Individual Counselling
I work with adults of all ages, treating a range of presenting problems with research-backed techniques. I bring to counselling a warm, collaborative, client-centred perspective that honours your need to share your pain or fear and harnesses your innate capacity for growth. Operating from a multicultural standpoint allows me to match the diversity of my clients’ experiences (teenage to retirement age; varied gender identity; different ethnicities; range of socioeconomic backgrounds). I will help you understand why I suggest certain methods and seek feedback regularly so that we can change gears if needed. I like to think of our therapeutic relationship as one where you are the expert on the content of your life, and I am the therapeutic process expert who knows what has been proven to help.
Relationship Counselling
I am passionate about working with people to improve relationship communication, break negative interpersonal patterns, and make room for the love to shine through. My counselling technique leverages the power of having multiple perspectives in the room, which is often much more impactful than talking about relationships with just one member.
I work with:
Relationships at all stages
Couples with diverse sexual preferences and/or gender identities
Couples who are struggling with cross-cultural communication or family differences
Polyamorous relationships
My approach is based on Dr. Sue Johnson’s Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples. I also draw upon research and resources from The Gottman Institute.
Online Counselling
While it has a different flow and flavour than in-person sessions, the research shows that online counselling can benefit:
Clients who find a special working connection with an out-of-town counsellor
Clients who like the flexibility of accessing counselling wherever they happen to be
Clients in rural settings without access to specialized psychological services
Clients who are prevented from leaving the house for the very reason they would need to talk to a counsellor (phobia, stress, anxiety, caring for a dependent)
Clients who feel like they can disclose more about their life, feelings, and fears when they aren’t in-person
My online clients are met with the same warmth, care, and perspective that they would receive in-person. Sessions are conducted using secure Zoom for Healthcare.
Rates & Payment
50 minute sessions cost $140 for individual counselling and $160 for relationship counselling. As of December 20th, 2024, the CRA considers psychotherapy services to be exempt from GST.
E-transfer to hello@mandythiessen.com, cash, and cheque are accepted as payment before session begins.
Insurance and benefits coverage: Many extended health plans offer a range of coverage for psychotherapy with a Registered Clinical Counsellor. Contact your provider for more information about your options. Please note that direct billing is not an option for psychotherapy.
Subsidized counselling: I am a private counselling provider for the following programs, with limited availability for each:
No- or low-income clients: I believe that counselling should be accessible to all. As such, I provide sliding-scale-cost sessions to my no- or low-income clients.
I offer a limited number of spaces for subsidized or sliding-scale-cost counselling. Please reach out if you have any questions.