In counselling, I aim to create a warm and accepting space while you explore, unpack, and navigate your life experiences and move towards your preferred future. I believe that each person is the expert in their life and has a unique story, perspective, and context that shapes how they experience themselves, their relationships, and the world around them. If you choose to work with me, we will work collaboratively to unpack and integrate your experiences, reflect on and strengthen what works for you, and develop strategies to support you to move towards the things that matter most to you. Whether you are seeking counselling because you are navigating feelings of anxiety, stress, relationship challenges, questions about identity or sexuality, a major life transition, or maybe are just feeling stuck, I am here to support you in exploring your challenges and moving toward the life, outlook, and relationship(s) you hope for.

I hold a Master of Arts degree in Education, specializing in Counselling Psychology, from Simon Fraser University. My path to pursuing the counselling profession began while I was working as a co-facilitator of a support group for at-risk teens when I was a youth. That experience inspired me to help others with similar life experiences increase their sense of resilience. Since then, I have worked in a variety of helping professions with children, youth, and adults exploring topics like mental health and wellbeing, stress, anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, grief, substance use and misuse, sexual and gender identity, sexuality, relationships, communication, and life transitions.

My counselling approach is integrative, interpersonal, and relational. It is also informed by Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), the Gottman Method, and, when appropriate, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). I draw from these approaches flexibly and collaboratively rather than assuming one way of working will fit everyone. I believe that identities, communities, relationships, and broader social contexts can profoundly shape experiences of oneself and others. I am committed to practicing in ways that are culturally sensitive, gender, sexuality, and relationship diversity affirmative, and sex positive. I have a special interest in working with 2SLGBTQQIA+, non-monogamous, and kink communities.

I continue to be curious about people and deeply appreciative of the capacity we have to grow, change, and create lives that feel meaningful and authentic. I hope that if you decide to work with me, I can help create a space where you feel empowered to do so!

Hi! I'm Hailea (she/they)

Areas of Practice

I work with individual adults, youth, and folks in relationship(s), and I hold particular interest in exploring the following:

• Mental health and wellbeing

• Anxiety and stress

• Depression and low mood

• Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)

• Grief and loss

• Substance use and misuse

• Relationships and relationship difficulties

• Communication and boundaries

• Sexual and gender identity

• 2SLGBTQQIA+ experiences

• Non-monogamy

• Life transitions

• Values, identity, and meaning making

• Unconventional life experiences

• Self-exploration and personal development

Therapeutic Approach

• Person-centred

• Strengths-based

• Collaborative

• Affirmative

• Holistic

• Relational / interpersonal process

• Narrative Therapy

• Solution-Focused Brief Therapy

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

• Gottman Method

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), occasionally when appropriate

• Evidence-informed

• Sex-positive

• 2SLGBTQIA+ affirming

• Relationship-diversity affirming

• Culturally responsive

• Trauma-aware

• Neurodiverse-aware

• Chronic illness-aware

Educational Background and Select Trainings

• Master of Arts in Education, specializing in Counselling Psychology (Simon Fraser University)

• Developing through connection: Counselling experiences and relational identity of Canadian polyamorous clients (Masters thesis)

• Constellations: a mental health group for consensually non-monogamous (CNM) individuals (group developer)

• Gottman Method Couples Therapy, level 1

• Advanced Gender-Affirming Primary Care, parts 1-3 (Vancouver Coastal Health and Trans Care BC)

• Begin Here - Foundations in Sexology (The Buehler Institute)

• Narrative and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (on-site Qmunity trainings)

Rates & Payment Information

Fees:

Standard individual counselling session is 50 minutes in length. Standard couples counselling session is 1 hour and 20 minutes. Couples 50-minute sessions are available although not recommended.

Individual Psychotherapy (50 min) - $155

Relationship Psychotherapy "short" session (50 min) - $175

Relationship Psychotherapy (80 min) - $260

Phone Consultation for Individuals (15 min) - FREE

Video Consultations for Couples (20 min) - FREE

Payment Options:

I accept e-transfers and cash. Credit or debit cards are not accepted.

Extended Healthcare Plans:

I am currently working under supervision as a pre-licenced counsellor. In many cases, sessions can be covered and can be submitted under my clinical supervisor’s name and information. If you would like to submit your sessions with me to your benefits provider, please let me know so I can send the appropriate information.

Reduced-Cost & Sliding-Scale Options:

Oftentimes, people who experience the barriers of trauma, racism, sexism, ableism, poverty, and other forms of oppression struggle to afford to pay for a private therapist. As a person who experiences various forms of privilege, it is an important goal of mine to provide service to people facing these barriers. If you are needing support and finances are a barrier, please still reach out. I offer sliding-scale options, low-cost counselling referrals, and clinically valid self-help resources.

Availability

Booking:

New Clients: please book in a free 15-min phone consult with Hailea to discuss your counselling needs here or email her directly.

Schedule:

Hailea is seeing individuals and folks in relationship(s) in-person on Thursdays in New Westminster. They are available at various times virtually throughout the week.