Jacqueline GokaviCounselling
Anxiety & stress counselling · Saskatoon & online
Feel calm, clear and like yourself again.
If anxiety and stress at work or at home have been running the show, you don’t have to push through alone. Start with a free 15-minute call with Jacqueline Gokavi, RSW. You’ll leave with a clear next step, even if we don’t work together.
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Prefer a longer first session? Book a full session instead
- Registered Social Worker
- Virtual or in-person
- Direct insurance billing
Does this sound familiar?
Holding it together is exhausting, even when you look fine from the outside.
If two or more sound like you, this call is for you. This kind of pressure rarely eases on its own. Left alone, it spills into your evenings, your sleep and your relationships. The good news? It gets better with the right support.
Free15 minutesNo pressure
Your free 15-minute consult
Not a sales pitch. A real first step.
Fifteen minutes, from wherever you are. Here’s what you get:
- Someone who listens. Say what’s going on out loud, to a professional, with no judgement.
- An honest take on what would help. Talk therapy to slow things down and change long-standing patterns, or ART if you feel really stuck and talking isn’t enough.
- Straight answers on the practical stuff. Cost, insurance and scheduling, so there are no surprises.
- A clear next step, either way. If I’m the right fit, we’ll plan your first session. If I’m not, I’ll point you to someone who is.
Where this goes
Three things we’ll work on together
Slow it down
We look at the patterns that trip you up, like saying yes before you’ve thought about it, where they came from and what they’ve been protecting you from.
Sort out what’s real
We work out which expectations are really on you, and which ones you’ve assumed.
Practice the hard conversations
With your boss, your partner or your family, before you have to have them for real.
When talking isn’t enough, there’s ART. Accelerated Resolution Therapy helps with experiences and emotions that feel stuck. Many of my clients feel relief within one to five sessions.
Starting should be easy
Three small steps. The first takes a minute.
Pick a time
Choose a time for your free consult online. It takes under a minute.
Talk for 15 minutes
Tell me what’s going on. Ask anything about counselling, cost or insurance.
Decide, no pressure
If it feels right, we book your first session. If not, you still leave with a clear next step.
Who you’ll be talking to
Hi! I’m Jacqueline (she/her).
I’m a Registered Social Worker in Saskatoon. My style is warm, down-to-earth and non-judgmental. I want you to feel genuinely understood as we work together to get to the heart of what’s keeping you stuck.
- BSW, BComm, Registered Social Worker (RSW)
- Talk therapy and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)
- Over 10 years in human resources before counselling
- In person in Saskatoon, or online
Is this right for you?
An honest look at who this is for
A good fit if you…
- live in Saskatchewan and are dealing with anxiety, stress or pressure at work or at home
- keep putting everyone else first, and it’s wearing you down
- want practical strategies, not just somewhere to vent
- want a warm, down-to-earth, non-judgmental space to work things out
Not the right first step if…
you’re in crisis or thinking about harming yourself right now. Please don’t wait for a consult. Call or text 9-8-8 any time, day or night, or call 911 in an emergency.
Before you book
Questions people usually ask
Is what I’m dealing with “bad enough” to see someone?
You don’t need a diagnosis or a breaking point. If stress or anxiety gets in the way of your sleep, work, relationships or time off, that’s reason enough. The free consult is an easy way to find out if counselling makes sense for you.
What does it cost? Is it covered by insurance?
The consult is free. Counselling sessions are $140 for 60 minutes, in person or online. ART sessions are $190 for 90 minutes, in person. Many health plans in Canada cover counselling with a Registered Social Worker. I bill several insurers directly and give you a receipt for every session.
What actually happens on the free call?
We talk for about 15 minutes. Share as much or as little as you like. I’ll explain how I’d help. You can ask anything about cost, insurance or times. There’s no pressure to book.
What is ART? Is it hypnosis?
No, it’s not hypnosis. Accelerated Resolution Therapy is an evidence-based therapy that uses eye movements and guided visualization to change how a difficult memory is stored, so it stops having the same hold on you. You don’t have to talk through every painful detail, and you stay in control the whole way through.
Is what I share confidential?
Yes. What you share stays private. There are a few legal exceptions every counsellor must follow, like a serious risk to someone’s safety. I’ll explain these before we start.
Do I need a referral or a diagnosis?
No. You can book directly online, any time.
Virtual or in-person: which is better?
Both work well. Many people start online from home, which can be easier when you’re already stretched thin. In-person sessions are at my office on 8th Street East in Saskatoon. ART sessions are always in person.
How long until I feel better?
It varies. Some people feel real relief in four to six sessions. Others want longer support for deeper patterns. With ART, many of my clients feel relief within one to five sessions. We’ll set a pace that fits you and check in often.
Can anxiety be treated without medication?
Yes. Many people find real relief with counselling alone. If you take medication, counselling works well alongside it too.
You don’t have to figure this out alone.
Fifteen minutes. Free. You’ll know your next step.
Book my free 15-min consultFreeNo obligationNo referral needed