Part of The Cost of Caring series on burnout, compassion fatigue, vicarious trauma, and caring for others without disappearing from the equation yourself. Caring about other people is generally something we value in ourselves. We want to be the parent who listens, the friend who shows up, the partner who notices, the colleague who helps. […]
How to Find Affordable Therapy in Canada Finding a therapist can be difficult. Finding one you can afford can be even harder. Private psychotherapy and counselling can cost well over $100 per session, and not everyone has insurance coverage or the ability to pay those fees. Fortunately, there are several ways to find affordable, low-cost, […]
When you think about hiring a counsellor or psychotherapist, you probably think of someone with many years of experience, and you likely imagine a very high cost per session. This is typically what people expect when they seek out therapy – someone with a few years of experience under their belt, and a price to […]
Lately, as a therapist, I’ve encountered a common fear when speaking to people who are looking for a therapist. They hesitate to seek therapy because they are afraid it will lead to being medicated or being pressured toward medication for their mental health challenges. Have you ever worried about this? If you have, you aren’t […]
It is important to feel confident in the therapist you choose, and to understand what factors may indicate they are qualified to practice and are practicing ethically. Based on my understanding of the ethics and standards of this profession (informed by the CRPO’s Standards of Practice), and my own clinical experience, psychotherapists should: The relationship […]
