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A steadier version of yourself
is closer than you think.

Sarah Larson is a Registered Clinical Counsellor and Vice President of the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors. She specialises in working with teenagers and young adults — and the parents trying to help them.

Sarah Larson, Registered Clinical Counsellor
For teens & young adults

Are you a teen or young adult feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or not quite yourself?

You don't have to explain everything at once. Sarah works with people 13 and up — meeting you where you actually are.

This is for me
For parents

Are you worried about a teenager who's shut down, anxious, or struggling?

You're not imagining it — and there's a way forward. Sarah helps parents understand what's happening and what actually helps.

This is for my teenager
RCC Registered Clinical Counsellor
VP BC Association of Clinical Counsellors
CVAP & ICBC Direct Billing
15 Min Free Consultation
Accepting New Clients

About Sarah

A counsellor who genuinely loves working with this age group.

Sarah is a Registered Clinical Counsellor and Vice President of the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors — the body that sets ethical and professional standards for counsellors across BC. She has been trusted by her peers to help shape the direction of the profession.

She works with teens and young adults using a trauma-informed, attachment-based approach — one that takes young people seriously, without pressure or judgment. Her practice is in Kelowna, with virtual sessions available anywhere in BC.

Meet Sarah
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Why clients choose Sarah

Experienced. Embedded. Trauma-informed.

A specialist, not a generalist

Teens and young adults aren't a side offering — they're the entire focus of Sarah's practice. She's spent years developing real expertise in this age group and knows how to reach people who've been told therapy "isn't for them."

Embedded in the profession

As Vice President of the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors, Sarah helps shape the ethical and professional standards the field is held to. She brings that same rigour to her work with every client.

Grounded in how people actually heal

Sarah's approach is rooted in Attachment Theory and Emotionally Focused Therapy — evidence-based frameworks that work especially well for young people navigating anxiety, identity, and the lasting effects of difficult experiences.

"Her warm, collaborative style, rooted in EFT and Attachment Theory, creates real safety for teens, young adults, and anyone exploring their identity or healing trauma."
Timothy Harrison Lamont, CCC, MACP — Colleague Endorsement via Psychology Today

CVAP Funding

Counselling may be fully covered for eligible clients.

If you or your teenager have experienced crime or a traumatic event, the Crime Victim Assistance Program (CVAP) may fund your sessions in full. Sarah is an approved CVAP provider and offers direct billing — meaning no out-of-pocket cost for eligible clients.

Learn about CVAP funding
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Not sure if you qualify? The CVAP page walks through exactly who is eligible and how to apply. It's simpler than most people expect.

Not sure where to start? Start here.

A free 15-minute phone consultation with no pressure and no commitment — just a conversation to see if Sarah is the right fit.

Book your free consult

For Teens & Young Adults · Ages 13+

You don't have to
have it figured out
to start.

A lot of people who come to therapy don't have the right words yet — or any words. That's fine. You just have to show up.

Book a free 15-min chat Send a message instead
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Does this sound familiar?

Sometimes it's hard to say what's wrong — it just feels like a lot.

Anxiety & overthinking

Your brain doesn't switch off. You worry about things you can't control, replay conversations, or feel a kind of dread that doesn't have a clear reason.

Shutting down or withdrawing

You've pulled away from people — maybe because it's exhausting, or because you're not sure they'd understand. It feels easier to be alone, even when it doesn't actually feel good.

Identity & figuring yourself out

Questions about who you are, how you fit in, what you believe — including questions about gender, sexuality, or just what you actually want from your life.

Something hard that happened

An experience — something that happened to you or around you — that's still affecting you in ways you can't quite shake.

Feeling stuck or numb

Not sad exactly — just flat. Going through the motions. Nothing feels that interesting, and you're not sure when that started or how to feel different.

Relationship stuff

Friendships, family dynamics, romantic relationships — the patterns that keep playing out or the situations where you don't know how to handle what you're feeling.

