Counselling – In Person or On-line Virtual Counselling
Counselling is a safe and brave space to sort out life’s frustrations. It offers support through the process of improving mental health, physical wellness, addressing relationship difficulties, or adjusting to challenging life changes. In order to grow and find healing, you need to be found:
This is where taking the step to talk to someone helps and brings freedom to live beyond the pains and troubles of life.
We offer in person counselling with Saman Khan RCC. If you need a safe, private and confidential space from which to conduct your on-line video Counselling session, Avita has a room available for this purpose. Simply arrange the time with our front end staff and bring your own laptop or device. The room is designed to provide a safe and private counselling experience.
Areas addressed by Counselling:
- Depression
- Grief and loss
- Anxiety
- Parenting
- Children and Teen
- Disordered eating
- Life transitions
- Self worth and personal growth
- High-stress careers and burnout
- Relational and intergenerational trauma
- Post motor vehicle accident or traumatic injury counselling
- Health related depression
- Trauma
- Sexual abuse
- Couples therapy: divorce, betrayals/affairs, relationship therapy, miscommunication, sex therapy, work issues
- Personal faith issues
Life Coaching
Coaching is the process of taking charge of your goals and dreams from where you are at the moment, to moving forward toward realizing them. Coaching is a series of pre contemplation to contemplation ideas and then taking action. Coaching is designed to help you to take the next steps to get you where you want to go.
Our Clinical Counselling Team
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Saman Khan RCC
I'm a passionate and dedicated clinical counselor with a decade of experience in helping clients overcome life's challenges and find their path to personal growth and well-being. As a Farsi-speaking Iranian immigrant, I bring a rich and diverse background to my practice, and I have worked alongside diverse clients in post-secondary, hospital, and community settings.
In my practice, I strive to create a warm and grounded space where you can explore your emotions and experiences freely. I deeply value authentic human connection and aim to build relationships based on mutual respect, dignity, and choice. Together, we will create a therapeutic environment that fosters trust and promotes growth.
My areas of specialization encompass a wide range of concerns, including:
- anxiety
- depression
- grief and loss
- life transitions
- relationship challenges: romance, friendships, and family
- relational and intergenerational trauma
- cultural identity (including newcomer, immigrant and refugee issues)
- sexuality and gender identity
- self-worth and personal growth
- high-stress careers and burnout
I offer complimentary 15 minute discovery phone calls where you have the opportunity to “meet” me and share what you would be interested in dealing with, as well as ask any questions or discuss any concerns that you might have. There is absolutely no obligation to book a session after the discovery call. Counselling is a very personal process and it’s important to have the right fit.
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Shelley Hardy M.A., RCC
Shelley Hardy is an RCC (Registered Clinical Counsellor), registered with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors. She graduated from the University of British Columbia with a Bachelor of Education degree, and a subsequent Masters Degree in Counselling Psychology from the Adler School of Professional Psychology. Shelley brings 20 years of counselling experience to her practice. Her warm and approachable style of creating and maintaining open rapport with her clients establishes a safe environment for experiencing positive change. Shelley draws from a variety techniques and theories, including: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Family Systems Theory, Trauma Integrating Flow Therapy (TIFT) and the Gottman Method.
Shelley Hardy RCC Counselling Rates: In-Person 60 minute session - $180.00 In-Person Couples session - $190.00
To book an appointment with Shelley, please click on the following link:
Clinical Counselling Rates
The following rates apply to the services provided from clinical counsellers in our North Vancouver clinic.
Please note: Starting January 1st, 2025, there will be a modest increase in the cost of counseling appointments; please refer to the table below for details.
| Service | Duration | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Complimentary Counselling Discovery call | 15 Minutes | No Charge |
| Counselling In person with Saman Khan Mohammed | 50 Minutes | $150.00 ($165 starting Jan 1) |
| Couples Counselling with Saman Khan Mohammed | 50 Minutes | $170.00 ($185 starting Jan 1) |
| Family Counselling with Saman Khan Mohammed | 75 Minutes | $220.00 ($235 starting Jan 1) |
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