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Who am I - What am I?
Who am I - What am I?
Hi I'm Gen Acton, RPC, MPCC. Thank you for taking the time to visit my website. I am a Registered Professional Counsellor (RPC) and Master Practitioner in Clinical Counselling (Canadian Professional Counsellors Assoc. #3452). In addition, as a Provisional Supervisor I provide supervision, guidance and support for new and existing clinical counsellors.
I am also a Professional Member of the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association #11246615.
Let's start by acknowledging that one size does not fit all when it comes to providing therapy. There are as many different methods as there are presenting problems.
When deciding upon a method to incorporate into my practice, it was important for me to reflect the individuality you can expect to receive when you receive services.
There is no doubt that relationships are hard work and like any work, there are times when people struggle. What once attracted you to your partner could be the very thing that is getting in the way of the happiness you previously enjoyed. Whether you have disconnected over time, there have been hurtful words spoken or physical interactions, maybe an affair partner or other external stressors that appear insurmountable to you right now, you don't have to do this alone.
My specialty is walking with you on your journey to recovery. I will help you discover the options you have when faced with (what can often appear to be) over-whelming dilemmas.
Qualified Support:
- Registered Professional Counsellor (RPC)
- Master Practitioner in Clinical Counselling (MPCC )
- Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (Professional Member)
- Gottman Method Clinical Counselling; Level 3
- Gottman Institute; Treating Affairs & Trauma
- Assessing & Treatment of Sexual Issues in Psychotherapy - Level 1
- Positive Behaviour Support Counsellor
- IABA; Positive Practices in Behavioral Support
- Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT) Level 1
Why Acton Bespoke Counselling?
Why Acton Bespoke Counselling?
Incorporating the highly acclaimed Gottman Method of Clinical Counselling into my practice, this journey of rediscovery focuses on moving away from the negative behaviour patterns that are getting in the way of your love story through rebuilding friendship, trust and commitment.
We will work together to help you appreciate your relationship's strengths and use them to to gently navigate through its vulnerabilities.
COUPLES THERAPY CONSISTS OF:
1. Assessment
2. Treatment
3. Phasing Out of Therapy
ASSESSMENT:
The initial sessions focus on gathering background information on your areas of concern and goals for treatment
TREATMENT:
The length of therapy will be determined by your specific needs and goals. In the course of therapy, I will establish points in which to evaluate your satisfaction and progress. Also, I encourage you to raise any questions or concerns that you have about therapy at any time
PHASING OUT:
In the later stage of therapy we will meet less often in order for you to test out your new skills and to prepare for termination of therapy
Note: Couples therapy is not suitable for couples engaged in an ongoing affair.
Check out the Gottman website at www.gottman.com
Marathon Couples Therapy
Marathon Couples Therapy
Acton Bespoke Counselling offers Marathon Couples Therapy for those couples looking for intensive therapy. It is ideally suited for highly distressed couples, where long term therapy would not deliver the immediate tools required, cannot be delivered in the desired time-frame, couples who do not live in the greater Vernon area or are unable to attend regular sessions.
# Marathon Couples Therapy is not suitable for couples who have already checked out of the marriage or have decided to leave. See Discernment Therapy.
Following the same structure as individual sessions (review the summary of couples therapy above), Couples Marathon Therapy has the intention of fast tracking the root of the problems and working on the skills to improve the relationship in a timely manner.
A complete online assessment, together with an individual counselling session with each partner (either in person, via Zoom or telephone call) prior to the therapy, helps to identify the challenges being faced in advance so that we may begin the treatment from the start.
Two Day Package
$4000 plus GST
Advance online Assessments
Two individual counselling sessions (in-person, via ZOOM or telephone call)
Feedback and goal setting session
12 hours of intensive therapy/coaching
Tools and supplementary support material
Three Day Package
$6000 plus GST
Recommended for Affair Recovery
Advance online Assessments
Two individual counselling sessions (in-person, via ZOOM or telephone call)
Feedback and goal setting session
18 hours of intensive therapy/coaching
Tools and supplementary support material
What if I'm not ready for couples therapy?
What if I'm not ready for couples therapy?
Are you questioning whether couples therapy is for you? Are you a 'mixed agenda' couple where one partner is looking to save the relationship while their partner has one foot out of the door?
Once lawyers are involved the path to divorce can seem inevitable; 30% of couples heading for divorce wish there had been another option. That option is Discernment Counselling.
What's the difference between couples therapy and discernment counselling?
Couples Therapy is the motivation to get the relationship back on track, learning new skills to add to your toolbox to work on communication, shared goals, re-building friendship and ultimately re-igniting the love you once had.
Discernment Counselling is finding the clarity, confidence and understanding to decide which path you choose to take moving forward:
Path 1: The status quo; remaining on course
Path 2: The decision to separate or divorce
Path 3: Acknowledging your role in the break-down of the relationship with the goal of heading towards couples therapy
Using either couples therapy or discernment counselling, I will meet you where you are at in your journey, supporting you to establish clarity on the path to understanding that you are looking to achieve from this work.
Note: Couples therapy is not suitable for couples engaged in an ongoing affair.
It's Not Just For Couples....
It's Not Just For Couples....
I work with my clients to resolve:
Anger Management
Caregiver Support
Conflict Management
Family Dynamics (Teen-Parent Conflict, Blended Families)
Grief Anticipation and Recovery
Life Transitions
Mood Disorders
Trauma
Workplace Conflict
Workshop Facilitation
Supervision for Therapists
Anxiety
Caregiver Support
Conflict Management
Family Dynamics (Teen-Parent Conflict, Blended Families)
Grief Anticipation and Recovery
Life Transitions
Mood Disorders
Trauma
Workplace Conflict
Workshop Facilitation
Supervision for Therapists
Fee for Service
Fee for Service
60 min Therapy $128.00
90 min Therapy $168.00
120 min Therapy $256.00 All prices plus GST @ 5%
24 hours notice required for cancellations to avoid 100% charges
Located At:
4415 29th Street
Vernon, BC
V1T 5B7
Located At:
4415 29th Street
Vernon, BC
V1T 5B7
Hours:
Mon/Tues/Thurs 10:00am 8:00 pm
Wed. 10:00am - 4:00pm
Fri/Sat/Sun. Closed
Off-Road Parking available at the front of the clinic
About The Canadian Professional Counsellors Association (CPCA)
About The Canadian Professional Counsellors Association (CPCA)
“The Canadian Professional Counsellors Association (CPCA) is a Canadian non-profit entity registered in accordance with the National Corporate Registry of Canada. The Association is governed by a Board of Directors which is elected by the members of
the Association.
Since our founding in 1990, the CPCA has been dedicated to the promotion of public confidence and trust in the counselling profession in Canada. The CPCA serves the public from coast to coast to coast. Our members meet rigorous standards for education and training and clinical experience before they can be granted the Registered Professional Counsellor (RPC) designation.”
Canadian Professional Counsellors Association
Canadian Professional Counsellors Association
Mission Statement
“Working together to promote and support competency in clinical counselling and psychotherapy.”