Professional Referrals for Physicians & Healthcare Professionals
Purpose Clinical Counselling welcomes referrals from physicians, nurse practitioners, and other healthcare and community professionals across British Columbia.
Sam Duran, MAMFT, RCC, provides secure telehealth counselling for adults experiencing trauma, PTSD, anxiety, grief, relationship difficulties, significant life changes, and other emotional and psychological concerns.
Professional referrals and self-referrals are both welcome across British Columbia.
How To Refer
A formal referral is not required to access services at Purpose Clinical Counselling. Physicians and other healthcare professionals may refer a patient directly or provide our information for the patient to contact us independently.
Professional Referral
Patient Self-Referral
With the patient's consent, physicians and other healthcare professionals may submit a referral by providing the patient's contact information. We will contact the patient directly regarding next steps.
A formal referral is not required. Patients may contact Purpose Clinical Counselling directly and book a complimentary 30-minute consultation.
Significant Life Changes
Psychological or related difficulties associated with major life changes or periods of adjustment.
Relationships & Couples Concerns
Relationship distress, recurrent conflict, communication difficulties, emotional disconnection, and concerns related to trust, infidelity, or betrayal.
Grief, Loss & Adjustment
Bereavement, significant loss, and difficulties to major life events or transitions.
Depression & Emotional Distress
Low mood, emotional distress, disconnection, and difficulties affecting psychological well-being or daily functioning.
Anxiety, Stress & Burnout
Persistent anxiety, heightened stress, emotional overwhelm, and occupational or life-related burnout.
Trauma, PTSD & Complex PTSD
Trauma-related symptoms, post-traumatic stress, complex trauma, and the ongoing effects of adverse or distressing experiences.
When to Consider a Referral
Purpose Clinical Counselling accepts referrals for adults (19+) presenting with a range of trauma-related, emotional, and relational concerns. Referral may be appropriate for adults presenting with:
Purpose Clinical Counselling offers the integration of EMDR within couples therapy when clinically appropriate, including situations in which trauma, distressing experiences, or relational injuries are contributing to current relationship distress.
EMDR Within Couples Therapy
Treatment is individualized according to presenting concerns, clinical needs, and therapeutic goals. Services are provided through secure telehealth to adults throughout British Columbia.
Individual Counselling
Individual therapy for adults experiencing trauma-related, emotional, relational, and life adjustment concerns.
Clinical Services & Therapeutic Approaches
Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (TF-CBT)
Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT)
Gottman-Informed Couples Therapy
Systemic & Relational Therapy
Trauma-Informed Care
Clinical Services
EMDR For
Individuals & Couples
EMDR therapy is available for both individuals and couples, allowing trauma-related experiences to be addressed within individual treatment as well as within the context of the couple relationship when clinically appropriate.
Therapeutic Approaches
Couples Counselling
Therapy for couples experiencing relationship distress, recurring conflict, emotional disconnection, communication difficulties, and concerns related to trust or betrayal.
Referral Considerations
Purpose Clinical Counselling provides outpatient telehealth counselling and is not intended to replace psychiatric, medical, crisis, or specialized addiction services. A referral may not be appropriate when an individual requires a higher level of care, specialized treatment, or immediate intervention.
Services are not currently provided for:
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Active psychosis or acute psychiatric instability
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Acute manic episodes requiring psychiatric stabilization
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Active substance dependence requiring withdrawal management or specialized addiction treatment
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Immediate risk of harm to self or others, or other acute crisis presentations
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Concerns requiring specialized assessment or treatment outside the clinician’s scope of practice
Individuals requiring urgent or higher-acuity care should be referred to the appropriate emergency, psychiatric, medical, or specialized community service.
Questions About a Potential Referral?
Physicians and other healthcare professionals are welcome to contact Purpose Clinical Counselling to discuss whether our services may be appropriate for a prospective client or to request additional information about available services.
After a Referral Is Received
Once a professional referral is received, Purpose Clinical Counselling will contact the prospective client directly to discuss next steps and arrange an initial consultation or appointment, as appropriate.
We appreciate the trust involved in referring a patient or client to our care.
BC Professional Referral
For physicians and healthcare professionals referring a patient to Purpose Clinical Counselling. Please provide the information below to initiate the referral process. The patient will be contacted directly regarding next steps.
Please do not include clinical, diagnostic, or other sensitive health information in this form. Relevant clinical information will be collected directly from the patient during the intake process.