Reduced rate Sliding Scale Option Available for those without insurance benefits or who have used up their benefits and require continued support.
(no GST tax is charged as of 2025)
Please note this calendar is in PDT Time Zone (Vancouver) not EST or London time. So you are seeing West Coast Vancouver times please adjust accordingly. (London +8, Montreal/NYC +3, Atlantic Canada +4)

Cancellations:
Strict 48-hour cancellation policy. Your appointment time is reserved just for you. A late cancellation or missed visit leaves a hole in the therapist's day that could have been filled by another patient. As such, we require 48 hours notice for any cancellations or changes to your appointment. Patients who provide less than 48 hours notice, or miss their appointment, will be charged a cancellation fee to the card on file.

**Allison Works 7-2pm PDT No evening sessions are available at this time with Allison. Unnati & Gina both work evenings**

(no GST tax is charged as of 2025)

Please note this calendar is in PDT Time Zone (Vancouver) not EST or London time. So you are seeing West Coast Vancouver times please adjust accordingly. (London +8, Montreal/NYC +3, Atlantic Canada +4)
Person-Centered Therapy, also known as Client-Centered or Rogerian therapy, is a humanistic approach to psychotherapy developed by the psychologist Carl Rogers. It is characterized by a client-centered and non-directive philosophy, emphasizing the importance of the therapeutic relationship and the inherent capacity for self-growth within individuals. Key principles of Person-Centered Therapy include:

Unconditional Positive Regard: The therapist maintains an accepting and nonjudgmental attitude toward the client, creating an atmosphere of unconditional positive regard. This involves respecting and valuing the client without imposing conditions or expectations.

Empathy: The therapist strives to understand the client's subjective experience and feelings, demonstrating empathy by accurately perceiving and reflecting the client's emotions. This helps the client feel heard and understood.

Genuineness (Congruence): Therapists are encouraged to be genuine and authentic in their interactions with clients. This means being open and honest about their own feelings and reactions, fostering an atmosphere of transparency.

Client as the Expert: Person-Centered Therapy views clients as the experts on their own experiences and believes that individuals have the capacity to find their own solutions to problems. The therapist's role is to facilitate this self-exploration and self-discovery.

Non-Directive Approach: Unlike more directive forms of therapy, Person-Centered Therapy is non-directive. The therapist does not provide solutions or advice but instead facilitates the client's exploration of their thoughts and feelings, allowing them to arrive at their own insights.

Holistic Focus: The therapy addresses the whole person, recognizing the interconnectedness of thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. It encourages clients to explore their experiences in a holistic manner.

Promotion of Self-Actualization: Person-Centered Therapy is aimed at promoting self-actualization, the process of realizing and fulfilling one's potential. The therapeutic process is seen as a journey toward personal growth and development.

The Therapeutic Relationship: The quality of the therapeutic relationship is considered crucial in Person-Centered Therapy. A trusting and empathetic connection between the client and therapist creates a safe space for self-exploration and growth.

Person-Centered Therapy is applicable to a wide range of issues, including personal growth, relationship difficulties, and various mental health concerns. Its emphasis on the core conditions of empathy, unconditional positive regard, and genuineness creates an environment conducive to self-exploration and positive change

Our Lead Couples Therapist is Ojasvi Bhardwaj & Allison Cordner (no GST tax is charged as of 2025)

Please note this calendar is in PDT Time Zone (Vancouver) not EST or London time. So you are seeing West Coast Vancouver times please adjust accordingly. (London +8, Montreal/NYC +3, Atlantic Canada +4)

Cancellations:
Strict 48-hour cancellation policy. Your appointment time is reserved just for you. A late cancellation or missed visit leaves a hole in the therapist's day that could have been filled by another patient. As such, we require 48 hours notice for any cancellations or changes to your appointment. Patients who provide less than 48 hours notice, or miss their appointment, will be charged a cancellation fee to the card on file.

(no GST tax is charged as of 2025)

*Sliding Scale Option Available for those without insurance benefits and will be adjusted automatically on your file once approved* Please note this calendar is in PDT Time Zone (Vancouver) not EST or London time. So you are seeing West Coast Vancouver times please adjust accordingly. (London +8, Montreal/NYC +3, Atlantic Canada +4)

Somatic Experiencing® resolves symptoms of stress, shock, and traumas that accumulate in our bodies. When we are stuck in patterns of fight, flight, or freeze, SE helps us release and recover.
Please watch this demo by Dr. Peter Levine to understand Somatic Experiencing https://allisoncordner.com/therapy-cinema

This is a very important and research-driven way of renegotiating trauma, rewiring the brain and nervous system to return to a state of aliveness, regulation, connection and an embodiment of your true self.

Our team has a specialized focus on Developmental Trauma:

Developmental trauma refers to adverse experiences during critical periods of early development that disrupt the natural, instinctual processes of self-regulation. This disruption can lead to a dysregulation of the nervous system, contributing to symptoms such as hyperarousal, hypoarousal, or a combination of both.

