when are appointments available?
Appointments are scheduled weekdays
between noon and 8:30 pm in Burlington and
between noon and 6:00 pm in Toronto.
how long are the appointments?
Appointments are one hour.
what if access is a problem?
For individual counselling with clients across Canada
video or telephonic counselling* can be effective.
Feel free to enquire about this option.
*software: Adobe Connect Pro.
What are the fees?
There is no coverage for psychological services in
Ontario under the Ontario Health Insurance Plan.
The fee for each session, whether individual or
family, is $160.00, including 13% HST.
If the service is covered by your Extended Medical
Insurance (most insurers coverage will apply - feel
free to contact me to discuss) payment for the
session is made at the appointment first and you can
then submit to your insurer for reimbursement.
Appointments are scheduled weekdays
between noon and 8:30 pm in Burlington and
between noon and 6:00 pm in Toronto.
how long are the appointments?
Appointments are one hour.
what if access is a problem?
For individual counselling with clients across Canada
video or telephonic counselling* can be effective.
Feel free to enquire about this option.
*software: Adobe Connect Pro.
What are the fees?
There is no coverage for psychological services in
Ontario under the Ontario Health Insurance Plan.
The fee for each session, whether individual or
family, is $160.00, including 13% HST.
If the service is covered by your Extended Medical
Insurance (most insurers coverage will apply - feel
free to contact me to discuss) payment for the
session is made at the appointment first and you can
then submit to your insurer for reimbursement.
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Common questions clients ask when choosing a counsellor or psychotherapist:
won't it just make things worse to
bring it up?
Let's be honest, counselling can be hard work.
However sharing your problems with a trained
professional will not make them any worse.
Rather, it can help to express personal
problems with someone you can trust, an
unbiased and skilled listener who will keep
your concerns confidential, provide validation
as well as valuable perspective which can
help you discover new insights and solutions.
is counselling confidential?
Confidentiality is important.
My commitment to confidentiality and the limits
that apply to it are discussed fully at the first
appointment.
what is your training background?
A summary of my experience is available on
this website (About Stephen). If you have
further questions, do not hesitate to call me.
I would be glad to provide more information
about my background, training, and approach
to therapy with regard to your particular issue.
bring it up?
Let's be honest, counselling can be hard work.
However sharing your problems with a trained
professional will not make them any worse.
Rather, it can help to express personal
problems with someone you can trust, an
unbiased and skilled listener who will keep
your concerns confidential, provide validation
as well as valuable perspective which can
help you discover new insights and solutions.
is counselling confidential?
Confidentiality is important.
My commitment to confidentiality and the limits
that apply to it are discussed fully at the first
appointment.
what is your training background?
A summary of my experience is available on
this website (About Stephen). If you have
further questions, do not hesitate to call me.
I would be glad to provide more information
about my background, training, and approach
to therapy with regard to your particular issue.
how many sessions will I need?
The number of sessions a client chooses to
attend can vary depending upon the nature of
the issues discussed.
Couples hoping to improve their communication
and change their relationship pattern may wish
to commit to each other to attend between
5 and 10 sessions. Clients seeking individual
counseling to address immediate life concerns
and challenges, including grief or loss,
separation, communication, parenting issues,
and stress management may also benefit from
short-term therapy. Longer term (weekly or
bi-weekly, 3 months to 1 year) psychotherapy
is beneficial in addressing chronic patterns of
anger, depression, or anxiety.
is counselling covered under my health
benefits?
The cost of counselling may be reimbursed
if your employer has provided you with an
Extended Medical Benefits plan that insures
for professional psychological services.
The Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP)
does not cover counselling services.
The number of sessions a client chooses to
attend can vary depending upon the nature of
the issues discussed.
Couples hoping to improve their communication
and change their relationship pattern may wish
to commit to each other to attend between
5 and 10 sessions. Clients seeking individual
counseling to address immediate life concerns
and challenges, including grief or loss,
separation, communication, parenting issues,
and stress management may also benefit from
short-term therapy. Longer term (weekly or
bi-weekly, 3 months to 1 year) psychotherapy
is beneficial in addressing chronic patterns of
anger, depression, or anxiety.
is counselling covered under my health
benefits?
The cost of counselling may be reimbursed
if your employer has provided you with an
Extended Medical Benefits plan that insures
for professional psychological services.
The Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP)
does not cover counselling services.
further questions?
If you would like to learn more, contact Stephen.
If you would like to learn more, contact Stephen.