Frequently Asked Questions

*The rate for an individual counselling or couples therapy follow-up therapy session is $175 per 60 min session. The rate for an initial couples counselling session is $250 per 90 minute session.

*The rate for an Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) session is $250 per 90 minute session.

*The rate for an individual integrative Reiki healing session is $150 per 60 minute session (45 min sessions available for children 12 and under). Please click the link on the "services" page for access to a detailed Reiki session guide.

*Please inquire within for details and pricing of upcoming psycho-educational and healing workshops available or visit my facebook page.

*Please inquire within for 1:1 and group yoga/somatic healing session rates, as they are individualized and tailored to meet specific needs.

***All counselling therapy and reiki clients are required to provide a credit card number to remain on file in order to reserve an appointment, which will be charged in the event of missed appointments or late cancellations. If you would prefer to make a payment via e-transfer please email it to [email protected] prior to or during your session to avoid your credit card on file being charged.

Any outstanding amounts must be paid in order to continue with your scheduled sessions or to schedule any future appointments.

If payment becomes a concern, please discuss it with me in session to avoid service charges for late payment or more active efforts to secure overdue statements.

As the scheduling of an appointment involves the reservation of time set aside just for you, a late cancellation or missed appointment leaves a gap in my day that could have been filled by another patient and equates to loss of income for myself.

Payment is expected for any missed session, unless the appointment is cancelled at least 24 hours in advance. If you arrive late or leave early, you will still be charged the full session fee and will not benefit from the full amount of direct therapeutic contact.

Please note: if you fail to give 24 hour notice of cancellation, your credit card on file will be charged the full amount. Any outstanding amounts must be paid in order to continue with your scheduled sessions or to schedule any future appointments.

I currently hold a Master of Arts Degree in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University with a Canadian Certified Counsellor designation (CCC) with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA) #11242727 as well as a Counselling Therapist designation with the Association of Counselling Therapy of Alberta (ACTA) #2673.

Some of the more extensive and focused training I have includes:

-Bachelor of Education degree from the University of Alberta with several years of experience as a teacher and school support counsellor.

-Certified ART (Accelerated Resolution Therapy) therapist.

-Level 1 and 2 Gottman Method couples therapy training

-Training in Body-Oriented Trauma Counselling, Polyvagal Theory, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT).

-Mindfulness-Informed Professional Certification

-Usui Reiki Master/Teacher training and attunement.

-Certified 200 hr Yoga Teacher registered with Yoga Alliance

-Psychedelic Harm Reduction and Integration (PHRI) program completion.

In addition to a therapeutic approach that integrates principles from a variety of psychotherapy methods, I also offer psycho-educational workshops and holistic services to complement your therapeutic journey.

To experience progress, you are most likely to benefit when committed to a period of regular bi-weekly sessions at the beginning of therapy. Once you have gone through a course of therapy and experienced progress in the areas you came in for, you may then benefit from less frequent visits that can be thought of as "check-ins" or "maintenance”.

The number of sessions needed varies from person to person, as there are several factors that impact session frequency (availability and scheduling, finances, readiness and commitment to the change process, individual needs and the nature of one's therapy goals). It is also common for one’s therapy goals to shift and expand as treatment progresses and self-discovery unfolds. 

During the first intake session, we will discuss the therapy process, confidentiality and informed consent. We will also explore your individual needs, concerns and goals so that we can tailor treatment towards your therapeutic goals.

All sessions and conversations between a therapist and a client must be kept confidential. This includes the handling of files that contain case notes, records, assessment results and the contents of a session (including whether or not you even attend).

If there is a need or desire to disclose information from files with another professional (such as a medical doctor, lawyer, pastor, probation officer, or third-party billing source), you will be consulted first and asked to sign a release of information document.

Such information will not be revealed to outside sources unless you have given written permission to do so, or as required by law.

Instances in which confidential information may be disclosed are as follows:

1. If the therapist believes on reasonable grounds, that disclosure is necessary to eliminate or reduce significant, imminent risk of serious bodily harm (includes physical or psychological harm) to themselves or anyone else.
2. If the therapist has reasonable grounds to suspect that the client or another vulnerable person (such as a child or elderly individual) is in need of protection due to physical harm, neglect or sexual abuse.
3. If it is deemed necessary for legal proceedings, in which a court order or summons is presented to the therapist for his/her court attendance and/or for a production of client records.
4. If the client reveals that they have been abused by another helping service professional (such as a physician, psychologist, nurse, chiropractor, social worker, dentist, etc.), the therapist is required to report the information to that professional’s regulating body.
5. For the purpose of contacting a relative, friend or potential substitute decision-maker of the client, if the client is injured, incapacitated or ill and unable to give consent personally.
6. To a regulatory college, for the purpose of administration or enforcement of professional regulation and quality assurance (for example, providing information about a client to a regulatory college if a complaint has been made against the therapist, for the purpose of assessing the therapist’s practice).

I believe it is important to find a therapist that is a good fit, so that you feel comfortable and adequately supported during the therapeutic process.

If you have a therapeutic need that is outside my scope of practice or ho might be better suited for you, I am happy to refer someone that can better meet your needs.

Fees may be covered through employment benefits packages. It is the responsibility of all clients to inquire about services and accepted designations with their private insurance company or workplace benefits provider in order to determine coverage for services provided.

If credentials are requested, my designated title is counselling therapist/clinical counsellor and I hold a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology, registered with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA) #11242727 as a Canadian Certified Counsellor as well as a Counselling Therapist designation with the Association of Counselling Therapy of Alberta (ACTA) #2673.

Many health insurance plans cover up to a set amount a year. I am unable to offer direct billing (unless through Telus Health E-claims), but I will provide a receipt which you can submit for reimbursement.

Please contact your insurance carrier directly to inquire about your eligibility.

***Telus Health eClaims – Check if You're Eligible for Direct Billing!*

I am registered with Telus Health eClaims, which means direct billing may be available for your sessions depending on your insurance provider and specific plan.

If your insurance provider is partnered with them, please feel free to let me know and I'd be happy to explore whether direct billing is an option for you.

While this can be a convenient option, it's important to note that each provider and policy has different coverage terms. Some may still require payment upfront or may not cover the full session cost. I’ll do my best to clarify what’s available for you and how we can proceed.