Confidentiality
Who may benefit from psychotherapy and counselling
People come
to therapy with many different issues in mind. Some are
facing changes and transitions in their lives. Others need
help in managing stress or dealing with a range of clinical
problems, such as anxiety disorders or depression. Other
clients may be struggling with relationship issues.
As a
psychotherapist with over 15 years of experience working with
individuals and families in various settings I am able to
choose the best therapy strategy to meet your specific
needs.
My
theoretical approach to mental health issues is Cognitive
Behavioural Therapy (CBT). Numerous studies have shown
CBT to be the most effective psychological treatment for
anxiety and mood disorders. CBT helps people change their
thoughts and behaviour in order to improve the way they
feel. CBT approach has proven to be very helpful to people
with low self esteem and to those who feel they lack
assertiveness needed to succeed in life.
Individuals
who are seeking therapy in order to resolve a specific
problem in their life or those who need help in making an
important decision may benefit from a short term Solution
Focused Brief Therapy.
Couples
counselling involves working in a safe environment where
each partner can express his or her thoughts and feelings.
Parents will
benefit from learning strategies for dealing with their
children’s issues and behaviors.
Is coming for therapy a sign of weakness or strength
Some people
are reluctant to come to therapy because they see asking for
help as a weakness. They may feel ashamed that they are not
able to cope with their problems on their own.
Starting
therapy is a first step toward changing unhelpful patterns
that may have been preventing you to live your live to the
fullest. It takes courage to acknowledge that you have a
problem and this acknowledgement is in itself the beginning
of a change process.
What to expect
After an
initial telephone consultation, the first appointment is
scheduled.
Usually the
first one or two sessions are used to assess the situation
and to establish therapy goals, however, in some cases one
or two session consultation may be all you need.
Appointments
usually last one hour.
Confidentiality
Everything
discussed between counsellor and client is strictly
confidential.
No one will
be aware of what we discussed, unless you share it with
them. The only exceptions would be:
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A court
order issued for release of information
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If a
client demonstrates a clear and imminent danger to
himself or another
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In the
case of suspected child abuse or neglect
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If a
client reports sexual abuse by a regulated health care
professional