What to expect

Therapy with Sarah doesn't look like what you've probably imagined.

No clipboard. No "and how does that make you feel?" every five minutes. Sarah works at your pace, takes your perspective seriously, and won't make you talk about things you're not ready for.

Sessions are 50 minutes, in person at her Kelowna office or online. Most people start once a week and adjust from there. There's no set number — you go as long as it's useful.

The first session is mostly just getting to know each other. Nothing heavy is required right away.

What you say in sessions is confidential. Sarah won't share the content of your sessions with your parents. There are a small number of legal exceptions — for example, if there's a serious safety concern — and she'll explain these clearly at the start so there are no surprises.
You don't have to. Knowing what to do in therapy is Sarah's job — your job is just to show up as your real, authentic self. Whatever is on your mind when you walk in, that's enough to start. Sarah will take it from there.
Yes. Online sessions are available anywhere in BC and work exactly like in-person ones, just over video. A lot of younger clients actually prefer virtual sessions — you can be at home, in your car, or wherever you feel comfortable.
Sessions are $150. Many extended health benefit plans cover counselling — check with your parents' plan. If you've been affected by crime or a traumatic event, the CVAP program may cover sessions in full and Sarah direct bills CVAP directly, so there's nothing to pay upfront. Sarah also offers a free 15-minute consultation before you commit to anything.

Not ready to call?

Send a message. No pressure.

If picking up the phone feels like too much right now, that's okay. Send a message and Sarah will get back to you within one business day — no rush, no obligation, no pitch.

You can say as little or as much as you like. Even just "I think I might want to try therapy" is enough to start.

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Your contact info won't be shared with anyone.

Sarah responds within one business day.

Ready to take the first step?

Book a free 15-minute phone consultation — no commitment, just a conversation to see if this feels right.

Book your free chat

For Parents

You know something is wrong.
You're not imagining it.

Sarah Larson is a Registered Clinical Counsellor, Vice President of the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors, and a parent of teenagers herself. She specialises in teens and young adults — and she's helped a lot of parents navigate exactly what you're going through right now.

Book a free 15-min consult Check CVAP funding eligibility
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What you might be noticing

These are the signs parents bring to Sarah's office.

The closed door

They're home but completely absent. One-word answers. Meals skipped. You knock and get silence, or a version of "I'm fine" that clearly isn't true.

Anxiety that won't ease

Refusing school, avoiding friends, catastrophising about ordinary things. Or the opposite — a kind of flat, switched-off quality that feels unlike them.

Something happened

A break-up, a friendship falling apart, a traumatic experience, a difficult period at school. You know there's a "before" and "after" but they won't talk about what changed.

Identity and questions you're not sure how to hold

Gender, sexuality, belonging, religion — questions that feel big and where you want to support them well but aren't sure how.

Worrying behaviours

Eating patterns that concern you, self-harm, substance use, or other ways of coping that are getting harder to ignore.

They won't talk to you

Not because of anything you've done — but sometimes teenagers need someone outside the family who has no stake in the outcome. That's what therapy offers.

Practical answers for parents

Questions parents ask before the first appointment.

Here are the things parents most often want to know — answered plainly.

