Feel Good Counselling

This is a Safe Place

At times, we are all faced with difficult challenges. Life comes with more than a fair share of emotional roller coasters - you never know when you are going to be on one. We can't always change circumstances but we can change how we deal with them. This is within our power. In my practice, it is my goal to help clients access or develop skills to cope with life's challenges.

As a fully certified counsellor, I help my clients feel better, cope effectively, and learn more about themselves. Whether you are dealing with difficult emotions or thoughts, going through a life transition or need new skills, I am here to help you achieve your goals. My practice takes place in a supportive, safe and non-judgemental environment that fosters personal growth and self-compassion.

My Approach

What I Can Help With

I can help cope and work through challenges related to:
- anxiety symptoms
- trauma, including complex PTSD
- depression symptoms
- relationships
- panic attacks
- negative self-talk
- low self-esteem
- loss and grief
- fear and worry
- anger management
- addiction, substance and alcohol use
- motivation challenges

- impulsive behaviours

- parenting concerns
- sexuality and identity

Person-Centered Approach

I practice from a person-centered and strength-based approach with evidence-based methodologies. What does it mean? It simply means that it is my priority to learn and understand your needs and your worldview and to harness your strengths and abilities as well as to introduce helpful techniques and skills that fit your needs and your individuality.

Therapies That I Use

I practice from an eclectic therapeutic approach. Here are some of the therapeutic interventions that I use:

- cognitive-behavioral therapy (it means I can help you understand and change how you think so that you can change how you feel);

- narrative therapy (together we address harmful beliefs and stories that you carry with you and develop new helpful insights );

- logotherapy (we explore the meaning and value of your experiences and emotions);

- mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (we build awareness and compassion for the emotions and thoughts that emerge):

- trauma-informed approach (I help you work through and make sense of past trauma and its impact on your present and take back control of your path);

- psychoeducation (I equip clients with information and reading material that help develop and maintain new skills or acquire helpful new perspectives).

Fees & Hours

My rate is $135 + GST per session.

The sessions are usually about 55 minutes long. The rate applies to all sessions - individual as well as couple & family sessions.

Sliding scale and reduced rates are available and can be discussed.

My current availability is:

- Tuesdays 5-8pm

- Thursday 3-9pm

- Saturday 9-4pm

In-person, online and phone sessions are available.

I accept credit cards, cash, e-transfer and cheques.

The detailed receipt will be provided after the payment and can be submitted to your insurance provider for reimbursement.

My professional CCC registration # is 10005613. It is recommended that you touch base with your insurance provider before booking to make sure that my services are covered by your plan.

About Me

My name is Olga Barrows. I am so glad you are here!

I am a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) registered with Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. I hold an MA in Counselling Psychology (Yorkville University), a BA in Sociology (University of British Columbia) and a BA in Communications (Ural State University). I speak English, Russian and Spanish. I am a mother and a wife. When I am not working at my private practice, I love to read, garden, paint, draw or pick blueberries with my two kids.

I enjoy working with people of all cultural and ethnic backgrounds. All humans are welcome, appreciated and respected. My practice brings me a lot of joy - it is blessing to be able to support my clients and to witness such incredible personal growth journeys! This to me is the biggest reward.

Thank you for considering me as a witness and fellow traveller for your unique and beautiful journey!