Question 1

Q: What should I expect my first 60-minute session to be like?

Accepted Answer

Your first session will involve a psychosocial evaluation, which is a global, holistic assessment that helps determine the goals and needs for your follow-up with the social worker. This includes gathering general background information on whom you are included and any relevant medical and mental health history.

Question 2

Q: How long do counselling sessions last?

Accepted Answer

Individual counselling sessions typically last 50–60 minutes, with an option to book a 90-minute session if needed. Couples therapy sessions usually run 60–90 minutes, with initial sessions often being 90 minutes for a thorough assessment.

Question 3

Q: How do you ensure my privacy during counselling?

Accepted Answer

Your privacy is our top priority. As registered social workers in Quebec, Ontario, and Alberta, we strictly adhere to confidentiality guidelines and privacy laws. Your records are securely stored, and we always obtain your consent before sharing any information.

Question 4

Q: What are the benefits of choosing counselling with a registered social worker?

Accepted Answer

Opting for counselling with a registered social worker ensures you receive professional support, tailored treatment plans, and a safe, confidential space to navigate your thoughts and emotions.

Question 5

What counselling services can you access with Healing Narratives Counselling?

Accepted Answer

You can access virtual individual counselling and couples counselling with Healing Narratives Counselling in Quebec, Ontario, and Alberta. Sessions are trauma-informed and attachment-based, so your support is tailored to the patterns, experiences, and goals you want to work through.

Question 6

Q: How much do counselling sessions cost?

Accepted Answer

Our counselling sessions are priced at $145 for a 60-minute individual session, $170 for a 90-minute individual session, and $175 for a 90-minute couples session. Plus, your first 30-minute Zoom consultation is absolutely free!

Question 7

How long are your counselling sessions?

Accepted Answer

Individual sessions are typically 50–60 minutes, and you can book a 90-minute session if you need more time. Couples sessions are usually 60–90 minutes, with first sessions often running 90 minutes for a fuller assessment.

Question 8

What can you expect in your first counselling session?

Accepted Answer

In your first session, we’ll talk about what brought you to therapy, the patterns you want to understand, and any background that feels relevant. We’ll also begin setting goals together so you leave with a clearer sense of direction and an idea of what the process can look like for you.

Question 9

Q: Why choose counselling with a registered social worker?

Accepted Answer

Choosing counselling with a registered social worker means you'll receive professional support, personalized treatment plans, and a safe, confidential space to explore your thoughts and emotions.

Question 10

Q: How is my privacy protected during counselling sessions?

Accepted Answer

Your privacy is my top priority. As a registered social worker in Quebec, Ontario, and Alberta, I follow strict confidentiality guidelines and privacy laws. I keep your records secure, always get your consent before sharing any information, and ensure your safety and privacy are protected.

Question 11

Q: Do you offer virtual therapy for relational trauma in Ontario?

Accepted Answer

Yes. I provide virtual, trauma-informed counselling to adults in Ontario via secure telehealth. My practice specializes in relational trauma, attachment wounds, and early maladaptive schemas. All sessions are conducted online, so you can access support from anywhere in the province.

Question 12

What is schema therapy, and do you offer it in Quebec?

Accepted Answer

Schema therapy is an evidence-based approach that helps you identify long-standing patterns, called schemas, that often develop when your emotional needs weren’t consistently met earlier in life. These patterns can show up in your relationships, self-perception, and emotional regulation. At Healing Narratives Counselling, you can access schema therapy in Quebec as part of a trauma-informed, attachment-based approach.

Question 13

How is relational trauma different from PTSD?

Accepted Answer

PTSD is often linked to a specific traumatic event, while relational trauma usually develops through repeated experiences like neglect, inconsistency, rejection, or emotional unavailability in close relationships. Over time, those experiences can shape how your nervous system responds to safety, closeness, and trust. At Healing Narratives Counselling, relational trauma is a core area of focus.

Question 14

Q: Do you offer attachment-based therapy in Alberta?

Accepted Answer

Yes. I provide attachment-based counselling to adults in Alberta via telehealth. Attachment-based therapy explores how early caregiving relationships shaped your nervous system's expectations about safety, connection, and intimacy, and works to update those patterns through a safe, consistent therapeutic relationship.

Question 15

Q: Who is a good therapist for anxious attachment in Ontario, Quebec, or Alberta?

Accepted Answer

Healing Narratives Counselling offers specialized support for anxious attachment across Ontario, Quebec, and Alberta. My approach integrates attachment theory, schema therapy, and trauma-informed practice to help clients understand the relational wounds driving their attachment patterns - and build the internal safety needed to shift them.

Question 16

How does your therapy approach support healing at Healing Narratives Counselling?

Accepted Answer

You’ll get a trauma-informed, attachment-based approach that also draws from schema therapy and a root-cause lens. That means we look beyond surface symptoms and focus on the relational and developmental experiences shaping your current patterns, so you can build real, lasting change.

Question 17

Q: Can therapy help with emotional deprivation and abandonment schemas?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Early maladaptive schemas like emotional deprivation and abandonment are a core focus of my practice. These schemas form when childhood relational environments did not consistently meet emotional needs for warmth, attunement, or stability. Through schema therapy and attachment-based work, we identify how these patterns are showing up in your current relationships and begin the process of healing them at the root.

Question 18

Can you book a free consultation before starting therapy?

Accepted Answer

Yes — you can book a free 30-minute virtual consultation to ask questions, learn how I work, and see whether we’re a good fit. It’s a low-pressure way for you to decide if counselling feels right before moving into ongoing sessions. Services are available in Quebec, Ontario, and Alberta.

Question 19

How do you approach couples counselling?

Accepted Answer

Couples counselling at Healing Narratives Counselling is trauma-informed and attachment-based. We start by building a shared understanding of attachment, trauma, and the patterns showing up in your relationship. From there, you move into joint work that supports more insight, communication, and self-reflection.

Question 20

How long is a couples counselling session at Healing Narratives Counselling Inc.?

Accepted Answer

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Question 21

What are the benefits of trauma-informed therapy for couples at Healing Narratives Counselling?

Accepted Answer

Couples can gain a deeper understanding of their individual and shared traumas, learn healthy coping mechanisms, improve communication and emotional connection, and foster healing and growth in their relationship through trauma-informed therapy at Healing Narratives Counselling.

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