Welcome to my practice

It takes great courage to begin counselling therapy. I am glad that you are here.

From first hand experience, I know how hard it is to find a good counsellor and the importance of healing-in-relationship with a trusted therapist. As a counsellor, I bring my whole self to this work. My goal is to honour the dignity of each person, so that you can experience support and encouragement in the specific ways you need as an individual, couple, or family. I work with clients based on a mutual agreement that we are a good fit and a shared commitment to engage with sincerity and trust.

  

Counselling Services

I offer individual, couples/relationship (2+), and family therapy to adults, youth, and elders who are experiencing anxiety, depression, addiction/substance use, trauma, chronic pain and illness, difficulties in relationships, life transitions, grief and loss, work and career concerns, growth and personal development, among other issues.

My counselling services are collaborative, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed. Specifically, I am client-centred, LGB2STQIA+ affirming and provide neuroaffirmative care. I draw from various theoretical lenses and philosophies including Existential, Adlerian, Internal Family Systems, Jungian, Feminist Theory, Gottman Method Couples Therapy, CBT, DBT, and Attachment-based Therapy. My approach is also rooted in a holistic (body, mind, spirit) and somatic awareness.

Jennifer Schine MA, MCP, RCC
Registered Clinical Counsellor

What you can expect from me

I believe that every person has the capacity for change. It is the discovery and experience of meaning and purpose in our lives that helps us find and become who we truly are.

In therapy, the work we do together is a dedicated time and space to explore what is holding you back and causing you pain. It can also reveal the courage and joy you currently possess.

Many of us have developed habits that no longer serve us well. Counselling helps us unearth our internal compass, also called our inner intelligence, intuition, or higher self, so that we can relearn how to trust ourselves again. This is important work. It is a privilege to join my clients as they navigate the complexity (and beauty) of life to find their own authentic self-expression and meaningful engagement with the world.

I believe the goal of counselling is not to avoid or “fix” our uncomfortable body sensations, emotions, and thoughts. But to develop our capacity to respond to life’s circumstances and manage the discomfort that lands on our laps. Some call this resiliency. I call it a life well-lived. Our pain, anxiety, sadness, love, and joy all have important information for us. They can reveal what is required of us to heal, grow, and even thrive.

Learn more about me and my approach.

Fees

Individual Session
(50 minutes) — $150 + GST
(75 minutes) — $210 + GST

Relationship (Couples/Family) Session
(50 minutes) — $170 + GST
(75 minutes) — $230 + GST


Sliding Scale: I offer a sliding scale to a limited number of clients who encounter barriers to accessing counselling services. These spaces are currently waitlisted. 

Terms & Conditions:
48-hour cancellation policy in effect. Payment is due in full without exception if appointments are missed or cancelled within less than 48-hours.

As a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC #23244), my services are generally covered by extended benefits plans, and I provide an emailed receipt to be submitted to your benefits provider. Please contact your benefits provider directly to confirm your coverage.   

Methods of Payment  
Credit card and e-transfers accepted.

Credentials

  • Master's of Counselling Psychology (MCP)
    Adler University

    Master of Arts (MA), Acoustic Communication
    Simon Fraser University

    Bachelor of Arts with Distinction (BA), Anthropology
    University of Victoria

    Selected courses in Ethnography
    University of Copenhagen

  • Internal Family Systems, Level 1 Clinical Training
    IFS Institute

    Gottman Method Couples Therapy, Level 1
    The Gottman Institute

    Observed and Experiential Integration (OEI), Level 1
    SightPsych Seminars

    Introduction to DBT
    Wise Mind Centre

    Neurodiversity: Affirming, Ethical Trauma Therapy
    Therapist Neurodiversity Collective

    The Sacred Healing Relationship
    Satir Institute of the Pacific

    Early Recollections Workshop
    Adlerian Psychology Association of BC

    Intro to Basic Principles of Adlerian Parenting
    Adlerian Psychology Association of BC

  • Indigenous Canada Certificate
    University of Alberta

    San'yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training
    Provincial Health Services Authority

    Decolonial 101 Workshop
    Decolonize Together (with Nikki Sanchez)

    Gender Diversity Workshop
    Ambit Gender Diversity (with Kingsley Strudwick)

    Foundations of Collaborative Conflict Resolution
    Justice Institute of BC (JIBC)

    National Opioid Poisoning Response Training
    St John's Ambulance

  • BC Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC)
    Registered Member - Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC #23244)

    Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA)
    Professional Member

    Adlerian Psychology Association of BC
    Professional Member

    Launchpad Counselling
    2024 Launchpad Fellowship Recipient

    Public Policy Forum
    2021-2022 Action Canada Fellow

    Call to Mind Podcast - audio stories of love and memory loss
    Podcast Producer: School of Nursing, University of Victoria

  • Jennifer works under weekly supervision with Registered Clinical Supervisors, Tyler Milley and Peter La Grand of Launchpad Counselling. She has regular counselling sessions with her therapist (RCC). Previously, Jennifer was trained at The Adler Centre under the supervision of Dr. Chris Shelley.

    Jennifer's professional practice is insured under Canadian law.

    As a counsellor, Jennifer is committed to understanding the lasting impacts of colonization and is working to decolonize herself and her counselling practice.