Overview of Services
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P: (902) 385-8801
E: jessica@innerlandscapes.ca |
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Counselling Psychology for Individual Adults and Couples
I am currently offering sessions to clients located in Nova Scotia. Service plans are unique to each individual and couple, however, I typically offer short-medium term counselling (3-15 sessions). Longer-term services may be discussed on a case-by-case basis. I use an eclectic approach drawing from several therapeutic modalities depending on your needs and preferences. If you'd like to learn more about the specific approaches I use, please click here. Together, we can focus on past issues, present concerns, or future aspirations. Sometimes clients know exactly what their goals are and others are not sure what they wish to focus on. Either way, you are welcome, your story is valuable, and I'm here to listen.
Areas of Practice
To ensure clients receive high quality service, it is important for mental health professionals to provide care within their areas of competence. Based on my current knowledge, training, skills, and availability, I have been able to focus my practice to serve you better, whether that means we work together or I refer you to another provider with a specific area of expertise. Please see below for details.
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I currently work with adults and couples experiencing the following concerns:
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People seeking support primarily for the following concerns will be directed to more specialized care:
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Confidentiality
What we discuss remains confidential, with the following legal and ethical exceptions:
Further info: Psychologists are required to write case notes for each session and maintain client files for a period of ten years, after which time they are confidentially destroyed. Services are provided with clients' consent, but clients may cancel services or request a referral at any time. As part of quality assurance, it is common practice for therapists to participate in clinical consultation with other health professionals to ensure you get the best care. However, in this situation no identifying information is shared unless you provide consent.
- If there is imminent risk of suicide or harm to another person;
- If I believe a child is in need of protection;
- If your clinical record is subpoenaed by a court of law (in Yukon, this includes Yukon Workers' Compensation Health & Safety Board and the Office of the Public Guardian & Trustee);
- If you disclose you have experienced harm by another health professional;
- If a complaint is made about me to the College of Alberta Psychologists and an investigation is initiated, then other registered psychologists, who are also bound by confidentiality, may have access to my files;
- If you request or consent to information being released to you or a third party; and/or
- If I am ordered by the government to release information about persons who have entered the premises in the event a COVID-19 case is linked to my office space.
Further info: Psychologists are required to write case notes for each session and maintain client files for a period of ten years, after which time they are confidentially destroyed. Services are provided with clients' consent, but clients may cancel services or request a referral at any time. As part of quality assurance, it is common practice for therapists to participate in clinical consultation with other health professionals to ensure you get the best care. However, in this situation no identifying information is shared unless you provide consent.
Fees*
Sessions are $210/hour, in accordance with the Association of Psychologists of Nova Scotia's recommended rate, and payment is required at the end of each session. I currently accept major credit cards, debit, and cash, and I will issue an e-receipt for each payment. Clients paying out of pocket will be asked to leave credit card information on file. A portion of psychological services is often covered by extended benefits, but it is up to clients to confirm this with their provider in advance as this varies between plans. Reports, letter writing, or file requests are also billed per 15-minute increments at the hourly rate.
* Cancellation Policy: I reserve time and prepare for our session, and it is difficult to fill a spot on short notice. As a result, missed appointments and cancellations with less than 2 business days' notice will be charged at a rate of 50%. When rescheduling, appointments are offered on a first-come-first-served basis until confirmed. Receipts for missed appointments must reflect that sessions were not attended and are unlikely to be reimbursed by benefits providers. Exceptions for cancellation fees may be made for emergency situations.
* Cancellation Policy: I reserve time and prepare for our session, and it is difficult to fill a spot on short notice. As a result, missed appointments and cancellations with less than 2 business days' notice will be charged at a rate of 50%. When rescheduling, appointments are offered on a first-come-first-served basis until confirmed. Receipts for missed appointments must reflect that sessions were not attended and are unlikely to be reimbursed by benefits providers. Exceptions for cancellation fees may be made for emergency situations.
