Validity Counselling

08/10/2026

✨ Counsellor Spotlight: Meet Julie Novak! ✨

We’re excited to welcome Julie Novak to the Validity Counselling team!

Julie holds a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (MACP) from Yorkville University and has specialized training in Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Emotionally Focused Therapy for both individuals and couples. She is also a Certified Narcissistic Abuse Treatment Clinician and has served as a crisis responder for both Kids Help Phone and the 988 mental health crisis line.

Julie believes that each person's story matters. Her collaborative, client-centred approach helps individuals explore their experiences, better understand their emotions, and discover new perspectives that support healing, resilience, and personal growth. She draws from narrative, emotion-focused, and person-centred therapies, tailoring each session to the unique needs and goals of the individual.

Known for her warmth, empathy, and cultural sensitivity, Julie is passionate about creating a safe, supportive, and judgment-free space where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered to move forward.

Please join us in giving Julie a warm welcome to the Validity Counselling family! 💙

Julie works with children, teens, adults, and couples. Sessions are available in person or by phone or video.

📧 To inquire or book a session with Julie, please contact our office at [email protected] or call/text us at (236) 331-6106.

Drop us a line to set up a new appointment or ask a question. You can contact us via text, phone, or email. If we are away from the phone when you call/text, please leave a message on our confidential service, and we will get back to you as soon as possible. (236) 331-6106 office_admin@validitycouns...

07/09/2026

Happy 5th birthday to our therapy dog and official bestest boy, Loki 💜🐾✨️🎈

05/27/2026

✨ New Service at Validity Counselling ✨
Online Group Supervision for Clinical Counsellors

We’re excited to announce that Validity Counselling is now offering online group supervision — and we’re opening our supervision teams to counsellors outside our agency!

This is a great opportunity to access high-quality clinical supervision from the comfort of your home, at a fraction of the cost of individual supervision. Groups are intentionally kept small (maximum of 5 participants) to ensure meaningful discussion, support, and skill development.

Our supervision approach is grounded in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and the SEED model of supervision (Bradley & Lucas), which emphasizes:

• Creating a safe, supportive space for curiosity and reflection
• Exploring context and function — understanding the “why” behind client behaviour
• Experiential learning through role-plays, metaphors, and mindfulness
• Deliberate practice — building skills in real time with feedback and repetition

Facilitator:
Tiago Santos is a mental health clinician with a Master’s degree in Psychology. He has taught university-level psychology courses in Brazil and brings extensive experience in counselling, case management, and behavioural consultation. His work has a strong focus on clinical supervision and staff development in both community and academic settings.

At Validity Counselling, Tiago facilitates peer-support groups and provides therapy specializing in child behaviour management and ACT with adults and teens.

📩 Interested or want to learn more?
Contact Tiago at: [email protected]

Affordable online group clinical supervision for counsellors in Prince George, Northern BC, and across British Columbia. Small groups, case consultation, and professional growth.

03/27/2026

A great community event going on tomorrow (Friday), go check it out! 😃💜

🌿✨ Health & Wellness Community Resource Fair ✨🌿

Join us for a day of connection, wellness, and community support! Everyone is welcome to attend this FREE event celebrating health and wellness in our community.

📅 March 27, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Enjoy:
💇 Free Hair Cuts
🍽 Free Lunch
🎁 Door Prizes & Giveaways
🤝 Community Booths & Resources

📍 Two Locations:
• PGNFC – 1600 3rd Avenue
• House of Ancestors – 355 Vancouver St

Come out, connect with local organizations, and celebrate wellness together! 💛

02/13/2026

Validity Counselling is hiring Clinical Counsellors in Prince George, BC!

If you have a Master’s degree in counselling or a related field (psychology, social work, education), we’d love to hear from you! (We are also currently accepting practicum students).

Why join Validity?
✨ Flexible hours (set your own schedule)
🏡 Professional, cozy office space
💼 Competitive pay with opportunity for increases
🧩 Work with your ideal clients + chosen modalities

📩 Apply by sending your cover letter + resume to: [email protected]

Are you a counsellor with a Master's degree? Come join our team! We offer a flexible schedule, competitive rates, comfortable and professional office space, and opportunities for professional supervision.

02/11/2026

Our hearts are with Tumbler Ridge and everyone affected by today’s tragic school shooting. Our deepest condolences to those who have lost loved ones, and to all students, staff, families, first responders, and community members affected.

If you need immediate support, please reach out to any of the following crisis lines:

• Call 1-888-562-1214 [Crisis Centre for Northern BC] — 24/7 support to speak with a trained crisis counsellor and/or be connected with additional supports in your area.

• Call 310-6789 (no area code) [BC Mental Health & Crisis Response] — connects you to a BC crisis line for immediate emotional support and crisis intervention (24/7).

• Call/text 9-8-8 [Canada-wide Su***de Crisis Helpline] — connects you with a trained crisis responder for suicidal thoughts, distress, or concern for someone else (24/7).

02/11/2026

Our hearts are with Tumbler Ridge and everyone affected by today’s tragic school shooting. Our deepest condolences to those who have lost loved ones, and to all students, staff, families, and community members affected.

If you need immediate support, please reach out to any of the following crisis lines:

• Call 1-888-562-1214 [Crisis Centre for Northern BC] — 24/7 support to speak with a trained crisis counsellor and/or be connected with additional supports in your area.

• Call 310-6789 (no area code) [BC Mental Health & Crisis Response] — connects you to a BC crisis line for immediate emotional support and crisis intervention (24/7).

• Call/text 9-8-8 [Canada-wide Su***de Crisis Helpline] — connects you with a trained crisis responder for suicidal thoughts, distress, or concern for someone else (24/7).

01/29/2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce that Garth Walmsley, CEO and founder of Walmsley EFAP, passed away recently after a two-year battle with cancer. Walmsley and Validity Counselling worked closely together, and his loss is felt greatly by the Validity team.

Garth started Walmsley & Associates in 1992 and operated out of the Royal Bank building until 2001, when he purchased the house on Queensway. I began working for Garth in 2006, with a plan to work there for only a few years. However, Garth was so easy to work for, client-centred, respectful, and kind, that 13 years flew by, and I was still there.

Garth relocated to the Island in 2006 and expanded his business throughout the province. He began to focus solely on Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) clients, and offered to sell me the private practice side of the business, while continuing to contract with me to see his EFAP clients in PG. Thus, Validity Counselling was born.

The reason Walmsley EFAP has been so successful is because of Garth’s focus on client service, and doing the right thing for all people involved. He was gentle, compassionate, and although he was very much a business man, he always put people and relationships first.

I feel blessed to have had the opportunity to know and work with Garth, and he positively impacted my life in so many ways. Three years ago, he brought Rob Baker into the business, as his succession plan. In Rob, Garth hired a man very much like himself; a man dedicated to the principles of caring, compassion, honesty and integrity. He picked a wonderful successor, and it has been and will continue to be an honor to work with Rob and with Walmsley EFAP. I know that Rob will continue to carry on Garth’s legacy, and we at Validity will continue to honor Garth in our work with EFAP clients in Prince George and
surrounding areas.

All of us at Validity are deeply saddened by Garth’s passing, and we extend our condolences to his family and friends.

In gratitude,

Jenny DeReis & the Validity Team

11/30/2025

Our family had so much fun at our first time in the annual Kopar Santa Claus Parade! ☺️🎄✨️💞🎅