FAQ | Practical Questions, Answered

Availability shifts throughout the year, but I’m currently accepting new clients for individual therapy, relationship counselling, and clinical supervision for both pre-licensed and licensed therapists.

You can learn more about availability and how to book here

Yes — I offer 20-minute consultations for all new clients. I encourage anyone interested in working with me to book one so we can meet over video, answer your questions, get a feel for the fit, and decide whether working together makes sense.

You can book your free consultation here

Yes, I do. I choose to run a fully virtual practice because it increases accessibility — especially if you live outside of British Columbia or prefer therapy from the comfort of home. You can join from your couch, your favourite chair, or even your car (as long as you’re parked and have privacy). For many people, online therapy makes it easier to show up as themselves.

If you’ve never tried virtual therapy before, it may feel unfamiliar at first — that’s exactly what the free 20-minute consultation is for. You can experience the format and ask questions before committing to anything. Virtual sessions are held through the secure platform Jane App.

Yes. While my practice is affirming of queer and trans identities, I work with people of all sexual orientations and gender identities. What matters most is your openness to a trauma-informed, relational approach — and whether we feel like the right fit.

If you’d like to learn more about what trauma-informed therapy means in my practice, you can read more here.

Sukoon Consultancy Space offers individual therapy, relationship counselling, and clinical supervision/consultation for therapists and helping professionals.

You can explore the full details of each service here:

People often reach out when they feel emotionally stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected — or when they’re ready to heal patterns that keep repeating in relationships and within themselves.

Clients may be navigating trauma, anxiety, grief, identity exploration, burnout, life transitions, or relationship rupture.

Therapists and helping professionals often seek supervision or consultation for support, growth, and clinical clarity.

You don’t need certainty to begin. Many people come to therapy feeling unsure, curious, or conflicted. We can take things one step at a time and assess fit together.

If you’d like help deciding what the next step could look like, start here

I work from an integrative, trauma-informed framework, drawing from approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Somatic Therapy, Brainspotting, and Internal Family Systems (IFS).

The approach is always guided by your needs, goals, and nervous system—not a rigid model.

For a deeper look at how these approaches are used, you can explore my Approach & Modalities page here.

In my work, trauma-informed therapy means prioritizing safety, choice, collaboration, and consent. It recognizes how trauma—both personal and systemic—can shape the nervous system, relationships, and sense of self.

Therapy is paced, attuned, and grounded in respect for your lived experience.

You can read more about how I define and practice trauma-informed care here.

Standard sessions are 50 minutes. Extended sessions (80 minutes) and intensive sessions (120 minutes) are available when clinically appropriate.

For new clients, a weekly or bi-weekly frequency is generally recommended. This allows us to build safety, establish a working rhythm, and develop a solid therapeutic foundation together. Monthly sessions are typically not recommended at the beginning, as they often don’t provide enough continuity to support meaningful progress early on. Over time, frequency may shift based on your needs, goals, and capacity, and this is something we revisit collaboratively.

No. Therapy does not require retelling or reliving traumatic experiences unless and until it feels supportive for you.

We work in a way that honours your boundaries and focuses on regulation, meaning-making, and forward movement—at a pace that feels safe.

Sessions are collaborative and conversational, shaped by what feels most present for you. We may explore thoughts, emotions, relational patterns, or bodily responses—sometimes gently, sometimes more directly, depending on what you need that day.

The most important thing is that you are always met where you are. Nothing is rushed, nothing is forced, and nothing is expected of you. We move at a pace that feels supportive, grounded, and respectful of your capacity.

My goal isn’t to tell you how to live your life, but to help you become more attuned to what is already inside of you. I work from the belief that you carry your own wisdom—even if it feels hard to access right now.

I may offer reflections, questions, or gentle guidance, but always in a way that supports your agency and choice. Therapy is about helping you hear yourself again, not replacing your voice with mine.

Conversation is part of therapy, but my work is deeply somatic-focused. We pay attention not only to what’s said, but also to emotions, the unspoken, body sensations, and nervous system responses.

At times, this may include slowing down, noticing body language, or sitting in silence. Silence isn’t something to fill or avoid—it can be a powerful part of the work when held with care.

That’s completely okay. Many people begin therapy with a general sense of discomfort, confusion, or “something isn’t right.”

Part of our work can be clarifying what you need and what feels meaningful to focus on.

Yes. I offer gender-affirming, trauma-informed therapy for trans, non-binary, and gender-diverse clients. This includes support around identity exploration, embodiment, dysphoria, transition-related experiences, relationships, and navigating systems that may feel unsafe or invalidating.

Gender-affirming care in my practice means working in ways that respect your autonomy, pace, and self-definition—without imposing narratives or outcomes.

Yes. I work with trans, non-binary, and gender-diverse clients across a range of experiences and life stages. I am attentive to the ways gender, identity, culture, migration, trauma, and systemic oppression can intersect and shape mental health and relational experiences.

