NOVANTA

Frequently Asked Questions
FEES
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Individual Counselling (60 Minutes) - $175.00
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Couples Counselling (60 Minutes) - $200.00
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Leadership Performance Counselling (60 Minutes) - $350.00
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Counselling sessions will last a full hour. They will include any necessary logistics, such as gathering credit card information and scheduling subsequent sessions, which typically occur at the beginning or end of the session.
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WHO WE WORK WITH
I have experience and an excellent track record working with young adults, men, women, and couples.
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AVAILABILITY AND SCHEDULING
My practice is dedicated to providing personalized care for select clients. It is recommended that you book your sessions in advance to maintain a consistent counselling schedule, which has been linked to counselling effectiveness.
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COUNSELLING DURATION
​The number of sessions you need will depend on the focus of your counselling. For less complex issues, we recommend 5 sessions. For more chronic or more challenging matters, such as clinical depression, anxiety, or social anxiety, we recommend dedicating 10 to 20 sessions of your time on a weekly or biweekly basis.
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Once the goal has been accomplished, we often transition clients to as-needed counselling.
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For couples, we recommend at least 5 sessions for fine-tuning and 10 sessions for dealing with significant marital distress.
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COUNSELLING FREQUENCY
We recommend meeting weekly or biweekly at the beginning of the counselling engagement, as this builds momentum linked to greater effectiveness.
Counselling needs to work for you, and therefore, it should match your needs and availability. We will provide recommendations on cadence and session count, but it is up to you to determine the best schedule.
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PAYMENT AND INSURANCE
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors. Most extended benefits plans cover the services of registered counsellors. You will be responsible for determining whether our services are covered and submitting any claims directly to your provider.
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Your credit card information is collected during the first session, and you will be billed each time a session commences. A detailed receipt will be emailed to you immediately upon receipt of payment.
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IN-PERSON and ONLINE COUNSELLING
We have observed a significant benefit of in-person counselling over virtual counselling. We recommend dedicating your first 5 sessions to in-person counselling, which allows us to establish a genuine connection before transitioning to a virtual format.
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CANCELLATION & NO-SHOW POLICY
If you are unable to attend a session, you must cancel or change it at least 48 hours before the scheduled time; otherwise, a full fee will be applied.
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