Becker Burrows & Associates
202-5220 Dublin Way, Nanaimo BC V9T2K8 Nanaimo, BC, Canada

We have moved! As of today, our new home is 202-5220 Dublin Way. Looking forward to showing clients our new space!

Update: Our Nanaimo-based psychology practice has temporarily switched to online & telephone psychotherapy with our Registered Psychologist and Registered Clinical Counsellor via the secure OnCall Health platform at the recommendation of our professional assocations, and we have expanded our capacity and are currently accepting referrals. Our Counsellor is offering a sliding scale rate at this time for those who are not insured. Bookings and inquiries can still be made by c...ontacting us by phone at 250-668-8885. We hope everyone is taking care of themselves and each other during this time!

UPDATE ON COVID-19 & OUR COUNSELLING SERVICES: If you are like us, you have been receiving many messages from businesses regarding their COVID-19 response plans. We are sorry that we are adding to this list, but we wanted to let you know of your options moving forward in terms of meeting with our clinical staff for your sessions. In addition to regular in-office sessions, we are pleased to offer sessions through an online video/audio platform call OnCall Health. Those of you... in more remote locations are already familiar with this. However, for our local clients, we want you to be aware that we can easily set this up should you wish to limit your travels and practice social distancing. We are happy to send additional information regarding this service, which is specifically designed for online therapy, with security meeting or exceeding health care and privacy standards. In writing this message, we want to achieve a balance of both offering this option, but make it clear that until further notice, the decision is yours. Remote therapy has a range of benefits and risks, as does all therapy. We would discuss this with you either before or during your first OnCall session. We have been using OnCall Health for the last 4 years. They are a Canadian company, with a server based in Canada, and the sessions are not recorded. In addition, Dr. Burrows has over 15 years experience providing remote therapy through a range of technology. He also serves as a consultant in this area. The requirements for using this service include an internet connection, a computer with a camera, mic, and speakers/headphones. The service works on most smartphones and tablets. We are currently cleaning the office twice daily, and masks are available if needed; however, we ask that clients who are or have been sick rebook any in-office appointments until they have been symptom-free for 14 days, or utilize OnCall health. We are monitoring the situation as it unfolds. We are in regular consultation with a Registered Nurse, who has been providing additional guidance and information based on information from the B.C. Centre for Disease Control and Vancouver Island Health Authority. Additional measures to protect our staff, clients, and the vulnerable community members they serve and interact with will be implemented as needed. It is important to remember that for the vast majority, this virus is not a major risk, but the idea of social distancing in order to slow infection rates and reduce pressure on our health care system is warranted and prudent. Sincerely, Becker Burrows & Associates

Prepping for our talk on Mental Health Apps tomorrow! Sarah will be discussing when apps can help and how to determine when to seek additional support for mental health concerns. Hope to see you at the Buzz coffeehouse at 7 pm!

She’s a talker! Mindfulness, anxiety, meditation, and stress apps, plus online therapy, can this stuff actually help maintain good mental health? Join Talker (p...resenter) Sarah Becker, a Registered Clinical Counsellor (and co-owner of Becker Burrows & Associates) when she, and other Talkers Vancouver Island University Media Studies and Digital Technology professor, Ravindra Mohabeer and Island Health Booster Buddy App Clinical Lead, Lauren Foxat our HeadTALK: THERE’s AN APP FOR THAT What can help and what can harm. What you need to know. Participants are invited to bring their devices and ask questions about apps/online resources they’re curious about. WHEN: May 10, 7-9 p.m. WHERE: Buzz Coffee House 1861 Dufferin Crescent, Nanaimo, BC V9S 0B1 COST: $5.00 General Admission. FREE: Low income, No income General Admission, Prefer Not to Pay REGISTRATION: www.mid-island.cmha.bc.ca Not able to register online? Call: 250-244-4042 X. 101 MORE ABOUT SARAH Sarah Becker is a Registered Clinical Counsellor and doctoral student in Counselling Psychology at the University of British Columbia. She is co-owner of a private practice in Nanaimo, Becker Burrows & Associates, where she focuses on a diverse range of client issues, including anxiety, depression, eating disorders, career-related issues, chronic pain, and psychological assessment. Her doctoral research focuses on narrative explorations of the career decision-making processes of Indigenous women. Ms. Becker is also a member of the Young Professionals of Nanaimo (YPN)

SAVE THE DATE for "There's an App for That"! Sarah Becker will be discussing when online resources & mental health apps can help and when they can hinder as part of the Canadian Mental Health Association's Head Talks for Mental Health Week 2018! WHEN: May 10th, 2018, 7 pm - 9 pm... WHERE: The Buzz Coffee House, 1861 Dufferin Crescent, Nanaimo, BC COST: $5.00 for general admission (all proceeds go to Nanaimo Foodshare) or FREE for low income or no income attendants Find out more, including how to register online, here: https://mid-island.cmha.bc.ca/mentalhealthweek2018/

Our very own Dr. Burrows and Sarah Becker take on CANNEXUS 2018 in Ottawa! Sarah is co-presenting research she is involved with at UBC on the career experiences of indigenous and immigrant young people. They are also sampling the shawrma, of course.

Wishing everyone a safe & relaxing holiday season!

We hope everyone has been able to get outside and enjoy the sunshine now that the smoke has cleared! Our thoughts are with the firefighters who are still on duty and those who continue to be affected in the interior

We are expanding our practice to serve more clients in a larger office space! Looking forward to this summer and all the exciting changes we have in store at our new location on Dufferin Crescent!

Enjoying snowy Ottawa and learning the latest in Canadian career development practice while Sarah Becker co-presents at Cannexus 2017!

What is the difference between a counsellor, psychologist, and psychiatrist? Many people have a difficult time getting an informed answer to this question, and there are a lot of misconceptions out there. We've tried to address some of the most common questions we hear on our website FAQ

Sarah met none other than Philip Zimbardo of the Standford Prison Experiments at the American Psychological Association's 2016 convention! It doesn't get much more exciting than this in the psychology world!

Anxiety in new parents is common, but can become a problem when it starts to significantly affect our overall wellbeing and feelings about ourselves, our partner, and our baby. Talking to a therapist can help. We offer sliding scale rates for clients who are not covered by workplace benefits.

ADHD can present unique challenges for people in the workplace, but these issues are often overlooked or attributed to something else. Dr. Burrows and Sarah Burrows will be presenting on clients who are struggling with ADHD-related challenges in the workplace and how counsellors can help at the upcoming EAPA meeting on March 24th. All are welcome- please visit the Western Canada EAPA Branch page for more information!

We are so excited to have moved in to our new space in the South Hill Family Health Centre! Looking forward to working with South Hill's team of physicians, midwives, nurses, and doulas to provide families with support in addition to our clients from outside the clinic.