I bring both professional training and lived experience to this work. Many clients share that they feel safe and seen in therapy, as they don’t need to spend time explaining or justifying their identities in order to be understood.

Yes, when clinically appropriate, I can provide support letters or documentation related to gender-affirming care. This is always approached collaboratively, with care, transparency, and respect for your autonomy.

Support letters are only provided for existing clients and typically after we have worked together for a meaningful period of time. This allows me to write from an informed, ethical, and relational understanding of your experiences and needs.

If documentation is something you may be seeking, we can talk openly about what’s required and whether this support feels appropriate within the context of our work together.

I can support you in exploring, processing, and navigating transition-related questions or decisions, including emotional, relational, and embodiment aspects. Therapy is not about pushing you toward any particular path, but about creating space for clarity, agency, and self-trust.

There is no “right” timeline or destination—only what feels authentic and supportive for you.

No. There is no expectation or requirement to pursue any form of medical or social transition in order to receive gender-affirming therapy. Care is not contingent on identity labels, decisions, or outcomes.

Yes. My work is grounded in informed consent, collaboration, and respect for self-determination. You remain the expert on your identity and experience.

My work is grounded in an anti-oppressive, affirming, and justice-oriented ethos. I am committed to creating a therapeutic space that actively resists harm and centres dignity, consent, and accountability.

This means that I:

• hold zero tolerance for racism, homophobia, transphobia, ableism, misogyny, or other forms of oppression

• work in ways that are affirming of queer, trans, and non-binary identities

• remain attentive to how power, culture, migration, identity, and systemic inequities shape mental health and relational experiences

This practice may not be the right fit for everyone — and that is intentional. Therapy works best when values are aligned, and when the therapeutic relationship is grounded in mutual respect, care, and responsibility.

If you’re curious to explore this more deeply, you can read more about the values that guide my practice here.

This practice tends to be a good fit for people who are open to collaborative, engaged, and reflective work. My ideal client isn’t someone who has everything figured out, but someone who is willing to show up honestly — whether they’re feeling motivated, uncertain, tired, or overwhelmed.

The work works best when there is mutual respect, accountability, and attunement. Therapy here is an active process: it involves curiosity, empathy, reflection, and a willingness to engage with both inner experiences and relational patterns over time.

You don’t need to be “doing therapy perfectly.” What matters most is a shared commitment to the process and a readiness to engage with care, honesty, and intention.

I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) in British Columbia and a Registered Psychotherapist (RP) in Ontario.

I can provide therapy to clients located in British Columbia, Ontario, and in other provinces where psychotherapy is currently unregulated, in accordance with professional and regulatory guidelines.

Possibly. Whether we can work together depends on where you are located and the regulatory requirements of that jurisdiction. If you’re unsure, you’re welcome to reach out and ask before booking.

Individual Therapy & Clinical Supervision

·       50 minutes: $195

·       80 minutes: $290

·       120 minutes: $390

Relationship Counselling

·       50 minutes: $220

·       80 minutes: $315

·       120 minutes: $440

Support Letters / Documentation

·       $95

Session length and frequency are discussed collaboratively and guided by your needs and goals.

For full details on services provided, please visit the Services page.

Payment is collected via credit card at the end of your scheduled session.

If you prefer to pay by e-transfer, payment must be completed before the session begins.

Detailed receipts are provided automatically and can be used for insurance reimbursement.

I am currently private pay. This means you pay for sessions directly and may submit your receipt to your insurance provider for reimbursement, if eligible under your plan.

Direct billing is planned for early 2026. When available, this will allow many clients to pay only the remaining balance or co-pay at the time of service. Feel free to reach out if you’d like updates.

Yes. I offer a limited number of sliding-scale spots to support ongoing, consistent therapy.
Sliding-scale availability is intended for clients who are able to attend sessions on a weekly or bi-weekly basis, as this supports continuity and relational work.

At this time, these spaces are full, though availability may change. If you’re wondering whether a sliding-scale option might be supportive for you, you’re welcome to ask about this during a consultation, and we can explore it together.

I require 48 hours’ notice for cancellations or rescheduling. Sessions cancelled or missed with less notice are charged the full session fee.

When you book a session, that time is reserved specifically for you. Without sufficient notice, I’m unable to offer that time to another client who may have been waiting for an appointment.

As a therapist, my practice is both a commitment to care and my livelihood. This policy helps sustain the work while ensuring consistency and fairness for all clients.

Thank you for your understanding and respect for this agreement.

Clients are expected to arrive on time for their scheduled sessions. I will wait on the video platform for up to 15 minutes. If you do not arrive within that time, the session will be ended and treated as a no-show, and the full session fee will apply

If you arrive late, the session will still end at the originally scheduled time and cannot be extended.

