With a free 15-minute consultation, by video through the Jane platform ~ whichever feels easier. We'll talk a little about what's brought you here. You don't need to have it worked out or explain it well; that's the work, not the price of entry. If it feels like a fit, we'll find a time for a first session. And if it doesn't, I'll gladly help you find someone who suits you better. I mean that genuinely ~ the right fit matters more than it being me.

You don't have to know. Most people don't when they first get in touch, and working it out together is part of what the consultation is for. Book one and we'll figure it out.

Yes. I hold a small number of reduced-fee spaces, because cost shouldn't be the reason someone doesn't start. Places are limited and depend on what's free at the time, but it's always worth asking ~ just mention it when we speak and we'll have an honest conversation about what's workable. You won't need to justify yourself or provide paperwork.

Often, yes. Many extended health plans cover psychotherapy provided by a Registered Psychotherapist ~ though it's worth checking your plan for that exact wording rather than "psychologist" or "social worker," since the terms aren't interchangeable to insurers. I'll give you a receipt with my CRPO registration number to submit. I'm not able to direct bill, so payment comes to me and your insurer reimburses you.

One thing worth knowing in advance: Reiki isn't psychotherapy, so it generally isn't covered.

We'll find a rhythm that works for you, though I'd gently steer you away from starting out monthly. The kind of work I do relies on continuity ~ things surface between sessions, and long gaps mean much of each hour goes on catching up rather than going deeper. Meeting more regularly at the beginning gives the work somewhere to build from. Once things are established, we can look at spacing sessions out.

For as long as it's useful, and no longer. Some people come for a few months around something specific and leave when it's done. Others stay longer because the work keeps opening up. There's no correct length, and it's not something I'll let quietly drift ~ we'll talk about it openly as we go.

Yes, and for a lot of people it's the easier option. I see clients virtually across Ontario and several other Canadian provinces. In-person sessions are Monday evenings at 1179 King St W in Toronto, and there's the option of walking outdoors too, if sitting in a room isn't your thing.

I ask for 24 hours' notice to cancel or reschedule; within that window, the full session fee applies. I know that can feel firm ~ the reason is that I hold a waitlist, and with more notice I can usually offer your time to someone who's been hoping for it.

Then you're in very good company, and there's genuinely nothing to prepare. You don't need the right words, a clear question, or a tidy version of the story. Most people arrive unsure how to begin, and that's a perfectly normal place to start from.