Frequently Asked Questions / Client Resources

    1. What issues, patterns, or feelings are bringing you to consider therapy?

    2. Do you want to focus on symptom relief, deeper self-exploration, personal growth, or a mix?

    3. Are you looking for short term structured work or longer term exploration work?

    4. Do I prefer someone who is warm and collaborative, more direct and challenging, or a mix?

    5. Do I want someone who gives feedback or someone who listens and reflects?

    6. Do I want to have spirituality/faith, body-experiencing therapy incorporated?

    7. Am I open to virtual therapy or do I prefer in person?

    8. Do I have preferences around therapy gender, cultural background, age, or lived experience?

    9. Do I want a therapist who specializes in a particular issue (e.g., OCD, trauma, grief, couples, neurodivergence)?

    10. In the past, what kinds of people have made me feel safe, seen, or supported?

    11. What kinds of communication styles tend to make me feel down or misunderstood?

    12. Am I ready to be collaborative in therapy? What may hold me back from saying what is working / not?

    1. How would you describe your therapeutic style? What modalities do you typically use (e.g., CBT, EMDR, IFS)?

    2. How do you usually work with clients who have concerns similar to mine?

    3. What does a typical session look like with you?

    4. How do you handle moments when a client feels misunderstood or stuck in therapy?

    5. Do you provide tools for outside of session?

    6. What is your availability?

    7. What is your cancellation policy?

    8. How do you feel about clients giving feedback on how therapy is going?

  • If I didn’t feel like a fit for you, there is never any offence taken. The right fit is important! Here is a list of some of my trusted colleagues who may be a better fit: