Frequently Asked Questions

Is everything I tell you confidential?

The information that you share with me is private and confidential. However, there are certain conditions when disclosure of information may be needed.

-As a Registered Psychologist, I am under legal and ethical obligation to inform appropriate individuals if you are a danger to yourself or others, or if child and/or elderly abuse is suspected.

-If I am subpoenaed by a judge to discuss and/or release your information, I am required by law to discuss and/or release information.

How long does each therapy session take?

Appointments last 50 minutes.

How much do you charge?

Individual counselling is $200 for each session (each session is 50-minutes in length).

Do you have a cancellation policy?

You must cancel your appointment at least 48 hours before your appointment, except in cases of emergencies and/or illness. Otherwise, you will be charged for the full fee.

What is the difference between a Psychologist and a Counsellor?

This is a common question. To start, the term "psychologist" is a legally protected term. Only professionals who have the proper credentials are allowed to call themselves a "psychologist." The College of Psychologists of BC (CPBC) oversees the registration of psychologists. Only those who have had the appropriate training are allowed to use the term "Registered Psychologist."

To become a psychologist, a person must complete a doctoral level degree, which on average involves four to seven years of graduate-level training, including a full-time, year-long internship. Following completion of their degree, to become a registered psychologist in BC, a person then has to complete several licensing exams.

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The term "counsellor" is not a legally protected term, and anyone is allowed to label themselves as such. In BC, there are two common credentialing bodies for Registered Clinical Counsellors (RCCs) and Canadian Certified Counsellors (CCCs).

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To become a counsellor, a person must complete a master's level degree, which typically involves two years of graduate-level training.

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If you are curious if a person is a Registered Psychologist in BC, you can confirm this by looking them up here: https://collegeofpsychologists.bc.ca/verify/ 

If you are curious if a person is a registered or certified counsellor, you can confirm this by looking them up at one of the following two links:

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https://bc-counsellors.org/counsellors/

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https://www.ccpa-accp.ca/find-a-canadian-certified-counsellor/

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