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Credit Card Required: Cards are charged after sessions or if less than 24-hour notice is given for cancellations.

Insurance Coverage: Please check your plan and the therapist’s designation (RCC or CCC). We do not have access to your plan information.

New Clients Welcome With:

Mikayla Reid (RCC): Cranbrook or online bookings.

Ashlin Tipper (RCC): Cranbrook or online bookings.

deidre mclaughlin (RCC-ACS, PHD-C): Kimberley or online bookings.

Haley Casselman (RCC): Primarily online, some in-person availability.

Lory Joly (RCC): Kimberley or online bookings.

Hameda Nyamekye (CCC): Online only.

Jessica Johnson Francis (Practicum Counsellor): Cranbrook or online bookings. - low cost option

Taylor Whittall (Practicum Counsellor): Cranbrook or online bookings. - low cost option

Shawna Grady (Qualifying therapist): reduced fee while awaiting registration

Waitlisted Counsellors:

Jody Funk (CCC)

Emily Popoff (RCC, Clinic Owner)

Allie Sloan (RCC)

Christina McDonaugh (RCC-ACS)

Need Help Choosing a Counsellor? Email admin@talkinghelpsheal.com with your needs, and we’ll suggest suitable counsellors. You can also book a FREE consult with any of our therapists.

Low Cost Counselling Program: With practicum counsellors at only $60 per session and a FREE first session. Rate is flexible (please ask!) Scroll down to book.

Standard Fees: Fees are $165 for individual sessions and $186 for couples, or family sessions, or sessions with more than one client attending. Other unique sessions at prorated fees.

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Sessions
Session

FREE 15 min CONSULT with a Registered Counsellor (RCC or CCC)

Free consults can be helpful to determine if this counsellor is a fit for you and ask any questions on your mind prior to setting up an appointment. This gives you an opportunity to chat with a counsellor you are interested in meeting with for 15 minutes without charge. If the counsellor you would like to chat with is not listed here, please email admin@talkinghelpsheal.com and we can help you ... Read More

Free consults can be helpful to determine if this counsellor is a fit for you and ask any questions on your mind prior to setting up an appointment. This gives you an opportunity to chat with a counsellor you are interested in meeting with for 15 minutes without charge. If the counsellor you would like to chat with is not listed here, please email admin@talkinghelpsheal.com and we can help you get in touch. You can access this consult at the time you booked it through your Jane account or via an email reminder.

Low Cost Counselling (Individual & Couples Therapy with a Practicum Counsellor)

*SESSIONS WITH PRACTICUM COUNSELLOR, JESSICA, **FREE** for the month of April! Normally our graduate practicum counsellors offer counselling with a probono first session and subsequent sessions at a rate of $60 (+ GST) per individual session and $80 (+GST) per couples session (please reach out to admin@talkinghelpsheal.com if you need a further reduction to the cost). Practicum counsellors are ... Read More

*SESSIONS WITH PRACTICUM COUNSELLOR, JESSICA, **FREE** for the month of April! Normally our graduate practicum counsellors offer counselling with a probono first session and subsequent sessions at a rate of $60 (+ GST) per individual session and $80 (+GST) per couples session (please reach out to admin@talkinghelpsheal.com if you need a further reduction to the cost). Practicum counsellors are supervised by the Clinic Owner & Therapist, Emily Popoff, MA, RCC, and work closely with a practicum advisor from their masters program, and have ongoing supervision and consultation to provide you with the best counselling experience possible.

Individual Counselling (Adults & Youth 14+) with an RCC or CCC or Qualifying Therapist

Individual therapy for adults and youth 14+. If you are booking someone who is a minor, please reach out to admin@talkinghelpsheal.com to ensure you are booking with a practitioner who works with minors.

Couples & Relationship Counselling with an RCC or CCC

Couples counselling for adults wanting to work on their relationship. Please check each practitioner's schedule for availability and to understand if they see clients in person in Cranbrook, Kimberley, or Online.

Family Counselling with an RCC or CCC

Family counselling sessions are to be booked if the focus is supporting family dynamics as this is a specialized area of practice. The session may have one or more family members in attendance. Hameda offers family counselling online only and Allison offers family counselling in person on a case by case basis.

Child & Youth Counselling (Ages 10-13) with an RCC or CCC

PLEASE READ BELOW TO ENSURE WE CAN SUPPORT YOU. For kids, we strongly recommend booking a free 15 minute consult PRIOR to booking a full appointment.

HAMEDA, LORY, JODY, and MIKAYLA see children 10+ on a case by case basis and work with any kids 13+.

Clinical Supervision (With an RCC-ACS or RCC)

These sessions are bookable if you are a therapist seeking supervision or a therapist in training seeking clinical supervision. We encourage you to book a consult first to determine fit and discuss what you're looking for.

Jessica Johnson Francis
(She/Her/Hers)

First session totally free, follow ups from July- October 2025 @ only $30 Jessica can support individual children 10+, teens, adults, and couples in counselling. She is our practicum counsellor, directly supervised by clinic owner, Emily Popoff (MA, RCC).

