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How to Deal with Negative People
Do you know someone who is always negative? Do you feel like this person drains you emotionally? Do you feel like you can’t stand being around that person? Trying to stay positive while in the presence of someone negative can feel almost impossible at times. It can...
Pets Can Help to Reduce Stress!
We all feel stressed at times, and have different ways of coping with this. Some people use yoga or meditation, some like to exercise or spend time with friends. These are all great ways to manage stress, but one other way to deal with this is to have a pet as part of...
Sleep and Health
The amount of sleep that each person gets on average varies, due to many factors including age, work schedule, caring for children, stress, illness, or a partner’s sleep problems. The average recommended amount of sleep that a person should get each night is between...
Seasonal Affective Disorder
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a pattern of depression that follows the seasons. Also known as “winter depression”, those with SAD experience symptoms of depression most commonly in the winter months, however it can also follow a pattern less frequently in the...
Questions on Counselling
How do I know if I need counselling?
Sometimes we need to seek help from a trained professional to work through problems that we are encountering. You may need counselling if:
- you are feeling overwhelmed, and your problems do not seem to improve despite your best efforts
- you are having difficulties in your relationships
- it is difficult to carry out your daily routine, performance at work is affected, relationships are strained, or you are not feeling like you are coping effectively
- You are using alcohol, drugs, gambling, sex, or other means that are negatively affecting your life
- You feel unhappy or hopeless
What can I expect in a first session?
During the first session, paperwork is completed as well as a functional assessment. I will ask about your concerns and what has brought you to therapy. Once all information has been gathered, goals for therapy and a treatment plan can be discussed.
How do I know if it’s the right fit for me?
You should feel comfortable with your psychologist and be able to discuss personal information. It is important to have a good rapport with your psychologist and feel at ease with him/her.
In order to determine if we are a good fit for each other, I offer a free 20 minute consultation.
How long are sessions?
Sessions are 60 minutes in length, which includes admin time (i.e. payment, booking next appointments, etc). Longer sessions may be arranged in 15 minute segments.
How many sessions are required?
Therapy is individual to each person and the amount of time required is dependant on several factors. Some of these factors include the nature of the concerns brought to therapy, complexity of the issues, amount of work completed outside of sessions, and motivation to change.
What is the cost?
The Fee Schedule recommended by the Psychologists’ Association of Alberta is a guideline for setting fees for services. My fees are set using this schedule as a guideline. You can access this fee schedule on the Psychologists’ Association website at www.psychologistsassociation.ab.ca.
My fee for individual sessions is $220/hour.
Alberta Health Care does not cover the cost of psychological services. However, I will issue a receipt for fees paid, and if you have an insurance plan, this may be submitted to your insurance company for full or partial re-imbursement.
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