Counselling Services
What does a therapy session look like?
“What everybody needs is a good listening to?” I saw this wise quote on a poster many years ago. A Therapy Session is an opportunity for you to tell your unique story in your own way, have it listened to with honour and respect, and have it reflected back to you with compassion and care. This ‘mirroring’ process will help you to get in touch with the powerful healing forces that already exist deep within your being.
If recounting your personal story leaves you feeling anxious or vulnerable (which is often the case) the therapist’s calm, grounded presence will help you find the suitable pace and timing that allows you to drop down into your truth, to name your authentic experience, without being retraumatized , and, to harvest the courage and wisdom that your life experience is ready to reveal.
You will always be in control of the therapy session. If you don’t want to answer a question that your story might evoke from the therapist, you have every right to ‘give it a pass’.
Therapy sessions last one hour, and occur in the confidential confines of my home office.
Pricing
The first session is a ‘Consult Session’ lasting as long as 1 hour and costs $50. This is an opportunity for us to see how well we connect, and for you to determine if we can work together as a team on whatever issue you present.
Thereafter, Sessions are one hour in length and the fee is $100. I can offer a sliding scale for people with limited means who demonstrate a commitment to their healing process and this challenging work. Speak to me directly about this possibility within a session.
Some private insurance companies may reimburse your payment when you submit my receipt. You may wish to check with your benefits provider before booking an appointment. If so, remember to let the provider know that I am registered with the Ontario College of Registered Psychotherapists: CRPO Registration Number 003543
Should you choose to use my services, I look forward to our journey together towards deeper personal peace which is the only path towards healing, and healthy relationships; as well as a more just and lasting peace and joy in our world and throughout creation.
No one is expected to face the inevitable pain of life, living and learning alone