FAQ
How do I know if therapy is right for me?
You don’t need to be in crisis or have a diagnosis to seek therapy. You may be struggling with something specific, noticing recurring patterns, or wanting to understand yourself and your relationships more deeply. We can explore what brings you here and whether working together feels right.
What happens in the first session?
We begin with what has brought you to therapy, what feels difficult, and what you hope might change. I’ll ask about relevant aspects of your life and explain how I work. There is no need to prepare a complete story or share everything at once.
What is your approach to therapy?
My approach is grounded in depth psychotherapy. Alongside addressing present difficulties, we explore the feelings, experiences, and patterns that may shape them—sometimes outside your awareness. The aim is to support greater self-understanding, more freedom in how you respond, and meaningful change.
What if I don’t know what to talk about?
You don’t need to arrive with an agenda or know exactly how to describe what you’re feeling. We can begin with whatever is on your mind, including uncertainty, silence, or a sense that something isn’t quite right. Finding words can be part of the work.
How often will we meet, and for how long?
Regular sessions provide continuity and space for the work to develop. We’ll discuss a frequency that suits your needs, often beginning weekly. The overall length of therapy depends on what you want to explore; we’ll revisit your goals and progress together.
Is what I share confidential?
Your privacy is an essential part of our work. What you share is confidential, subject to professional and legal limits. I’ll explain these limits and how your information is handled at the outset, and you are welcome to ask questions at any time.
I have never done this before.
Then start with the free twenty-minute consultation. You do not need a diagnosis, a vocabulary, or a tidy story to begin, only the sense that something should be different.
If you are in crisis, please do not wait for a reply. In Canada, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide Crisis Helpline, available 24/7. If you are in immediate danger, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency department.