Therapy for working parents carrying anxiety nobody else can see. Fifty minutes a week, by video, anywhere in Ontario.
You do not need a referral, a diagnosis, or a reason that sounds serious enough. You need a time that works and someone to talk to.
The usual format. We meet weekly to begin with, then less often as things settle. You set the pace with me.
More room in one sitting. Useful when travel, childcare or shift work make a weekly rhythm unrealistic.
For two people who keep having the same argument in different clothes. We work on the pattern, not the incident.
Hi, I am Sarah. I work with people who are competent at everything except putting themselves down for a minute.
Most of the people I see have been managing for a long time and are very good at it. That is usually the problem. In our sessions we slow it down enough to notice what is actually happening, and then we work on it properly rather than managing around it.
I work with cognitive behavioural and emotion-focused approaches, which in practice means we spend time on both what you are thinking and what you are carrying. The first session is mostly me listening.
By video or phone. You describe what is going on, I explain how I work, and we decide together whether to continue. There is no pressure and no cost.
Fifty minutes. We go through your history, what brought you here, and what you want to be different. You will not be asked to talk about anything before you are ready.
Usually weekly at first, then less often as things settle. We review how it is going as we go, and you decide the pace with me.
Payment is due at the session. A card is held securely and charged afterwards, and your receipt arrives by email immediately.
Fee changes carry sixty days written notice.
Psychotherapy is not covered by OHIP. Most extended health plans in Ontario do reimburse psychotherapy provided by a Registered Psychotherapist. Ask your plan two things: does it cover a Registered Psychotherapist, and what is the annual maximum. Coverage can sit under psychotherapy, counselling, mental health, or a shared paramedical allowance, so check more than one heading.
Sessions are exempt from sales tax. Nothing is added to these fees.
If you have read this far, something brought you here. Fifteen minutes is a small thing to give it.
Or email hello@bellandreed.ca and I will find you a time.