What to Expect:
At Atlas Psychotherapy, you can expect:
- A judgement and prejudice free space
- Virtual Therapy offered via a PHIPA compliant video platform or a phone call
- Control over what modalities are used in session (limited only by the therapist's scope of practice)
- Control over session topics and goals
- A cost of $140/session with a sliding scale fee option
- Email responses within 24 business hours
- 50 minutes of talk therapy per session
- An eclectic range of therapeutic approaches (ex. CBT, ACT, Existential, Narrative, etc.)
Overview of a Session:
Each session (booked as 60 minutes, with 50 of those minutes dedicated to you and the other 10 dedicated to adequate record keeping) will begin with a check in and focus on the therapy topic decided by you and the goals you set at the beginning of therapy. Therapy will always be directed by you (with support from the therapist if you want help) and you will never be pressured to discuss something that you do not feel ready to talk about.
The limits of confidentiality (i.e the circumstances where the therapist has to break confidentiality and report something discussed in session with an outside party) will be clearly communicated before beginning therapy and when/if it becomes relevant. Feedback is always welcome and your preferences are always taken into consideration.
If you ever have questions about the process of therapy, space will always be made to create clarity and I am happy to answer any questions/concerns you may have. Mostly importantly, though, is to remember that everybody's journey in therapy is unique to them, so have compassion for whatever it looks like for you.
From the College of Registered Psychotherapists, here is the definition of psychotherapy:
"Psychotherapy is primarily a talk-based therapy and is intended to help people improve and maintain their mental health and well-being. Registered Psychotherapists work with individuals, couples and families in individual and group settings. Psychotherapy occurs when the Registered Psychotherapist (RP) and client enter into a psychotherapeutic relationship where both work together to bring about positive change in the client’s thinking, feeling, behaviour and social functioning. Individuals usually seek psychotherapy when they have thoughts, feelings, moods and behaviours that are adversely affecting their day-to-day lives, relationships and the ability to enjoy life."
For more information, please visit: https://www.crpo.ca/find-a-registered-psychotherapist/what-is-psychotherapy/
