In a first session, I will typically ask what made you decide to come to counselling and what your goals are. Depending on your comfort level, I may camp out on your hobbies for awhile as we get to know each other. My clients find that I am easy to talk with and have good sense when a topic is not landing well. The primary goal of our first session will be to establish rapport and a direction.

As a RCC under the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors, I am covered by several large insurance companies such as Blue Cross. Please check with your insurance provider to confirm coverage. Many individuals can claim the cost of counselling through their extended health benefits.

People have varying degrees of faith and religion and I am very sensitive to this. While my personal worldview is that Jesus ultimately brings the healing, I also recognize that people have had potentially challenging journeys in their faith and need to set their own pace. I am open to not discussing faith at all or integrating it into the very fiber of our meetings. This can look like processing subjects through a Biblical lens and/or incorporating listening prayer. Faith integration is always optional.

You can reach me by email or by phone:

joshua.abercrombie90@gmail.com

604-230-1363

My hourly rate is $140. Many work benefits will cover this cost, or a portion of it.

I require at least 24 hours in advance for a cancellation. In the case of emergencies I can make exceptions.