Arukah Counselling and Wellness
Summary
Relationship counselling
Individual counselling
Crisis counselling
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Sliding Scale- FNHA
- CVAP
LGBQ+ Affirming - Trans Affirming
Wheelchair Accessible- 2S/LGBTQ+ Affirming
Youth - Seniors
Online resource
Remote services
Arukah Counselling offers clinical counselling support for a variety of age groups, from school-aged children, to teens, adults and elders. We work with LGBTQ+ populations; mental health issues like depression and anxiety; grief and loss; goal-setting and planning. We use a variety of modalities, such as cognitive behavioural therapy, dialectical behaviour therapy, EMDR, emotion-focused therapy, and many others with a client-centred and respectful approach.
A sliding scale is offered for those who may need more accessible cost.
Franya Jedwab has been working in the counselling field for 20 years and has a warmhearted, non-judgmental approach to counselling.
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Do you collect and use preferred names (rather than legal names) for all communications?
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Are the forms used in your practice inclusive of various sexual orientations and gender identities (e.g., opportunities to fill in pronouns, etc.)?
—Yes
Are you and your colleagues aware of what specific barriers may exist for trans individuals accessing your services?
—Yes
Do you offer Indigenous 2S/LGBTQ+ specific resources, for example Indigenous Elders or Knowledge Keepers?
—Yes
Are you and your colleagues comfortable asking relevant questions about gender identity and sexual orientation?
—Yes
Are you and your colleagues aware of what specific barriers may exist for LGBQ individuals accessing your services?
—Yes
Do you and your colleagues ask clients about pronouns and use them appropriately?
—Yes
Are you and your colleagues aware of what specific barriers may exist for Two-Spirit, queer, or trans Indigenous individuals accessing your services?
—Yes
Do you and your colleagues have experience working with people who identify as living with a disability or chronic illness? Please tell us more about your experience and any training you have received.
—Yes
Can you and your colleagues distinguish gender/identity dysphoria/distress from other mental health conditions that are unrelated to gender dysphoria or distress?
—Yes
Does your practice have gender-neutral washrooms?
—Yes
Are there clear anti-discrimination policies that include gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation in your organization or practice?
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—Yes
Address
360 Duncan Street
Duncan, BC
V9l 3w4
Last updated: December 20, 2022
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