Don't frame it as "you need help" or "something is wrong with you." Try: "I thought it might be useful to have someone to talk to who isn't in the middle of everything." Offer it as an option, not a verdict. One conversation with Sarah first — just a 15-minute call — can make it feel a lot less daunting for both of you.
Sessions are confidential. Sarah won't share what your teenager discusses with you — and this is actually what makes therapy work. Your teenager needs to know the space is genuinely safe before they'll use it. Sarah will always communicate with you if there's a serious safety concern.
Before Sarah begins working with a teenager under 18, she requires a full session with the parent or guardian alone. This is your chance to share your version of the story — what you've been observing, what you're worried about, and what you're hoping therapy might help with. It helps Sarah understand the goals for treatment, which matters when you're the one investing in it. After that first session, your teenager becomes the priority and sessions are private. Sarah won't share what they discuss with you — and that confidentiality is actually what makes the work effective.
Many extended health benefit plans cover RCC sessions — the amount varies by plan, so check with your insurer. You pay upfront and Sarah provides a receipt to submit for reimbursement. If your teenager has experienced crime or a traumatic event, the Crime Victim Assistance Program (CVAP) may fully fund their sessions. Sarah is an approved CVAP provider and offers direct billing for CVAP and ICBC — meaning no out-of-pocket cost for eligible clients.
Sarah is currently accepting new clients. Start with a free 15-minute phone consultation — it's a no-pressure way to ask questions and see if it feels like a good fit before booking a full session.
"Sarah Larson deserves recommendation and recognition. Her warm, collaborative style, rooted in EFT and Attachment Theory, creates real safety for teens, young adults, and anyone exploring their identity or healing trauma."
Timothy Harrison Lamont, CCC, MACP — Colleague Endorsement

The first step is a 15-minute conversation.

No pressure, no commitment. Just a chance to speak with Sarah directly, ask what you need to ask, and decide together if this is the right fit for your teenager.

Book the free consult

Crime Victim Assistance Program

If you've been affected by crime,
counselling may already be covered for you.

The Crime Victim Assistance Program is a BC government benefit available to people who have been impacted by crime. No one who has experienced crime should have to face the aftermath alone — and the province has made support available so they don't have to. Sarah is an approved CVAP provider and offers direct billing, so there's nothing to pay upfront.

Book a free 15-min consultation See FAQ below
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What is CVAP?

A benefit that belongs to you — most people just don't know it exists.

The Crime Victim Assistance Program is a BC government program that recognises something important: people who have been impacted by crime deserve support in recovering from it. One of the things it provides is funded counselling — because the province understands that the effects of crime don't end when the event does.

If you're approved, CVAP pays Sarah directly for your sessions — meaning you receive professional counselling at no cost to you. There's no reimbursement process, no paperwork to chase, and no upfront payment.

Importantly, CVAP almost always offers 12 interim sessions to clients while their application is being processed. That means you can start counselling right away — you don't have to wait for approval to come through before getting support.

Sarah is an approved CVAP provider. She offers direct billing, which means if you're approved, there's no cost to you and no claim forms to submit yourself.

Who administers CVAP?

CVAP is a program of the BC government, administered by Victim Services and Crime Prevention (Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General).

BC Government CVAP page ↗

Who qualifies?

CVAP covers more situations than most people realise — and many people who qualify don't know it.

You may be eligible if you have been impacted by crime in BC — whether directly, as a witness, or as someone close to a person who was affected. People often assume their experience isn't serious enough, or that it doesn't count. If something happened to you and it still affects you, it's worth applying.

Physical assault

Including domestic violence, sexual assault, and childhood physical abuse.

Sexual offences

Historical or recent. The crime does not need to have been reported to police to apply.

Childhood trauma

Abuse or neglect that occurred in childhood — even if the events happened many years ago.

Witnessing violence

Including children who witnessed domestic violence in their home.

Criminal harassment or stalking

Behaviour that caused fear for your safety.

Immediate family of homicide victims

Family members of someone killed as a result of crime may also be eligible.

Not sure if you qualify? Apply anyway. The CVAP application process is free, and Victim Services staff can help you understand your eligibility before you commit to anything. Sarah can also answer questions in a free 15-minute consult.

How to get started

Three steps from here to funded sessions.

01
Apply to CVAP

Submit an application to the BC Victim Services office. Applications are free and can be made online or at your local Victim Services office. You don't need to have reported the crime to police to apply.

Apply at bc.gov ↗
02
Start with interim sessions — don't wait for approval

CVAP almost always provides 12 interim sessions to clients while their application is being reviewed. This means you can begin counselling right away — you don't have to wait for a decision before getting support. Once your application is approved, a full authorisation follows for additional sessions.

