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Iroko Health Counselling is a counselling practice in downtown Vancouver, with online sessions across BC. I'm Isi Oboh, a Registered Clinical Counsellor. This page explains who I work with, how the work goes, and what to expect if you get in touch.
Who I work with
Most of the people I see are working adults who keep stress to themselves and push on. It makes them reliable at work. At home, it often turns into something else:
- Going quiet for days after an argument
- Snapping over small things, then feeling bad about it
- Going along with things they don't agree with to keep the peace
- Being assertive at work but not at home
- Feeling burnt out, or unsure who they are when work slows down or stops
Some come because a partner told them to get help. Some come after a setback at work. Others have known for a while that something isn't right and are tired of waiting for it to sort itself out. You don't need to be in crisis to start.
How the work goes
Knowing your pattern doesn't change it on its own. What counts is what you do differently next time. So the work follows four steps:
- Understand what's happening. We look at what's actually going on in your life right now, in your own words.
- Connect the dots. We work out the pattern: what sets it off, what keeps it going, and what it's costing you.
- Work on it. We use approaches that fit you, drawing on CBT, ACT, emotionally focused work and others.
- Try it for real. You test small changes in your actual week, and we look at what happened.
Not everything is in your head. A difficult manager, family duty or discrimination are real pressures, and we name them as part of the picture.
What to expect
- Free 20-minute virtual intro call. A chance to talk about what's going on and see if working together makes sense.
- First session. 80 minutes, $230. We get a clear picture of what's happening and what you want to change.
- Ongoing sessions. 50 minutes, $170.
- Where. In person at 885 West Georgia Street in downtown Vancouver, or online anywhere in BC.
- Coverage. Many extended health plans in BC cover Registered Clinical Counsellors, and I direct bill Pacific Blue Cross and Sun Life. Here's how cost and coverage usually work.
Where to start
If you're not sure whether counselling is for you, the free tools and resources are a good first step. The Pattern Check takes two minutes and shows where your stress tends to go. You can read more about me, or book a free 20-minute virtual intro call.