What Is Clinical Counselling?
Clinical counselling is a regulated mental health profession focused on supporting individuals through emotional, psychological, and relational challenges. Registered Clinical Counsellors (RCCs) are credentialed by the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors and provide evidence-based care for a wide range of concerns, from anxiety and depression to trauma, grief, relationship strain, and life transitions.
At Crescent Moon Foundation, clinical counselling draws on multiple established frameworks: arts-informed therapy, narrative therapy, somatic approaches, and EMDR. Sessions are collaborative and tailored to the individual, not scripted or one-size-fits-all. Whether you are navigating a specific concern or seeking a deeper understanding of patterns that have held you back, counselling creates space for that work.
Common reasons people seek counselling include trauma and PTSD, anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship difficulties, and the lasting effects of unresolved grief. Laurel Tien also works with clients pursuing ketamine-assisted integration therapy and clinical supervision for counsellors in training.
How We Approach Counselling at Crescent Moon Foundation
Laurel Tien, MA, PhD, RCC, RN brings a rare combination of academic, clinical, and nursing expertise to each session. Her training spans arts-informed therapy, narrative therapy, somatic approaches, and EMDR, with additional specialization in ketamine-assisted integration therapy. With a PhD from the California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS) and over 30 years of nursing experience, she works at the intersection of body, mind, and meaning in a way few clinicians in the region are equipped to do.
Crescent Moon Foundation operates from The White Rock Counselling Coop, a collaborative practice setting in White Rock, BC. Associate counsellor Susan Worrall, MA brings 20+ years of experience working with women, families, and adults with developmental disabilities, with a warm and playfully grounded approach. Together, the practice holds space for clients who want clinical depth without a sterile, clinical feel.
Sessions are available in-person at 202-1548 Johnston Rd, White Rock, and via telehealth across BC.
What to Expect at Crescent Moon Foundation
Step 1: Discovery Call
Step 2: First Session
Step 3: Ongoing Sessions
What Clients Tend to Experience
Reduced anxiety and emotional reactivity. Many clients report greater capacity to manage stress and respond to difficult situations without feeling overwhelmed, typically within the first several sessions.
Improved clarity around patterns and relationships. Narrative and arts-informed approaches help clients see their stories from new angles, which often leads to meaningful shifts in how they relate to themselves and others.
Greater integration after trauma. For clients working through trauma or PTSD, the integration of EMDR and somatic approaches supports a gradual reduction in intrusive symptoms and a more grounded relationship with their own history.
Frequently Asked Questions About Clinical Counselling
Crescent Moon Foundation accepts most extended benefits providers, as well as Medvie Blue Cross, ICBC, CVAP, FNHA, and the Autism Funding Branch. Coverage varies by plan, so we recommend confirming your RCC benefit amount with your insurer before your first session.
In BC, Registered Clinical Counsellors (RCCs) are credentialed by the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors and are covered by many extended benefits plans. Psychologists are regulated by the College of Psychologists of BC and typically provide psychological assessments in addition to therapy. Both provide talk therapy, but their training, scope, and fee structures differ. Laurel holds the RCC designation along with a PhD and RN.
No referral is required. You can book a free discovery call directly through the website or reach out by phone or email to get started.
Yes. Crescent Moon Foundation offers telehealth sessions via secure video across BC. In-person sessions are available at The White Rock Counselling Coop (202-1548 Johnston Rd, White Rock).
The length of counselling varies by individual and presenting concern. Some clients attend for a few months to work through a specific issue; others engage in longer-term work. Laurel and Susan discuss pacing openly and revisit it as the work evolves.
Book a Session in White Rock or Online
Crescent Moon Foundation is currently accepting new clients for in-person sessions in White Rock and online counselling across BC. Most extended benefits plans are accepted. To get started, book a free 15-minute discovery call, or reach out to confirm availability.
Laurel Tien, PhD, RCC, RN and Susan Worrall, MA offer a range of appointment times to accommodate working adults and families.
Crescentmoon Foundation
1548 Johnston Rd, 202White Rock, BC
V4B 3Z7
laurel@crescentmoon.foundation
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