Family Resource Centre is proud to offer Fee for Service (FFS) counselling to increase service availability and allow clients to continue with the counsellor they’ve seen under short-term free counselling.
Please ensure your chosen counsellor is registered with your coverage program. FRC can bill directly for ICBC, Work BC / Community Futures, Crime Victim Assistance, and Autism funding. Sessions under Autism Funding cannot start until you have registered the counsellor in your “My Family Services” portal and have a letter confirming the counsellor’s registration. For insurance or extended health benefits (e.g., Pacific Blue Cross), you’ll pay at your appointment and submit for reimbursement.
We invite you to call our office at (250) 545-3390 to book a free 15-minute exploratory conversation with your preferred counsellor.
Fee For Service
FFS counselling is available Monday to Friday.
our cOUNSELLORS
Gabe Newman
Master’s Social Work & Registered Soical Worker
Adult & Men’s Trauma Counsellor
Gabe is a Registered Social Worker who specializes in working with life transitions, grief and loss, anxiety and men’s mental health including men's trauma. He has a particular interest in supporting first responders, and individuals engaged in disaster support work. He believes in a strong client-counsellor relationship and tailors his approach to the needs and personality of the client. His approach is evidence based and client centered and draws from Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Eye Movement and Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR). He is registered with Community Futures / Work BC.
KARA YORK
Master’s Social Work
Youth 16 years+ & adult counselling available
Kara has counselled children, youth and caregivers who have had traumatic experiences and counsels adults who wish to overcome past traumas and work on life issues such as transitions, stress, anxiety and depression. Kara holds a Masters degree in Social Work and is registered with the British Columbia College of Social Workers.
Kara's approach to counselling is grounded in empathy, authenticity, and collaboration. She believes that every individual holds inherent strengths and wisdom that can support their growth and healing. Therapy is a partnership where she provides support to explore your unique needs and build resilience to face life's challenges. She draws on a variety of approaches to bring a flexible service that can meet a diversity of human experiences. Above all Kara endeavours to be a compassionate ally who listens deeply, challenges when necessary, and creates space for safety and empowerment. Kara is registered with Community Futures/Work BC, Crime Victim Assistance Program (pending) and ICBC. She is providing services for youth and adults 16+.
Marissa Rafuse- brown
Trauma-Informed Counsellor | Sexual Health Educator
Child, Youth & Adult counselling available
Marissa brings a background in sexual health education and trauma counselling to provide you with accurate, non-judgemental information; strengths-based tools; and evidence-based modalities. This includes Emotion Focused Family Therapy, Cognitive Behaviourial Therapy (CBT), Trauma Informed-CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and play therapy.
Marissa is committed to providing care that is comprehensive, gender-affirming, and collaborative, and that honours your personal values, spirituality, culture, and authenticity. Sexuality and identity are just one part of our whole, wonderful selves. When we can connect with these often-forgotten parts we can show up in our lives with more ease, balance, and joy. Counselling with Marissa can be funded under Autism Funding.
