Questions and Answers
What Services Are Offered?
In person meetings with a range of therapy services tailored to individual needs, including specialized counselling for teens, young adults and adults in all stages of life. Each session is personalized to address specific concerns and support your overall well-being, helping you navigate life’s challenges with confidence and balance. I can also offer online video appointments, that can be booked on my booking site.
How Can You Schedule an Appointment?
Scheduling an appointment with Spoke Psychotherapy is simple. You can email spoketherapy@gmail.com or click on this link below to book through my online booking system.
What to Expect in Therapy Sessions?
During a therapy session at Spoke Psychotherapy, you can expect a secure and confidential environment where you can openly discuss your thoughts and feelings. This will also include attentive listening, offer of guidance, and collaboration with you to explore solutions and promote personal growth using evidence based practice.
Will my benefit plan cover this type of therapy?
Some insurance companies may only cover therapy provided by a Social Worker or Registered Psychotherapist. However, many companies and employers are covering Certified Nurse Psychotherapists (eg Greenshield, RNAO, NIHB, Nexgen, Desjardin, Empire Life, RTIP, Coughlin, myHSA, VAC, OTIP, Manulife...). Please reach out even if it's listed here to double check your coverage. I can direct bill if you have NIHB coverage.
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I am happy to provide you with a quote and advocacy letter that you can submit to your insurance to check if you have coverage. It's important to know if your plan covers you for a Registered Nurse Psychotherapist and for how much.
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Where are you located?
I practice in a clinic with a multidisciplinary health care team. The clinic is called Optimal Health Physiotherapy. It is located downtown Peterborough and has ample free parking. If you are scheduled outside of regular clinic hours, the doors will be locked for security. Please knock, and I will be right down to let you in. There are stairs up to my office. If this is an issue, please let me know.
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What is the cost of therapy?
My rate will be:
130$ per session. This includes tax and is payable by credit, cash or e-transfer at the end of each session. The fee covers the duration of the session as well as preparation time, record keeping, business expenses, professional development, and any applicable taxes.
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Therapy should be within reach. If finances are a barrier or you don’t have coverage, I offer a sliding scale to help make it accessible. Let me know if you would like to access this.
What if I need to cancel?
Life happens. I absolutely get it. If you need to cancel an appointment, I kindly ask that you do so with as much notice as possible.
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If you cancel without 24hrs notice, there is a $40.00 fee
What does an initial session look like?
Your first session will be in person at the office (preferred) or online through a secure platform. I'll review confidentiality, ask you lots of questions and create a space for you to chat with me about what is going on.
This session is an opportunity for us to get to know each other and explore your goals and concerns. We may discuss past experiences that have shaped your present challenges. Together, we’ll begin navigating your healing journey.
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