Occasionally, I may send a brief check-in message if you haven’t arrived, but it remains your responsibility to attend sessions on time.

In the rare event that I am late, I will always communicate this with you. Any time lost due to my lateness will be added to your session or otherwise accounted for.

Yes. Everything shared in therapy is confidential, with limited legal and ethical exceptions (such as risk of harm to yourself or others, child protection concerns, or court orders).

Limits to confidentiality are discussed clearly at the start of our work together so you know exactly what to expect, and you are always welcome to ask questions.

For online therapy sessions, I use Jane App, a secure and encrypted telehealth platform designed specifically for healthcare professionals.

Jane is PIPEDA-compliant (Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act) and meets high privacy and security standards to protect your personal health information. Sessions are not recorded, and the platform is designed to support confidentiality in virtual care.

If you have any questions about confidentiality or privacy, you’re always welcome to ask.

All virtual sessions are held through Jane App, a secure, encrypted, and privacy-compliant platform.

Approximately 30 minutes to one hour before your scheduled appointment, you will receive a secure, unique link by email that allows you to access the session. This link is specific to you and your appointment. Sessions are not recorded.

I do not provide crisis support through this page, via email, or within my private practice. This practice is not a crisis service or emergency response centre.

Therapy here is offered by appointment and is intended for ongoing, non-urgent care.

If you are experiencing a mental health emergency or are at immediate risk of harm, it’s important to seek urgent support through local emergency services or a crisis line in your area.

If you are experiencing a crisis or require immediate assistance, I encourage you to reach out to the following resources:

• BC Mental Health Support Line: Call 310-6789 (no area code needed) – Available 24/7 for emotional support.

• Suicide Crisis Helpline: Call or text 988 (Available 24/7) – Suicide prevention support.

• Trans Lifeline: Call 1-877-330-6366 (peer support for trans and questioning individuals).

• Emergency Services: If you are in immediate danger or require urgent medical assistance, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.

If you are unsure of what support you need, the BC Mental Health Support Line can help direct you to appropriate resources.

If you need to reach me outside of our scheduled sessions, you are welcome to email me at hello@sukoonconsultancyspace.ca

Please note that email is not a secure form of communication, and while I take precautions to protect your privacy, I cannot guarantee full confidentiality for information shared via email.

I do not provide therapy or crisis support via email. If you are in crisis, I encourage you to reach out to a local crisis line or emergency services. Please refer to the crisis disclaimer section above

Yes. I provide individual clinical supervision for pre-licensed and licensed therapists/mental health practitioners.

My supervision work is grounded in relational, trauma-informed, and anti-oppressive frameworks, and is informed by my clinical background in psychotherapy and relational work.

I approach supervision as a collaborative and reflective space, rather than a prescriptive or checklist-based process.

Clinical supervision is not a regulated act in Canada, and qualification requirements vary by jurisdiction. I meet the criteria of an experienced psychotherapy practitioner qualified to provide clinical supervision within my scope of practice.

I have over 10 years of clinical experience and provide supervision informed by established professional and ethical standards in psychotherapy practice.

Although I am not based in Ontario, my supervision practice is informed by the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) guidelines for clinical supervision, including expectations related to independent practice, ethics, and professional accountability.

In line with evolving standards, I am completing additional directed learning in clinical supervision, to be completed in early 2026.

Clinical supervision with me is best suited for therapists who are interested in, or already practicing from, a somatic, trauma-informed, and relational framework. My work is informed by approaches such as Internal Family Systems (IFS), Brainspotting, and nervous system–based therapy, and supervision often reflects these orientations

Supervisees do not need to practice exactly as I do, but they should have genuine curiosity about embodied processes, therapeutic relationships, and the role of the nervous system in clinical work.

I work best with clinicians who value reflection, ethical attunement, and ongoing learning, rather than rigid technique, performance, or manualized approaches.

Supervision is a collaborative and reflective space that supports clinical growth, self-awareness, and integrity in practice, while remaining attentive to power, identity, and systemic context. My supervision style emphasizes ethical awareness, curiosity, and attunement, rather than perfection or productivity.,

Supervision sessions may include exploration of clinical material, therapeutic relationships, countertransference, ethical questions, and the therapist’s own nervous system and positionality in the work.

The focus is on supporting clinical growth while maintaining care, accountability, and professional integrity.

Yes. I offer both one-off consultation sessions and ongoing clinical supervision.

Some clinicians choose to book a single session to consult on a specific case, explore a clinical question, or get a sense of whether my supervision style feels like a good fit. Others decide to continue on an ongoing basis. There is no obligation to commit beyond a first session.

That said, while one-off consultations can be helpful, ongoing supervision allows for deeper clinical understanding, continuity, and relational work over time. We can talk together about what level of support makes the most sense for you.

You’re welcome to approach supervision with curiosity rather than certainty.