Welcome!
Hello, it’s so nice to meet you. I’m really glad you’re here.
It takes so much strength to recognize when we can’t keep pushing through on our own and to reach out for support. That’s not an easy step. Sometimes just getting through the day can feel exhausting, and you don’t have to carry that alone anymore.
The Nerdy Therapist aims to be a place to put your coat down, relax and be your authentic self. My role is to create a space for you to feel safe, secure, and curious about what you’re currently experiencing. Therapy that is collaborative and encourages you to have a say in what it looks like whether that looks like structure, free flow or a combination of both. We might explore emotional layers, attitudes, self-limiting beliefs, solutions, or develop new ways of being. This may be through conversation, activities, drawing, writing, or even games. Sessions have ebbs and flows, some meetings are deep dives, while others are more of a walk in the park. My hope is that you will leave our time together feeling more confident, self—aware and determined in who you are, how you want to be, and the tools you have in your kit to navigate new challenges as they arise.
Listening. Understanding. Exploring. Empowering.
At the Nerdy Therapist, I offer:
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Online and phone appointments for individuals, relationships and groups Canada-wide, excluding Ontario and Quebec
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Support for queer, trans, and neurodivergent people navigating a world that others us
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Weekday, Evening, and occasional weekend sessions
I support adult(s):
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who are coming to terms with new formal or self-identified diagnoses, so they can understand themselves better and find ways to navigate the world in more affirming ways
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who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ with identity exploration, moving into authentic living, and navigating competing values so they can live life with more ease
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with minority trauma who struggle with the impacts of it on their day-to-day so they can understand the impact on their nervous system and begin healing in a relationally safe space.
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couples in different constellations who struggle with communication, intimacy, and navigating competing needs identify their higher values and learn skills so they can relate in ways that align with who they are and how they want to be in partnership
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I also support queer and neurodivergent individuals in navigating intimate partner violence and abuse (active or healing from past) and struggling with personal care
I help:
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By creating a safer space that has consent and collaboration at the center
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By taking an eclectic approach that is tailored to who you are and your current needs, evolving as growth happens
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By being relational and allowing/encouraging meeting human to human in ways that validate, support and encourage change.
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I use a mix of talk therapy and somatic/body-based practices when appropriate and in line with your goals.
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You build skills and learn ways to resource yourself so you feel supported when overwhelmed
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You find more ease in your day-to-day
To Book and Meet and Greet:
FAQs
Yes! I am currently taking on new clients. Please book a consultation @ sawahdannielscounselling.janeapp.com, if you want to jump into a full session, please book a regular session using the same link and add a note on what you're hoping to work on when you book.
I dont live in BC can I still work with you?
What are your fees?
I follow the BCACC recommended rates. Currently my rate is 185/50 minute session for individual and relationship counselling. Compassionate fees are available on a case by case basis.
Are you covered by insurance?
Can I book an Intake Session?
While I offer sessions online and can work cross provinces, some provinces are regulated. Ontario has title protection and protects the controlled act of psychotherapy. Quebec has title protection and activity protection. Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island have title protections. Alberta is in the process of regulating counselling services but has been delayed in roll out. Please reach out if you have questions and I can direct you to where to find the answer if I don't already know it!
If you are international please reach out to inquire.
Are sessions in person or online?
Currently, sessions are online or over the phone.
Coverage depends on the plan your employer signed up for so even within blue cross, green shield, manulife etc there is variation. I'm happy to consult with you on your plan and let you know. I am a CCC designation under the CCPA (Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association).
What's your cancellation policy?
Please provide 48 hours notice.
Late cancellations 24-48 hours - 50% of session fee
Late cancellations less than 24 hours - Full session fee
No Call/No Show - Full session fee charged
Sudden illness/injury or emergency - billed at 50%