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Counselling Process: Individual sessions are 50 minutes in length (1 session hour).  Couple’s sessions vary from 50 to  90 minutes in length. Sessions may be in person or virtual via online means. Your success in achieving your counseling goals will be influenced by your active engagement and motivation toward positive change. I believe that our time together will be beneficial to you and I am committed to supporting and helping you discover ways to overcome the challenges you face and achieve the goals you desire. 

The steps in counseling begin with;

· an overall assessment of your personal and relational life and history,

· defining and identifying problems or goals, 

· exploring thoughts and feelings, 

· gaining new insights into the origin of the problem or impediments to growth, 

· and then moving toward developing new skills and attitudes about your situation, yourself and how you relate with others. 

Good communication will enhance our productivity together. It is important that you feel comfortable and free to express yourself fully in session. If you have a concern or wish to discuss what is going on in therapy, please do not hesitate to bring it to my attention. In family and couples counselling sessions the relationship between parties will be considered the client.  

Confidentiality: According to professional ethics and law, myself, any potential counselling supervisors and consultation groups are bound to strict confidence regarding all aspects of your personal life as discussed in session. No information will be shared with any person or entity outside of this circle without your prior written permission except in the following cases:

· If I am ordered by the court to testify or to release session notes and records,

· If you are a victim or perpetrator of child abuse,

· If I have reason to believe that a vulnerable, elderly, disabled or dependent person is or has been abused,

· If I have reason to believe you are threatening to harm yourself, someone else, or the property of another person or entity.

In all the preceding instances I am required by law to report to the appropriate authorities or take reasonable steps to prevent harm.

The privacy and confidentiality of materials shared in virtual sessions is limited to the secure nature of online platforms, networks, software and devices employed by therapist and clients and as such should only be entered into with this in mind.

Couple counselling is premised on open and honest communication among the parties. No confidences will be held between individual partners and the counsellor.

Costs and Cancellation: 

Individual sessions are rated $95 per session/hour. Couple assessments are $142.50 per 90-minute session. Fees may be updated at any time without prior notice. All fees are due and payable at the end of each session. If you must cancel a scheduled appointment for any reason, I require a minimum of 24 hours notice, prior to the scheduled appointment time. Cancellations less than 24 hours prior will be charged at 50% of the booked session rate. If for any reason you cannot make it, a reschedule may be possible upon the payment of missed appointment fees. Additional fees may be assessed for late payment of fees.

Termination: If you decide to discontinue with the counselling process or desire a referral you are fully within your rights to do so. In this event we will schedule a final termination session to discuss your decision, consolidate your gains made and facilitate a safe and sound transition for you.