Nimble Counselling

Are the forms used in your practice inclusive of various sexual orientations and gender identities (e.g., opportunities to fill in pronouns, etc.)?

—Yes

Clients have the opportunity to fill out pronouns, legal name and preferred name, and gender identity.

Do you collect and use preferred names (rather than legal names) for all communications?

—Yes

Do you and your colleagues have experience providing services that support clients with navigating gender dysphoria*? *TransCareBC describes gender dysphoria as a term "intended to describe the distress some trans people experience with relation to their gender identity, particularly if they would like to transition but have not yet done so".

—Yes

Our counsellors are knowledgeable about and have understanding of gender dysphoria. We work with clients of all genders and clients who are exploring their gender identity.

Please tell us how equipped you feel to support a client in determining if/when their mental health symptoms are related to their gender-related experiences or other factors? Please describe your response choice below.

—Very confident

Having a deep understanding of mental health symptoms, our practitioners work with clients to help get the whole picture of what might be impacting their well-being. We work holistically with clients exploring bio-psycho-social elements of health.

Do you/your colleagues understand the difference between gender dysphoria and mental health conditions/symptoms that are unrelated to gender dysphoria or distress?

—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

We work with clients of varying abilities and those who are chronically ill. Some of our clinicians have received training in Somatic experiencing for chronic illness.

Are you and your colleagues comfortable asking relevant questions about gender identity and sexual orientation?

—Yes

Our practitioners continue to educate themselves on respectful and appropriate language used to address and ask questions about gender identity and sexual orientation.

Do you offer Indigenous 2S/LGBTQ+ specific resources, for example Indigenous Elders or Knowledge Keepers?

—No

We do not have specific resources at this time.

Do you and your colleagues ask clients about pronouns and use them appropriately?

—Yes

Clients are asked in their intake forms as well as in the first session how they'd like to be addressed.

Are you and your colleagues aware of what specific barriers may exist for Two-Spirit, queer, or trans Indigenous individuals accessing your services?

—Yes

Are you and your colleagues aware of what specific barriers may exist for LGBQ individuals accessing your services?

—Yes

Are you and your colleagues aware of what specific barriers may exist for trans individuals accessing your services?

—Yes

Does your practice have gender-neutral washrooms?

—No

Unfortunately, the office building our office is located in has gender-specific washrooms. These washrooms are single occupancy.

Are there clear anti-discrimination policies that include gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation in your organization or practice?

—Yes

Our clinicians are held to a standard of anti-discrimination and anti-oppression. We continually seek education to understand the discrimination and barriers the LGBQ community faces.

Are all individuals involved in service provision actively engaged in decolonizing their practices and/or organization? If yes, please type below what actions you and/or your organization are taking.

—Yes

Our clinicians are required to have Indigenous Awareness training and our organization continually provides new resources and learning opportunities.

Are all individuals involved in service provision actively engaged in anti-racist practices, policies, and systems in their care model?

—Yes