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If you need specific days and times you don’t see below or do not have a credit card to secure your online booking, please get in touch by phone or email, we will do our best to accommodate you.

Individual sessions are $250, e-transfers are preferred but credit cards are also accepted to keep things quick and simple. Official receipts are provided for smooth insurance reimbursement.

NO SHOW/LATE FEE POLICY Please provide 48+ hours notice to reschedule or cancel free of charge. Late cancellation fees and no-show costs will be charged to the credit card on file unless other arrangements are made.

Professional Practice Note: Dr. Álvarez is a retired physician who formerly specialized in addiction medicine. He currently operates exclusively as a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC).

Clinical & Legal Scope Disclaimer: In strict compliance with the BCACC Standards of Clinical Practice and Health Canada regulations, his role as a clinical counsellor is limited exclusively to non-directive psychological preparation and post-experience integration care. He does not recommend, prescribe, provide, or administer controlled psychedelic substances, nor does he facilitate access to unauthorized channels.

Dr. John Álvarez MD MA CGP RCC PATGC

Ever feel like saying FML? Between working nonstop to get ahead, demanding relationships, marriage and kids, it can feel almost impossible to make time for yourself. It’s no wonder your mental health eventually takes a toll, showing up as anger, anxiety, addiction or depression pulling you down. So how can you keep up when most men choose to isolate or go it alone?

Well, one of the best ways to stay sane in an insane world is to stay connected and check-in with a trusted friend or guide. No matter what you’re going through, I’m here to help. My practice specializes in men’s issues like stress, anxiety, anger, depression, communication in relationships, and a lack of meaning in life.

My style is direct and grounded in a dual-accredited background—a crucial asset often missing in the field. I hold a MA in Counselling Psychology and a MD specializing in addiction medicine (retired). This combination ensures a powerful, results-driven approach to change. I have also completed VIU’s Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy graduate program.

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