Frequently Asked Questions

Therapy is an opportunity to discuss/talk about issues that are important to the client, while having a trained counsellor help work through not only the current situation but in dealing with similar situations in the future. Therapy can be about one specific problem, or it can be about multiple. Something to mention, is that therapy is a collaborative event, it requires an active role from both the client at the therapist for change to occur 

There are too many benefits of participating in therapy to list!  Therapists can provide support, problem solving skills and coping strategies for a wide range of issues. Therapists, being objective, can provide a different or a fresh perspective on a problem that you have been struggling with.

Benefits of therapy depend on your commitment and level of readiness. Some benefits can include, boosting self confidence or improving self esteem, improving communication skills, learning/finding new coping skills, attaining a better understanding of yourself, changing old patterns and developing new ones, or managing your emotional feeling such as sadness, anger or other highly charged emotions you may be feeling.

Therapy sessions are 55-60 minutes and will focus on you and your needs. The initial session will be an opportunity for me to get to know and understand you and your situation, as well as determine whether our relationship is a good fit. We will work on setting goals for therapy as well as formulating ways to begin working on those goals.

Every small step you take is a step in the right direction, and I am a believer in taking action. There may be times that you are asked to complete an exercise outside of session. This is only for your benefit. The work we do inside session should translate to your life outside of session, improve your self-worth and relationships, increase self-awareness and directly address the initial problems you brought into therapy.

In general, the law protects the confidentiality of all communications between a client and therapist. No information is disclosed without prior written permission from the client.

However, there are some exceptions required by law to this rule. These exceptions include: 

• Suspected child abuse or dependant adult or elder abuse. The therapist is required to report this to the appropriate authorities immediately. 
• If a client is threatening serious bodily harm to another person. The therapist is required to notify the police. 
• If a client intends to harm himself or herself. The therapist will make every effort to work with the individual to ensure their safety. However, if an individual does not cooperate, additional measures may need to be taken. 
• By using insurance, the client allows their insurance company to access confidential information. This is the only way insurance will pay for sessions.
• Confidentiality limits may be broken without client permission when required or permitted by relevant laws or court order.