t Enough

Sometimes it can be difficult to explain what you’re feeling, especially when emotions are overwhelming, complicated, or hard to put into words. Art therapy offers another way to explore your experiences, emotions, thoughts, and relationships through creativity.

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Autism Counsellor Courtenay

Sydney Low

MPCC-P, She/Her

A Different Way to Understand Yourself

Traditional talk therapy can be helpful, but it doesn’t work the same way for everyone. For some people, especially those who are neurodivergent, autistic, or living with ADHD, it can be challenging to describe internal experiences through conversation alone.

Through drawing, painting, collage, movement, imagery, writing, and other creative approaches, you can explore emotions and experiences in ways that feel more natural and accessible to you. Your therapist will work alongside you to choose activities based on your goals, preferences, comfort level, and needs.

Art therapy may help you:

  • Explore emotions that are difficult to put into words

  • Develop greater awareness of your thoughts, feelings, and body

  • Process stressful or overwhelming experiences

  • Explore identity, self-esteem, and relationships

  • Build emotional regulation and coping skills

  • Better understand neurodivergent experiences

  • Create space for reflection without relying entirely on verbal communication

  • Explore experiences related to ADHD, autism, anxiety, trauma, and life transitions

Art therapy isn’t about interpreting your artwork or telling you what your drawings “mean.” You are the expert on your own experience. Your therapist can help you explore what your creative process brings up and what feels meaningful to you.

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How To Get Started

Free Client Consultation

During this over the phone session, we will discuss your unique needs and goals, explore how our counselling services can support you, and answer any questions you may have.

15 mins

Initial Counselling Session

This initial session provides a space for us to collaboratively explore your goals, establish informed consent, and complete any necessary paperwork.

50 mins

Counselling Session        

Our individual counselling sessions offer personalized support and guidance tailored to your specific needs.

50 mins

Insurance

Here are a few companies who have covered the cost of counselling services. Please double check your policy to ensure that your counsellors designation is covered.

At this time, direct billing is available for certain insurance providers. Click on your insurance provider to confirm if direct billing is available.

  • Please check your benefits plan to confirm counselling coverage.

    • Riley (MPCC): Direct billing available

    • Paul (RSW): Direct billing will be available soon

    • Sydney (MPCC-P): Direct billing will be available soon

    If direct billing is unavailable, you can submit your receipt directly to your plan for reimbursement.

  • Please check your benefits plan to confirm counselling coverage.

    • Riley (MPCC): Direct billing available

    • Paul (RSW): Direct billing will be available soon

    • Sydney (MPCC-P): Direct billing will be available soon

    If direct billing is unavailable, you can submit your receipt directly to your plan for reimbursement.

  • Please check your benefits plan to confirm that counselling services are covered.

    Client pays upfront and submits receipts for reimbursement.

  • Please check your benefits plan to confirm counselling coverage.

    • Riley (MPCC): Direct billing available

    • Paul (RSW): Direct billing will be available soon

    • Sydney (MPCC-P): Direct billing will be available soon

    If direct billing is unavailable, you can submit your receipt directly to your plan for reimbursement.

  • Please check your benefits plan to confirm counselling coverage.

    • Riley (MPCC): Direct billing available

    • Paul (RSW): Direct billing will be available soon

    • Sydney (MPCC-P): Direct billing will be available soon

    If direct billing is unavailable, you can submit your receipt directly to your plan for reimbursement.

  • Please check your benefits plan to confirm counselling coverage.

    • Riley (MPCC): Direct billing available

    • Paul (RSW): Direct billing will be available soon

    • Sydney (MPCC-P): Direct billing will be available soon

    If direct billing is unavailable, you can submit your receipt directly to your plan for reimbursement.

  • Please check your benefits plan to confirm counselling coverage.

    • Riley (MPCC): Direct billing available

    • Paul (RSW): Direct billing will be available soon

    • Sydney (MPCC-P): Direct billing will be available soon

    If direct billing is unavailable, you can submit your receipt directly to your plan for reimbursement.

  • Please check your benefits plan to confirm counselling coverage.

    • Riley (MPCC): Direct billing available

    • Paul (RSW): Direct billing will be available soon

    • Sydney (MPCC-P): Direct billing will be available soon

    If direct billing is unavailable, you can submit your receipt directly to your plan for reimbursement.

  • Please check your benefits plan to confirm counselling coverage.

    • Riley (MPCC): Direct billing available

    • Paul (RSW): Direct billing will be available soon

    • Sydney (MPCC-P): Direct billing will be available soon

    If direct billing is unavailable, you can submit your receipt directly to your plan for reimbursement.

  • Please check your benefits plan to confirm counselling coverage.

    • Riley (MPCC): Direct billing available

    • Paul (RSW): Direct billing will be available soon

    • Sydney (MPCC-P): Direct billing will be available soon

    If direct billing is unavailable, you can submit your receipt directly to your plan for reimbursement.

  • Please check your benefits plan to confirm counselling coverage.

