ALLISON RICE
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Allison (she/her) began her counselling career in Vancouver while working with families struggling with the impacts of alcohol and substance misuse. Over the years she has been part of many non-profit teams: Mental Health Outreach counselling on the North Shore, the Child Psychiatric Unit at BC Children’s Hospital; Vancouver Coastal Health Mental Health and Addictions and still actively holds a contract with the BC Responsible and Problem Gambling Program.
Allison Rice currently works as an Individual & Family Therapist in her own private practice and oversees a growing team of Counselling Associates. Allison meets with clients on the phone and online. “Online has surprised me in that it has offered such an intimate way of connecting with people. Not to mention the convenience of clients saving time and avoiding traffic, parking hassles while being in the comfort of their own homes." When asked to share about why she works in this field, Allison expresses herself emphatically and wholeheartedly “I believe that change IS possible and that people can find freedom from their struggles no matter how deeply entrenched the patterns have become or how slight the change might need to be.” |
PersonalGrowing up Allison played a ton of sports while learning the violin among many other things. She played with Badminton Canada and was Athlete of the Year at Douglas College in 1999. She then spent a few years traveling and working for a circus company in Toronto as a musical entertainer. Allison continues to play violin with her friends and badminton as time permits. She is close with her large modern family and spends much of her free time walking her dog on the many nature trails around her house or in the garden.
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Education
Registered Clinical Counsellor Master in Arts, Counselling Psychology, City University of Seattle Bachelors Degree, University of British Columbia Trained in Advanced Narrative Therapy and Supervision, Vancouver School of Narrative Therapy Certification from the Problem Gambling Program |
PRACTICUM STUDENTS
In order to gain certification, therapists are required to accrue a certain amount of practicum / practice hours. You can benefit by seeing a skilled, established, professional Counsellor as they acquire hours for certification.
If your budget or schedule does not allow for sessions with Allison Rice, rest assured that Allison has personally screened her team of colleagues to ensure all incoming clients can receive quality counselling. The students receive direct supervision from Allison while they complete their training and see clients at reduced rates on a sliding scale.
If you have any questions about finding a counsellor that is a fit with your particular concerns, please do not hesitate to make contact.
If your budget or schedule does not allow for sessions with Allison Rice, rest assured that Allison has personally screened her team of colleagues to ensure all incoming clients can receive quality counselling. The students receive direct supervision from Allison while they complete their training and see clients at reduced rates on a sliding scale.
If you have any questions about finding a counsellor that is a fit with your particular concerns, please do not hesitate to make contact.
Alana Bodell Practicum Student (She/Her)
MACP Candidate 2026
We are pleased to welcome Alana Bodell to Allison Rice Therapy & Associates as an intern counsellor in 2025. Alana is completing her Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University. With over 7 years of experience in the helping profession, she has supported clients through a variety of issues, such as relationship challenges, trauma, low self-worth, anxiety, and depression. Alana brings warmth, humour, and a non-judgmental presence to promote a space where the client can feel supported and grow. Grounded in a person-centred approach, she believes it is important to foster a strong and trusting relationship between the client and counsellor. Additionally, she may incorporate other modalities such as solution-focused therapy and narrative therapy in order to better tailor her approach to the client's specific needs and beliefs.
Amy Crook Practicum Student (She/Her)
MA, RCC Candidate 2026
With over 20 years of experience in providing support to families and children experiencing violence, Amy has provided group and individual support to children, youth, adults and families facing difficult life changes and challenges with relationship to self or others. She has witnessed the wisdom and strength of people to adapt and thrive despite these difficulties and deeply believes in the power of a strong therapeutic relationship to support embodied change and meaningful growth. She offers a calm, open and compassionate approach driven by curiosity and collaboration, as well as strengths-based and person-centered values.
Denise Mosawi Practicum Student (She/Her)
MC Candidate 2026
We are pleased to welcome Denise Mosawi to Allison Rice Therapy & Associates as an intern counsellor in 2025/26. Denise is completing her Master's in Counselling at the City University of Seattle. With over 20 years of experience as a professional coach, she brings a warm, compassionate, and non-judgmental presence to her work. Denise's approach is grounded in TEAM-CBT—a structured, solution-focused method that helps clients connect with their inner strengths and create meaningful change.
Graeme McCormack Practicum Student (He/Him)
MACP Candidate 2026
We are pleased to welcome Graeme McCormack to Allison Rice Therapy & Associates as an intern counsellor in 2026. Graeme is completing his Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University. He has over 15 years as a professional artist and believes in the healing power of relationships and genuine connection. His approach is non-judgmental, curious, and works on the basis that everyone possesses the tools and power for change within themselves.
Jen (she/her) is here to ensure Allison Rice Therapy & Associates' clients find a smooth and seamless process in booking appointments with their chosen therapists, and to ensure associates & practicum students are supported as best as possible so that they can focus on their important work.
Jen's work in administrative and project organization began in arts & entertainment, working for Canadian music industry pioneers Paul Mercs and Sam Feldman and later joining the Vancouver Organizing Committee of the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in 2008 as part of the Cultural Olympiad team. After the games, she turned her focus to supporting non-profits, working with LIFT Philanthropy Partners, a Vancouver-based venture philanthropy group that helps to scale the work of other non-for-profit organizations. She branched out in 2013 to be an independent contractor and started her business, Call the Bouch. She additionally coordinates and executes various other client contracts, both project- and graphic design- based for Kim Barthel & Relationship Matters, and Better Your Best Business Performance Specialists, to name a few.
Jen currently lives in Fernie, BC with her husband and two dogs, where she loves being surrounded by the endless nature trails the Kootenays have to offer.
Jen's work in administrative and project organization began in arts & entertainment, working for Canadian music industry pioneers Paul Mercs and Sam Feldman and later joining the Vancouver Organizing Committee of the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in 2008 as part of the Cultural Olympiad team. After the games, she turned her focus to supporting non-profits, working with LIFT Philanthropy Partners, a Vancouver-based venture philanthropy group that helps to scale the work of other non-for-profit organizations. She branched out in 2013 to be an independent contractor and started her business, Call the Bouch. She additionally coordinates and executes various other client contracts, both project- and graphic design- based for Kim Barthel & Relationship Matters, and Better Your Best Business Performance Specialists, to name a few.
Jen currently lives in Fernie, BC with her husband and two dogs, where she loves being surrounded by the endless nature trails the Kootenays have to offer.