My Approach

I work from an eclectic perspective and aim to provide personalized and tailored support to help you achieve your goals and live a healthier life. I believe counselling in a collaboration between the client and the therapist where we work together to overcome the challenges you are facing; we face the problem as a team. My approach draws from a range of therapeutic models, including client-centred, existential, psychodynamic, solution-focused, and acceptance-based therapy.

I have special interests in working with clients who struggle with stress, life transitions such as graduation from college of entering the workforce, self-injury, depression, anxiety, ADHD, suicide, and men’s issues. I also have interests in working with professionals from high-stress professions such as physicians and veterinarians.

Fees and Important Information

Counselling is $110.00 per counselling hour. Each session is comprised of 55 minutes of therapy and 5 minutes reserved for clinical documentation. The fee is the same for in-person and virtual appointments. As a courtesy to other clients and to maintain the integrity of the therapeutic process, it is requested that clients arrive on time for appointments. In the event of late arrival or early departure, the full fee for the session will still apply. Additional services such as consultations, reports, and letter writing, are invoiced at the same hourly rate.

Payment is due either prior to or immediately following each scheduled appointment. A full payment of fees must be received before scheduling another appointment, unless alternative arrangements have been agreed upon. In the event of a missed appointment, a fee of half the cost of the scheduled appointment will be charged and must be paid in full prior to scheduling another appointment. Please note that insurance regulations require missed appointments to be clearly indicated on receipts, and such appointments may not be covered by insurance.

Online Appointments 

Online appointments are available and are conducted via Zoom. If you wish to have video appointments, it is necessary to have a phone conversation to cover your needs, the informed consent process, and the intake forms.

Here are a few tips to make your video sessions go as smooth as possible.

• Find a quiet, private location to attend your appointment. A bedroom, living room, or home office works best. Minimize distractions and external noises such as a radio, television, or music playing as these noises can interfere with the audio of the session.
• Public spaces such as libraries, bus rides, or lunch rooms at work are not appropriate for video appointments as they are not confidential.
• Keep your camera steady and free from obstructions. Connecting through video sessions can be difficult, but by keeping your camera or device in a steady location such as on the table or in a holder can make things go smoothly. This also helps minimize ‘wind noise’ in our speakers.
• Minimize distractions for your appointment. You may wish to have a fan going for air circulation, but try to keep it pointed away from the microphone to avoid ‘wind noises’.
• Please refrain from doing housework or other activities during your appointment.

Audio Recordings

All sessions are recorded for clinical and note-taking purposes, and to help track therapeutic progress. Audio recordings are handled with the same care as your clinical file. They are password protected and encrypted to ensure the confidentiality of your information. If you have any concerns or questions about the recording and storage process, feel free to discuss them with your therapist. I am dedicated to making sure you feel secure and comfortable in your therapy experience.

Referrals to Other Professionals

Building a positive therapeutic relationship is important for successful counselling. If at any time you feel like the connection with your counsellor isn’t quite right, or if you’re not seeing the progress you had hoped for, please don’t hesitate to bring this up with them. They are here to support you, and together you can explore options such as readjusting your therapy goals, assessing your progress, or finding a referral to another professional that may be better suited to your needs.