Dr. Megan Per (she/hers) is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (#24945) with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC). Dr. Per is in the process of licensure as a Psychologist, is no longer accepting clients with only RCC coverage.
Megan earned her Master’s degree in 2019 and completed her PhD in Counselling Psychology at McGill University. Her research investigated the connections between mindfulness, self-compassion, and non-suicidal self-injury.
She has completed her doctoral residency at UBC Counselling Services, where she supported university students with a variety of mental health difficulties. Additionally, Megan has experience in settings focused on moderate to severe mental health issues, including the hospital MUHC CBT Unit in Montreal, community mental health facilities, and rehabilitation centers.
Megan offers individual psychotherapy to adults dealing with a diverse array of issues, including:
- Anxiety (such as health anxiety, generalized anxiety, social anxiety, phobias, and more)
- Difficulties with emotion regulation, self-criticism, and self-esteem
- Depression, self-harm, and obsessions and compulsions (including trichotillomania and excoriation)
- Stressful personal or work-related situations, or clients looking for a safe space to express themselves.
- Trauma
She is available for both short-term and long-term therapy.
Megan’s therapeutic approach is compassionate, authentic, and non-judgmental. She emphasizes the importance of the therapeutic relationship, fostering an environment of trust and collaboration. Utilizing best practices from Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), as well as mindfulness, self-compassion, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) techniques, she tailors her treatment plans for each client. Her therapy style is practical, guiding clients toward meaningful, lasting changes that enhance their confidence and empowerment. She also does not see clients who are actively suicidal at this time.
Please note that Megan Per does not currently see clients in the comprehensive DBT program.
Please note that Wise Mind Centre is not a vendor of ICBC and WorkSafe BC. Dr. Megan Per does not accept ICBC or WorkSafe BC referrals.