Support for Retired RCMP Members — Across Canada, At No Cost to You
I work with retired RCMP members and their families through Veterans Affairs Canada’s Treatment Benefits Program — at no out-of-pocket cost to you. I direct-bill Medavie Blue Cross directly, so there’s nothing to pay at the door and nothing to figure out on your end.
I offer in-person sessions in Squamish, BC and secure online sessions to VAC clients anywhere in Canada.
About my experience with the RCMP community:
My connection to the RCMP world started through my decade of volunteer work with Squamish Search and Rescue (SSAR), working alongside officers and first responders in the field. That relationship led to being recruited by the local RCMP detachment to participate in a federal pilot program — one that expanded VAC direct-billing access to registered clinical counsellors in smaller communities where psychologists were not available. I was among the first clinical counsellors in the Sea to Sky region to be approved for VAC direct billing under that program.
In 2025, Veterans Affairs Canada formally expanded RCC eligibility nationally — recognizing registered clinical counsellors as approved VAC mental health providers across Canada. That recognition reflects what the pilot program demonstrated: that RCCs are well-suited to support veterans and former RCMP members, particularly in communities where other providers aren’t readily available.
I understand the culture, the pressures, and the particular ways that RCMP service leaves its mark — on members and on the people who love them.
What I can help with
Retired RCMP members often come to me with:
➜ Operational stress injuries (OSI) and PTSD from service
➜ Transition challenges after leaving or retiring from RCMP
➜ Relationship and family strain
➜ Grief, loss, and moral injury
➜ Cumulative stress from years of critical incident exposure
I also work with spouses and family members of retired members. Family counselling is often covered under VAC benefits as well — contact me or VAC to confirm your eligibility.
How I work
I draw on trauma-focused approaches including EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), a well-researched treatment for PTSD that is widely used in veteran and first responder care. I also work somatically — paying attention to how stress and trauma live in the body, not just the mind. Sessions are collaborative, practical, and grounded in respect for your experience.
Steps to connect
- Contact me to book a free 15-minute consultation
- Confirm your VAC coverage — I can help you understand what you’re eligible for and what steps apply to your situation
- Book your first session — in person in Squamish or online anywhere in Canada
- I bill Medavie directly — no forms for you to fill out, no upfront cost
In many cases no referral is needed to get started — but the process can vary depending on which VAC program your coverage falls under. Reach out and I’ll help you figure out what applies to you. You can also contact VAC directly at 1-866-522-2122 or through My VAC Account online.
A note on privacy
Everything you share is confidential. I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) in good standing with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC).
When You’re Ready
If something here resonates, reach out. Whatever you’ve been carrying — from your years of service or the life that came after — you don’t have to figure it out alone. And there’s often more possibility for change than it feels like from the inside.
You can book a session directly, or start with a free 15-minute phone consultation — no commitment required. Your VAC benefits cover the cost; I handle the billing.
In-person counselling in Squamish and throughout the Sea to Sky corridor — online sessions available to VAC clients across Canada.