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About

My name is Robyn Bogue

I work with a wide variety of both clinical and non-clinical concerns including but not limited to anxiety, depression and low mood, stress, life transition difficulties, self-esteem, trauma, and other mental health concerns and conditions. I welcome all races, religions, genders and sexual orientations. I am trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Emotion-Focused Family Therapy (EFFT), First Responder Health- Occupational Awareness, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cyber-Counselling, and draw from other therapeutic modalities based on my clients presenting concerns, goals and needs.

My undergraduate degree is in Education from the University of Calgary, and I have a Masters degree in Counselling from Gonzaga University. My career path has always been in helping professions including teaching, Community Living, Acquired Brain Injury, and 8 years as a Child & Youth Mental Health clinician.

I am an approved service provider for:

BC Emergency Health Services (BC Ambulance)

Crime Victims Assistance ​​​

I am an endorsed service provider for:

BC Professional Fire Fighters (BCPFF)

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"Today I choose courage over comfort."

What to Expect

Counselling can help you to:

  • Achieve greater peace of mind and happiness

  • Improve your self-esteem

  • Support happier, healthier, more functional relationships

  • Understand yourself better

  • Increase overall life satisfaction

  • Learn concrete tools that you can use in your everyday life

  • Improve career satisfaction and job performance

  • Reduce stress, which promotes physical as well as mental health

  • Learn new behaviours and/or responses that can help you achieve your goals

  • Understand how your thoughts, feelings, and responses impact your life and how to manage them

  • Express your feelings and come to terms with new or past experiences

  • Develop a more positive outlook and a healthier lifestyle.

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Virtual Counselling

Services are offered through secure virtual counselling sessions by phone or video using Jane App. Sessions are available to adults across British Columbia, allowing you to access support from the comfort and privacy of your own space.

Virtual counselling offers flexibility and convenience without compromising effectiveness. Research shows that online counselling is just as effective as in-person sessions, while allowing you to connect safely, reduce travel time, and attend sessions from a location that feels most comfortable to you.

Online counselling session conducted through secure video conferencing

Clinical Counselling/General Counselling

Evidence-based counselling for clinical mental health diagnoses including but not limited to Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders, Trauma-and Stressor Related-Disorders, Somatic Disorders, Gender Dysphoria, and Other Mental Health Disorders. General counselling can be beneficial for non-clinical concerns including separation/divorce, life changes and transitions, self-esteem, workplace stress, and other challenges and concerns.

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Empower Your Mental Health

First Responders

 Public safety personnel have unique needs and stressors that require specific resources, attention, and intervention. 

Occupational stress injuries are part of the work. There is support available to resource you and your loved ones in navigating those injuries. 

Thank you to First Responder Health for developing an online directory of Occupationally Aware Clinicians. Feel free to access this directory here:

Services/Costs

Extended Health Benefits packages through the workplace may cover the cost of counselling provided by a Registered Clinical Counsellor.​ Please consult with your workplace Human Resource Department or insurance company. 

Fees are due in full at time of service unless being paid by a third party. Fees can be pain by credit card or etransfer.

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