Dr. Peter Levine emphasize the importance of completing the body's instinctual responses that might have been interrupted during traumatic events. Somatic Experiencing involves helping individuals discharge the residual energy from these incomplete responses, allowing the nervous system to return to a state of balance and integration. In SE developmental trauma is not solely focused on specific traumatic events but rather on the cumulative impact of adverse experiences during critical periods of development. These experiences can influence the way individuals regulate their emotions, form relationships, and navigate the world.

Reduced rate Sliding Scale Option Available for those without insurance benefits or who have used up their benefits and require continued support.

Your final rate will be adjusted automatically on your file once a price is discussed and agreed upon in your first session. Sliding scale ranges for 130$+ depending on the practitioner*

Cancellations:
Strict 48-hour cancellation policy. Your appointment time is reserved just for you. A late cancellation or missed visit leaves a hole in the therapist's day that could have been filled by another patient. As such, we require 48 hours notice for any cancellations or changes to your appointment. Patients who provide less than 48 hours notice, or miss their appointment, will be charged a cancellation fee to the card on file.

**Allison Works 7-2pm PDT No evening sessions are available at this time with Allison. Unnati & Gina both work evenings**

(no GST tax is charged as of 2025)
Accelerated Experiential Psychodynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP) is a contemporary therapeutic approach prioritizing emotional experience and positive affect. Emphasizing in-the-moment processing, it seeks to rapidly transform negative emotions into positive ones. AEDP integrates relational and attachment theories, fostering a secure therapeutic alliance for healing. Through experiential techniques, such as metatherapeutic processing, it accelerates emotional insight, enhances resilience, and promotes personal growth. Unlike traditional psychodynamic therapy, AEDP has a time-limited structure, aiming to efficiently create profound, positive change in clients by tapping into the healing power of emotional connection and transformation within the therapeutic relationship.

* Experiential Focus:
* AEDP places a strong emphasis on the experiential aspect of therapy. It encourages the exploration and processing of emotions in the present moment, aiming for a more direct and transformative experience.
* Positive Affect Emphasis:
* AEDP places a significant emphasis on positive affect and seeks to harness and expand positive emotional experiences. It focuses on moments of joy, connection, and healing within the therapeutic relationship.
* Transformation and Healing:
* AEDP not only aims for insight but also emphasizes the transformation and healing of emotional experiences. The therapist actively works to create a secure and attuned therapeutic relationship that facilitates positive change.
* Relational and Attachment Focus:
* AEDP places a strong emphasis on the therapeutic relationship and views it as a powerful vehicle for change. The therapist actively engages in creating a secure attachment with the client.
* Interventions and Techniques:
* AEDP incorporates a range of experiential techniques, such as metatherapeutic processing, in-the-moment reflections, and attention to non-verbal cues. These techniques aim to deepen emotional experiences and promote healing.
* Time Frame:
* AEDP is often designed as a time-limited therapy, and it may be more structured in its approach, focusing on accelerating the therapeutic process.
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It's important to note that these distinctions are generalizations, and individual therapists may integrate elements from both approaches based on their training and the unique needs of their clients. Both traditional psychodynamic therapy and AEDP share the overarching goal of promoting psychological well-being through a deep exploration of the self and one's emotional experiences.
Reduced rate Sliding Scale Option Available for those without insurance benefits or who have used up their benefits and require continued support.

Your final rate will be adjusted automatically on your file once a price is discussed and agreed upon in your first session. Sliding scale ranges for 130$+ depending on the practitioner*

Cancellations:
Strict 48-hour cancellation policy. Your appointment time is reserved just for you. A late cancellation or missed visit leaves a hole in the therapist's day that could have been filled by another patient. As such, we require 48 hours notice for any cancellations or changes to your appointment. Patients who provide less than 48 hours notice, or miss their appointment, will be charged a cancellation fee to the card on file.

**Allison Works 7-2pm PDT No evening sessions are available at this time with Allison. Unnati & Gina both work evenings**

(no GST tax is charged as of 2025)
RITMA Association / Alternative and complementary medicines/ Regroupement des Intervenants et Thérapeutes en Médecine Alternative et Complémentaire

For those whom have no clinical counselling coverage Allison Cordner is licensed as a counsellor under your Nathuropathy plan (acupuncture, massage, etc). Use this booking to have the correct session description for your extended health benefits

Reduced rate Sliding Scale Option Available for those without insurance benefits or who have used up their benefits and require continued support.

Your final rate will be adjusted automatically on your file once a price is discussed and agreed upon in your first session. Sliding scale ranges for 130$+ depending on the practitioner*

Cancellations:
Strict 48-hour cancellation policy. Your appointment time is reserved just for you. A late cancellation or missed visit leaves a hole in the therapist's day that could have been filled by another patient. As such, we require 48 hours notice for any cancellations or changes to your appointment. Patients who provide less than 48 hours notice, or miss their appointment, will be charged a cancellation fee to the card on file.

**Allison Works 7-2pm PDT No evening sessions are available at this time with Allison. Unnati & Gina both work evenings**