Justine Thomson (she/her)

M.Ed, RCC

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

With a strong background in education and counseling, Justine brings over two decades of professional experience to her practice. She is dedicated to assisting clients and believes in providing counseling that helps them overcome challenges and make positive lifestyle changes. Justine is known for her warm and caring nature, establishing trust and easy connections with her clients. Throughout her career, she has achieved remarkable success in helping individuals set achievable goals, recognize their strengths, and progress by celebrating small victories along the way.

FOCUS

Justine tailors her counseling approach to meet the unique needs of each individual, drawing from a wide range of therapeutic modalities. Her approach is friendly, relational, pragmatic, strength-based, and solution-focused. Justine is highly trained and employs evidence-based therapeutic modalities, including

  • Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectic Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Solution Focused  Therapy
  • Trauma Informed
  • Attachment Theory
  • Systemic and Ecological context
  • Compassionate Inquiry.

Justine's Profile

Location Vancouver, B.C.
Ages 5 - 25
Specialties
  • Anxiety
  • Stress
  • Trauma
  • ADHD
  • Bullying issues
  • Emotional regulation
  • ASD
  • Sensory-processing difficulties
  • Behavioural regulation
  • Suicidality/Self-harm
Availability In Office/Online Tuesdays
Qualifications Master’s Of Education (M.Ed)
Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC)
Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC)
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Complimentary 15 minute consultation.

Approach

Justine’s warm and caring personality creates a comfortable environment for her clients, facilitating positive transformations throughout their therapeutic journey. As a parent of two young boys, she understands the joys and challenges of parenting, which further strengthens her ability to support families. Justine emphasizes the importance of collaboration with parents/guardians and other professionals to provide comprehensive services and identify the most effective treatment options for her clients, leading to desired outcomes.

Fees

$160 per 50 minute session for individuals

$180 per 50 minute session for family

Payment in the form of cash, checks, or email transfer is due at the end of each session unless other arrangements have been made. Please note that 2 business days notice is required to cancel a scheduled appointment to avoid being charged the full session fee. Some third party payment plans such as Extended Health Care Insurance and Employee/Family. Assistance Programs pay partial or total coverage for counselling services. Please follow up with your benefits plan/health care provider.