Lauren heckley, rcc
registered clinical counsellor
Contact me
Mobile: 403-679-8530
Address: Room 203b - 518 Lake St, Nelson, BC
Email: counsellingwithlauren@gmail.com
ABOUT me
I passionately believe that everyone should have access to counselling services. Finances should not limit what is available to you when it comes to your mental health. This is something I am extremely passionate about, and my entire practice is reflected around ensuring that mental health progress is possible, regardless of financial means. I think this is reflective of a larger motive: I love my job. I am not in this work for the money, I am in it because I absolutely adore working alongside individuals to see the positive changes in their lives, changes that together we've worked hard for them to accomplish. In my work I often feel inspired and profoundly proud of my clients.
My mission, vision, & values
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Mission: to provide accessible and affordable counselling
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Provide counselling at a sliding-scale rate- based on income and intersectional considerations
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Minimize wait times for counselling services in our community
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Work alongside the other counselling services in town and provide strong mental health support for the entire community
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Ensure that underprivileged and marginalized populations have access to counselling as easily as anyone else
Vision: for mental health to be considered a priority, met with compassion and support
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A completely dissolved stigma around mental health, resulting in a community that values mental health and wellness
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An understanding through all of Nelson and the surrounding areas that counselling is available, affordable, and a valuable life choice
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Prevention of mental health crisis's because of accessibly to support
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A community that feels supported by services, knows where to go get to help, and feels safe in doing so
Values: radical presence, radial tenderness, radical compassion, and radical acceptance
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Compassion
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Fighting mental health stigma
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Respect
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Collaboration
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Accountability
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Trust and Transparency
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Community growth
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Listening to our members
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Social Justice