More and more services are being offered online these days, making the world a lot smaller and the help you need readily available. Therapy can now be at your fingertips! 

Benefits to Online Counselling

  • Greater selection of therapists based on their specializations and suitability for your needs rather than their location.
  • Convenient to do therapy from the comfort and privacy of your own home.
  • Research has shown that online therapy is as effective as in-person therapy & the therapist-client connection can be as strong online as it is in person.
  • More efficient for busy working professionals.
  • Services are discrete. You can avoid waiting rooms.
  • Services are provided over secure, encrypted, PHIPA-compliant platforms to protect your privacy.
  • Reduces our ecological footprint.
  • Relieves stress in getting to appointments. You no longer have to worry about missing appointments due to traffic jams or getting lost!
  • Increases accessibility of psychotherapy to underserved populations. Removes barriers to treatment such as mobility limitations, illness, and disabilities.
  • Greater flexibility in scheduling appointment times.
  • May ease shyness or apprehension about meeting a new therapist in person.
  • Cost-effective.

How does Booking Work?

  1. Phone or email us to set up an appointment, and let us know you prefer an online therapy appointment. 
  2. Once an appointment has been booked, you will be sent a link to complete brief intake documents through the secure online booking system.
  3. Ensure you have access to a private meeting space for your appointment. You will also need a reliable internet connection.
  4. You will be sent a link to the online video meeting through the appointment reminder emails. Simply click the link at the time of your appointment. It’s that easy!
  5. Payment is accepted by electronic (email) bank transfer or major credit card prior to the start of each appointment. Electronic receipts will be provided for your tax documents and/or to submit to insurance providers for reimbursement. 

Online Counselling is Not Suitable for:

  • Individuals who do not have a private, confidential space available.
  • Individuals without a reliable internet connection.

Still have questions? Contact us

We’re happy to offer free phone consultations to help you get a better idea of what to expect. 


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