Individual/couples counselling

Individual or couples counselling can be a most effective way to re-tool things that aren’t working for you.  During an appointment I will take some history and assess your level of functioning. From there we identify patterns that may be ‘holding you in one place’.  These patterns usually had a good foundation once, but are no longer working for you.  With your permission, we can develop and test alternative strategies of thought and behaviour that can move you forward rather than around in a circle.

$150/hour

Telephone counselling

Telephone counselling can be arranged quickly and get a client on the road to recovery right away. This format may suit busy clients who haven’t the flexibility to visit our rooms but nevertheless need the support.

$50/half hour $100/hour

Family counselling

The Heart Mender's approach to dealing with children and families is to involve the group members in the healing. We like to think of the family as one ‘body’, each member representing a vital portion of the
living whole.

$150/hour

Adolescents

Many teens come to therapy at the request of their parents or family doctor.  They often feel unhappy to be seeing a therapist. Our initial work is to develop enough rapport and trust to allow their willing participation. Adolescent work differs from adult work in that their recovery is very dependent on the family context. It is important for the parents or guardians of these young people to be open to new ideas and strategies for themselves as well as their child.  While the major work will be done with the teen, from time to time, other family members will be asked to participate in sessions for the benefit of the group.

$150/hour