Meet our Team of Registered Clinical Counsellors & Physiotherapists
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Paula Villagómez Volkers Registered Clinical CounsellorWorks with: Children (5+), Youth, Caregivers & Adults
Works in: English & Spanish
Available: Online and In Person
Pronouns: She/Her
Accepting Clients: Yes
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Courtney Brown Registered Clinical Counsellor
Works with: Youth (10+) & Adults
Available: In person & Online
Pronouns: She/Her
Accepting Clients: No
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Kate James Canadian Certified Counsellor
Works with: Children (6+), Youth, Adults, Families & Couples
Available: In person & Online
Pronouns: She/They
Accepting Clients: Yes
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Leanne Barden Registered Clinical Counsellor Canadian Certified Counsellor
Works with: Children (8+), Youth, Adults, Couples, and Families
Available: In person & Online
Pronouns: She/Her
Accepting Clients: Yes
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Sandy Zhang Registered Clinical Counsellor, Registered Marriage and Family Therapist, Alberta Counselling Therapist
Works with: Children, Youth, Adults, Families & Couples
Works in: English & Mandarin
Available: Online
Pronouns: She/Her
Accepting Clients: Yes
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Malar Chandran Registered Clinical Counsellor Canadian Certified Counsellor
Works with: Children (5+), Teens, Adults & Families
Available: In person & Online
Pronouns: She/They
Accepting Clients: Yes
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Tony Cruz Registered Physiotherapist
Works in: English and Spanish
Available: In Clinic (W 10th & Alma), In-Home Physiotherapy in Vancouver, & Online Appointments
Pronouns: He/Him
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Amy Kobelt Registered Clinical Counsellor
Works with: Children (12+), Youth, Adults
Available: In Person & Online
Pronouns: She/Her
Accepting Clients: No
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Frequently Asked Questions
Counselling is a broad term that can included trauma therapy, as well as talk therapy, learning coping skills, and exploring your past. Trauma therapy is a specific form of counselling that addresses the root of the problem using a variety of specific trauma processing therapies. These therapies are designed to support you in processing memories and experiences that are stuck in your body that make it feel like those experiences are still happening. These therapies activate both your body and brain to help you release the impacts of those stressful and traumatic experiences. Our counsellors are trained a variety of different therapies that support trauma processing (Lifespan Integration Therapy, EMDR, OEI, art therapy). Ask about them in your consultation call to see if they might be a fit for you.
- Therapy is tailored to the individual which means that depending on your schedule, your finances and how you process information sessions can be spaced out accordingly. Starting with weekly or bi-weekly sessions is what we suggests when you being counselling.
- The number of sessions is dependent on your goals in counselling which can make it tricky to give a number. This is a question to ask in your consultation call to get an estimate.
Some people like having things to work on in between sessions and others want the space to process more organically. Depending on your goals in therapy your therapist may ask you to try different things between sessions. Your therapist is available to answer basic questions via email between sessions, but we ask that you reserve sharing detailed information or complex questions for your next session.
The psychological therapy processes have a highly variable duration, which depends on multiple factors, such as the severity of the existing problems, the therapeutic goals, psychosocial environment, etc.
In-home physiotherapy offers personalized care in the comfort of your home, making it an excellent option for those with mobility challenges, busy schedules, or specific recovery needs. Here’s what we can help with:
- Post-Surgery Rehabilitation: Recovering from a hip or knee replacement, fracture, or other surgery? Our physiotherapists help you regain strength, mobility, and confidence.
- Chronic Pain Management: Conditions like arthritis, fibromyalgia, and chronic back pain can be effectively managed with targeted exercises and strategies.
- Neurological Conditions: We support individuals with Parkinson’s, Multiple System Atrophy (MSA), stroke recovery, and other neurological disorders to improve movement and quality of life.
- Injury Recovery and Prevention: Whether it’s a sprain, strain, or overuse injury, we guide you toward a safe and effective recovery and help prevent future injuries.
- Balance and Fall Prevention: If you or a loved one is at risk of falls, we provide tailored exercises to improve stability and reduce fall risks.
- Mobility Challenges: For seniors or those with limited mobility, we focus on maintaining independence and improving functional movement.
- Work-Related or Sports Injuries: We’ll help you return to work or your favorite activities safely and effectively.
Our experienced team brings everything you need—expertise, equipment, and encouragement—directly to your door. Let us help you feel your best at home!
The fees per session vary depending on the length and type of your session and who your practitioner is. For more details on our rates click here.
- Unfortunately counselling is not covered under MSP. If you have extended health benefits they all differ, so be sure to check if your insurance covers a registered clinical counsellor (RCC) or Canadian certified counsellor (CCC). Even if you have insurance we require payment up front and then you will receive a receipt that you can submit to your insurance company for reimbursement.
- If you have coverage through the Crime Victims Assistance Program (CVAP) Amy is a registered provider and so some or all of your counselling may be covered.
- If you are eligible, MSP Supplementary benefits may cover $23 per visit for a combined annual limit of 10 visits for physiotherapy services, among others. For more information, visit BC Gov’s website.
At this time, we do offer direct billing to select providers and for select services. If your provider and insurance isn’t eligible for direct billing with our team we will send you an invoice after receiving payment for your appointment which you can then submit to your insurance provider.
All of our services at Haven Wellness Collective can be accessed directly without a referral!
