How long is a counselling session?
Individual sessions are 50 minutes in length.
Are counselling sessions covered by my extended medical plan?
Your extended health plan may offer coverage for Registered Clinical Counsellors. Check with your insurance provider for information on how many sessions are covered and other details. I will provide a receipt with my registration number, which you can submit for reimbursement.
What do your counselling sessions cost?
My fee is $135 for a 50-minute individual counselling session.
What can I expect during my first and subsequent sessions?
The first session is focused on creating a safe environment for us to explore and develop context and understanding of the issues you have come to therapy for. I will explore your experiences, with curiosity and non-judgment, with the intent of helping guide you to becoming your optimal self. This means that, while we will examine what is influencing self-identified problems, we will also look closely at your strengths, ultimately facilitating a connection to self-trust and inner wisdom to create change and heal.
I believe that self-exploration can be exciting and extremely rewarding, and I endeavour to bring this enthusiasm to the process. I further believe that we all want to do well and be our best selves, we just don’t always know how. In order to establish ways to create desired changes, we will explore various aspects of your experience including situations, thoughts, feelings, behaviours, and somatic (internal sensing) experiences. The depth of exploration will be informed by where you are at in any given moment, looking at issues only as deeply as is comfortable and beneficial to you. With each session I hope to help you build a strong sense of self and confidence in your ability to deal with challenges that arise in your life.
Is the information I share confidential?
All session content is confidential, with the exception of the following conditions (under which all counselors are legally bound to break confidentiality):
- If a child is at risk of being harmed
- If you have a clear plan to hurt yourself or someone else
- If your records are subpoenaed by a court
What is the cancellation policy?
Cancellations need to be made at least 24 hours prior to your appointment. Session fees will be charged if less than 24 hours’ notice is given.