03
Book with Sarah — no cost to you

Sarah is an approved CVAP provider and offers direct billing. Once you have your authorisation, book your first session. There's nothing to pay upfront and no receipts to chase — Sarah handles billing directly with CVAP.

Common questions

CVAP questions, answered plainly.

If you have a question that isn't covered here, a free 15-minute consultation with Sarah is the fastest way to get a clear answer.

No. You do not need to have reported the crime to police to be eligible for CVAP. Many applicants — particularly those with historical abuse or sexual offences — have never made a police report, and this does not disqualify them.
Yes. Children and youth who have experienced or witnessed eligible crimes can qualify for CVAP funding. A parent or guardian would typically be involved in the application process for minors.
The number of approved sessions varies depending on your situation and the CVAP decision. Sarah works with the authorisation you receive and can advise on options if you need additional sessions beyond what's initially approved.
Apply anyway. People frequently underestimate whether what happened to them counts — especially if they've minimised it over time or been made to feel it wasn't serious. Victim Services staff are there to assess your eligibility, not to judge what you've been through. If something happened and it still affects you, it's worth making the call.
No — and this is one of the most important things to know. CVAP almost always provides 12 interim sessions while your application is being reviewed. You can begin counselling with Sarah right away while the process unfolds. You don't have to wait.
CVAP applications generally need to be made within two years of the crime, though there are exceptions for historical childhood abuse and other circumstances. If you're unsure about timing, contact Victim Services directly or ask Sarah in a free consult.

Not sure if CVAP applies to you?

Sarah can talk through your situation in a free 15-minute consultation — no commitment, no cost.

Book the free consult

About Sarah

Registered Clinical Counsellor.
Vice President, BCACC.

Sarah Larson is a Registered Clinical Counsellor based in Kelowna and Vice President of the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors — the provincial body that sets ethical and professional standards for counsellors across BC. She has been trusted by her peers to help shape the direction of the profession.

Sarah Larson, Registered Clinical Counsellor
RCC Registered Clinical Counsellor · BCACC #18756
VP BC Association of Clinical Counsellors
MSc Neuropsychology · University of Nottingham
MCCP Athabasca University
9 Years In Practice

Her approach

Genuinely curious about people. Especially this age group.

Teens and young adults aren't a demographic Sarah works with by default — they're the population she finds most interesting, most resilient, and most often underserved by the mental health system. She's spent years developing real expertise in this group and knows how to reach people who've been told therapy isn't for them.

Her approach is grounded in Attachment Theory and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) — frameworks that work especially well for young people because they focus on the underlying emotional world rather than surface behaviour. Sessions are collaborative, unhurried, and adapted to the individual.

She offers LGBTQIA2S+ affirming counselling and accepts clients covered under CVAP and ICBC, offering direct billing for both.

In-person sessions are available at her Kelowna office. Virtual sessions are available to clients anywhere in BC.

Beyond the practice

A global perspective on what it means to be well.

Sarah has lived and worked across Canada, England, and Sweden — an experience that deepened her curiosity about how different cultures approach mental health, identity, and what it means to flourish. She brings that genuinely global perspective into her practice.

She's a passionate reader — always with a few books on the go — and that love of stories shapes how she connects with clients. Together, she believes, you can explore the stories you tell yourself, uncover where they come from, and begin writing new ones.

Sarah is also a maker at heart. She sews, paints, knits, and tends a garden — the kind of person who thinks with her hands as much as her mind. There's something she finds meaningful about creative work: the way it asks you to be fully present, to work through imperfection, and to make something that didn't exist before.

When she's not working or creating, she's usually outdoors with family or friends — rain, snow, or sunshine — or in the kitchen, bringing flavours from her travels into new recipes.

Qualifications & Training

Education, credentials, and professional standing.

Vice President, BCACC

BC Association of Clinical Counsellors — the body that sets ethical and professional standards for counsellors across British Columbia. Member since registration.

Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC)

Registered with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors, designation #18756. Licensed in the Province of British Columbia.

MCCP · Athabasca University

Master of Counselling and Psychology. Graduate-level clinical training in counselling theory, practice, and ethics.

MSc Neuropsychology · University of Nottingham

Graduate research in neuropsychology, contributing to Sarah's understanding of the neuroscience underpinning emotional regulation and trauma.

Trauma-Focused Therapeutic Training

Specialised training in trauma-focused therapeutic approaches, applied primarily in her work with teens and young adults.

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

Primary therapeutic modality. Rooted in Attachment Theory, EFT focuses on emotional experience and relational patterns as the pathway to lasting change.

Endorsements

What colleagues say about Sarah.

"Sarah Larson deserves recommendation and recognition. Her warm, collaborative style, rooted in EFT and Attachment Theory, creates real safety for teens, young adults, and anyone exploring their identity or healing trauma — from all walks of life and experience."
Timothy Harrison Lamont, CCC, MACP, BSc Hon — Counsellor, Kelowna

Start with a free 15-minute conversation.

No pressure. Just a chance to ask questions and see if Sarah is the right fit for you or your teenager.

Book your free consult

Services & Fees

What Sarah works with —
and what it costs.

Sarah works with teens, young adults, and adults. Her speciality is the younger end of that range. In-person sessions in Kelowna, virtual sessions anywhere in BC. A free 15-minute consultation is available before you commit to anything.

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Anxiety & Overwhelm

Racing thoughts, constant worry, physical tension, avoidance — anxiety shows up differently in different people but the underlying experience is usually the same: the feeling that something bad is about to happen, even when nothing is. Sarah works to understand what's driving the anxiety, not just manage its symptoms.

Trauma & Past Experiences

Trauma doesn't always look like what you'd expect. It can be a single event or a pattern of experiences — childhood abuse, sexual trauma, religious trauma, physical harm, or simply a childhood that didn't give you what you needed. Sarah uses trauma-focused, attachment-based approaches to help you process what happened and reconnect with yourself.

Identity & LGBTQIA2S+ Support

Sarah offers a genuinely affirming space for clients exploring questions of identity — gender, sexuality, faith, cultural identity, or who they are in relation to the people around them. This isn't a "speciality" added as a checkbox; it's an area she's deeply committed to and experienced in.

Teens & Young Adults (13+)

The central focus of Sarah's practice. She works with this age group not because it's a market but because she finds them the most interesting, the most resilient, and the most underserved. Young people get a different kind of session — less structured, more responsive, and adapted to where they actually are rather than where adults think they should be.

Eating Disorders & Body Image

Sarah has experience working with clients navigating disordered eating, complex relationships with food and their bodies, and the emotional terrain that underlies these patterns. This work is approached with care, without judgment, and at a pace that respects the complexity involved.

Life Transitions & Individual Counselling

For adults at turning points — a relationship ending, a career shift, a period of grief, or simply the feeling of being stuck in patterns that no longer serve you. Sarah's approach is collaborative and grounded in understanding who you are and what a meaningful way forward looks like for you specifically.

Therapeutic Approach

Evidence-based. Adapted to the person, not the protocol.

Sarah's primary framework is Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), grounded in Attachment Theory. EFT is one of the most evidence-supported therapeutic models available, and it's particularly well-suited to the work she does with teens and young adults — because it goes to the emotional root of things rather than just working on behaviour or thought patterns.

She also draws on trauma-focused techniques, mindfulness-based approaches, and narrative therapy depending on what the person in front of her needs. The approach is genuinely collaborative — not a fixed model applied from the outside.

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

Primary modality. Rooted in Attachment Theory — focuses on emotional experience and relational patterns as the pathway to lasting change.

Attachment Theory

Understanding how early relational experiences shape current emotional responses and relationship patterns.

Trauma-Focused Techniques

Specialised approaches for processing traumatic experiences — applied when appropriate and always at the client's pace.

Narrative & Mindfulness Approaches

Drawn on when useful, alongside CBT and person-centred foundations.

Not sure if Sarah works with what you're dealing with?

The free 15-minute consultation is specifically for this — ask what you need to ask, and get a straight answer.

Book the free consult

Fees

Straightforward pricing.

Free
15-Minute Consultation

A one-time phone call to meet Sarah, ask questions, and see if it feels like a good fit. No commitment required. Book online through JaneApp.

$150
Individual Session (50 min)

Standard session rate. Most extended health benefit plans cover RCC services — you pay upfront and submit a receipt to your provider for reimbursement.

$0
CVAP & ICBC — Direct Billing

Sarah offers direct billing for CVAP and ICBC clients. If you're eligible, there's no out-of-pocket cost. No claims to submit yourself.

Insurance & Coverage

Many clients pay little or nothing out of pocket.

Most extended health benefit plans in Canada cover sessions with a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC). The amount covered and any limits vary by plan — check with your insurer or HR department.

Sarah provides receipts at the end of each session so you can submit claims directly to your insurer.

For CVAP and ICBC clients, Sarah offers direct billing — meaning no upfront payment and no claim forms.

Learn about CVAP funding →

Location

In-person:
Suite 204 – 1610 Bertram Street
Kelowna, BC V1Y 2G4

Virtual:
Available to clients anywhere in BC via secure video.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations and reschedules are accepted with at least 48 hours notice. Sessions cancelled with less than 48 hours notice, or without notice, will be charged the full session fee.

Contact

[email protected]
778 760 1406

Common Questions

Before your first appointment.

All bookings are made online through JaneApp at slarson.janeapp.com. Start with a free 15-minute consultation — it's the first step and takes about 2 minutes to book.
Sessions are 50 minutes. Most clients start with weekly sessions, and frequency adjusts from there based on what's useful. There's no set number of sessions — you continue as long as it's helpful.
Yes. Everything discussed in sessions is confidential. There are a small number of legal exceptions — for example, if there's a serious risk of harm to you or someone else — and Sarah will explain these clearly at the beginning of your work together.
Yes. While teens and young adults are the primary focus of Sarah's practice, she also works with adults navigating anxiety, trauma, life transitions, and other challenges. The free consultation is a good way to find out if what you're dealing with is a good fit.

Ready to book?

Start with the free 15-minute consultation — online booking takes about two minutes.

Book on JaneApp

Resources

Helpful resources —
curated, not just collected.

This page links to organisations and services Sarah trusts and refers clients to. It's updated when things change — not a static list that was built once and forgotten. If you're in immediate crisis, the numbers at the top of this page are the right place to start.

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If you need help right now

Crisis lines — available 24/7, free, confidential.

Suicide & crisis · Canada-wide
9-8-8
Call or text 9-8-8 from anywhere in Canada. Connects you to a trained crisis responder. Available in English and French, 24/7.
988.ca ↗
Mental health support · BC
310-6789
BC Mental Health Support Line. No area code needed. Emotional support, information, and community referrals. 24/7, free, anonymous.
CMHA BC ↗
For teens & young adults · Canada
Kids Help Phone
Call 1-800-668-6868 or text CONNECT to 686868. Professional counsellors available for anyone 20 and under. Free, confidential, 24/7.
kidshelpphone.ca ↗
Victims of crime · BC
Victim Link BC
Call or text 1-800-563-0808. Confidential, multilingual support for victims of crime and trauma in BC. 24/7. Can help with CVAP applications.
victimlinkbc.ca ↗
2SLGBTQIA+ youth · BC
QChat
Peer support line for queer and trans youth across BC. Call 1-855-956-1777, text 250-800-9036, or chat online. Sat–Thu, 6–9pm.
qchat.ca ↗
BC suicide prevention line
1-800-SUICIDE
That's 1-800-784-2433. Confidential support for people in crisis, with thoughts of suicide, or concerned about someone else. 24/7.
crisiscentre.bc.ca ↗

CVAP & victim services

Financial support and services for people affected by crime.

