Everything You Want to Know Before Reaching Out.

No — and most of the women I work with aren’t. Many are functioning well on the outside but feel chronically exhausted, disconnected, or like they’ve lost themselves somewhere along the way. You don’t need to hit a breaking point to deserve support.

If it’s affecting your quality of life, your relationships, or how you feel about yourself — it’s serious enough. You don’t need to justify needing help.

Counselling is well-suited to stress, burnout, anxiety and overwhelm — you don’t need a diagnosis to benefit. Many people find it most helpful exactly when things feel heavy but not yet crisis-level.

I work with stress, anxiety, burnout, overwhelm, low mood, life transitions, identity, and the particular kind of exhaustion that comes from carrying too much for too long. If something is affecting how you feel about yourself or your life, it’s worth talking about.

In everyday conversation, the terms are often used interchangeably. In British Columbia, "counsellor" and "therapist" typically refer to the same kind of professional. I’m Kandice Dondona, MPCC, Clinical Counsellor — trained to support you with a wide range of emotional and mental health concerns.

Research consistently shows that counselling is effective for stress, anxiety, burnout, and overwhelm — especially when there’s a good fit between client and counsellor. The free consultation is a chance to see if that fit is there before you commit.

I provide 1:1 counselling to adults of all genders across British Columbia. My practice has a particular focus on overwhelmed women, including mothers — but if you’re dealing with stress, anxiety, burnout or overwhelm and feel like we might be a good fit, I’d love to hear from you.

Yes. A significant part of my practice is supporting mothers and women who are carrying an enormous amount — mentally, emotionally and practically. If you feel like you’re holding everything together for everyone else while quietly falling apart yourself, this is a space for you.

Yes, I work with adults of all genders. My practice has a particular focus on overwhelmed women, including mothers. I provide individual counselling only and do not offer couples counselling.

Yes — all sessions are online via secure video, which means I can work with anyone living in British Columbia, whether you’re in Vancouver, Coquitlam, Kelowna, Victoria or anywhere else in the province.

Warm, practical and client-centred. Sessions feel like real conversation — not a lot of silence and nods. I work collaboratively with you to understand what’s driving the patterns, and focus on changes that are actually doable in your real life.

Sessions are 60 minutes via secure video. We’ll talk about what’s going on for you, what patterns keep showing up, and what you actually want to feel different. I work in a warm, practical way — not a lot of silence and nods, but real conversation with direction.

It depends on what you’re working on. Some people prefer a focused short-term approach; others find ongoing support more helpful. We’ll find a rhythm that works for you.

Please get in touch for current session fees. I’m happy to discuss this during the free consultation.

Coverage varies by plan. I provide receipts that you can submit for reimbursement where your plan covers clinical counselling or MPCC services. I’d recommend confirming your coverage directly with your provider before we begin.

I’m based in Coquitlam, BC, and offer counselling virtually — which means I can work with anyone across British Columbia.

Head to the Contact page and fill in the form, or email me directly. The free 15-minute consultation is a no-pressure chance to connect and see if we’re a good fit before you commit to anything.

The first step is a free 15-minute consultation — no pressure, no commitment. Just a chance to connect and see if we’re a good fit. You can reach out via the contact page or email me directly.