welcome, i'm so glad you've stopped by
AINSLIE COOK
MSW RSW
Life can get hard - I'm here to listen, share perspective, foster hope and walk alongside you. Reaching out and showing up for counselling support might seem daunting at first, but with a trusted and experienced ally in your corner, almost anything is possible. Let's embark on this journey together!
Currently I am only booking virtual and phone appointments.
Who I Am
I am a registered social worker, a mum to two amazing kids, a partner, a sister and a daughter. I acknowledge we all wear many hats in our busy lives. I currently work at a busy Vancouver Coastal Health clinic, after many years at BC Women's Hospital and throughout the Downtown Eastside. I have over 15 years experience working primarily in women's mental health, substance use, harm reduction and anti-violence work (intimate partner, sexual, systemic and structural). My passions lie in being authentic, making meaningful connections with others, and sharing a laugh or two along the way. I believe in true collaboration and reciprocity - we learn from each other as we build the therapeutic relationship. It is truly a privilege to bear witness to someone's pain as well as rejoice in their successes.
When I'm not working, I enjoy walking while listening to podcasts, getting on my bike and practicing yoga. My family loves camping and exploring these beautiful territories in the summertime. We're thinking of adding a dog to our family sometime in the near future, too!
With a strong commitment to social justice, I come from a trauma and violence-informed place, utilizing skills from motivational interviewing and compassionate inquiry. Decolonizing my practice is of utmost importance and I commit to un-learning colonial worldviews.
Train yourself toward solidarity and not charity. You are no one's saviour. you are a mutual partner in the pursuit of freedom.
Brittany Packnett
education & specialization
Professional Registration:
- British Columbia College of Social Workers - #10183
- Registered as a Mental Health Provider with the First Nations Health Authority
Post-Graduate Training
- Addiction Social Work Fellow (BC Centre on Substance Use - 2020)
- EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing)
Education
- Master of Social Work (University of British Columbia - 2011)
- Bachelor of Arts (McGill University, Montreal, QC - 2005)
Areas of Specialization:
- Substance Use (those experiencing & those impacted by)
- Perinatal Substance Use (pregnant & parenting folks)
- HIV & Chronic Illness
- Anxiety & Depression
- Grief
- Trauma & Resilience
- Personal Growth
- Postpartum Challenges
- Burnout
- Intimate Partner Violence & Sexual Violence
Rates
- Individual counselling (online) - $150/hr
- Please inquire for pricing for more than one person attending per session
- Counsellng services are available to BC residents only
Cancellation policy:
- Please contact me by email with at least 24 hours notice if you are unable to attend your appointment.
- Missed sessions will be billed at full cost. Please note that fees for missed sessions are not typically covered by benefit plans.
Insurance coverage
Many extended health benefit plans cover counselling provided by Registered Social Workers (RSWs).
Check the details of your individual benefits plan with your HR department or extended health carrier to be sure. It’s also good to know what your maximum amount of coverage is per year.
Depending on your insurance, some clients pay me directly, while other clients' sessions can be billed directly to their health authority.
You deserve to be heard, seen, and supported. You are the expert of your own experience and I respect your inner knowledge and wisdom.
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I gratefully acknowledge that I live and work on the unceded, stolen, traditional and ancestral homelands of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. I commit to my ongoing journey of reconciliation/reconciliACTION, by remaining curious, open-minded and open-hearted, making Indigenous cultural safety a priority in my practice. I will continue to practice humility and reflection with regards to my role in colonization as an uninvited guest.
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