How I work
How I work
Four approaches, in plain language, without the jargon.
Therapists have a habit of listing acronyms as though they mean something to anyone outside the profession. They mostly do not. So here is what I actually draw on, why, and what each one looks like when you are sitting in it.
None of this is a program you get put through. Most sessions do not announce which approach is in the room, and most of the time it is a blend. What matters is that there is a reason behind what I am doing, and that you can ask about it any time.
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EFT
Emotionally Focused Therapy. About attachment, and what happens underneath anger and distance.
IFS
Internal Family Systems. The idea that you are not one voice but several, and the ones that get in the way are usually protecting something.
CBT
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. Practical and immediate. Tools for a specific thing, rather than a long excavation.
Existential
For the questions without tidy answers. Meaning, purpose, direction, and what you want this to be for.
If you have no idea which of these you want, that is completely normal and not something you need to work out in advance. That is my job. Yours is to show up and talk.
Common questions
What happens in a first session?
The first step is a free 15-minute call to talk briefly about what is going on and whether it feels like a fit. There is no pressure and nothing to prepare. If it feels right, we go from there.
How does therapy actually work?
It is a confidential space to talk honestly and think things through with someone whose job is to help you make sense of them. Over time that tends to shift how you understand yourself and handle what you are carrying. It is collaborative and goes at your pace.
How long does therapy take?
It depends on you and what you are working on. Some people come for a specific issue over a handful of sessions; others stay longer for deeper work. There is no fixed commitment, and we can talk about what makes sense for you.
Does online therapy work as well as in person?
For most people, yes. Online therapy is well established and lets you do the work from wherever you are, without a commute. All sessions here are online across Ontario.
What if I have never done therapy before?
That is common, and you do not need to know how it works or have anything figured out. You just show up and we start from wherever you are.
What does it cost?
Individual sessions are $160 and couples sessions are $180, each 50 minutes, and the first 15-minute call is free. Whether therapy is covered depends on your plan. Some extended-health plans include a Registered Psychotherapist and some do not, so it is worth checking your own policy. You will receive a receipt you can submit if your plan allows it.