On-line and In-Person Counselling
Counselling
Blossom Counselling Services offers individual counselling sessions. Sessions are 50 minutes and are offered remotely via secure video platforms - Jane App or Doxy, or in person at an office near Main St and 2nd Ave In Vancouver, BC - exact address provided upon booking.
How To Get the Most Out of On-line Counselling
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Find a quiet, private place where you can talk freely and won't be overheard. If there isn't anywhere at home, you can also sit in your car (parked, of course).
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If there are others in nearby rooms, let them know you won't be available for about an hour and should not be interrupted.
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If there are voice-activated speakers or other devices in the room (such as Google Home or Alexa) unplug them.
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Make sure your phone/tablet/computer is fully charged before the session begins (having them plugged in can be helpful too).
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Close other programs on your device that use the internet as they may slow down the connection.
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If you are using your phone, please ensure the "do not disturb" setting is on. You don't want distracting notifications popping up during the session.
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Turn your selfie video off if possible (seeing yourself on screen can be very distracting).
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Ensure your internet connection is stable. Be near your wifi router if you can (and it remains private) or turn on your data if needed.
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Use headphones or earbuds if you have them. You will be able to hear more clearly and this helps the experience feel more private.
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Have water (in spill-proof bottle) and some tissues nearby.
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Try and have a bit of a break between the end of your session and getting pulled back into the rest of your day in order to slow down and process what has happened.
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If devices other than the one you are using for your session are nearby, turn them off to reduce distractions.
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Ensure that you are facing a lighting source rather than having the light behind to improve the video quality.
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Have your pet in a separate room, to reduce distractions.
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If you have any concerns about the experience, please share them with your therapist.
My Approach
Lyn believes vibrant relationships are at the heart of change. She uses her empathy, compassion, and creativity to forge a strong connection with her clients, giving them a safe place to process emotions and move towards transformational change.
She is known for her warmth, spirit of hospitality and genuineness that allows clients to engage authentically and in a non-judgmental space. Lyn is a seasoned therapist and it's her honour to come alongside clients and be a calm, non-anxious presence as one’s life experiences are unpacked.
Blossom Counselling Services abides by the Ethical Code of Contact and Standards of Clinical Practice established by the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors.