Counsellors

Insurance-Covered Counselling Services Across Canada

At Phare Counselling, we connect you with qualified counsellors whose services are recognized by major insurance providers.

Whether you're seeking in-person or online counselling, our team is here to ensure that your therapy is accessible, covered, and tailored to your needs. Navigating insurance coverage for counselling services can be challenging, but at Phare Counselling, we simplify the process by matching you with a counsellor who holds the right certifications for your insurance plan. We understand the importance of finding support that is not only effective but also affordable, and we’re committed to helping you access the care you need.

Taking on New Clients
Martina Sacco
Counsellor, CCC

Martina is a Canadian Certified Counsellor with a Master's degree in Counselling Psychology. She integrates DBT, Solution-Focused Therapy, and other evidence-based approaches to support young adults navigating emotional challenges and life transitions.

Taking On New Clients
Jae Yoo
Counsellor, CCC
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With over 15 years of experience, Jae specializes in helping individuals work through the impact of childhood trauma and navigate cross-cultural challenges.

Taking On New Clients
Ryan Yellowlees
Counsellor, RCC
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Ryan works from a Disability justice, humanistic, person-centred, and strength-based perspectives, shaped by his own experience living with a chronic illness.

Tania Bakas
Counsellor, RCC
She/her/hers

Tania’s approach to counselling is influenced by 12 years of experience as a holistic practitioner and her counselling/work background in helping people overcome childhood and relationship wounds.

Taking On New Clients
Mariana Martinez Vieyra
Counsellor, RCC
She/her/hers

Mariana is a registered clinical counsellor, level II sensorimotor psychotherapist, trained in EMDR, Focusing-Oriented Psychotherapy, also implementing Mindfulness-based CBT and DBT.

Melinda Freitas
Supervisor, RCC
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Melinda's passion for counselling grew from personal experience with grief, loss and trauma. Completing University later in life has fueled her drive to enable and empower others fully. 

Camila Mariana Rimada
Counsellor, RCC
She/her/hers

Camila has worked with homeless youth, international university students, First Nations youth, women affected by violence, people living with HIV/AIDS, cancer patients, and seniors.

Taking On New Clients
Marziyeh Abbasi
Counsellor, RCC

Marziyeh has worked with youth/adults and families who have been affected by mental health issues. She is committed to creating a safe and non-judgmental environment for all people as they discover their path.

Ally Goult,
Counsellor,RCC
She/her/hers

Ally approaches therapy sessions with creativity, humour, and a down-to-earth realistic mindset. She works with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, self-esteem, family estrangement, eating disorders...

Taking On New Clients
Rachel Wellman
Counsellor
She/her/hers

Rachel finds it important to connect with others in order to improve both individuals’ and the world’s views toward mental health. She believes the client-counsellor relationship is crucial to the therapeutic process.

Taking On New Clients
Randi Hayley
Counsellor,MSW, RSW
She/her/hers

Randi is a Registered Social Worker with a special interest in providing inclusive and affirming counselling to 2SLGBTQIA+ and BIPOC individuals, couples, and families.

Taking On New Clients
Mark Halabecki
Counsellor, MSW, RSW
He/him/his

Mark is a Registered Social Worker with over 15 years of experience in child and adolescent mental health, long-term care, in-patient acute care, and outpatient mental health.

Taking On New Clients
Randi Hayley
Counsellor,MSW, RSW
She/her/hers

Randi is a Registered Social Worker with a special interest in providing inclusive and affirming counselling to 2SLGBTQIA+ and BIPOC individuals, couples, and families.

Taking On New Clients
Mark Halabecki
Counsellor, MSW, RSW
He/him/his

Mark is a Registered Social Worker with over 15 years of experience in child and adolescent mental health, long-term care, in-patient acute care, and outpatient mental health.

Recognized Certifications

Our counsellors hold a range of certifications that are widely accepted by insurance providers across Canada, including:

Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC): A nationally recognized designation that ensures high standards of education and practice in counselling.

Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC): A certification particularly recognized in British Columbia, ensuring advanced clinical expertise.

Master of Social Work (MSW): An advanced degree that equips counsellors with comprehensive skills in mental health and clinical practice.

Registered Social Worker (RSW): A designation recognized across Canada, essential for insurance coverage in many provinces.

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Experience Peace of Mind with Covered Therapy

We know that navigating insurance can be stressful, which is why we take the time to match you with a counsellor whose qualifications align with your insurance provider's requirements. This means you can focus on what really matters—your mental health and well-being—without worrying about out-of-pocket expenses.

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