Cassy Lukey

CCC, M.C.
Canadian Certified Counsellor

Cassy is a compassionate clinical counsellor dedicated to providing a warm, judgment-free space where clients feel heard and supported. Cassy’s therapeutic approach is rooted in understanding individuals within their diverse and unique contexts. Her goal is to help clients connect with their authentic selves, clarify their values, and build a life that aligns with their sense of purpose. 

With over six years of experience in community and school-based settings, she has worked extensively with individuals facing addictions, depression, anxiety, ADHD, autism, chronic health conditions, and grief. As a counsellor with lived experience of ADHD and chronic health conditions, she brings a deep level of personal care and compassion to her work with clients who are living with invisible challenges. She has significant experience counselling teens and young adults and she welcomes clients of all ages seeking meaningful, personalized support.

She holds a bachelor’s degree from UBC Okanagan and a master’s degree from the University of Lethbridge. She is a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC), approved by the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA) to work with clients throughout Canada. Her designation allows her services to be covered by insurance plans that include mental health counselling services. 

Cassy uses a trauma-informed, attachment-based, and integrative approach to counselling, incorporating her training and experience using the following modalities:

  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT)
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Emotion-Focused Therapy
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS)

Outside of her work, Cassy is an avid reader, painter, and runner. Her love for stories and artistic expression continues to inspire both her personal and professional life.

For specific questions about the modalities that Cassy offers, or if you would like to book a free 20 minute consultation with her, please contact her directly at cassy@tidalelements.ca or by text at 250-540-4303.

Extended Medical: Cassy’s sessions are accepted by all insurance companies participating with Telus eClaims. The major companies include: Canadalife, Manulife, Desjardin Insurance, Claimsecure. a full list of all participating participating companies can be found here: https://plus.telushealth.co/page/eclaims/help/insurer_coverage_html/Insurer_coverage_table.html Canadian Certified Counsellors (CCC) will still be covered under other insurance plans that include mental health benefits. Clients will be provided with a receipt to submit to their insurance company if it is not connected to Telus eClaims.