FAQ
What happens during a counselling session?
Counselling is a process of sharing your feelings, thoughts, and experiences. Your counselor will guide you through a period of reflection, help explore deep-rooted emotions, and together you will find a space where you can focus on healing.
Itโs okay to feel hesitant or unsure about counselling, most people feel the same but we can also explore those feelings. Typically, during your first session, we will work together to identify and assess your goals. This allows us to collaboratively create a treatment plan catered to your specific needs. Your counsellor will get to know you and your background, while also providing information on key points of your partnership such as confidentiality and limits to that confidentiality.
Counselling can be a powerful tool to help you move towards your desired change. Most of the time we are able to effectively manage the difficulties we face using our own knowledge and resources, however, sometimes we need guidance along the way. Seeking help with a skilled counsellor when the obstacles seem too great may be the best way you can continue to take good care of yourself, and your family.
Do you offer online counselling?
Yes. Shared Wellness is primarily online and promotes doing the healing work in the comfort of your own home. All sessions are conducted virtually using a HIPAA-compliant video-conference platform (JaneApp) or by phone. Learn more about the benefits of online and phone counselling .
How much counselling will I/we need?
This is a bit of a tough question to answer, only because each personโs needs are different. The amount of counselling you will need will vary depending on your situation, struggles, and your goals, but you can discuss this further with your counsellor to come upon a mutual treatment plan, and an estimated time of therapy.
How will counselling make a difference in my life?
Healing and growing can take time, but many people tell us they start feeling better by the end of their first session. Simply having someone able to focus on you, really hear you, and help you express yourself can make a huge difference.
We believe it is important to help explore an individualโs strengths, as this will empower them to work toward their personal goals for growth, to build their confidence, and effectively cope.
How do I choose the right therapist?
Many people want to begin therapy, but feel unsure how to find the right therapist for them. It can be overwhelming to choose, given the range of options, credentials, and modalities that are offered in our area. We believe that an authentic connection with your therapist is incredibly important to make therapy worth your time and investment. Finding the right therapist is essential to the therapeutic process. It is most important to us that you feel comfortable and at ease throughout this entire process.
We draw from various theories and adapt our approach to best serve each clientโs needs. If you have questions or want to see if you and one of our therapists is a good fit first, we offer 15 minutes over phone consultations free of charge. Send us an email and we can discuss booking.
