Here-now counselling
Here -Now Counselling Services is established by Setareh Seyedi, MA, RCC for offering a warm environment and a safe, comfortable space for those seeking counselling services in a private practice setting. Setareh is a Registered Clinical Counsellor in good standing with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors (#17534). She completed a Master of Education degree in Counselling Psychology.
The mission of Here-now Counselling Services is to deliver counselling to all who seek our services. Through knowledge, support, and structure, we strive to empower each person to meet the highest potential in an atmosphere of honesty, empathy, and respect.
About Setareh
Whatever has brought you here, welcome! I’m Setareh, a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) in Vancouver, BC. I offer a warm and down-to-earth approach and my main focus is on providing a safe and non-judgemental space to talk.
I have extensive experience working with individuals to overcome fear and anxiety, improve mood, navigate life transitions, and improve their social relationships. Having been a clinician in EFAP (employee and family assistance program), I established successful short-term interventions for adults struggling with anxiety. I had much success treating depression, anxiety, and managing panic attacks using a cognitive behavioral approach during the pandemic.
In addition, I have been very successful working with the LGBT community.
I am accepting new clients in the province of British Columbia. I provide counselling in English and Persian (Farsi)
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What is here-now approach
Counselling is based on the relationship between an individual and a Counsellor. Grounded in dialogue, it provides a supportive environment that allows you to talk openly with someone who’s objective, neutral, and nonjudgmental. You and your counsellor will work together to identify and change the thought and behaviour patterns that are keeping you from feeling your best. In Here-now Counselling services our approach is Person-centered. It is important for the therapist not to get drawn into this past narrative. The person-centred approach focuses strongly on the here and now, acknowledging the client’s past yet encouraging them to look at how they feel now. The focus on the here and now does not negate or reduce past events or future possibilities; in fact, the past is intricately linked to one’s present experience. The idea is to avoid dwelling on the past or anxiously anticipating the future. Experiences of the past may be addressed in therapy sessions, but the therapist and client will focus on exploring what factors made a particular memory come up in this moment, or how the present moment is impacted by experiences of the past.
Services
I accept clients based on a mutual agreement of good fit and availability. Counselling sessions with Registered Clinical Counsellors (RCC) may be covered by your extended health insurance benefit plan. I provide a letter or an emailed receipt to be submitted to your benefits provider. Please contact your benefits provider directly to confirm your coverage.
Sliding Scale: I offer a sliding scale and no-cost counselling (single session) to a limited number of clients who encounter barriers to accessing counselling services. These spaces are currently waitlisted.
Rates
Individual session (55 minutes) ................... 150$
Family session (75 minutes)...................... 250 $
Opening hours
Monday - Friday 1 pm - 7 pm
Sunday (please contact)
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