Depending on the healthcare practitioner and the counselling need, we use two counselling approaches:
1) Dedicated, private sessions and 2) Psychoeducation & Psychotherapy Support Groups.
Individual Counselling
Since humans are social creatures, we often seek help from our family or friends. However, sometimes the help they can provide may not be enough. The goal of counselling is to help people change maladaptive thoughts, feelings, and behavioral patterns so that they can live a happier and more productive life.
Individual, couples and family counselling sessions take place exclusively between the patient and their therapist/family physician. Session length and content vary depending on the needs and goals that are determined by the therapist/family physician and the patient, but a session generally lasts around 45-60 minutes.
During these sessions, your therapist/physician will help you set realistic goals and address your concerns from physical, relational, and spiritual perspectives. This often involves learning to cope with stressors/negative emotions, as well as gaining insight about yourself and your challenges. We encourage you to be as honest as possible as you talk about your feelings and difficulties. Your therapist/family physician will also be honest and authentic with you, meeting you in a non-judgemental space. This mutual trust will allow you to get the most out of your therapy sessions.
Psychoeducation & Psychotherapy Support Groups
Psychoeducation Courses teach specific therapy approaches, skills and management tools to support you and your loved ones to navigate life challenges. Such courses are helpful for individuals who would like to learn in a virtual group setting and develop a community of like-minded people.
Psychotherapy Support Groups offer individuals and families a safe space to engage with people in a similar life stage / phase to build community and learn some coping skills.
Take the First Step to Counselling
Learn about our intake process and fill out our Counselling Therapy Request Form today!
You do not need a referral from a family doctor to book sessions with our therapists or family physicians.