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Sita Piers, BSW, RSW, RPC
QUALIFICATIONS I am an Associate Counsellor with FreeMind Therapy, a Registered Social Worker, a Registered Professional Counsellor, and a Rapid Resolution Therapy practitioner, with over 20 years of experience in mental health. I hold a Bachelor of Social Work degree from the University of the Fraser Valley in BC, Canada, and I am a member of the BC Association of Social Workers. And I have 60 hours of intensive classroom training in Rapid Resolution Therapy, along with extensive training in several other evidence-based modalities. Currently, I am seeing both adults, youth and children for virtual therapy, from all over BC. |
BACKGROUND
I have worked in the mental health field for many years, supporting clients from a wide variety of socio-economic backgrounds. I work with adults, children, adolescents, families and seniors. My passion is working toward accomplishing your personal goals, dealing with health concerns, addressing more serious mental heath diagnoses, addressing various types of trauma, and walking with clients through resolving some deeper clinical issues.
I have experience as a Clinical Counsellor in private practice, a Mental Health Case Manager for Fraser Health Authority, and a Social Worker in both critical care, emergency, and outpatient/day mental health programs. My intention for you is to help you live your best life possible, free of negative patterns, thinking, or behaviours, and to help you develop a better future.
In my spare time, I enjoy being outdoors, gardening, traveling the world, and spending time with my grandkids.
PHILOSOPHY OF PRACTICE
Over the years I have worked with many individuals who needed a helping hand. And I can truly say that my drive today is just as strong for seeing my clients not only survive, but thrive. My intention is that you complete our work together with a sense of satisfaction of having achieved your goals, and possess the tools and resources to succeed independently. I see my role as a conduit for getting you where you want to be, through a goal-oriented and compassion-based approach to counselling. And I am so honoured to be a part of that journey. I also love to work with children and youth, as this was a focus area for many years, bringing both personal and professional experience to the table. The approaches that inform my practice include Person-Centred Therapy, Family Systems, Rapid Resolution Therapy (RRT), Satir Counselling, Adjustment Counselling, play therapy, career coaching & personal development, Crisis Intervention, and Feminist theory.
COUNSELLING SERVICES
Services: Individual counselling (virtual only)
Clientele: Adults & children age 5 and older
Rate: $115 - 50min session | $275 - 2.25hr Rapid Resolution Therapy Intensive
Coverage: Extended Health Plans (check with yours)
Cancellation Policy: Cancellations can be made at least 24hrs prior to the booked session, without charge.
After that, the full fee is due.
Issues that I specialize in addressing with my clients include, but aren't limited to:
Services: Individual counselling (virtual only)
Clientele: Adults & children age 5 and older
Rate: $115 - 50min session | $275 - 2.25hr Rapid Resolution Therapy Intensive
Coverage: Extended Health Plans (check with yours)
Cancellation Policy: Cancellations can be made at least 24hrs prior to the booked session, without charge.
After that, the full fee is due.
Issues that I specialize in addressing with my clients include, but aren't limited to:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Childhood or historical abuse
- Childhood behaviour problems
- Career transition, work stress
- Addiction/relapse prevention
- Life transitions & divorce
- Caregiver burnout
- Relationship issues
- Self-esteem issues
Client Testimonials
FOUND PEACE
"Sita helped me during a very dark time in my life. I felt like she didn't judge me and I felt safe to share things I would normally have felt uncomfortable sharing. I was able to find peace about some things I was carrying for a long time and I am so grateful for the time that she spent with me". (CHERYL)
FOUND DIRECTION
"I was struggling with direction in my life and having a hard time making decisions. The sessions were useful and gave me support to make some important personal decisions. I feel like I now have new tools to help myself be more decisive. I would recommend Sita for counselling". (JEFF)
"Sita helped me during a very dark time in my life. I felt like she didn't judge me and I felt safe to share things I would normally have felt uncomfortable sharing. I was able to find peace about some things I was carrying for a long time and I am so grateful for the time that she spent with me". (CHERYL)
FOUND DIRECTION
"I was struggling with direction in my life and having a hard time making decisions. The sessions were useful and gave me support to make some important personal decisions. I feel like I now have new tools to help myself be more decisive. I would recommend Sita for counselling". (JEFF)