Frequently Asked Questions

 

Who influences your practice?

  • Bessel van der Kolk, Eric Gentry, Richard Schwartz, Frank Anderson, Peter Levine, Ruth Buczynski, Ruth Lanius, Ron Seigel - Trauma

  • Marsha Lineham - DBT

  • David D Burns, Dennis Greenberger, Christine Padesky - CBT

  • Michael White - Narrative Therapy

  • John and Julie Gottman, Dan Wile, Susan Johnson, Matthias Barker - Couples Counseling

  • John Whitmore, Jeff Watts, Kim Morgan - Life Coaching

  • Emma McAdam, Jay Shetty - Mindfulness/Meditation

  • Lucius Seneca, Marcus Aurelius, Epictetus, Ryan Holiday - Stoic Philosophy

How long should I book my session for?

For individual therapy and life coaching sessions 60 minutes is typically enough time but can be extended to 90 minutes if the client prefers. For couples and family sessions 90 minutes is recommended as they can be very complex and 60 minutes is typically not sufficient time to allow all parties to communicate their needs.

Do you accept insurance coverage?

A receipt will be emailed following the therapy session that can be reimbursed by your insurance/extended benefits.

How often should I come in for counseling?

This is something that your counselor will discuss with you during your first counseling session. However, while there may be exceptions, it is generally advisable to plan on scheduling sessions weekly or every second week. Duration of treatment is dependent on a number of factors, including the severity of the concern for which help is being sought.

Is everything confidential?

Conversations with the counsellor are kept in strict confidence. This includes the handling of files that contain case notes, records, and psychological test results. If there is a need or desire to disclose information from files with another professional such as a medical doctor, lawyer, pastor, or third party billing source, the client will be consulted first and asked to sign a release of information document.

Legal Limitations to Confidentiality:

  • Counselors are required by law to report to the appropriate authorities if there is physical or sexual abuse of a child under the age of 18 or if there is reason to believe a person’s life is in jeopardy.

  • If a judge subpoenas a counselor to testify in court or to release the contents of a file, the counselor is required to do so.

What is your no-show/late cancellation policy?

Clients will be charged 100% of their appointment fee for missing their appointment or cancelling within 12 hours of their appointment.

How should I pay for my session?

Payment will be made at time of booking using credit care.