Working Together
Uncertainty, questions, and hesitation are totally normal when considering counselling.
Working together is a collaborative process, shaped by safety, pacing, and mutual attention to what feels right.
On this page, you’ll find information about how we might work together, practically and relationally.
an approach shaped around you
Working together starts with getting to know you: your concerns and how you experience the world, relationships, and yourself.
I don’t bring a predetermined plan that you need to fit into. Instead, we build a mutual understanding of what feels important and collaborate on an approach that’s manageable for you.
Our sessions are shaped through ongoing conversation and mutual attention. We check in regularly about pace, focus, and how the work is landing for you, adjusting as needed. Therapy isn’t something that’s done to you. It’s something we actively shape together over time.
Practically, this often looks like:
- 50-minute or 80-minute sessions, offered online via Zoom
- Meeting at a frequency that’s manageable and responsive to your needs
- Beginning with reviewing your intake form as a structured way to explore your story
- Or starting with whatever’s showing for you in the moment
- Taking a collaborative approach that respects your boundaries and priorities
There’s no need to know where things are headed right away. Part of the work is discovering that together, in a way that feels responsive and grounded.
The first few sessions
The early sessions are about getting oriented and building a sense of safety and trust. There’s no expectation to share your whole story right away or to know exactly what you want to work on.
We may spend time getting to know what’s bringing you here now, what feels most pressing, and what has helped or made things harder in the past. We’ll also pay attention to how it feels to be in the virtual “room” together — what supports you, what feels challenging, and what pace feels right.
These early conversations help us understand whether this work feels like a good fit, and they provide a foundation we can return to as the work deepens over time.
Finding the right fit
Working with me could be a good fit if you’re curious about understanding yourself more deeply and open to exploring your experience over time. You don’t need to have it all together, just a willingness to engage thoughtfully with what’s showing up in your life.
It could be particularly supportive if you're navigating trauma, chronic stress, anxiety, difficult relational patterns, or feeling disconnected from yourself or others. People who benefit most from this work are seeking something slower, more relational, and more body-focused rather than just problem-solving tactics.
My approach might not be quite right for you if you’re looking for quick solutions, highly structured frameworks, or someone to give you advice. Finding a counsellor who meets your needs is the most important thing, and I wholeheartedly support you to seek someone who feels most aligned for you.
Are we a good fit? Let’s start with a conversation?
some practical details
Fees
Intro call (15 minutes) — Free
A brief conversation to explore what you’re looking for and whether working together feels like a good fit.
Initial appointment (75 minutes) — $150
An extended first session to review documents, get to know one another, and dig into your “why” for being here.
Follow-up sessions
50 minutes — $120
80 minutes — $180
Session bundles
8 sessions (50 minutes each) — $875
12 sessions (50 minutes each) — $1,275
* Session bundles are available to clients who have attended at least three sessions, including the initial appointment. Please feel free to ask if you’d like to learn more.
All sessions are held online via secure Zoom
Available to Canadian residents in BC, AB, SK, MB, and NL
Insurance receipts provided for extended health
24-hours cancellation (emergency and illness aside)
Still have questions?
Feel free to reach out here or email me at welcome@heronpayne.ca if you’d like to ask anything or book an intro call offline