A major transition has unsettled who you are
A relationship, career, move or life stage has ended. The old direction no longer fits, but the next one is not clear.
Virtual counselling for adults across Canada
Grief · Transitions · Professional struggle · Anxiety · Online addiction · Direction
For the parts of life that are hard to navigate alone.
George Dallas offers counselling for adults trying to find their footing during stormy times: major change, professional struggle, online addiction, grief, depression, anxiety or a loss of direction.
Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC)Application pending
15 minutesFree virtual consultation
OnlineBased on Vancouver Island; online across Canada
$15060-minute session
Book a free 15-minute consultation
No account, commitment or preparation required.
How I help
You do not have to arrive with answers.
Some people know exactly what they want to work through. Others only have questions. We can start with either.
Times in life when therapy can help
Your mind will not stop working the problem
You replay conversations, anticipate what could go wrong, or understand your patterns intellectually without being able to change them.
Grief has changed the shape of your life
After a death, estrangement or another loss, the world may keep moving while you are still trying to find your footing.
Professional pressure is weighing on you
Work can become tangled with identity, relationships and expectations. Whether you are under strain, between roles, or unsure what comes next, it can help to have somewhere to sort through it.
Technology has started pulling you away from your life
Social media, feeds, forums or darker online rabbit holes have become harder to step away from, even when you can see what they are costing you.
You are functioning but feel stuck or directionless
You keep up with responsibilities, yet feel detached from what you are doing or unsure what any of it is for.
You are building a life between places
Immigration, relocation or living far from the place you came from can raise questions of belonging, identity and what home means now.
About George
A counsellor who understands emotional complexity and high-pressure work.
My path into counselling was not a straight line. As a child I was good at math, so I followed that thread into technical study and spent more than a decade in data software as an engineer and manager.
During that period, I also had to work through emotionally complex times, including migration, loss, grief and depression. Some of those experiences were hard, and some lasted a long time, but coming through them gave me a deeper appreciation of life.
I found that connecting with others — friends, family and counsellors — helped orient me and figure out the right direction to move in. It still does. I became a therapist because I wanted to offer that kind of human connection during tough times.
I hold a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University and completed my clinical internship at Currents Counselling in Kamloops.
What working together is like
A steady place to sort through what is happening.
Most sessions start with whatever is closest to the surface. It might be something that happened this week, a loss that keeps returning, a decision you cannot settle, or a pattern you are tired of repeating.
Whatever it is that shows up that day, we work through it together. Some conversations are quiet and reflective. Some are more practical. Sometimes the useful thing is to stay with a feeling for longer than you usually would; sometimes it is to name the next honest step and leave it there.
I will ask questions, notice patterns, and offer ways of thinking about what you bring. You do not have to package it neatly first.
Not sure yet?
Hear how the conversation feels before booking a full session.
Unsure whether this is the kind of therapy you want? A brief consultation gives you a chance to hear how I respond before booking a full session.
My counselling approach
Several perspectives, used in plain language.
I draw from these approaches flexibly rather than expecting you to fit one model.
Narrative
Examining the stories that shape how you see yourself, and making room for identities the problem has obscured.
Existential and meaning-focused
Working honestly with grief, freedom, responsibility, purpose and the choices that give a life direction.
Person-centred
A respectful relationship where you do not have to perform, impress or arrive with a polished explanation.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Learning a different relationship with difficult thoughts and feelings while acting toward what matters to you.
Fees and appointments
Clear options, with a conversation before you commit.
All appointments are virtual. Choose a free fit conversation first, or book a full session if you already feel ready.
Free
15-minute consultation
A brief virtual conversation about what you are looking for, how I work and whether we may be a good fit.
$150 (charged after session)
60-minute virtual session
A focused weekly or biweekly appointment for ongoing counselling, reflection and practical next steps.
$225 (charged after session)
90-minute virtual session
A longer appointment when you want more room for complex material, a significant transition or a deeper review.
A low-pressure first step
See whether the conversation feels useful.
In a free 15-minute video call, you can tell me briefly what brings you here, ask questions and get a sense of how I respond. I will be straightforward if I do not think I am the right counsellor for what you need.
Virtual · 15 minutes · No obligation