FAQs

You don't need to be in crisis or have everything figured out to benefit from therapy. Therapy can be helpful if you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, struggling with difficult emotions or relationships, going through a life transition, or simply want to better understand yourself. The free 15-minute consultation is also an opportunity to discuss what you're looking for and determine whether working together feels like a good fit.

Your first session is an opportunity for us to get to know each other and discuss what has brought you to therapy. We’ll talk about your concerns, goals, and any relevant experiences that may help me better understand your situation. There is no pressure to share everything at once—we’ll move at a pace that feels comfortable for you. Together, we’ll begin exploring how therapy can best support you.

Yes. I offer a free 15-minute consultation. This gives us a chance to get to know each other, discuss what you’re looking for in therapy, and answer any questions you may have before getting started.

Yes. I offer both in-person and virtual therapy sessions. In-person sessions take place at my office in Cannington, while virtual sessions are available through Zoom. Phone appointments are also available if that is more convenient for you.

I work with individuals, youth, and couples experiencing a variety of concerns and life challenges. This may include anxiety, grief and loss, trauma, relationship concerns, separation and divorce, anger, stress and burnout, boundary setting, self-esteem, addictions, and major life transitions.

Therapy can also be helpful if you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or having difficulty navigating something in your life. My approach is tailored to your individual needs and goals, providing a safe and non-judgemental space where you can explore what you’re experiencing and work toward meaningful change.

Yes. I offer counselling for youth ages 10 and up who may be experiencing challenges with anxiety, self-esteem, relationships, school, family changes, difficult emotions, social challenges, or other experiences that may be affecting their well-being.

Youth counselling provides a safe and non-judgemental space where young people can talk openly about what they’re experiencing, develop healthy coping strategies, better understand their emotions, and build confidence.

Yes. I offer couples and family counselling for those who want support navigating challenges within their relationships and improving their connection with one another.

Couples therapy can provide a supportive space to work through communication difficulties, recurring conflict, emotional disconnection, trust concerns, or changes within the relationship. Family counselling can also help family members better understand one another, work through conflict, and develop healthier ways of communicating and relating.

The frequency of sessions will depend on your needs, goals, and what feels right for you. Some people may benefit from meeting weekly, while others may prefer to meet every other week or less frequently. We can talk about what makes sense for you as we work together.

Standard therapy sessions are 50 minutes, and 30-minute sessions are also available.

My fees are:

• $220 for a 50-minute family counselling session (in-person or virtual)

• $200 for a 50-minute couples session (in-person or virtual)

• $160 for a 50-minute individual session (in-person or virtual)

• $80 for a 30-minute individual session (in-person or virtual)

Yes, I do offer a sliding scale. Availability is limited. Please contact me for more information.

Many private health benefit plans cover psychotherapy services. Coverage varies between insurance providers and individual plans, so I recommend checking with your insurance provider to see if Registered Psychotherapy is covered under your plan.

If psychotherapy is covered, I can provide you with an invoice that you can submit to your insurance provider for reimbursement.

Payments can be made by e-transfer or credit card. E-transfers are due at the beginning of the session, while credit card payments are charged at the end of the session.

You will receive an invoice after the payment has been processed.

There is a 24-hour cancellation policy, which means that notice needs to be given at least 24 hours in advance to cancel or reschedule your session. Missed sessions, no-shows, or cancellations with less than 24 hours’ notice will be charged the full session fee.

Your privacy and confidentiality are important to me. Personal health information stored in Jane, my practice management software, is protected in accordance with the Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA).

As a Registered Psychotherapist, I adhere to the ethical guidelines and standards of practice set out by the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO). Your personal information, including what you share during sessions, is kept confidential and will not be shared with a third party without your consent.

There are, however, circumstances where I may be legally or ethically required to disclose information without your consent. These include situations where:

• There is a risk of harm to yourself or another person;

• There is a child at risk of abuse or neglect; or

• A court orders the release of records.