Crisis Intervention in Surrey, BC
Crisis Intervention Helps Surrey Residents Build Lasting Change.
Counsel Me Vancouver provides virtual short-term crisis intervention counselling for Surrey, BC individuals in acute, non-life-threatening distress, with in-person sessions at its downtown Vancouver office — helping clients build immediate coping tools for acute distress, panic, and overwhelm.
If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 911 or 988 (Canada's Suicide Crisis Helpline) right away.
$160–$195 per session · Free 15–20 minute consultation · Direct billing to most extended health plans
- Registered Clinical Counsellors — Master's-level training in every session
- Grounding & Solution-Focused Techniques — matched to each client's situation
- 50–60 Minute Sessions — in person or by video
- Surrey, BC — ~40 min drive
Yes, Counsel Me Vancouver works with Surrey, BC individuals on short-term crisis intervention counselling by video, or in person at our downtown Vancouver office.
What Brings Surrey Residents to Crisis Intervention
Immediate support for individuals in acute distress. Residents of Surrey, BC often manage these concerns alone for months before seeking support.
3 Steps to Get Started From Surrey, BC
- 01Schedule a Free Consultation
Surrey, BC — ~40 km. ~40 min drive. Book directly through the online JaneApp scheduling system.
- 02Meet Your Counsellor
Discuss your concerns and get matched with the right modality.
- 03Build Lasting Change
Attend regular sessions, in person or by video from Surrey.
What Changes for Surrey Clients
Surrey clients build practical, lasting change through Crisis Intervention tailored to their specific concerns. Support continues in person at Floor 1, The Electra, 970 Burrard Street, Vancouver or virtually across BC, so care continues without requiring a change in counsellor.
Crisis Intervention for Surrey Clients: Video or In Person
Surrey clients meet with the same counsellors by secure video from home, or in person at our downtown Vancouver office. Video sessions use the same evidence-based approaches as in-person sessions and need no travel.
In-person option: getting to our Vancouver office from Surrey
The office is at Floor 1, The Electra, 970 Burrard Street, Vancouver. Surrey is about 40 km away, about 40 min drive.
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Community Resources Near Surrey
These organizations serve Surrey and are listed for reference. Counsel Me Vancouver has no partnership with them, and eligibility and services vary by organization.
View community resources near Surrey (4)
- Foundry Surrey: health and wellness services for youth ages 12-24 and their families.
- DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society: one of 44 organizations funded through BC's Community Counselling Fund (2025-26 grants). Source
- Moving Forward Family Services Society: one of 44 organizations funded through BC's Community Counselling Fund (2025-26 grants). Source
- Native Courtworker and Counselling Association of British Columbia: one of 44 organizations funded through BC's Community Counselling Fund (2025-26 grants). Source
Meet the Counsellors
Erica Beauchamp
M.Ed., RCC, Gottman Level 3
“Counselling, when done well, gives you the tools to heal faster and prevent old patterns from returning.”
Huda Sajjad
MA, MSc, RCC
“I am passionate about creating a safe, supportive space where you feel empowered to explore, heal, and build resilience for a healthier future.”
Jessica-Ann Dozois
MSW, RSW, CVRP
“Together, we'll work to chart a new and fulfilling path forward — one built on respect, compassion, and practical strategies for real change.”
Katharine Harrison
MC, RCC
“I am fascinated by the multi-dimensionality of human experience and am passionate about helping clients find greater alignment between their needs, boundaries, values, hopes and dreams.”
Start Crisis Intervention in Surrey, BC
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Request My Free ConsultationFrequently Asked Questions
What is crisis intervention counselling?
Crisis intervention counselling is a short-term therapeutic process that addresses acute, non-life-threatening emotional distress following a sudden event or significant change. A Registered Clinical Counsellor applies grounding techniques and solution-focused approaches to support a client's stabilization during the acute period.
How long does a crisis intervention counselling session last?
A crisis intervention counselling session typically lasts 50 to 60 minutes. This duration allows time for a safety and symptom check-in, focused stabilization work, and a closing period to ground the client before the session ends.
What does crisis intervention counselling address?
Crisis intervention counselling addresses acute emotional distress, overwhelm following a sudden event, acute anxiety or panic, and difficulty functioning during an acute period. Sessions focus on short-term stabilization rather than an extended course of treatment.
Is crisis intervention counselling the same as calling a crisis line or 911?
No. Crisis intervention counselling addresses non-life-threatening acute distress through scheduled or expedited outpatient appointments, not real-time emergency response. If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 911 or 988 (Canada's Suicide Crisis Helpline) directly.
How much does crisis intervention counselling cost?
Crisis intervention counselling costs typically range from $160 to $195 per 50 to 60 minute session, varying by counsellor. Many extended health insurance plans cover sessions delivered by a Registered Clinical Counsellor, and sliding scale rates are often available. View the Session Rates page for current pricing at Counsel Me Vancouver.
What happens in a first crisis intervention counselling session?
A first crisis intervention counselling session establishes the nature of the precipitating event, the client's current level of distress, and immediate stabilization needs. The counsellor assesses whether the client's situation falls within the scope of outpatient counselling or requires a referral to emergency services.
Does Counsel Me Vancouver serve Surrey, BC?
Yes. Counsel Me Vancouver provides Crisis Intervention to Surrey clients in person at Floor 1, The Electra, 970 Burrard Street, Vancouver or virtually across BC. Surrey, BC — ~40 km. ~40 min drive.
Can I attend Crisis Intervention by video from Surrey?
Yes. Surrey clients meet with Counsel Me Vancouver counsellors by secure video from home, with no travel. In-person sessions are also available at the downtown Vancouver office, which is about 40 km from Surrey, about 40 min drive.
How far is Surrey from the Vancouver office?
Surrey is about 40 km from our downtown Vancouver office, about 40 min drive. Video sessions need no travel.
Is there a Foundry centre in Surrey?
Foundry Surrey, in Surrey, provides health and wellness services for youth ages 12-24 and their families.
Cities We Serve for Crisis Intervention
Kootenays Cities
- Castlegar BC Crisis Intervention
- Cranbrook BC Crisis Intervention
- Fernie BC Crisis Intervention
- Grand Forks BC Crisis Intervention
- Greenwood BC Crisis Intervention
- Kimberley BC Crisis Intervention
- Nelson BC Crisis Intervention
- Revelstoke BC Crisis Intervention
- Rossland BC Crisis Intervention
- Trail BC Crisis Intervention
Metro Vancouver Cities
- Burnaby BC Crisis Intervention
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- Langley BC Crisis Intervention
- Maple Ridge BC Crisis Intervention
- New Westminster BC Crisis Intervention
- North Vancouver BC Crisis Intervention
- Pitt Meadows BC Crisis Intervention
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