Alison Maira
Counsellor, RCC, MEd, BMus (she, her)
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Let's Connect (604) 258-9186
I take a calm and thoughtful approach to mental health care. My areas of interest include stress and anxiety management, work/life balance, life transitions (including career/education, pregnancy & postpartum, parenthood, perimenopause & menopause, retirement), post MVA anxiety (as a driver and/or passenger), and post-concussion mental health support. I view mental health through a wide perspective, considering how your thoughts and feelings interact with your habits, relationships, and environment to influence your behaviours and how you feel.
My practice is evidence-based and focused on achievable strategies, ideas, and coping skills that you can practice and integrate into your daily life. I strongly believe in client autonomy. I will give you the most accurate information available to help you understand what is going on with your mental health so you can make informed decisions about your care
As a mental health care provider, I strive to give care that is respectful, dignified, well-designed, and tailored to the individual. In my experience, clear communication and good listening help build the therapeutic relationship – the bond between you and I that deepens every session – that leads to the best outcomes for clients.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $168
Payment Methods
American Express, Cash, Cheque, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Beneva | SSQ
- Canada Life | Great-West Life
- Chambers Plan
- CINUP
- Equitable Life of Canada
- iA Financial Group
- Insurance Corporation of British Columbia
- Johnson
- Johnston Group
- Manulife
- Maximum Benefit
- Medavie Blue Cross
- Pacific Blue Cross
- SunLife
- TELUS Health
Alison Maira
Counsellor, RCC, MEd, BMus
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (604) 258-9186
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of British Columbia / 22323 Alison Maira
- In Practice for 3 years
- Attended Simon Fraser University, M.Ed Counselling Psychology, Graduated 2023
- Degree/Diploma from Capilano University Bachelor of Music, Jazz Studies / 2002
- Degree/Diploma from Simon Fraser University Post Baccelaureate Diploma, Counselling and Human Development / 2019
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Alison Maira
Counsellor, RCC, MEd, BMus
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (604) 258-9186
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Stress
- Anxiety
- Life Transitions
Expertise
- Career Guidance
- Caregivers
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Divorce
- Education and Learning Disabilities
- Family Conflict
- Internet Addiction
- Life Coaching
- Marital and Premarital
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Polyamory & ENM
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Women's Issues
Alison Maira
Counsellor, RCC, MEd, BMus
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (604) 258-9186
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Little Person Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Little Person Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Feminist
- Humanistic
- Integrative
- Interpersonal
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Multicultural
- Person-Centered
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based