Jennifer McDonald

Jennifer McDonald

Registered Therapeutic Counsellor & Certified Trauma-Informed Coach

Marriage & Family Therapist, Mental Health Counselor, Counsellor

Jennifer McDonald,Registered Therapeutic Counsellor & Certified Trauma-Informed Coach

Jennifer McDonald,Registered Therapeutic Counsellor & Certified Trauma-Informed Coach

Telehealth Available
Professions: Marriage & Family Therapist, Mental Health Counselor, Counsellor
License Status: I'm a registered professional.
Primary Credential: Registered Therapeutic Counsellor
Telephone: 604-477-5458
Billing and Insurance:

I don't currently accept insurance, but I can provide documentation if clients wish to submit to an insurance company for "out of network" benefit coverage

Fees: Individual counselling $115 for 60 mins
Couples counselling $135 for 60 mins
Free Initial Consultation
Weekend Availability
Evening Availability

Offices

Maple Ridge, British Columbia V2X0W6

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My Approach to Helping

Hi, I’m Jen.

If we could, I’d invite you to sit down with me—maybe with a warm cup of tea or coffee—and simply breathe for a moment. Just the two of us, pausing together in the middle of everything.

Beginning therapy can feel like a big step, especially when you're already carrying so much. But you don’t have to hold it all by yourself. I’m here to offer a space where you can lay some of it down, speak freely, and feel truly heard.

Maybe you’re navigating grief, feeling anxious or uncertain, or struggling in a relationship that once felt safe but doesn’t anymore. Maybe it’s hard to even name what’s wrong—just that something feels off, or missing, or too much. Whatever you’re facing, there’s room for it here. There’s room for you here.

The world can be overwhelming, and sometimes even the thought of reaching out feels like too much. But healing doesn’t have to be rushed or forced. We can move gently. Together, we can begin to untangle what’s been weighing on you—at your pace, in your way.

I work with adults and couples moving through life’s harder seasons—grief in all its forms, disconnection in relationships, the ache of loneliness or betrayal, the quiet struggle of self-doubt. Whether you’re wrestling with the loss of someone dear, or the feeling that you’ve lost touch with yourself, I offer a compassionate space to explore the depths of what you’re going through.

There’s no script here. No pressure to be “better” or to have it all figured out. Just two humans, meeting in honesty, with care.

If you’re not sure where to begin, that’s okay. I offer a free 20-minute phone or video consultation—simply a chance to talk, ask questions, and see how it feels to connect. I also offer flexible scheduling for both in-person and online sessions, including evenings and some weekends, to meet you where you are.

You can find more information or book a consultation at www.nurturemecounselling.com. If and when it feels right, I’d be honoured to hear from you.

Wherever this moment finds you, I’m wishing you softness, strength, and steadiness. And above all, the reminder that you don’t have to do this alone.

More Info About My Practice

I have in person and online session times available during the day, evening, and on weekends and I have 247 online scheduling, so you can more easily book a session when it's convenient for you. I also offer a free consultation phone or video call to help answer any questions you may have and give you more information on what session with me might look like. To avoid playing email or phone tag & waiting for a response, please visit my website at www.nurturemecounselling.com to book & learn more.

The Duration and Frequency of Therapy

This is a very common, but really great question. The answer depends on many factors. What you are wanting to work on, your goals, and your financial resources.
Typically though, someone's counselling journey lasts anywhere from a few sessions to many years, but more commonly it a few months.
When first starting out in counselling, to help keep momentum, typically people will schedule weekly or once every 2 weeks. As they progress, they might feel more comfortable in having sessions once a month or even once every 2-3 months, more as a check in to ensure they are keeping on the right path in their healing and ensuring they are staying accountable to themselves and the change they are wanting to make. But everyone's counselling experience looks different, and that's perfectly ok.
Feel free to email me or visit my website at www.nurturemecounselling.com to learn more or to book your free meet and greet consultation call.

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Ages I Work With

  • Adults
  • Elders

Languages

  • English

Groups I Work With

    I have had the honour to walk alongside clients on their healing journey, who have experienced grief, loss, relationship, couple and marriage struggles. I have also worked with clients who struggle with the after effects of Covid.

Client Concerns I Treat

  • Abandonment
  • Adjusting to Change / Life Transitions
  • Aging and Geriatric Issues
  • Blended Family Issues
  • Breakup
  • Caregiver Issues / Stress
  • Communication Problems
  • Divorce / Divorce Adjustment
  • Family of Origin Issues
  • Family Problems
  • Grief, Loss, and Bereavement
  • Infidelity / Affair Recovery
  • Life Purpose / Meaning / Inner-Guidance
  • Narcissism
  • Parenting
  • Posttraumatic Stress / Trauma
  • Pre-Marital Counseling
  • Relationships and Marriage
  • Self-Care
  • Self-Compassion
  • Self-Confidence
  • Self-Criticism
  • Self-Doubt
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Love
  • Women's Issues
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