THE COLLECTIVE APPROACH
The Collective Approach is a network of professionals who provide low-cost mental health care and support to adults and children (ages 6 and older).
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The bee, a symbol of community and personal power, represents the professionals who are coming together to support those who need it, but also the strength of the clients we serve.
OUR OBJECTIVE
Working collectively, our mission is to provide increased community access to important mental health services, making it as barrier-free as possible for everyone. Finding affordable mental health care can sometimes be difficult and, as a group, we are working to create a service that offers low-cost counselling to those who need it.
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In order to help as many people as possible and keep wait times low, there is a limit of 10-12 sessions per individual. If you need long-term counselling care, the counsellors will work with you to help find what you need.
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Our counsellors are private practitioners who are committed to supporting our objective within the field of mental health. Working with each individual, the counsellor determines what the cost of sessions will be, based on a sliding scale. Sessions will range form $50-$80 based on what each individual can afford.
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You will be charged $50 for your first appointment, wherein your counsellor will assess your ability to pay for services. If it is determined that you can afford market-rate counselling (typically $100-$220 per session), they will help refer you to professionals working outside The Collective Approach. After that first session, if it is determined that affordability is a barrier for you, your counsellor will help set a price ($50-$80) for short-term counselling (10-12 sessions) based on your income or benefits.
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Counselling through The Collective Approach is available for adults and children (ages 6 and up).
LITTLE BEES PROGRAM
Available to Children, Ages 6 +
COUNSELLING AND GROUPS FOR CHILDREN
With the recent addition of our Little Bees program, our practitioners now offer services to children, ages 6 and older. Referrals for individual sessions are now being accepted, and psycho-educational groups are offered occasionally within the community, aimed at teaching children about mental health. If you are looking for a support for your child, or if you are interested in having our professionals facilitate a wellness activity or group in your community, please reach out today!
MEET OUR COUNSELLORS
Taylor Gaunce
BSc, MA
​Taylor is a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) and Licensed Counselling Therapist Candidate (LCT-C). She has a wide-range of experience working with a number of different populations, including women experiencing domestic abuse and/or homelessness, seniors, and caregivers of those living with dementia. She has experience working with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, addictions, and creating boundaries. Taylor works from a person-centred approach and believes that everyone is an expert in their own mental health - after all, no one knows you better than yourself. She uses a range of modalities including Positive Psychology, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy among others, to help each individual with whatever they may currently be experiencing in their life.
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Taylor is currently only available for e-counselling services (sessions offered via text, email, or an online video platform such as Skype). To learn more about this, please reach out!
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To make an appointment to see Taylor, please contact her at taylorgaunce@outlook.com
506-567-1245​
MEET OUR COUNSELLORS
Emilly Fawkes
BSc, MA
​Emilly is a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) and Licensed Counselling Therapist Candidate (LCT-C). Emilly has grown her experience in working with youth, young adults and families, throughout different aspects of their lives. She has experience with stress, anxiety, depression, empowerment, self-esteem and self-confidence. Practicing from a Person-Centered Approach, Emilly believes that working together with the client will produce the best result as each client knows him or herself better that the any counsellor. Emilly works from a Cognitive Behavioural Theory Perspective, utilizing various techniques from psychotherapy modalities, such as Solution-Focused Therapy and Mindfulness. Emilly believes, and is dedicated to providing available mental health services that are accessible to all individuals within the community.
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To make an appointment to see Emilly, please contact her at efawkescc@gmail.com
506-961-3573
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MEET OUR COUNSELLORS
Danielle Whalen
BA, MA
​Danielle has been working in the the non-profit sector for many years and is currently the Clinical Supervisor of a mental health centre for youth in the city. She received her Masters in Counselling Psychology in 2005 and is registered with both the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA) as a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) and the College of Licensed Counselling Therapists in New Brunswick as a Licensed Counselling Therapist (LCT). Danielle has over 15 years of experience working with children, youth, and families in various capacities. She has experience working with anxiety, depression, emotion regulation, parenting, and self esteem. She works from a strength-based approach and believes everyone has the ability learn and apply healthy strategies to best manage their lives. Using tools from various therapeutic modalities such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Mindfulness. She is committed to providing support and more easily accessible mental health services to individuals in the community.​​
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PLEASE NOTE: Danielle is not currently accepting referrals for new clients.
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FAQ
HOW DO I SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT WITH A COUNSELLOR?
You must reach out to the counsellor you wish to work with. View the counsellors' profiles, decide who you might feel the most comfortable working with, then email them directly and ask for an appointment - you will hear back from them very soon.
WHY IS THERE A LIMITED NUMBER OF SESSIONS AVAILABLE?
Each individual will usually have between 10-12 sessions. After that, if services are still needed, the counsellors will work with you to determine the next step. This approach is designed to serve individuals short-term, rather than long-term in order to increase access to services for other people (decrease wait list times).
ARE COUNSELLORS' FEES COVERED BY MY STUDENT OR EMPLOYEE INSURANCE?
All counsellors are certified and/or registered within the province and many insurance companies will cover their fees, but it is important that you check with your specific provider beforehand.
SCHEDULE A SESSION
To schedule a session, please book directly with the counsellor you would like to see.
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Click here to visit our counsellors' page!
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For all other inquiries: collectiveapproach@gmail.com
Moncton, NB, Canada
