Virtual counselling · Surrey, BC · Metro Vancouver
I help people work through whatever is getting in the way.
Something from the past. Something you’re dealing with right now. Or a version of yourself you haven’t been able to reach yet.
Think of it less like fixing something that’s broken, and more like building something that lasts.
Sam Magnusson, MSW, RCC RCC #23869 · He/Him · BCACC · nearly six years in practice
A line I mean
Healing is not the absence of struggle. It’s the confidence to face it.
Sam Magnusson
Who I work with
Tired of being stuck. Ready to be honest.
I don’t have a particular age, background, or life situation in mind. What I’m looking for is a certain kind of person — someone who shows up wanting to leave better than they arrived.
Adults and teens aged 13 and up. Individual, couples, and family. My goal is never to keep you coming back indefinitely. Get in, do the work, leave with the tools. If you come in ready, I’ll meet you there every time.
Anxiety, stress, stuck
Everyday weight that doesn’t lift. Thoughts that won’t quiet down. The feeling that you’re circling the same thing.
Trauma — the word I hear most
It’s an umbrella. It means something different for every person. I like to get specific: where is it showing up — thoughts, feelings, behaviours, or all of it?
Relationships
Couples and families who want to communicate better, work through conflict, or close the distance that’s opened up.
A first session
Warmth. Maybe a bad joke. No pressure.
- 01
Walk in as you are
Walking into therapy for the first time can feel intimidating — and I get that. You don’t need the perfect words.
- 02
We get to know you
The first session isn’t about diving deep. It’s about who you are as a person, not just what brought you here.
- 03
Leave a little lighter
I want you to leave feeling safe, accepted, and encouraged. Not overwhelmed. Not judged.
How change works
I help people solve problems. I view them as puzzle pieces.
- 01
Trust first
Before anything meaningful can happen, a person has to feel safe enough to be honest — with me, and with themselves.
- 02
Accountability
Growth asks something of us. Showing up. Sitting with discomfort. Looking at the parts that aren’t working.
- 03
Capacity is already there
Most people have more capacity for change than they realize. What’s often missing is the support, the tools, and the confidence.
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Keep it simple
I look for the pattern, name the core, and say it so it lands. Healing isn’t the absence of struggle. It’s the confidence to face it.
Change doesn’t happen overnight, and it doesn’t happen in isolation.
Services
Individual, couples, family.
| Service | Who | 50 min | 90 min |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual | Adults and youth 13+ | $150 | $225 |
| Couples | Both voices heard equally | $175 | $250 |
| Family | Conflict, communication, transitions | $175 | $250 |
First individual session is $90. Sliding scale available. Full fee notes on thefees page.
Getting started
You don't have to have it all figured out.
You don't need the perfect words or a clear idea of what you want to work on. All you need is a willingness to show up. We'll talk. No pressure, no commitment.
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