Real Life Counselling • White Rock, BC

Online counselling in White Rock, therapy that fits your life, not your schedule.

You shouldn’t have to fight Highway 99 or hunt for parking on Marine Drive to talk to the right therapist. We provide secure online counselling for White Rock and South Surrey, matched to what you’re actually navigating, often within a week.

✓ Online anywhere in White Rock & South Surrey✓ RCC-registered in BC✓ Physician referrals welcome

WHY ONLINE COUNSELLING WORKS FOR WHITE ROCK

The rhythms of life on the Semiahmoo peninsula are exactly what online therapy was built for.

  • Retirees and semi-retired residents who want support without the drive
  • Healthcare workers at Peace Arch Hospital on shifting schedules
  • Professionals commuting to Vancouver or working from home
  • South Surrey parents juggling school runs and activities
  • Couples who’d rather talk from their own living room
  • Patients referred by their family doctor

A PRACTICE, NOT A SOLO ACT

Founder-led. Team-delivered. BC-registered.

Real Life Counselling was founded in 2009 by Ashley Kreze, a Registered Clinical Counsellor with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors and a Registered Psychotherapist in Ontario, with more than 17 years of clinical experience.

When you reach out, we match you with the therapist on our team whose approach, experience, and personality fit what you’re navigating, not just whoever has the next opening. Every BC client is served under BC registration, to BC clinical standards.

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Online counselling for White Rock and South Surrey, BC, the White Rock pier and Semiahmoo Bay

What we help White Rock clients work through

Real life rarely fits a single label. These are the most common reasons people in White Rock and South Surrey reach out, and if yours isn’t here, that doesn’t mean we can’t help.

Anxiety

The kind that wakes you at 3 a.m. The kind that hums in the background of every conversation. The kind nobody else sees.

Burnout & stress

You’re doing fine on paper. In your body, you’re not. Therapy for the high-functioning version of running on empty.

Depression

Whether it’s the weight that won’t lift or the numbness that crept in slowly, there’s a path back.

Couples & relationships

Communication patterns, recurring fights, drifting apart, repairing after a rupture. Couples work that goes beyond techniques.

Life transitions

A move, a separation, a new baby, a health scare, a death. The work of becoming someone new.

Retirement & later-life change

Identity after career, downsizing, caregiving for a partner or aging parents, and the quieter question of what this chapter is for.

Grief & loss

A person, a relationship, a version of yourself. Grief isn’t linear and it doesn’t run on a timeline.

Workplace & career

Difficult workplaces, leaving a role, returning from leave, and the pressures you can’t bring to HR.

How to start counselling in White Rock

No referral required. No waiting room. No drive.

1

Reach out, tell us what’s going on

Fill out a short intake form. A few sentences is plenty. We’ll review it and reach back within one business day to set up a free 15-minute consultation.

2

Get matched with the right therapist

We match you with a therapist based on what you’re navigating and the kind of fit you need. Most White Rock clients begin within a week of reaching out.

3

Start sessions from home

50-minute sessions over secure, encrypted video. From your living room, your home office, or anywhere private. Evening and weekend appointments available.

Areas we serve

White Rock, South Surrey, and the Semiahmoo peninsula.

Because sessions are online, location inside BC isn’t a barrier. Common neighbourhoods our White Rock and South Surrey clients come from:

East Beach
West Beach
Hillside
Marine Drive
Semiahmoo
Ocean Park
Crescent Beach
Sunnyside
Grandview Heights
Morgan Creek
Rosemary Heights
Elgin Chantrell
Douglas
King George Corridor
Peace Arch
South Meridian
Crescent Heights
Bayridge

Honest answers to White Rock client questions

Is your therapist actually based in BC?
Yes. Ashley Kreze, the founder, is a Registered Clinical Counsellor in BC (RCC, BCACC #6042) and lives in BC. All BC-based counselling is delivered under BC registration and compliant with BC clinical standards.
My doctor referred me. What do I do?
Welcome, physician referrals from White Rock and South Surrey clinics are a common way clients find us. Simply fill out the Start Counselling form and mention your doctor or clinic in the intake. We’ll take it from there, and with your consent we can coordinate with your physician so your care stays connected.
Can I see someone in White Rock in person?
No, we work entirely online, and that’s deliberate. Online therapy removes the barriers White Rock clients mention most: the drive, parking near Marine Drive or uptown, mobility and health considerations, and taking time away from work or caregiving. Consistency is what makes therapy work, and online sessions make consistency easy.
I’m not comfortable with technology. Can online therapy still work for me?
Yes. If you can click a link, you can attend a session, there’s nothing to install and it works on a computer, tablet, or phone. We’re happy to do a short practice connection before your first session so the technology feels like a non-issue. Many of our older White Rock clients were skeptical at first and found it far easier than expected.
Are sessions covered by my insurance?
Most extended health benefit plans in BC cover sessions with a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC). We provide receipts you can submit for reimbursement. Common plans include Pacific Blue Cross, Sun Life, Manulife, Canada Life, Green Shield, and Equitable Life. Check your plan for “Registered Clinical Counsellor” or “RCC” coverage, or ask us during your intake and we’ll help you confirm.
How much does counselling cost?
Standard private-pay rates for RCC sessions in BC. We’re transparent about pricing, ask during your free 15-minute consultation and we’ll walk you through it, including how to make the most of your extended health benefits.
Can my partner and I do couples therapy from different locations?
Yes. One of the practical advantages of online couples therapy is that both partners can log in from wherever they are, same home, different rooms, or different cities. We recommend quiet, private spaces and headphones for confidentiality.
How quickly can I start?
Most White Rock clients begin within a week of reaching out, sometimes within a few days. Our small clinical team means we can usually match you quickly. If you’re in crisis, please use the Get Help Now resources or call or text 988.

Ready when you are, White Rock.

The longest part of starting therapy is usually the part before you reach out. Once you do, it gets easier.