Counselling

At Future-ready Minds, our team is passionate about preparing individuals for a healthy, happy and successful future” rooted in collaboration, neuroscience and evidence-based therapy.
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How We do it

Assessment
We offer an introductory assessment and place a strong emphasis on a strength-based approach to our counselling.
Evidence-Based
Each clinician has a varied skill set and by participating in ongoing clinical rounds, they can ensure that the care being provided is ethical, evidence and adaptive to a client's varying circumstances.
Collaborative
A strong collaborative team approach is what sets us apart from other practitioners. Our clinicians are trained in CBT, DBT, Art Therapy, EFT, Motivational Interviewing and Executive Functioning.

What We Do

We offer a wide range of counselling services for adults, teens, teens, and families. We also offer specialized services for workplace mental health. All clinicians work under the treatment plan supervision and oversight of Psychiatrist Dr. Shimi Kang (MD, FRCPC).

Stress Management

Mood disorders

Anxiety and Depression

Bullying

Fears & Phobias

Executive functioning

Technology overuse

Co-Parenting

Addictions (interet, gaming, etc)

Counselling FAQs

What is counseling like?
Counseling is a great opportunity to look at what is working in your life and what can be improved.  You might be wondering what the first session will be like and what to expect. In your first session with the counselor, you will get the chance to ask questions, talk about some of your concerns, and learn about different ways people have created positive changes in their life through counseling.

In the sessions, you and the counselor will work together to explore your thoughts, feelings and the decisions that you make. Together you will create goals and through different forms of therapy you will be able to explore what works for you and what areas you can change.  Each clinician at Future-ready Minds has their own unique way of approaching therapy. We provide you with concrete tools that will assist in optimizing your health.

Your main responsibilities in counseling are to attend your scheduled session, speak as openly and honestly as you can, and be committed to doing the work with your therapist. We may suggest you try a new approach(es) to dealing with the issues you are facing and the personal goals you are wanting to achieve.
What are your cancellations/rescheduling policy?
We require 48 hours' notice to cancel or reschedule appointments. We accept emails as notice for cancellation. We charge full rate for all short notice cancellations.
What are the fees and preferred method of payment?
The accepted methods of payment are Visa or Mastercard.

*Please note, we require two business days’ notice for cancellations or rescheduling appointments. The client will be billed for the missed session.
What Will Be Expected of Me?
To start, you’ll make the best of your sessions if you show up on time, be open and honest, and commit to the process you and your counselor begin. You will be supported by your counselor at every step of the way and the focus will be to strengthen the skills you already have alongside learning new ones. You may be given homework or new strategies to implement between sessions.
How long are the sessions?
Counseling sessions are typically 50-minutes. Should you want longer sessions, they can be made in consultation with your counselor. (For family counseling, often 90-minute sessions are beneficial.)
How do I make an appointment?
For initial appointments please send an email to counselling@futurereadyminds.com if you’d like to book a session. Once you are connected with a counselor, you may also email them directly or book through your Jane account.
Are you covered under extended health insurance?
At the present time we do not offer direct billing. Please connect with your insurance provider and inquire about yearly limits, deductibles and coverage limitations before you book your first appointment. Some of our counselors are covered under First Nations Health Authority and ICBC.
How many sessions do I need?
The number of sessions depends on the area of need. We strongly encourage clients to book at least 4-6 sessions, so the counselor and the client have the opportunity to create a collaborative treatment plan and begin the therapeutic process.
How often do I need to book a session?
Research suggests that sessions should be frequent at the start of the counselling process and decrease as goals are being achieved. We recommend weekly sessions to start, so your counselor can complete an in-depth assessment and goals for therapy can be established.  Since every client has different needs, we encourage you to connect with your counsellor regarding frequency of sessions.

Coaching FAQs

What is coaching?
Research suggests that sessions should be frequent at the start of the counselling process and decrease as goals are being achieved. We recommend weekly sessions to start, so your counselor can complete an in-depth assessment and goals for therapy can be established.  Since every client has different needs, we encourage you to connect with your counsellor regarding frequency of sessions.
Why do I need a coach?
There are as many ways a coach can help you as there are dreams and goals. It all depends on what you need. Ultimately, coaching can help you move forward faster and achieve the results you are looking for.

People hire a coach because:
  • They want clarity around what is holding them back.
  • They want to achieve a dream or goal.
  • They want to grow personally and/or professionally.
  • -They want to see faster results than doing something on their own.
  • -They want someone to help keep them focused and accountable.
  • -They want to improve their performance or gain a new skill.
  • They want to get out of their comfort zone and have someone there to guide them.
What is the difference between coaching and counseling?
Coaching is considered to be distinct from psychotherapy. Most coaches engage in coaching with generally well-functioning individuals. Coaches are helping people succeed with their most important goals - not treating mental disorders. Our coaches are trained in the Future-ready minds philosophy and work with individuals to help them optimize their mental health.

Counseling generally deals with emotional or behavioral difficulties, trauma and/or past painful situations. The aim in counseling is usually to bring the client to normal functioning. Counseling is provided by a licensed professional and at Future-Ready Minds our counselors all have a minimum Master’s level education.
How many sessions do I need?
That depends on you and your needs. Some people hire coaches for a specific time-sensitive project or goal and others for much longer terms. Keep in mind that in order to see meaningful change we do ask for a minimum commitment of 4 sessions. The number of sessions you receive in a month varies depending on the coach and the agreement you create with them.
What is the Future Ready Minds coaching process like?
We start each coaching engagement with a comprehensive interview. This allows us to develop a deep understanding of you, your life stories, and your underlying operating system in a short period of time. With this knowledge, we then begin to help you think about your situation and your life in new ways. We ask powerful questions, we assign individualized homework, we utilize proprietary exercises and processes, and we often evaluate individualized metrics to help you tap into your unique potential. Our process is invigorating; you will begin to find clarity, change your mood states and take powerful new actions in multiple areas of your life.