Willow and Sage Counselling

About Us

Kaitlan McCuish
M.Sc., BCBA, RCC

I am a Board-Certified Behaviour Consultant/Analyst (BCBA) and Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) based in Burnaby and Surrey, British Columbia. I started my career by supporting individuals with autism, as well as other neurodiverse populations in 2011. During this time, I completed my Master of Science degree in Applied Behaviour Analysis from St. Cloud State University. Following this, I became a Board-Certified Behaviour Consultant in 2020. I then pursued further education and completed additional course work and training in the field of mental health. I am currently on the registered autism service providers (RASP) list in British Columbia, and I hold BCACC accreditation as an RCC.

Throughout my career, I have worked with individuals from the ages of 12 months and above in a variety of capacities as an independent service provider. During this time, I supervised early intensive behaviour intervention (EIBI) programs, provided school-based consultation and training, engaged in presentations for schools and non-profit organizations, conducted social skills groups for preteens, held parent coaching sessions, and provided 1-on-1 counselling sessions.

I am passionate about providing behavioural analytic services that place an emphasis on individualized, manageable, and meaningful goals for my clients. My approach is routed in evidence-based research alongside family-centered practice. Including the different members of the individual’s life allows me to provide well rounded, collaborative, and meaningful goals and recommendations. ​Within my work as a counsellor, I provide services for children (from six months), women, and families.

Social Media Policy

At Willow and Sage Counselling, we prioritize your privacy, confidentiality, and wellbeing. To maintain the highest ethical standards in accordance with Canadian counselling regulations, we adhere to the following social media practices:

Professional Boundaries

  1. No Clinical Advice or Services on Social Media Platforms: Social media platforms are not used for providing counselling or clinical advice. For support, please contact us directly to schedule an appointment or request a referral.
  2. No Therapeutic Relationships through Social Media: Engaging with our social media content does not constitute or replace a therapeutic relationship. We strongly encourage you to begin your own therapeutic relationships to support your individualized goals.

Privacy and Confidentiality

  1. Avoid Identifiable Interactions: To protect your privacy, we discourage clients from commenting, tagging, or interacting in ways that publicly identify their association with Willow and Sage Counselling.
  2. Direct Messaging: We do not respond to private messages through social media regarding counselling inquiries or emergencies. Please contact us for confidential communication.

Content and Engagement

  1. Educational Purpose: Our social media platforms share information and educational content, mental health tips, and updates about our practice.
  2. Respectful Engagement: We encourage respectful dialogue and reserve the right to moderate or remove comments that are offensive, inappropriate, or that violate privacy.

Emergencies

Willow and Sage Counselling’s social media accounts are not monitored regularly. If you are in crisis, please contact an emergency services or your local crisis line immediately.

Thank you for understanding these guidelines as we work to create a safe and supportive online environment.