When you first contact for counselling we will have a brief phone conversation beforehand. This information will ensure I am the most appropriate practitioner for your needs. I understand that this information can be sensitive, so please let me know if you'd prefer to answer these questions via email.

You will be sent an intake form to fill out prior to session one, providing some background information, detailing some of your concerns & why you’re seeking support. This is just to save some time during the first session.

The first session is mostly information gathering, helping me understand what you’re struggling with and what brings you to counselling. You’ll likely talk about some of your past (family history, life experiences) and how your symptoms or feelings are presenting today, as well as how long you have been experiencing this.

Together we will explore consent, confidentiality, how the sessions will proceed, and your goals for attending therapy.

Appointments that take place over the phone or on a video conference are called “telehealth” appointments. 

You do not need to install an app or any software. If you have an email, computer, phone or iPad with an internet connection it is as easy as clicking a link that is sent.

Appointments will not be recorded. We comply with privacy laws and treat client confidentiality with utmost importance.  

Research has indicated that therapeutic interactions where the client and psychologist are physically present in the same room have no advantage over other face-to-face interactions such as video-conferencing (i.e. via platforms such as Zoom, Skype, or FaceTime). The therapeutic benefits of Telehealth services are much the same as with physical presence.