First session totally free, follow ups from July- October 2025 @ only $30 Jessica can support ind... Read More

Jody Funk

Jody is NOT accepting new clients right now. Email admin@talkinghelpsheal.com to join her waitlist. Jody sees individual adults, couples, families, kids and youth (10+). She is a Canadian Certified Counsellor. She can see clients in our Cranbrook office or online at their preference. Jody works with many areas including depression/anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, self-esteem, and relationship challenges.

Jody is NOT accepting new clients right now. Email admin@talkinghelpsheal.com to join her waitlis... Read More

Christina McDonaugh
(She/They)

Christina is NOT accepting new clients at this time. Christina works with adults only 19+. Christina has a Master’s Degree in Counselling/Psychology and is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) with the B.C. Association of Clinical Counsellors. Her contact is christina@talkinghelpsheal.com

Christina is NOT accepting new clients at this time. Christina works with adults only 19+. Christ... Read More

Lory Joly
(She/Her/Hers) MA, RCC

Lory is accepting new clients for online or Kimberley appointments. Her office is 575 Beale Ave - Kimberley BC. She is an RCC who sees individual adults, couples, and youth. She is also specialized in EMDR therapy. Her email is lory@talkinghelpsheal.com

Lory is accepting new clients for online or Kimberley appointments. Her office is 575 Beale Ave -... Read More

Mikayla Reid
(She/Her/Hers)

Mikayla is currently accepting new clients! She is an RCC who sees individual adults, youth, and kids (10+) in the Cranbrook office or online. She also offers EMDR therapy Her email is mikayla@talkinghelpsheal.com

Mikayla is currently accepting new clients! She is an RCC who sees individual adults, youth, and ... Read More

Shawna Grady
(She/Her/Hers)

Shawna is a qualifying therapist currently awaiting registration with the BCACC to become an RCC so her sessions are accessible at a reduced rate. She works with adults, couples, and youth. You can join her waitlist by emailing our admin at admin@talkinghelpsheal.com to get a space with her once her books are open again.

Shawna is a qualifying therapist currently awaiting registration with the BCACC to become an RCC ... Read More

Taylor Whittall

Taylor can support individual children 10+, teens, adults, and couples in counselling. She is our practicum counsellor, directly supervised by clinic owner, Emily Popoff (MA, RCC).

Taylor can support individual children 10+, teens, adults, and couples in counselling. She is our... Read More

Emily Popoff
(She/Her/Hers)

Emily is an RCC and our clinic owner. Emily is NOT accepting new clients right now. Reach out to admin@talkinghelpsheal.com to go on her waitlist. She sees adults, youth, and children (case by case) and parents. She is specialized in perinatal care for those going through fertility journeys, pregnant women, postpartum mothers, or those who have lost pregnancies or infants. Emily also works with those experiencing stress, grief, anxiety, burnout, and those wanting to learn more about themselves. She also specializes in sandtray therapy which is a helpful modality for both kids an adults.

Emily is an RCC and our clinic owner. Emily is NOT accepting new clients right now. Reach out to... Read More

Kimi Toyota
(She/Her/Hers)

Kimi is the Administrative Assistant at Talking Helps Heal.

Kimi is the Administrative Assistant at Talking Helps Heal. Read More

Hameda Nyamekye
(She/Her/Hers)

Hameda sees individuals, families, couples, parents, and teens 14+. She is a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. Hameda offers counselling virtually ONLY. Her email is hameda@talkinghelpsheal.com

Hameda sees individuals, families, couples, parents, and teens 14+. She is a Canadian Certified C... Read More

Ashlin Tipper

Ashlin is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) who sees adults and youth 15+. She will be taking on new clients in September, 2025 so please reach out to admin@talkinghelpsheal.com if you would like to be added to her waitlist for a September appointment.

Ashlin is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) who sees adults and youth 15+. She will be takin... Read More

Haley Casselman
(She/Her/Hers)

*Haley is accepting new clients for individual therapy, but waitlisting couples at this time. Please note Haley has more online/virtual availability and limited in person availability. Please only book if you are comfortable with a mixed model of meeting together (online/virtual sessions and some in person sessions). Haley sees individual adults, teens 14+, and couples. She is an RCC with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors. Her email is haley@talkinghelpsheal.com

*Haley is accepting new clients for individual therapy, but waitlisting couples at this time. Ple... Read More

Allie Sloan
(She/Her/Hers)

Allie is NOT ACCEPTING new clients and her waitlist is CLOSED. Please reach out to another therapist on our team. She is a registered clinical counsellor (RCC) with the BCACC (British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors) and BCPTA (British Columbia Play Therapy Association). She works with children, youth, and adults.

Allie is NOT ACCEPTING new clients and her waitlist is CLOSED. Please reach out to another therap... Read More

deirdre mclaughlin

deirdre is accepting new clients! deirdre is an RCC and phd candidate. deirdre works with teens (15+), adults, couples, and other unique relationship structures. deirdre is specialized in eating disorders, anxiety, depression, trauma, and is a sex therapist.

deirdre is accepting new clients! deirdre is an RCC and phd candidate. deirdre works with teens (... Read More

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Located at: 911 Baker St, Cranbrook
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