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A starting point
Hello and welcome to Jumpstart Therapy!Does life feel overwhelming or just too stressful at times? Unsure of what to do and who to talk to? Do you want someone to provide you with support? Well we’re here to help provide you with guidance and tools that will support you moving forward with confidence.We offer a neutral, nonjudgmental space where you can work toward your goals, with the added convenience of virtual services to make support accessible when you need it most.Whether you're feeling stuck, navigating a difficult transition, or looking to re-energize your life, we provide personalized therapy tailored to your unique needs. We specialize in helping individuals reconnect with their strengths, rebuild their confidence, and regain satisfaction in daily operations. Like a car, sometimes you need a boost (or jump) to get things going again so you can make it to the next stop.Take a moment to browse through our website and resources page for helpful tips and information, or send us an email to schedule a free consultation. Our goal is to help you move forward with resilience, clarity, and a renewed sense of energy.
Brian Yan, M.A., RCC
Hi there!I’m a second-generation Chinese Canadian from Vancouver, BC. I was born and raised in the lower mainland and attended The University of British Columbia (UBC) for my M.A. in Counselling Psychology. I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC #23066) with the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC) and am in good standing with them (meaning I follow their rules and regulations).As a therapist, my practice has a strong focus around trauma; everything from complex trauma, intergenerational trauma, anxiety, depression, stress, growing up in a dysfunctional family, intimate partner violence, you name it. I also engage with clients in exploring their own cultural identity and what it means to immigrate or be the child of immigrants, navigating familial expectations and traditions while being exposed to a new environment with its own values and practices.My therapeutic approach incorporates trauma-informed, person-centered, and narrative elements to engage in meaningful dialogue and implementation of evidence supported approaches (BA/EMDR/CBT/CBT-I). What this means is that I operate off the belief that the client is the expert in their own life, and I am here to support and facilitate the revealing of each significant experience they bring to session, and to help navigate what it means to them and how it has impacted them. This serves as my therapeutic foundation to best support my clients.
What can we offer you?
At Jumpstart Therapy, we offer a variety of services depending on the unique needs of each and every client. Our experience enables us to offer effective, individualized, mental health counselling. At this time, our following services are offered virtually, in English:
Individual Counselling (Adult & Adolescent)
Couples Counselling
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (6 week Program)
Burnout & Stress Workshops
Mindfulness Workshops
We are currently still accepting clients for Thurs/Fri/Sat.In order to get a better idea of what our services may entail, please send us an email detailing your question!
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Fees
At Jumpstart Therapy, our costs are based on the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors fee guidelines . As of Dec 20, 2024 GST is no longer required for most psychotherapy services.
Individual Counselling - $150 / 50min session
Couples Counselling - $180 / 50min session
CBT for Insomnia - $1350 / x6 50min sessions + intake
Please note: Collateral consultations or letters required for court are subject to an additional fee + GST.
We are able to provide direct billing for insurance plans listed in the table below. Oustanding fees are accepted via direct e-transfer.
The following list are available plans (updated July 2025)
| AGA Financial Group Inc. | Alberta Blue Cross | Beneva Inc. | BPA - Benefit Plan Administrators |
| Canada Life | Canada Life - PSHCP | Canadian Construction Workers Union | Chambers of Commerce Group Insurance |
| CINUP | ClaimSecure | Coughlin & Associates Ltd. | Cowan |
| DA Townely | Equitable | First Canadian | GMS Carrier 49 |
| GMS Carrier 50 | Greenshield Canada | Industrial Alliance | Johnson Inc. |
| Johnston Group Inc. | LiUNA Local 183 | LiUNA Local 506 | Manulife Financial |
| Maximum Benefit | MDM Insurance Services Inc. | People Corporation | Pacific Blue Cross |
| Simply Benefits | TELUS AdjudiCare | Union Benefits | UV Insurance |
If you are planning to use an extended health plan, please confirm with your health care provider to ensure that Registered Clinical Counsellors are covered in your plan as well as the associated cost (amount or percent covered).Emailed receipts will be issued after the completion of the booked session and will include your counsellor’s name and professional association ID number for insurance claim filing.