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Megan DeSimone

Megan DeSimone

Megan DeSimone

BSW, MSW, RSW, MTC

Counsellor 

Psychotherapist

Social Worker

BCCSW # 9323

ACCT# 2985

Meet Megan

Jeff Walsh

Megan DeSimone

Megan DeSimone

BSW, MSW, RSW

Counsellor

Psychotherapist

Social Worker

BCCSW #  10934 

meet Jeff

Memberships, Registrations & Verifications

Registered Social Workers with the BC College of Social Workers

Registered Master Therapeutic Counsellor with the Association of Cooperative Counselling Therapists

Registered Master Therapeutic Counsellor with the Association of Cooperative Counselling Therapists

We are Registered Social Worker (RSW) with the BCCSW.  This regulatory body establishes, monitors, and supports standards of practice and a code of ethics. They superintend the practice of social work through entry to practice standards, exams, establishment and reinforcement of regulations, mandatory continuing professional development program and processing complaints against RSW(s).

Registered Master Therapeutic Counsellor with the Association of Cooperative Counselling Therapists

Registered Master Therapeutic Counsellor with the Association of Cooperative Counselling Therapists

Registered Master Therapeutic Counsellor with the Association of Cooperative Counselling Therapists

Master Theraputic Counsellors (MTC) meet the advanced skills criteria of development beyond entry-to-practice. The Task Group for Counsellor Regulation Competency Profile describes this as follows: “The therapist working at an advanced level has extensive experience and exhibits a nuanced understanding of clinical situations. Decision-making and treatment flow more effectively because the therapist readily perceives which aspects of a presenting situation are the important ones, and how they should be addressed. The therapist working at an advanced level deals effectively with most unusual, difficult to resolve and complex situations.” 

Certified EMDR Therapists with the EMDR International Association & EMDR Canada

Registered Master Therapeutic Counsellor with the Association of Cooperative Counselling Therapists

Certified EMDR Therapists with the EMDR International Association & EMDR Canada

 An international membership organization of mental health professionals dedicated to the highest standards of excellence and integrity in EMDR.

 An EMDR Certified Therapist has opted to meet standards of excellence in the field of EMDR therapy, measured by consultation, clinical practice, and continuing education.  To maintain this certification, a therapist must continue to satisfy the EMDRIA requirement including completion of continuing education requirements and adherence to ethical standards. 

Member of the BC Association of Social Workers

Member of the Association for Contextual Behavioral Science

Certified EMDR Therapists with the EMDR International Association & EMDR Canada

  Membership in BCASW creates a synergy that strengthens the voice of social workers, supports their practice and builds a solid foundation for advocacy and social action. They provide information and support to social workers, leadership in professional and social advocacy and outstanding professional development opportunities. 

Member of the Canadian Association of Social Workers

Member of the Association for Contextual Behavioral Science

Member of the Association for Contextual Behavioral Science

CASW exists so that the social work profession is respected as a unique, diverse, and credible profession, in Canada and Internationally.


Member of the Association for Contextual Behavioral Science

Member of the Association for Contextual Behavioral Science

Member of the Association for Contextual Behavioral Science

 

This association supports Clinical Counsellors in the practice of  Contextual Behavioral Therapy such as Acceptance and Committment Therapy (ACT). It is based on a pragmatic worldview known as functional contextualism. It grows from behavioural analysis in its methodology and assumptions . It  Is committed to developing basic behavioural accounts of complex behaviours. It aims to apply these advances in the alleviation human suffering and the advancement of human well-being.

 

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Our BCCSW Code of Ethics

  1. A social worker shall maintain the best interest of the client as the primary professional obligation.
  2. A social worker shall respect the intrinsic worth of the persons she or he serves in her or his professional relationships with them.
  3. A social worker shall carry out her or his professional duties and obligations with integrity and objectivity.
  4. A social worker shall have and maintain competence in the provision of a social work service to a client.
  5. A social worker shall not exploit the relationship with a client for personal benefit, gain or gratification.
  6. A social worker shall protect the confidentiality of all professionally acquired information. She or he shall disclose such information only when required or allowed by law to do so, or when clients have consented to disclosure.
  7. A social worker who engages in another profession, occupation, affiliation or calling shall not allow these outside interests to affect the social work relationship with the client, professional judgment, independence and/or competence.
  8. A social worker shall not provide social work services or otherwise behave in a manner that discredits the profession of social work or diminishes the public’s trust in the profession.
  9. A social worker shall promote service, program and agency practices and policies that are consistent with this Code of Ethics and the Standards of Practice of the BC College of Social Workers.
  10. A social worker shall promote excellence in her or his profession.
  11. A social worker shall advocate change in the best interest of the client, and for the overall benefit of society.

Our ACCT Code of Ethics

  1. To protect the welfare of my clients and make reasonable efforts to ensure my services are used appropriately. 
  2. To treat all clients with respect and unconditional acceptance. 
  3. To consistently complete a comprehensive assessment at the beginning of the counselling relationship. 
  4. To never exploit a clients trust and to avoid dual relationships. 
  5. To report the sexual or physical abuse of a child to the authorities. 
  6. To avoid overtly or suggested sexual contact with clients and former clients. 
  7. To terminate counselling services when appropriate or requested by the client(s). 
  8. To respect the right of clients to autonomy. 
  9. To provide a private and safe setting for counselling. 
  10. To request payment for service, only after consent for service has been given. 
  11. To ensure proper self-care. 
  12. To maintain healthy boundaries with clients. 
  13. To obtain assistance and refer clients when appropriate. 
  14. To clearly disclose confidentiality limitations, facts about services offered and financial policies. To be aware of and comply with all laws and legislation within the counsellor’s relevant jurisdiction for the delivery of counselling services, including but not limited to Provincial Health Act, Privacy Information Protection Act and laws applicable to providing electronic services. 
  15. To maintain client confidentiality, except where there is written consent, danger to self or others or as required by law. 
  16. To carefully assess, develop a safety plan, and document the potential suicidal or homicidal behaviour by a client. 
  17. To maintain accurate and adequate session and financial records. To continue to grow and develop as a professional counsellor. 
  18. To avoid conflicts of interest. 
  19. To avoid giving or receiving gifts of substantial value. 
  20. To be aware of the influence my public statements may have. 
  21. To deal appropriately with the unethical behaviour of another counsellor. 
  22. To accept that I cannot realistically expect to succeed with every client. 
  23. To promote my services professionally and accurately.

All our (human) staff are fully vaccinated against COVID

Our therapists are all Regulated Social Workers. As such, they are considered health care workers  and are required to be vaccinated for COVID as per the BC public health orders. Upon request, we are happy to show you our therapists' proof of vaccination.

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