counselling with mirth
therapy, writing, and community
mirth /mərTH/ noun
laughter, humour, or happiness:
“Her days were full of mirth.”
Welcome! My name is Patricia Mirth (she/her) and I’m a Filipina counsellor, poet, and educator working in Port Alberni, BC, the unceded traditional territories of the Hupačasath and Tseshaht First Nations.
My practice, Counselling with Mirth, is a space to be seen and supported as your full self, in all hardships and joys. Healing is not only tending to the parts that ache but also about expanding our capacity for connection, laughter, and mirth.
I offer individual counselling, meditation sessions, therapeutic writing groups and educational workshops.
*I am currently accepting new virtual clients and have a waitlist for in-person in Port Alberni.
To join the Port Alberni in-person waitlist email me at info@counsellingwithmirth.ca
To start virtually click “BOOK A SESSION” below.
Clinical Counselling
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As a Registered Clinical Counsellor in British Columbia, I offer individual clinical counselling (50, 75 or 90 minutes) that is unique to your goals, history, and preferences. As an anti-oppressive counsellor who completed my Master’s dissertation on poetry therapy, our sessions can look like a mix of talk therapy, writing interventions, psychoeducation and somatic processing.
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*Currently accepting new virtual clients anywhere in BC, with a waitlist open for in-person sessions in Port Alberni.
50 minutes $135
75 minutes $175
90 minutes $205RCC sessions are often covered under extended health insurance plans, which may include full or partial reimbursement.
I reserve a limited number of sliding scale spaces to support accessibility and reduce financial barriers. Availability varies, and priority is given to those facing barriers to care.
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A creative and reflective supplement to your therapy practice, offering space for continued growth between sessions.
Each Mirth Note blends reflective therapeutic support with intuitive guidance based on your specific need, issue, or curiosity. This is an email-based therapeutic offering.
I craft reflection prompts, a meditative practice and tarot draw designed to support your healing journey — whether you’re exploring your inner world, navigating a creative block, or deepening work begun in therapy.Includes:
A one-card tarot reflection (I’ll often send pictures of the pull for imagery/visual grounding)
Personalized therapeutic writing/journalling prompts
A meditative script and/or grounding practice
Delivered via email within 1-3 days
Sliding scale $40-60
**for this offering please email me info@counsellingwithmirth.ca with the request “Mirth Note” and a short description of your intention/issue.
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As a meditation teacher (200-hour meditation teacher training by the Lab of Meditation), I offer personalized visualization and meditation sessions. Each session is about 30 minutes. I create a unique meditation centred around your present issue or theme and lead you through a meditative practice. Scripts are gifted for personal use after session.
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Currently, the bookable sessions are virtual and individual only.
For group or in-person inquiries, please email me at info@counsellingwithmirth.ca
For individual sessions, please ensure:
You are joining from a quiet, uninterrupted space.
You can connect to audio through speakers or headphones
You have a comfortable mat and/or seat.
You have access to water/tea
Visualization & Meditation Sessions
Groups & Workshops
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As a workshop facilitator, I run mental health workshops virtually and in-person in Port Alberni and Vancouver. I also offer therapeutic writing groups based on my Master’s thesis on poetry therapy, liberation psychology and anti-oppressive practices. Therapeutic writing groups provide a unique way to cope, heal, and find community.
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*NEW PORT ALBERNI EMOTIONAL REGULATION FAMILY WORKSHOP
NOV 29 1-3:30PM @ PEAKS & VALLEY’S ART STUDIO
$100 FOR ENTIRE FAMILY
SIGN UP: https://forms.gle/X1YeGBY4o9cTycJF6
Intakes are typically 15-30 minutes. Every therapist is unique in their approach and training. In the possibility that I may not be the right fit, I am happy to provide referral options to other resources/counsellors.
Areas of Specialty
life transitions/change
feelings of burnout, stress and anxiety
intergenerational healing/inner child
family dynamics, especially immigrant, diasporic experiences
experiences of racial identity and oppression
creative blocks
self-identity/ connection to self
gaining new coping skills
relationships, platonic or romantic (sessions are always individual 1:1)
people curious to try poetry therapy / using writing to heal
**Even if you are facing something outside of this list, still reach out. In the possibility that I’m not the right fit, I'll be happy to provide referrals to other professionals or resources.
Let’s Connect
Interested in working together? Whether it’s counselling questions, workshop or group inquiries, send me a note and I’ll get back to you shortly!