Frequently Asked Questions

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Do you offer in person or online sessions?

I currently offer three options for clients. In-person sessions, online sessions, or phone sessions.  I offer online sessions through a HIPAA compliant platform.  There is no registration or downloads necessary, and you can do the sessions through your phone, iPad, or computer. You can switch at anytime and insurances pay for all options. 

What insurance plans do you accept?

Blue Cross          Help | Check eligiblity (bluecross.ca) 

Sunlife                 Check your coverage | Sun Life Canada 

Greenshield      GreenShield+ Coverage + care built around you (greenshieldplus.ca) 

Canada Life       Freedom to Choose™ health and dental insurance (canadalife.com) 

Equitable Life   EquitableHealth.ca Login 

Insurance plans that cover a social worker, counsellor, psychotherapist or Certified Canadian Counsellor will cover my services. I can also provide a psychologist receipt for some plans. 

Please ensure that I am listed as a provider on your insurance plan before attending your session. 

If you do not have insurance, please keep your receipts for use as a health care expense on your taxes. 

The fee for Individual and couples counselling is $170. 

For children, do both parents need to sign the Consent for Counselling forms?

Parent/s that have custody of their child/children, are BOTH required to sign the consent forms.  

Do you prescribe medication?

I do not prescribe medication.  You would need to contact your primary care doctor or a psychiatrist for medication purposes.  

What are your hours?

My office is open Monday through Friday but is open by appointment only, so office hours vary per day. I do have a limited number of evening appointments available each week.  Please call or email for more information.

What can I expect at my first session?

Many people are intimidated by the thought of starting counselling. There can be a lot of fears about what to expect.  I hope to make things as comfortable and relaxing for you as possible. The therapeutic relationship between you and your therapist is the heart of the healing process. 

During the first session, we will explore what has brought you to therapy and what your hopes are counselling look like. The first session is for the therapist and client to get to know each other and together, explore how to proceed in future sessions.

While some concerns may be resolved within one session often, further sessions may be needed. The therapist and client work together to determine whether further session(s) is needed/wanted.

There will be some basic paperwork to complete before the first session. It can be helpful to write down any questions you have to bring into the first session.  

To help determine if I might be the right therapist for you, I offer free 15-minute consultation by phone. 

I want your experience with counselling to be a positive one!