Get in touch

with Harmony Ziegler and
Akoya Lifestyle &
Wellness Therapy

 
 
 

Accepting New Clients

bespoke therapy | executive coaching | retreats

online | in-person | outdoors

 

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Counselling, Executive Coaching & Retreats
Online & in-person surrounded by nature in Tofino and the Comox Valley, B.C.

Mailing address | P.O. Box 596,
Tofino, B.C., V0R 2Z0
Email: harmony@akoyatherapy.com Phone: (866) 405-8157

Office and Session Hours (Pacific Time PST)

Monday – 9:00am-5pm
Tuesday – 9:30am-6pm
Wednesday – 10am-6pm
Thursday – 10:30am-6:30pm
Friday, Saturday & Sunday by request

Everyone is Welcome Here

A designation of BC Association of Clinical Counsellors

frequently asked questions

    • Individual Adults (19 +) - we do not offer couples or family therapy at this time

    • Leaders, entrepreneurs, creatives, and game-changers

    • Residents of BC who want to use extended benefits and work with an RCC

    • Anyone in or outside of BC who wants coaching

    • While our psychological approach is effective for a broad range of problem areas, we DO NOT have the capacity to support people with severe and persistent mental illness, people requiring detox from substance abuse or people seeking immediate crisis support.

  • COACHING is focused on the future and improving performance. It is non-directive and client-driven. COACHING supports personal and professional growth through emphasis on action, accountability and follow-through. It assumes individuals can generate their own solutions within a discovery based framework. COACHING holds the client capable of setting and reaching their own objectives. If a client is experiencing difficulty with daily functioning, mental health or past-trauma that is impeding the coaching work, a client may be referred to clinical counselling.

    Where coaching is focused on the future and performance, CLINICAL COUNSELLING or psychotherapy is focused on the past and supporting clients to repair and find peace through improving coping in the present moment. Clinical Counselling may be more directive than coaching due to evidence-based support for trauma and care of mental health.

    Clinical Counselling helps people improve their mental, emotional and physical health while encouraging positive relationships with self, others, and the larger community. It is focused on exploring the origin of symptoms, addressing challenges with daily functioning, and healing and repairing the past. This can include resolving traumatic memories and states of being affecting one's mental health.

  • Yes! The Akoya model was built for therapy clients living across BC or coaching clients living anywhere. We start by working online, then optionally in-person or outdoors, and finally adding a retreat if you like. Our two locations are resort towns with many services. So fly in for just the day or stay a few and make a weekend of it!

  • We look forward to serving you regardless of ability, age, ancestry, citizenship status, gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, race, religion, sex or sexual orientation.

    However, therapy or coaching outdoors requires minimum levels of physical mobility and mental health. We will assess your fit for this service in an online intake session and do our best to adapt to your needs where possible.

    Please know we DO NOT have the capacity to support severe or persistent mental illness, detox from substance abuse or immediate and acute crisis support.

  • With a credit card. The card will be kept on file for late cancellations. Direct payment is due prior to each session.

  • 24-hours notice

    Your appointment time is reserved just for you. As such, we require 24-hrs notice from the previous business day for any cancellations or changes to your appointment. Clients who provide less than 24 hrs notice, or miss their appointment, will be charged the full session fee to the card on file.

    All services are non-refundable once delivered.

  • Credit card is Akoya’s primary method of payment.

    E-transfers can be made by special request.

  • Sliding Scale: by invitation only - limited sponsorships available.

  • Unfortunately NO, as a small business we cannot manage this administrative task. Receipts are provided for you to submit to your insurance provider. Check your extended benefit plan for coverage as many plans cover BC Registered Clinical Counselling (RCC).

  • Akoya is unable to provide on-call or crisis services. Every healing process includes ups and downs, including therapy or coaching. If you need immediate support, please contact your local crisis line or emergency services (9-1-1).

  • Email:

    Get in touch anytime by emailing harmony@akoyatherapy.com. We do our best to reply within 2 business days [please do not email sensitive personal info].

    Jane App:

    Book with us directly through Jane App with the links in this website. Once you book directly we will receive your Jane account info and we will be in touch.

    Phone and Text:

    Leave a voicemail at any time at (866) 405-8157. We will do our best to call you back within 2-business days.

    A text messaging number will be provided for scheduling concerns only once you schedule an appointment.

    Business Hours:

    We will be in touch with you during our business hours only. Check the Contact Page on the akoaytherapy.com website for the most up-to-date business hours. We strive for a 4-day work week to prioritize wellness for all.

  • The International Coaching Federation Global Coaching Client Study shows most clients reported improved work performance, better business management, more efficient time management, increased team effectiveness, and more growth and opportunities. The same study found that coaching clients noted greater self-confidence, enhanced relationships, more effective communications skills, better work-and-life balance and an improvement in wellness. Nearly 70 percent of individuals indicated they had at least made back their initial investment. The median suggests that a client who achieved financial benefit from coaching can typically expect a ROI of more than three times the amount spent.

  • Clinical counselling helps people improve their mental, emotional and physical health while encouraging positive relationships with self, others, and the larger community. The building of a trusting and comfortable relationship between client(s) and counsellor is important as counselling may cover topics of distress, therefore questions or comments on the counselling process are invited at any time.

    Therapy can help a person to gain a new understanding about their problems and to acquire new ways of coping with and solving those problems. Therapy can help a person to develop new skills and to change behaviour patterns. Therapy can contribute to an increased understanding of self and others.

  • YES. Kick back, put your feet up, and grab a cup of tea. We will call you over a secure and confidential video line compliant with BC and Canada’s privacy laws.

  • YES. Keep in mind we may encounter others out in nature and your emotional and physical safety are always our priority.

  • Wear comfortable walking shoes with a solid grip and ankle support, dress for the weather, and wear layers. Umbrellas are not suitable for the rainforest of Vancouver Island or the winds on the beach in Tofino.

  • No. This is slow to moderate contemplative walking or gentle movement. Nothing strenuous.

    However, therapy or coaching outdoors requires minimum levels of physical mobility and mental health. We will assess your fit for this service together during intake in an online session, and do our best to adapt to your needs where possible.

  • We welcome rain, snow, or shine! Hey. We’re Canadians. Generally, we just put on gear and head outside. But we do have the Riverside Therapy Studio in the Courtenay location and the Beachside Therapy Studio in Tofino for refuge as needed – so that’s always an option. Your call.

  • No. Art as therapy is a form of personal expression to support emotional growth. It is not about making something beautiful but that could happen by accident!

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