TARA HOPE
COUNSELLING
Education & Training
Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology
Graduated August 2013
Bachelor of Education
Graduated April 1998
Bachelor of Arts (Honours Psychology)
Graduated April 1995
Tara completed her Master of Art's Degree in Counselling Psychology (MACP) from Yorkville University, equipping her with the knowledge and skills to effectively support individuals facing various mental health concerns. Tara also holds a Bachelor of Education Degree (BEd) from the University of New Brunswick (1998) and an Honours Psychology Degree (BA, Hons.) from the University of New Brunswick (1995).
She worked as a teacher for 20 years and finished in the school system as a School Counsellor before becoming a Registered Clinical Counsellor.
Ongoing Professional Development
2013 - present
Tara is committed to ongoing professional development and has received specialized training in many disciplines over the years, including but not exclusive to:
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Do’s & Don’ts of Therapy with Neurodivergent Clients: A Trauma Informed Somatic Approach (Nyck Walsh, The Leading Edge)
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Two Day Advanced Collaborative & Problem Solving (CPS) Training with Dr. Ross Greene
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Certified Master Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT, "tapping") Practitioner (Levels I, II, & III).
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Solution-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness Practices, ADHD and Addiction Intervention, Eating Disorder Intervention and Prevention Practices, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Youth and Families, Trauma-Informed Therapy, Somatics, IFS, Energy Psychology, and more.
Credentials and Services
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Individual & Couples Counselling & Parent Consultations
Tara is an experienced Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) with the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors (License #11323). Her RCC services are available to residents of British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Newfoundland & Labrador, Nunavut, Northwest Territories, and Yukon.
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Fees for Tara's Registered Clinical Counselling Services are covered by many Insurance Plans in BC:
$150/hour Individuals
$150/hour Parenting ADHD
$200-$175/hour Couples
About me
I was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia in 1967 to a French Acadian mom and a dad of British ancestry. After travelling around and living in a few different provinces, I've lived in the Comox Valley since 2000 with my husband and our two now adult children, one of whom made me a very proud grandmother in 2020.
I was a certified teacher, freelance writer, and artist while raising our kids (I'm still an artist) and, when they were teens, online learning made it possible for me to achieve my long-time goal of completing graduate studies to become a Clinical Counsellor. I finished the last two of my 20 years in the School System as an Elementary School Counsellor.
I'm a very warm, empathic, and genuinely friendly person. I love to deeply listen and connect with people. I also love to play.
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I hope I get to meet you and have the honour of helping you on your journey.
~ Tara
Tara's Approach to Counselling
Tara Hope is a dedicated and compassionate therapist committed to providing a safe and supportive space for clients to explore their emotions and experiences. With a holistic and client-centered approach, Tara aims to empower individuals, couples, and parents to navigate life's challenges and cultivate positive change. She uses a mix of therapeutic interventions including CBT (Cognitive Behaviour Therapy), DBT (Dialectical Behaviour Therapy), Mindfulness, Positive Psychology, Humanistic Psychology, and draws from over a decade of ongoing professional trainings to inform her practice.
To learn more about Tara, visit her profiles at PsychologyToday, Neurodivergent Counselling Services , BC Association of Clinical Counsellors, and the Centre for ADHD Awareness Canada (CADDAC).