Strengthening Your Connection
With Yourself and Others
Life can feel overwhelming, disconnected, or difficult to navigate at times. At Sao Therapy, we offer a supportive space to better understand yourself, strengthen your relationships, and move through life with greater clarity and self-compassion. Wherever you are in your journey, our therapists are here to meet you with curiosity, care, and support.
—WHO WE ARE
Our Practice
Our Treatment Focus
Our Hope for You
Individual Therapy
50-Minute Session
Personalized counselling to help you better understand yourself, navigate life’s challenges, and strengthen your relationship with who you are. Together, we can explore new ways of coping, build resilience, and move toward a life that feels more grounded and authentic.
Individual Therapy Extended Session
75-Minute Session | 90-Minute Session
Sometimes 50 minutes can pass quickly. Our extended sessions give you more room to slow down, go deeper, and stay with the work when you need additional time and space to process.
Initial Consultation
Complimentary 15-Minute Consultation
In a complimentary 15-minute consultation, we'll talk about what brings you to therapy, your goals, and what sessions may look like. This conversation helps you decide if we're a good fit, with no pressure to commit.
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If we can open up a little bit more to each other and share our stories—our real stories—that’s what breaks down barriers. But in order to do that, you have to believe that your story has value. Be vulnerable. Dare to be vulnerable.
—MICHELLE OBAMA
—Q & A
Frequently Asked Questions
Most insurance providers accept sessions with a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) or Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC). Coverage does vary, so we encourage you to check your extended benefits plan before your first session to confirm what's included. If you're unsure, we're happy to guide you in the right direction so you feel clear and supported before getting started.
Yes, we offer a limited number of sliding scale spaces to help reduce financial barriers to accessing care. Availability is limited, so it's best to speak directly with your clinician to see if this option is right for you. Our hope is to make therapy as accessible as possible, and we're committed to working with you to find a supportive path forward. To ensure this accommodation remains accessible to those who require it most, we ask clients to respect the policies regarding the sliding scale rate.
We understand that life can be unpredictable. If you need to change or cancel your appointment, we ask for at least 48 hours' notice so the appointment can be offered to another client in a timely manner. Cancellations made with less than 48 hours’ notice are subject to the full session fee. Please note that the cancellation fee applies in most circumstances.
—AN INCLUSIVE PRACTICE
—LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
We acknowledge that we are gathered on the unceded traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.
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Please leave your name, email address, and question in the Message field below. Sao Therapy is not a crisis service. If you are experiencing a crisis or are in immediate danger, please call 911, go to your nearest emergency department, or call 310-6789 in British Columbia for urgent mental health support.
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We are NOT a crisis service. If you are in crisis, please call 911, go to your nearest emergency department, or dial 310-6789 in BC for urgent support.