    • Riley (MPCC): Direct billing available

    • Paul (RSW): Direct billing will be available soon

    • Sydney (MPCC-P): Direct billing will be available soon

    If direct billing is unavailable, you can submit your receipt directly to your plan for reimbursement.

  • Please check your benefits plan to confirm counselling coverage.

    • Riley (MPCC): Direct billing available

    • Paul (RSW): Direct billing will be available soon

    • Sydney (MPCC-P): Direct billing will be available soon

    If direct billing is unavailable, you can submit your receipt directly to your plan for reimbursement.

  • Please check your benefits plan to confirm that counselling services are covered.

    Client pays upfront and submits receipts for reimbursement.

  • Please check your benefits plan to confirm counselling coverage.

    • Riley (MPCC): Direct billing available

    • Paul (RSW): Direct billing will be available soon

    • Sydney (MPCC-P): Direct billing will be available soon

    If direct billing is unavailable, you can submit your receipt directly to your plan for reimbursement.

  • Please check your benefits plan to confirm counselling coverage.

    • Riley (MPCC): Direct billing available

    • Paul (RSW): Direct billing will be available soon

    • Sydney (MPCC-P): Direct billing will be available soon

    If direct billing is unavailable, you can submit your receipt directly to your plan for reimbursement.

  • Please check your benefits plan to confirm that counselling services are covered.

    • Riley (MPCC): Direct billing is unavailable

    • Paul (RSW): Direct billing available

    • Sydney (MPCC-P): Direct billing is unavailable

    If direct billing is unavailable, you can submit your receipt directly to your plan for reimbursement.

  • Please check your benefits plan to confirm counselling coverage.

    • Riley (MPCC): Direct billing available

    • Paul (RSW): Direct billing will be available soon

    • Sydney (MPCC-P): Direct billing will be available soon

    If direct billing is unavailable, you can submit your receipt directly to your plan for reimbursement.

  • Please check your benefits plan to confirm counselling coverage.

    • Riley (MPCC): Direct billing available

    • Paul (RSW): Direct billing will be available soon

    • Sydney (MPCC-P): Direct billing will be available soon

    If direct billing is unavailable, you can submit your receipt directly to your plan for reimbursement.

  • Please check your benefits plan to confirm counselling coverage.

    • Riley (MPCC): Direct billing available

    • Paul (RSW): Direct billing will be available soon

    • Sydney (MPCC-P): Direct billing will be available soon

    If direct billing is unavailable, you can submit your receipt directly to your plan for reimbursement.

  • Please check your benefits plan to confirm counselling coverage.

    • Riley (MPCC): Direct billing available

    • Paul (RSW): Direct billing will be available soon

    • Sydney (MPCC-P): Direct billing will be available soon

    If direct billing is unavailable, you can submit your receipt directly to your plan for reimbursement.

  • Please check your benefits plan to confirm counselling coverage.

    • Riley (MPCC): Direct billing available

    • Paul (RSW): Direct billing will be available soon

    • Sydney (MPCC-P): Direct billing will be available soon

    If direct billing is unavailable, you can submit your receipt directly to your plan for reimbursement.

  • Greenshield includes coverage for mental health services provided by CPCA members. Coverage limits and conditions should be reviewed in your policy.

    Direct billing is now available for Greenshield members.

  • Please check your benefits plan to confirm counselling coverage.

    • Riley (MPCC): Direct billing available

    • Paul (RSW): Direct billing will be available soon

    • Sydney (MPCC-P): Direct billing will be available soon

    If direct billing is unavailable, you can submit your receipt directly to your plan for reimbursement.

  • Please check your benefits plan to confirm counselling coverage.

    • Riley (MPCC): Direct billing available

    • Paul (RSW): Direct billing will be available soon

    • Sydney (MPCC-P): Direct billing will be available soon

    If direct billing is unavailable, you can submit your receipt directly to your plan for reimbursement.

  • Please check your benefits plan to confirm that counselling services are covered.

    Client pays upfront and submits receipts for reimbursement.

  • Please check your benefits plan to confirm that counselling services are covered.

    • Paul (RSW) is currently covered under ICBC but cannot direct bill.

    Client pays upfront and submits receipts for reimbursement.

  • Please check your benefits plan to confirm counselling coverage.

    • Riley (MPCC): Direct billing available

    • Paul (RSW): Direct billing will be available soon

    • Sydney (MPCC-P): Direct billing will be available soon

    If direct billing is unavailable, you can submit your receipt directly to your plan for reimbursement.

  • Please check your benefits plan to confirm counselling coverage.

    • Riley (MPCC): Direct billing available

    • Paul (RSW): Direct billing will be available soon

    • Sydney (MPCC-P): Direct billing will be available soon

    If direct billing is unavailable, you can submit your receipt directly to your plan for reimbursement.

  • Please check your benefits plan to confirm that counselling services are covered.

    Client pays upfront and submits receipts for reimbursement.

  • Please check your benefits plan to confirm counselling coverage.

    • Riley (MPCC): Direct billing available

    • Paul (RSW): Direct billing will be available soon

    • Sydney (MPCC-P): Direct billing will be available soon

    If direct billing is unavailable, you can submit your receipt directly to your plan for reimbursement.

