"No matter how hard the past is, you can always begin again."

Buddha

ABOUT

At Validity Counselling, we help you develop and enhance your positive coping strategies while identifying and decreasing old patterns that no longer serve you. Our team specializes in Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Somatic Therapy, and more. We see couples, families, individuals, adults, teens, and children. We work collaboratively with our clients to ensure the best treatment for each individual. Our commitment is to provide you with evidence-based treatment that gets results.

HISTORY

Jenny DeReis

Owner and MC Psych, RCC

Jenny DeReis (MC, Psych, RCC) founded Validity Counselling in 2018. Jenny has a Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology and has completed comprehensive and advanced training in Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT).

Over the years, Validity has grown to be a respected and valued local business with an ever-growing and diverse team of skilled counsellors.

VALUES

Validity provides professional, caring counselling service driven by the goals of the client. We value and honour each individual's right to make their own choices and determine their own path.

We are committed to ensuring that your experience with Validity is positive and that you get the results you want. Our services are confidential, creating a safe place for you to explore hurts and disappointments, feeling supported as you work towards change.

Our focus is on self-compassion, self-acceptance, and personal growth through insight and skills development.

As a private counselling agency, our services are not dependent on or limited by external funding. Therefore, we do not have waitlists. If you need to see someone right away, we can find a counsellor to accommodate you that same week, provided some scheduling flexibility on your part.

Our goal is to meet your needs in a timely manner, in a non-judgmental environment, with respect for your personal values and beliefs.

Are you your own worst critic?

At Validity, we focus on fostering self compassion and acceptance while teaching skills to manage problematic thoughts, emotions, and behaviours. The ability to be reflective rather than reactive leads to a life of balance and harmony.

BOOK AN APPOINMENT

SETTING UP AN APPOINTMENT

If you are covered through Walmsley’s Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), the first step is to call Walmsley to request services. Their toll-free number is 1-800-481-5511. Once they have created a file for you, Walmsley will forward your contact number to us, and we will reach out within 24 hours to schedule an appointment.

If you are a self-paying client, First Nations Health Authority client, ICBC client, RCMP member, or Veteran, you can contact us directly at 236-331-6106 to book an appointment.

Sessions are available in-person or via phone or video.