BC Crime Victim Assistance Program (CVAP)

The official BC government program that may fund your counselling sessions in full if you've been impacted by crime. Free to apply, no police report required.

"This is the program I direct bill for — if you think you might qualify, apply. The Victim Services staff are there to help you figure it out."
BC Government CVAP page ↗
Victim Link BC

A confidential, multilingual helpline for victims of crime and trauma in BC. Available 24/7 by phone or text at 1-800-563-0808. Can provide information about CVAP and help connect you with local victim services.

victimlinkbc.ca ↗
BC Victim Services

Government-funded victim services workers in communities across BC can help you navigate the CVAP application process, understand your rights, and access support. Free and confidential.

Find victim services near you ↗
Learn more about CVAP on Sarah's site

For parents & caregivers

Resources for parents navigating a teenager's mental health.

Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre

BC Children's Hospital's free resource centre for families. Information, peer support, and system navigation help for parents of children and youth up to age 24 with mental health or substance use challenges. Phone 1-800-665-1822.

"One of the best resources for parents who feel overwhelmed and don't know where to start."
keltymentalhealth.ca ↗
Foundry BC — For Caregivers

Foundry's services aren't just for young people — caregivers can also access free counselling and peer support through Foundry Virtual BC, whether or not their teenager is using the service. No referral needed.

"A genuinely useful, free resource — and the virtual option means geography isn't a barrier."
foundrybc.ca ↗
Youth in BC

A BC-specific resource hub operated by the Crisis Centre of BC, with practical information for parents about how to talk to teenagers about mental health, warning signs, and when to seek professional help.

youthinbc.com ↗

For teens & young adults

If you're looking for support, information, or just somewhere to start.

Foundry BC

Free mental health, substance use, physical health, and peer support services for young people ages 12–24 across BC. Drop in to a Foundry centre or access virtual services through the Foundry BC app — no referral, no waitlist for many services.

"I recommend Foundry to young people who need support between sessions or who aren't ready for private therapy yet."
foundrybc.ca ↗
Kids Help Phone

Call 1-800-668-6868 or text CONNECT to 686868. Professional counsellors available for anyone 20 and under — about anything. Free, anonymous, confidential, and available 24/7. You don't have to be in crisis to call.

kidshelpphone.ca ↗
Youth in BC

A BC-focused resource site with plain-language information about mental health, crisis support, and finding help. Built specifically for young people in BC. Operated by the Crisis Centre of BC.

"Straightforward and honest — written for young people, not at them."
youthinbc.com ↗

Finding & verifying a counsellor

Not every counsellor is the right fit — and that's okay.

If Sarah isn't the right fit for you or your teenager, that's a completely valid outcome from a free consultation — and she'd rather you find someone who is. The resources here can help you find and verify a registered counsellor in BC.

The most important thing is that the counsellor holds an RCC designation from BCACC, which confirms they've met the professional and ethical standards required to practise in BC.

BCACC Counsellor Directory

The official directory of Registered Clinical Counsellors (RCCs) in BC. Search by location, specialty, and population. If a counsellor isn't in this directory, they aren't a registered RCC.

bc-counsellors.org ↗
Psychology Today — Therapist Finder

A widely-used directory with filters for location, specialty, insurance, and population. Profiles include a photo, bio, and booking link. Useful for comparing options across BC.

psychologytoday.com ↗
A note from Sarah: Always check that a counsellor is registered with BCACC before booking. The RCC designation is your assurance that they meet the ethical and professional standards required to practise as a clinical counsellor in BC.

Ready to take the next step with Sarah?

A free 15-minute consultation — no commitment, just a conversation to see if it's the right fit.

Book the free consult