Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
Compassionate Counsellors Help Vancouver Individuals Find Calm Through Present-Moment Awareness.
Counsel Me Vancouver provides in-person and virtual mindfulness-based stress reduction for Vancouver and BC individuals — helping clients build practical strategies for rumination, physical tension, and stress-related sleep disruption.
$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
- Body Scan Meditation & Mindful Breathing
- 50–60 Minute Sessions — in person or by video
Serving Vancouver and BC individuals: in person at our downtown Vancouver office or by video.
What Brings People to Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
Constant Mental Chatter & Physical Tension
Chronic stress, rumination, and muscle tension disrupt sleep, focus, and the ability to relax.
Stuck in "On" Mode
Many people carry chronic stress for months, unable to switch off even during downtime.
Structured Support, Not Just an App
Mindfulness-based stress reduction addresses chronic stress directly, guided by a trained counsellor rather than a generic app.
Counsellors at Counsel Me Vancouver see this pattern across many kinds of clients — the professional managing chronic workplace stress, the student facing exam pressure, the parent managing caregiving demands, the person approaching burnout. Each stress pattern is different, and each course of mindfulness-based stress reduction starts by understanding that person's specific triggers and symptoms.
3 Steps to Get Started
- 01Schedule a Free Consultation
Book directly through the online JaneApp scheduling system.
- 02Identify Your Stress Patterns
Discuss your specific triggers and symptoms with your counsellor.
- 03Build a Present-Moment Practice
Attend regular sessions using evidence-based approaches like body scan meditation and mindful breathing.
What Changes With Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
Clients build practical strategies for rumination, physical tension, and stress-related sleep disruption through structured sessions. Clients facing chronic workplace or caregiving stress gain tools to manage daily pressure without it compounding. Clients gain a portable practice that carries into daily life long after a course of sessions ends.
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.”
Chronic Stress Doesn't Have to Feel Permanent
Mindfulness-based stress reduction responds to stress at any severity level, not only after it becomes overwhelming.
Request My Free ConsultationFrequently Asked Questions
What is mindfulness-based stress reduction?
Mindfulness-based stress reduction is a therapeutic process that uses structured present-moment awareness techniques to address chronic stress and its physical and cognitive symptoms. A Registered Clinical Counsellor guides a client through body scan meditation, mindful breathing, and related practices matched to the client's stress presentation.
How long does a mindfulness-based stress reduction session last?
A mindfulness-based stress reduction session typically lasts 50 to 60 minutes. This duration allows time for check-in, guided mindfulness practice, and closing reflection within a single appointment, whether delivered in person or by video.
What does mindfulness-based stress reduction address?
Mindfulness-based stress reduction addresses chronic stress, rumination, physical tension, and stress-related sleep disruption. Sessions target both the cognitive patterns driving stress and the physiological stress response accompanying it.
How much does mindfulness-based stress reduction cost?
Mindfulness-based stress reduction 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 mindfulness-based stress reduction session?
A first mindfulness-based stress reduction session establishes the client's stress patterns, relevant history, and initial goals. The counsellor explains their therapeutic approach and introduces an initial mindfulness practice suited to the client's presentation.
Cities We Serve for Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
Kootenays Cities
- Castlegar BC Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
- Cranbrook BC Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
- Fernie BC Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
- Grand Forks BC Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
- Greenwood BC Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
- Kimberley BC Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
- Nelson BC Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
- Revelstoke BC Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
- Rossland BC Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
- Trail BC Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
Metro Vancouver Cities
- Burnaby BC Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
- Coquitlam BC Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
- Delta BC Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
- Langley BC Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
- Maple Ridge BC Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
- New Westminster BC Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
- North Vancouver BC Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
- Pitt Meadows BC Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
- Port Coquitlam BC Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
- Port Moody BC Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
- Richmond BC Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
- Surrey BC Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
- Vancouver BC Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
- White Rock BC Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
Northern BC Cities
- Dawson Creek BC Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
- Fort St. John BC Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
- Prince George BC Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
- Prince Rupert BC Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
- Quesnel BC Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
- Terrace BC Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
- Williams Lake BC Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
Okanagan & Interior Cities
- Armstrong BC Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
- Enderby BC Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
- Kamloops BC Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
- Kelowna BC Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
- Merritt BC Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
- Penticton BC Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
- Salmon Arm BC Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
- Vernon BC Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
- West Kelowna BC Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
Sunshine Coast Cities
Vancouver Island Cities
- Campbell River BC Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
- Colwood BC Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
- Courtenay BC Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
- Duncan BC Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
- Langford BC Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
- Nanaimo BC Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
- Parksville BC Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
- Port Alberni BC Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
- Victoria BC Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
Start Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Today
Meet with a Vancouver counsellor and build a plan for your specific stress patterns.
Request My Free Consultation