Nope! In fact, many clients book coaching sessions to explore their options regarding pursing a diagnosis.

Additionally, many individuals who have decided not to pursue a diagnosis have benefitted from our services.

We understand the inaccessibility that surrounds getting a diagnosis and believe that self-diagnosis is valid.

Coaching primarily focuses on practical skills, goal achievement, and daily functioning, offering a directive and solution-oriented approach.

In contrast, therapy and counseling emphasize emotional well-being, self-understanding, and healing, delving into psychological and emotional issues with a therapeutic approach. Although coaching can provide support with the topics mentioned here, it is not the sole focus.

It is important to understand that coaches are not licensed mental health professionals and typically provide shorter-term, goal-specific support, while therapists and counselors are licensed professionals who offer longer-term, open-ended emotional and psychological support.

The choice between coaching and therapy depends on an individual's specific needs and goals, and some individuals may benefit from a combination of both services.

Spectrum services provides neurodiversity affirming individualized coaching for people who are or suspect they may be neurodivergent.

You and your coach will work together to establish specific goals in various domains, including the following:

Pursuing a formal diagnosis

Emotional Regulation

Executive functioning challenges

Securing and maintaining employment

Recovering from burnout

Managing finances

Pursuing higher education

Improving health and wellness

Managing sensory over/understimulation

Together, we create a detailed strategy to attain these goals, capitalizing on your strengths while strategizing ways to overcome any obstacles. This process is highly adaptable and exploratory, and is tailored to your unique needs and circumstances.

With Spectrum Services, you will have a dedicated coach who not only understands neurodiversity but also celebrates the diverse strengths and abilities it brings. Our goal is to empower you on your journey towards self-discovery, self-advocacy, and achieving the life you envision.

A neurodiversity affirming practice focuses on respecting and celebrating neurological diversity, supporting individuals in a way that recognizes their strengths, and fostering self-acceptance and autonomy.

It is a more inclusive and holistic approach that aims to improve the quality of life for neurodivergent individuals.

Additionally, a neurodiversity affirming practice seeks to avoid pathologizing normal behaviors and traits associated with autism and ADHD. It acknowledges that many aspects of these conditions are not necessarily "disorders" but are part of the natural spectrum of human diversity.

Spectrum Services is committed to upholding neurodiversity affirming values throughout both coaching and consulting practices.

Coaching sessions are offered as either single sessions or session packages.

Once a session package is purchased, the below rates include outside-of-session support through text messages and email.

Single Session- $80.00CAD

Session Package (4 Sessions)- $315.00CAD

(Session package expires two months after purchase).

Please give us at least 24 hours notice to cancel or reschedule a session.

No-shows and sessions cancelled with less than 24 hours notice will result in the client being responsible for 100% of the appointment fee.

All single sessions and session packages are non-refundable.

I am currently pursuing my Bachelor's of Arts in Psychology at the University of the Fraser Valley. Upon completion, I plan to pursue a Master's of Education at the University of British Columbia with a focus in Autism and Developmental Disabilities.

Unfortunately, coaching is not covered under medical insurance.

Coaching can be expensive, and knowing this, we do our best to offer coaching at an affordable rate.

Behaviour intervention and consulting services can be billed with the Autism Funding Unit if you are a client in BC.

Please contact me and I am happy to answer any other questions you may have!