| How much does counselling cost? |
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Cotnam, Fields & Associates Counselling Services provides services at reasonable rates. The rate is $100.00 per session which is approximately 50 minutes |
| Is this service covered by insurance? |
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Many private insurers have coverage for counselling. Our counsellors are supervised by a registered Psychologist and are eligible for most insurance plans. If you have Insurance, either privately, or through an Employee Assistance Program please confirm with your insurer as to eligibility. |
| How long does therapy take? |
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Since each client is unique, the length of time for therapy is different for each individual. This will depend very much on the individual’s presenting issues Therapy can be terminated at any time by the client. |
| What if the Therapist is unable to help me? |
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If the requirements of the clients are outside the Therapist’s experience or expertise, the Therapist will refer the client to other health care professionals after having discussed the situation with the client. |
| What about confidentiality of what is shared in session between client and therapist? |
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All information about conversation within the counselling relationaship are confidential and there are some exceptions: provincial law that requires the reporting of threats of violence or harm to self or others, the reporting of child or sexual abuse to those under the age of 16 years or when the courts subpoena the file.
Clients files are kept in a secure locked premise for a period of 10 years. With a written request the client may have access to his/her file. |
| What are some of the benefits of therapy? |
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From time to time, life presents challenges, distress, and opportunities to change and grow. Therapy is designed to help you find the resources to meet these challenges. The therapist will help you set appropriate goals and to direct your attention towards the interplay of behaviours, thoughts, and emotions which presently are impacting your life. |
| What are some of the risks of therapy? |
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The type of therapy that is to be used is based on the client’s needs and the therapist’s experience. We base therapy on the theories and techniques of humanistic, experiential and cognitive behavioural therapies. There may be some risks to counselling; for example, if we choose to target the emotions by deepening the emotional experience. These experiences may initiate pain, but may ultimately help. Be assured that this is a very normal process. |
| Is therapy offered on the basis of a particular faith or religion? |
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At Cotnam, Fields & Associates Counselling, we believe in a holistic, integrative approach to therapy. Our mission is to help clients to integrate all aspects of their lives, including religion and/or spirituality, if clients so desire. We have an unbiased, interfaith, and multicultural perspective. |
| What qualifications and experience do the Therapists/Counsellors have? |
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See attached for a detailed description of the qualifications and experience of the Counsellors |
