Working Together
Overview of Our counselling approach
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“What does the therapy process look like?”
“What should I expect in the first session?”
“I’m feeling anxious about starting therapy .”
The above are common concerns and questions we hear at the start of the counselling process with new clients. We want to validate the anxious and worried feelings around starting therapy. Taking that first step to gain control of your life emotionally and mentally can be difficult and anxiety ridden. Booking an appointment and the start of that first session is often the hardest part. However, after about 20 minutes most clients feel at ease and more relaxed.
The goal in our first session is to get to know you. We will start by reviewing housekeeping items such as my contact information, the booking system, insurance details, consent, confidentiality, and any questions or concerns. The remainder of our time will be on what brings you to therapy, current life circumstances, history, relationships, and finally goal setting.
After the initial session, the therapy process really begins. The goals you identified in the first session will help guide your journey of healing. The role we take is to ask thought-provoking questions, provide tools and resources for individual growth, and walk alongside you from an empathetic, objective, and compassionate stance.
We believe a strong client-therapist relationship is a key factor in the therapy process and is essential for you to receive the best help possible. We look forward to hearing your life story and providing the support you need.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, private health plans usually have some coverage for a qualified registered psychologist. Please check with your benefit provider to determine your coverage. Every plan is different and each one covers different amounts.
Emmaus Psychology Inc. offers an online booking system that allows you to see my availability and book in your session dates and times. Through this feature clients can book in sessions, make changes as needed, and process their payments for the sessions.
Every individual comes into therapy for different reasons and with different needs. Each case is unique so there is no set time period for therapy. Depending on the concerns and what each client is seeking and needing will depend on how long the therapy process will take. This can be discussed in the first session and throughout the therapeutic process.
Again, depending on what you need and want you determine how often you schedule sessions. Usually at the beginning of therapy it can be beneficial to attend weekly or biweekly sessions. However, this is completely up to each client and what he/she is seeking and needing.
Yes, I offer free 15-minute phone call conversations that you can schedule through the online booking system.
The first session starts by reviewing consent, confidentiality, and logistics. This session then focuses on getting to know you, what brings you to therapy, your history, and goals that you want to achieve within the therapeutic process.
It is completely up to you whether you prefer a 60-minute or a 90-minute session. Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) is the only form of therapy that needs a 90-minute session booking.