"Hope is a risk that must be run."
~Georges Bernanos
Free 20-minute Initial Consultation
What a 20-minute Initial Consultation Is
The purpose of the consultation is to get to meet the therapist you may be working with, give a brief description of your concerns and to decide between both of you whether you want to start working together. If you feel the therapist isn't a good fit, please let us know and we can recommend a possible transfer and/or other resources. If the therapist feels they are unable to help for any reason, they will give you recommendations as to what may better meet your needs. If you both decide to book a session, a session will be booked with them directly based upon their availabilities. Standard sessions are one hour in length but longer sessions may be available depending upon the therapist.
What a 20-minute Initial Consultation is Not
Some clients have mistaken the 20-minute session as an initial therapy session. Unfortunately this is incorrect. Make sure you go in focused on getting to know your therapist better, and presenting a brief description of your major concerns, and then you can decide if you want to do the work of therapy together. This will only start when there is appropriate time, and then they will offer you help accordingly.
To Request a Consultation
Send an email to intake@livingwellcounselling.ca and please include your name, telephone number, and the times you are available. Also include the three main concerns for which you're seeking therapy. A therapist will contact you within one business day to offer you times available to set up a consultation.