Approach to Counselling

I hold space for empowerment and connection.

I welcome and respect people of all diversities.

Counselling

I welcome the whole self: mind, body, spirit and soul.

I honour that we each have our own path and our own timing.

My counselling relationship with each clients is built upon:

Safety and Trust.  Your sense of safety and trust is of utmost importance to me.

Confidentiality.  Confidentiality is strictly upheld.

Self-determination. You determine your own path.  You are the expert on your own life.  I will listen deeply.  I will guide you as you determine your goals and support you to reach them.

Intuition.  What you feel, what you sense and what your body tells you are invaluable sources of wisdom.  I will help you to connect with and follow your intuition.

Creativity. Imagination and creativity are core ingredients in creating positive change for yourself.  I will support you to find, explore and strengthen your creative energy.

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With skill and empathy, I will support you to:

• Regulate your emotions - connect with, understand, accept and transform painful emotions.

• Strengthen self care - notice, listen, pay attention to your feelings, thoughts, boundaries, needs and goals.

• Discover and build upon your strengths, coping strategies, resources and resilience. 

• Develop and deepen self love and connection with others.

• Explore and expand your authenticity and creative vitality.

Lore McLaren  |  250-202-6230  | 

Rates

Rates

$110 per 60-minute individual session

$150 per 90-minute individual session

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Payment

Methods of payment include e-transfer, cash and cheque.

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Insurance

Sessions may be covered if you have extended health care benefits through Pacific Blue Cross, Sun Life, Green Shield, Equitable Life of Canada, Claim Secure or Manulife. Please check your insurance plan and feel free to contact me with any questions.

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I am an approved counsellor for Crime Victims Assistance Program.

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Appointments

In person, phone or Skype/Zoom

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Cancellation Policy

Cancellations require a minimum of 24 hours notice or the full session will be charged.

Counselling Hours

Wednesday 12 PM – 5 PM

Thursday 9 AM – 8 PM

Friday 9 AM – 6 PM

Saturday 9 AM – 12 PM

Lore McLaren  |  250-202-6230  | 

Gender Affirming and LGBTQ2S+ Inclusive Training

Focused on trans and gender affirming care, the training I offer is engaging, experiential and tailored to meet identified needs. Language and terminology, potential barriers and impacts, policy and practice and examples of lived experience are introduced and clarified.  I present clear and compassionate opportunities to examine individual and collective perception and bias, reflect upon and respectfully disrupt societally embedded and oppressive gender norms.   Concrete tools, in accordance with best practices are offered to evolve understanding, language, and behaviour to ensure welcoming, inclusive and safer spaces and services for trans, non-binary, gender diverse children, youth and LGBTQ2S+ people of all ages.

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I offer consultation, facilitation, training and presentations to service providers in health care, social services, community organizations, school districts, municipal government and local businesses.

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Workshops are also available for youth and community groups.

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Past clients include:

City of Campbell River, City of Courtenay,  John Howard Society, Foundry Campbell River, Island Health, 'Namgis First Nation, Vancouver Island Regional Library, North Island School Districts, Campbell River Youth Action Committee, North Island Employment Foundations Society.

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Rates 

Half day (3 hour) workshop: $750

Full day (6 hour) workshop:  $1500

Plus travel costs

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For best learning outcomes, I prefer group numbers to not exceed 25.

TESTIMONIALS:

“This is one of the best and informative workshops I’ve ever been to.”

“I’ve been given the tools and greater confidence in having these difficult but necessary conversations.”

“It was an excellent workshop, Lore  You did remarkably well when challenged!”

“This was a great first step for our agency in awareness on this vast topic.  It was perfect!”

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"Lore was very engaging and humble.  A very valuable day."

"Lore's facilitation and presenter skills are top-notch.”

Lore McLaren  |  250-202-6230  | 

About Me

Lore McLaren, MTC

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Like everyone, I have experienced pain, suffering, trauma and hurt.  The wounding and the healing in my life have both shaped me and inspired me.   I also know deep transformational healing.  I've reached recovery, health and vitality.  With this foundation of wellbeing and professional expertise, I offer strong presence, skill and compassionate support.

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Outside my counselling practice, I am an artist and community organizer who is passionate about wilderness, nature, and wildlife. I love ocean swimming, kayaking, hiking, forests, hot baths, art making, gardening, the stars and sometimes doing absolutely nothing at all.​

Contact

To book a counselling session, a free 20 minute initial phone consultation or

if you have any questions at all, please phone, text or email me.

Lore McLaren | 250-202-6230 | kindrootswellness@gmail.com

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Location

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I acknowledge with gratitude that I work on the territory of the Ligwilda'xw

people, Wei Wai Kum Nation.

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1170 Shoppers Row #300

Campbell River, BC

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My office is located on the 3rd floor.  It is partially accessible.  The elevator measures 66" wide, 40" 3/4 deep with a 35" wide elevator door.  Entrances do not have an automated door and the front entrance is 42" wide and has a lip.  I am happy to meet you when you arrive.  Please contact me with any access needs, questions or concerns.

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There is a spacious single stall, all-gender washroom on the 3rd floor and street parking is available.

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