A safe place to be heard.Support to move forward.
Individual and relationship counselling with Barb Borthistle, RPC, MCL.
Connect with BarbIndividual & relationship counselling
Find the support that fits your life
Meet Barb Borthistle.
RPC, MCL · Registered Professional Counsellor
For over 17 years, Barb has supported individuals, couples, and groups. She offers a safe, accepting space to explore what’s difficult and work together toward reachable goals.
MA in Leadership, Counselling Education Prepare/Enrich Couples Facilitator Art Therapy Practitioner
Meet BarbOne conversation at a time
A safe & welcoming first step
You can start with a question.
You don’t need to have it all figured out before reaching out.
01Reach out to Barb
Email or call Barb to share what brings you here and ask any questions about counselling.
Start a conversation →02Find a time and place
Arrange a time with Barb and choose to meet in person in Abbotsford or online via Zoom.
Start a conversation →03Come as you are
Bring your questions and whatever you would like to talk about.
Start a conversation →A collaborative approach
Understand what’s difficult. Find a way forward.
Together, you and Barb will explore the issues beneath the surface, set reachable goals, and build practices that support your emotional wellbeing, relationships, and sense of purpose.
Emotions & thought patterns
Breathing, mindfulness, CBT, and creative expression.
Relationships & family
Prepare/Enrich, attachment, communication, and conflict.
Values & direction
Life goals, decisions, and spiritual practices aligned with your faith.
Sessions, fees & practical details
Frequently asked questions
What can I bring to counselling?
You can talk about anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, identity, relationship difficulties, or questions about faith and purpose. Whether you feel stuck in a pattern or are facing a life decision, you and Barb can explore what’s happening and what you’d like to change.
Can counselling help our relationship?
Barb works with couples preparing for marriage, deepening their commitment, or wanting to strengthen their relationship. Sessions can explore communication, recurring conflict, emotional connection, intimacy, finances, and family dynamics, including relationships with adult children.
Are sessions online or in person?
Both individual and relationship counselling are available in person in Abbotsford or online via Zoom. The office is at 32424 Huntingdon Road, Abbotsford, BC. Contact Barb to arrange your visit.
What do sessions cost?
Individual counselling is $95 for a 60-minute session. Relationship counselling is $135 for a 75-minute session. These rates apply to both in-person and online counselling.
How do I book an appointment?
Contact Barb at whitestonecounselling@gmail.com or 604-805-5597 to ask a question or arrange an appointment. Let her know whether you are interested in individual or relationship counselling, in person or by video.
How does payment work?
Payment is due on the day of your appointment by e-transfer. Monthly receipts are emailed at the end of each month. Send your e-transfer to whitestonecounselling@gmail.com.
What is the cancellation policy?
Please provide at least 24 hours’ notice to cancel a scheduled appointment. Otherwise, full payment is required.
Will my insurance cover counselling?
Barb holds the Registered Professional Counsellor (RPC) designation with the Canadian Professional Counsellors Association (CPCA). Please check with your insurance provider before booking to confirm whether this designation is covered by your benefits.
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