Where acceptance meets change

You don't have to decide up front. We start with a free 15-minute video consultation. It is a chance to tell me what is going on, ask whatever you want to ask, and get a feel for how I work. Fit matters more than credentials, and if I am not the right therapist for you, I will happily point you somewhere else.

It means I've completed my schooling and I'm registered with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario, and I practise independently. In Ontario, therapists hold the Qualifying designation until they've logged a set number of direct client hours and supervision hours. Until I reach those, I also work with a clinical supervisor, which is really just a second experienced therapist thinking alongside me about the work. It changes nothing on your end: same standards, same confidentiality, same regulated profession.

Mostly getting to know each other. I will ask what brought you here and what you are hoping for, and you can share as much or as little as you want. There is no expectation that you arrive with the whole story, or tell it in order. We will also talk about what you want out of therapy so we have somewhere to start.

Most people start weekly or every other week, which gives the work enough continuity to build on. As things settle, sessions often become less frequent. We decide the rhythm together and adjust it as your needs change.

Many extended health plans cover psychotherapy, though the details vary. It is worth checking whether yours covers a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), and whether you need a referral. You will receive an official receipt after each session that you can submit to your provider.