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
Jae Yoo, 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.

Katie Speer
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Katie enjoys working with individuals who feel lost, overwhelmed by life’s circumstances, and who are seeking support for internal and external change in their lives.

Taking On New Clients
Dan Spring, RCC
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A Registered Clinical Counselor, Dan’s specialization in neurodiversity stems from his personal experience, academic research at the master’s and doctoral levels, as well as his extensive clinical expertise.

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

Taking On New Clients
Melinda Freitas, 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. 

Taking On New Clients
Tamara Ukwu, RCC, MSW, RSW
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Tamara helps clients to optimize strengths, build resilience and cultivate growth. She is committed to providing a safe and non-judgmental environment and developing a therapeutic and trusting relationship.

Camila Mariana Rimada, RCC
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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, RCC
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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.

Taking On New Clients
Evangelos Gkaldanidis, RCC
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Evangelos is a Registered Clinical Counsellor. He has worked as a trainee therapist in a clinical hospital setting in Greece and he has been offering counselling services as a member of diverse mental health professional teams in Vancouver.

Ally Goult, RCC
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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...

Rachel Wellman
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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
GaiAnne Ghazaryan, RCC
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GaiAnne specializes in EMDR. Her approach is collaborative and client-centred that guides clients to process the past, connect with the present and re-imagine the future.

Taking On New Clients
Randi Hayley, MSW, RSW
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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, MSW, RSW
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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
Tamara Ukwu, RCC, MSW, RSW
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Tamara helps clients to optimize strengths, build resilience and cultivate growth. She is committed to providing a safe and non-judgmental environment and developing a therapeutic and trusting relationship.

Nat Azoulay, MSW, RSW
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Nat is a registered social worker who specializes in the domains of trauma and dissociative disorders, 2SLGBTQIA+ concerns, as well as symptoms of autism and/or ADHD. Nat's goal is to support individuals, couples, and families in achieving wellness.

Taking On New Clients
Randi Hayley, MSW, RSW
Counsellor
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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, MSW, RSW
Supervisor
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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
Tamara Ukwu, RCC, MSW, RSW
Supervisor
She/her/hers

Tamara helps clients to optimize strengths, build resilience and cultivate growth. She is committed to providing a safe and non-judgmental environment and developing a therapeutic and trusting relationship.

Nat Azoulay, MSW, RSW
Counsellor
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Nat is a registered social worker who specializes in the domains of trauma and dissociative disorders, 2SLGBTQIA+ concerns, as well as symptoms of autism and/or ADHD. Nat's goal is to support individuals, couples, and families in achieving wellness.

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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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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