Introduction
Ingrid McLaine, intern counsellor, is completing a master’s degree in counselling psychology. She has many years of experience working in adult mental health and substance use. She has a bachelor’s and master’s degree in social work and is a Registered Social Worker (RSW/#13021). Her approach is client-centred, collaborative, strengths-based and flexible.
Fees:
Ingrid is accepting new clients
Ingrid offers a sliding scale fee starting as low as:
$30 for Individual Counselling
$45 for Couples or Family Counselling
Ingrid is offering sessions in person, by telephone, or video conference.
Appointment Schedule:
Ingrid offers sessions on Tues, Wed, Thurs in person, virtually & by telephone. On Mon she offers virtual & telephone only.
Mon: 12:00 pm, 1:30 pm, 2:45 pm, 4:00 pm, 5:30 pm
Tues: 11:30 am, 1:00 pm, 2:15 pm, 4:00 pm, 5:15 pm
Wed: 12:00 pm, 1:30 pm, 2:45 pm, 5:00 pm
Thurs: 11:30 am, 1:00 pm, 2:15 pm, 4:00 pm, 5:15 pm
Contact Information:
For new clients ready to schedule your first appointment please complete our :15 and someone will contact you asap.
For all other appointment requests or changes
please call 604-687-7171 or email admin@stewart-assoc.com
Private messages can be sent to saccsintern@gmail.com
Attention Ingrid McLaine as the subject line (this is a shared email
Education & Experience
I am completing a Master of Counselling Psychology at City University. I also have a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) from UVIC and a Master of Social Work (MSW) from UBC. Additionally, I am a Registered Social Worker (RSW) with the BC College of Social Workers (reg # 13021).
I have worked in the field of mental health and substance use for 30 years. I started working in mental health group homes as well as emergency shelters/services on the Downtown East side and then worked for 20 years in health authorities, including Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH). I have held various positions, such as hospital psychiatric social worker, mental health casemanager and intake & assessment clinician. I have experience working with adults with major mental health issues (bipolar, schizophrenia, schizoaffective and the like) as well as experience working with clients with personality issues, anxiety, depression, thoughts of self-harm/suicide, substance use and the like.
Moreover, I am familiar with assisting clients with income, housing, employment and relationship issues.
Counselling Approach & Philosophy
Reaching out for support when you’re experiencing difficulties or feeling vulnerable isn’t easy but sometimes it’s the only way to gain some relief and move forward. I strive to create a welcoming environment where people feel safe and comfortable to talk about their true thoughts and feelings. I like to take time to get to know you over a few sessions. Through this process we can explore goals for counselling and together create a tailor-made plan that works best for you. Overall, my approach is positive, optimistic, strengths-based and flexible. I draw on counselling tools from motivational interviewing, solution-focused, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT), narrative therapy, emotional focused/attachment therapy, internal family systems (IFS) and the like.
Language(s) Spoken
English
Areas of Practice
Gambling
Depression
Grief and Loss
Identity
LGBTQIA2S+
Life Transitions
Loneliness
Mindfulness Practice
Mental Health
Personal Growth
Personality Conflicts
Personality Issues
Relationship Conflicts
Self Esteem
Shyness/Social Anxiety
Stress Management
Substance Use
Suicidal/self-harm thoughts