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Information in response to COVID-19
Updated January 14, 2023
In response to the guidelines put forth by the BC Ministry of Health, the College of Psychologists of BC, and WorkSafeBC clients continue to have the option of e-health services. Provision of in-person psychological services will be based on individual client needs, with consideration to the health and safety of all clients.
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Continued COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS for in-person Psychological Services
at office location #350-1855 Kirschner Rd
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A number of steps have been taken to protect client safety during the COVID-19 pandemic. These measures will continue to be put in place:
• Adjustment of appointment times to limit the number of people in the shared office,
• Limiting seating in the waiting area to meet social distancing requirements,
• Removing reading and promotional materials from the waiting area,
• Removing the coffee maker and water cooler,
• Sanitizing high touch areas and washroom keys,
• Installing plexiglass shields in testing rooms,
• Reducing sharing of writing instruments and other materials.
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Additional precautions specific to Dr. Williams' office include the following:
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• Re-positioning of furniture to maintain physical distancing requirements,
• Temporal spacing of clients to ensure adequate time for sanitization between clients,
• Providing facial masks (please note it is currently elective in BC to wear a mask in indoor public spaces). Dr. Williams will continue to wear a facial mask during in-person interactions with clients and upon request.
• Providing contactless payment options for private pay clients,
• Installation of a protective shield between the primary office seats which are positioned approximately 7 feet apart.
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For information regarding managing mental wellbeing during the COVID-19 pandemic the following resources may be helpful:
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Resources provided by the BC Psychological Association:
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https://www.psychologists.bc.ca/blog/covid-19-resources-preparedness
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