Counselling does not have to begin in the middle of a crisis (although it can). Counselling is a very personal process that brings with it a lot of work, insight, and personal growth. If you have been curious about how counselling can help you, it's okay to start even if you still feel a bit nervous and unsure. I will guide you through the process, answer any questions you might have, and brainstorm with you how we can make the process more comfortable and accessible. Being curious is a great place to start.

Booking a free consultation call is usually a great place to start. During this call you can learn more about what I offer, ask any questions you might have, and learn more about what the counselling process can look like for you. If you are ready to jump right in to a first session, that is totally okay as well!

During your first session you can have a seat in the waiting room and I will be out to get you at our start time. We will head into the session room and I will start by going over the consent form, confidentiality and its limitations, cancellation policy, and general housekeeping. The first session is a starting point for us to get to know each other and for me to gain an understanding of your history and what brought you into counselling. I will usually guide us to setting a few goals together and talking about our next steps. The first session never requires us to go too deeply into what is going on for you, I'm always happy to move at your pace.

Yes, counselling is confidential. The only times where I might have to break confidentiality is if you share with me that you are going to harm yourself or someone else, a child is at risk of being harmed, or my notes are being subpoenaed for court. If one of these reasons arise, I will always speak with you about what breaking confidentiality will look like. I also meet regularly with a clinical supervisor and might bring up aspects of our discussions with her to ensure that you are getting the best care, while leaving your name and identifying information out.