Online counselling & online EMDR anywhere in BC
Counselling from wherever you feel safest.
Secure video sessions with a Registered Clinical Counsellor, including EMDR. From Surrey to Prince George, in English, Punjabi or Hindi, with evening and Saturday appointments available.
- 1Pick a timeBook a free 30-minute call online through Jane.
- 2Talk it throughBy phone or video. Ask anything, with no obligation.
- 3Decide in your own timeNo pressure to book a session afterwards.
Direct billing to Pacific Blue Cross, Canada Life, Green Shield, TELUS Health and most other extended health plans (coverage varies, so check yours) · Registered Clinical Counsellor, RCC #24906 · EMDR trained (EMDRIA) · EFT trained (ICEEFT)
You'll be talking with Sartaj Sandhu, RCC. I offer EMDR and trauma-focused counselling in English, Punjabi and Hindi, in person in Fleetwood, Surrey, and online anywhere in BC. More about me →
Who it suits
The same care, without the commute.
- You live outside Surrey: the Fraser Valley, the Interior, the North or the Island
- You work shifts, or can only make an evening or Saturday appointment
- You're a parent or caregiver and can't easily leave home
- You'd rather nobody sees you walk into a counsellor's office
- You're an international student, or new to BC
- You simply feel more comfortable talking from your own space
What's available online
Everything, including EMDR.
EMDR therapy using on-screen eye movements or self-tapping, with the same preparation and grounding as in person.
Individual counselling for trauma and PTSD, anxiety, low mood and self-worth.
Couples and family sessions, together in one room or each from your own device.
The Praxis Way 12-week program and the Restore Program for court-referred counselling.
How it works
Three steps to your first session.
Free consultation
- A 30-minute call by phone or video
- See if we're a good fit, with no pressure to book
Get set up
- You'll get a secure video link by email
- Phone, tablet or computer with a camera
- A private space, and headphones if others are nearby
Start sessions
- 50-minute sessions, or 80 minutes for extended EMDR
- Direct billing to most extended health plans
You need to be in British Columbia at the time of each session. Online sessions aren't for emergencies: in a crisis, call or text 9-8-8, or call 911.
Common questions
About online counselling
Does online counselling work as well as in person?
For many people, yes. Research on video counselling for anxiety, depression and trauma shows good results, and many clients find it easier to open up from their own space.
Can EMDR be done online?
Yes. Online EMDR uses on-screen eye movements or self-tapping, with the same preparation and grounding as in-person sessions.
What do I need for an online session?
A private, quiet space, a phone, tablet or computer with a camera, a stable internet connection, and headphones if others are nearby. You'll get a secure link before each session.
Do I have to live in Surrey?
No. Online sessions are available anywhere in British Columbia. You need to be in BC at the time of each session.
Is online counselling private?
Sessions use a secure video platform built for health care. Nothing is recorded. Choosing a space where you won't be overheard is the most important part of keeping it private.
Related
Other ways I can help
Start from where you are.
A free 30-minute call, by phone or video, anywhere in BC.