LGBTQ+ Counselling in Merritt, BC

LGBTQ+ Counselling Helps Merritt Residents Build Lasting Change.

Counsel Me Vancouver provides virtual LGBTQ-affirmative therapy for Merritt, BC LGBTQ+ clients, with in-person sessions at its downtown Vancouver office — helping clients build practical strategies for navigating disclosure, family relationships, and minority stress.

$160–$195 per session · Free 15–20 minute consultation · Direct billing to most extended health plans

  • Registered Clinical Counsellors — Master's-level, affirming training
  • LGBTQ-Affirmative Therapy — an identity-affirming, non-pathologizing approach
  • 50–60 Minute Sessions — in person or by video
  • Merritt, BC — ~2 hrs 45 min drive

Yes, Counsel Me Vancouver works with Merritt, BC LGBTQ+ clients on LGBTQ-affirmative therapy by video, or in person at our downtown Vancouver office.

Everything shared here stays confidential and is reviewed only by the Counsel Me Vancouver team.

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The Reality

What Brings Merritt Residents to LGBTQ+ Counselling

Support for individuals navigating issues related to sexuality, sexual orientation, and intimacy concerns. Residents of Merritt, BC often manage these concerns alone for months before seeking support.

Why Counsel Me Vancouver

Master's-Level Clinicians, Serving Merritt, BC

Every counsellor at Counsel Me Vancouver holds a Master's-level credential and is registered as either a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) through the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors or a Registered Social Worker (RSW) through the BC College of Social Workers. LGBTQ+ Counselling is available to Merritt clients in person at Floor 2, The Electra, 970 Burrard Street, Vancouver or virtually across BC. A free, no-pressure consultation lets Merritt clients determine fit before committing to ongoing sessions.

5 Master's-Level Clinicians
53 BC Communities Served
The Process

3 Steps to Get Started From Merritt, BC

  1. 01Schedule a Free Consultation

    Merritt, BC — ~274 km. ~2 hrs 45 min drive. Book directly through the online JaneApp scheduling system.

  2. 02Meet Your Counsellor

    Discuss your concerns and get matched with the right modality.

  3. 03Build Lasting Change

    Attend regular sessions, in person or by video from Merritt.

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The Difference

What Changes for Merritt Clients

Merritt clients build practical, lasting change through LGBTQ+ Counselling tailored to their specific concerns. Support continues in person at Floor 2, The Electra, 970 Burrard Street, Vancouver or virtually across BC, so care continues without requiring a change in counsellor.

Local Access

LGBTQ+ Counselling for Merritt Clients: Video or In Person

Merritt clients meet with the same counsellors by secure video from home, or in person at our downtown Vancouver office. Video sessions use the same evidence-based approaches as in-person sessions and need no travel.

In-person option: getting to our Vancouver office from Merritt

The office is at Floor 2, The Electra, 970 Burrard Street, Vancouver. Merritt is about 274 km away, about 2 hrs 45 min drive.

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Our Team

Meet the Counsellors

Erica Beauchamp

Erica Beauchamp

M.Ed., RCC, Gottman Level 3

“Counselling, when done well, gives you the tools to heal faster and prevent old patterns from returning.”

Annu Dha

Annu Dha

MA, RCC

“Healing begins when we feel truly seen and heard.”

Huda Sajjad

Huda Sajjad

MA, MSc, RCC

“I am passionate about creating a safe, supportive space where you feel empowered to explore, heal, and build resilience for a healthier future.”

Jessica-Ann Dozois

Jessica-Ann Dozois

MSW, RSW, CVRP

“Together, we'll work to chart a new and fulfilling path forward — one built on respect, compassion, and practical strategies for real change.”

Katharine Harrison

Katharine Harrison

MC, RCC

“I am fascinated by the multi-dimensionality of human experience and am passionate about helping clients find greater alignment between their needs, boundaries, values, hopes and dreams.”

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Start LGBTQ+ Counselling in Merritt, BC

Meet with a Registered Clinical Counsellor serving Merritt clients across BC.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is LGBTQ+ counselling?

LGBTQ+ counselling, also called LGBTQ-affirmative therapy, is a therapeutic process that supports individuals navigating concerns related to sexual orientation, gender identity, and intimacy. A Registered Clinical Counsellor applies an affirming therapeutic stance that treats a client's identity as a normal variation rather than a problem to address.

What makes a counsellor LGBTQ+ affirming?

An LGBTQ+ affirming counsellor applies a therapeutic stance that respects a client's sexual orientation and gender identity as valid and does not treat identity itself as a clinical concern, informed by specific attention to minority stress and identity-related family dynamics.

What does LGBTQ+ counselling address?

LGBTQ+ counselling addresses coming out, family relationship strain following a disclosure, minority stress from discrimination or non-affirming environments, identity-related isolation, and relationship or intimacy concerns.

How much does LGBTQ+ counselling cost?

LGBTQ+ counselling costs typically range from $160 to $195 per 50 to 60 minute session, varying by counsellor. Many extended health insurance plans cover sessions delivered by a Registered Clinical Counsellor. View the Session Rates page for current pricing at Counsel Me Vancouver.

What happens in a first LGBTQ+ counselling session?

A first session establishes the client's presenting concerns, relevant history, and initial goals. The counsellor explains their affirming therapeutic approach and begins identifying the specific support the client needs.

Is LGBTQ+ counselling only for people navigating a coming-out process?

No. LGBTQ+ counselling addresses a range of concerns beyond coming out, including ongoing family relationship dynamics, minority stress, identity-related isolation, and relationship or intimacy concerns.

Does Counsel Me Vancouver serve Merritt, BC?

Yes. Counsel Me Vancouver provides LGBTQ+ Counselling to Merritt clients in person at Floor 2, The Electra, 970 Burrard Street, Vancouver or virtually across BC. Merritt, BC — ~274 km. ~2 hrs 45 min drive.

Can I attend LGBTQ+ Counselling by video from Merritt?

Yes. Merritt clients meet with Counsel Me Vancouver counsellors by secure video from home, with no travel. In-person sessions are also available at the downtown Vancouver office, which is about 274 km from Merritt, about 2 hrs 45 min drive.

How far is Merritt from the Vancouver office?

Merritt is about 274 km from our downtown Vancouver office, about 2 hrs 45 min drive. Video sessions need no travel.

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