PSYCHOLOGICAL COUNSELLING SERVICES
Serving an adult population- Ages 20 and up
Self-referrals are accepted as well as referrals from health and other
professionals.]
PREFERRED AREAS OF COUNSELLING INTEREST
- Anxiety
- Career Counselling
- Divorce/Separation
- Fear of Flying
- Fear of Public Speaking/Performance
- Grief/Bereavement/Loss
- Hypnosis .
- Insomnia (CBT)
- Lifestyle Adjustments
- Mindfulness Meditation
- Relationship Issues
- Relaxation Training
- Retirement Preparation/Adjustment
- Stress (Work and/or Personal)
COUNSELLING APPOINTMENTS:
Both in-person and virtual appointments are available.
The preferred method for appointment is for you to call me. More often than not you will get my voice mail. Please leave a message and indicate if it is OK for me to leave you a message when I return your call.
My appointments are normally booked between 10;00 am and 4:00 pm -Monday - Friday, However, some virtual appointment times outside those hours are available. First time appointments are usually made within one to two weeks depending on mutual availability. Some times are more popular and may involve a longer waiting time.
COVERAGE: Services are not covered through MCP. Clients either pay themselves or have third party coverage such as Employee Assistance Programs.
Fees are based on a fifty minute hour at the rate of $210. If you are paying yourself, the payment is done on a session by session basis with e-transfer being the preferred mode of payment.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): You may have coverage through your workplace. Direct billing is available for most Employee Assistance Programs. Some programs are cost-shared with your employer.
Health Insurance: Clients pay the psychologist directly at the end of each session and are given a receipt. In the case of Health Insurance, most plans allow for reimbursement when you provide your receipt. It is recommended you contact your provider in advance to determine coverage and requirements. Please note that Health insurance plans will usually require a referral from your doctor.
CANCELLATION POLICY: 24 Hrs. Notice
If you are unable to attend an appointment I expect 24 hours notice (unless due to illness or emergency) which can be given by leaving a message on my voice mail at 709-754-5533. or emailing me at prosepsych@gmail.com. The hourly rate will be charged for missed appointments without notice.
CONFIDENTIALITY:
As you would expect, what we talk about in counselling is confidential. This means you can feel free to talk about anything with the assurance that it will remain private and confidential with some rare exceptions that will be discussed in the first session. Aside from these exceptions no information will be released without your signed consent.
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