  • Please check your benefits plan to confirm that counselling services are covered.

    Client pays upfront and submits receipts for reimbursement.

  • Please check your benefits plan to confirm counselling coverage.

    • Riley (MPCC): Direct billing available

    • Paul (RSW): Direct billing will be available soon

    • Sydney (MPCC-P): Direct billing will be available soon

    If direct billing is unavailable, you can submit your receipt directly to your plan for reimbursement.

  • Please check your benefits plan to confirm counselling coverage.

    • Riley (MPCC): Direct billing available

    • Paul (RSW): Direct billing will be available soon

    • Sydney (MPCC-P): Direct billing will be available soon

    If direct billing is unavailable, you can submit your receipt directly to your plan for reimbursement.

  • Please check your benefits plan to confirm that counselling services are covered.

    Client pays upfront and submits receipts for reimbursement.

  • Certain Municipal Fire Departments offer coverage for mental health counselling by CPCA members. Coverage specifics will depend on the department's policy.

    Client pays upfront and submits receipts for reimbursement.

  • Please check your benefits plan to confirm that counselling services are covered.

    Client pays upfront and submits receipts for reimbursement.

  • Please check your benefits plan to confirm counselling coverage.

    • Riley (MPCC): Direct billing available

    • Paul (RSW): Direct billing not currently available

    • Sydney (MPCC-P): Direct billing will be available once she is no longer provisional

    If direct billing is unavailable, you can submit your receipt directly to Pacific Blue Cross for reimbursement based on your plan.

  • Please check your benefits plan to confirm that counselling services are covered.

    Client pays upfront and submits receipts for reimbursement.

  • Please check your benefits plan to confirm counselling coverage.

    • Riley (MPCC): Direct billing available

    • Paul (RSW): Direct billing will be available soon

    • Sydney (MPCC-P): Direct billing will be available soon

    If direct billing is unavailable, you can submit your receipt directly to your plan for reimbursement.

  • Please check your benefits plan to confirm counselling coverage.

    • Riley (MPCC): Direct billing available

    • Paul (RSW): Direct billing will be available soon

    • Sydney (MPCC-P): Direct billing will be available soon

    If direct billing is unavailable, you can submit your receipt directly to your plan for reimbursement.

  • Please check your benefits plan to confirm that counselling services are covered.

    Client pays upfront and submits receipts for reimbursement.

  • The SAJE Mental Health and Counselling Benefit provides funds for young adults from government care (including Indigenous Child and Family Service Agencies [ICFSA]) to access services to improve mental and emotional health and well-being, including addressing experiences of trauma. The benefit covers the costs of mental health and counselling services up to $1,500 per calendar year.

    We have been approved as a counsellor for clients using this benefit in the past and are set up to direct bill to SAJE.

  • Please check your benefits plan to confirm that counselling services are covered.

    Client pays upfront and submits receipts for reimbursement.

  • Please check your benefits plan to confirm counselling coverage.

    • Riley (MPCC): Direct billing available

    • Paul (RSW): Direct billing will be available soon

    • Sydney (MPCC-P): Direct billing will be available soon

    If direct billing is unavailable, you can submit your receipt directly to your plan for reimbursement.

  • Please check your benefits plan to confirm counselling coverage.

    • Riley (MPCC): Direct billing available

    • Paul (RSW): Direct billing will be available soon

    • Sydney (MPCC-P): Direct billing will be available soon

    If direct billing is unavailable, you can submit your receipt directly to your plan for reimbursement.

  • Please check your benefits plan to confirm counselling coverage.

    • Riley (MPCC): Direct billing available

    • Paul (RSW): Direct billing available

    • Sydney (MPCC-P): Direct billing available

    If direct billing is unavailable, you can submit your receipt directly to your plan for reimbursement.

  • Please check your benefits plan to confirm counselling coverage.

    • Riley (MPCC): Direct billing available

    • Paul (RSW): Direct billing will be available soon

    • Sydney (MPCC-P): Direct billing will be available soon

    If direct billing is unavailable, you can submit your receipt directly to your plan for reimbursement.

  • Please check your benefits plan to confirm counselling coverage.

    • Riley (MPCC): Direct billing available

    • Paul (RSW): Direct billing will be available soon

    • Sydney (MPCC-P): Direct billing will be available soon

    If direct billing is unavailable, you can submit your receipt directly to your plan for reimbursement.

  • Please check your benefits plan to confirm counselling coverage.

    • Riley (MPCC): Direct billing available

    • Paul (RSW): Direct billing will be available soon

    • Sydney (MPCC-P): Direct billing will be available soon

    If direct billing is unavailable, you can submit your receipt directly to your plan for reimbursement.

  • Please check your benefits plan to confirm counselling coverage.

    • Riley (MPCC): Direct billing available

    • Paul (RSW): Direct billing is unavailable

    • Sydney (MPCC-P): Direct billing will be available soon

    If direct billing is unavailable, you can submit your receipt directly to your plan for reimbursement.

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