About and FAQs

  • What is the service fee?

    The fee per 50mins psychodynamic psychotherapy session is CAD $160.

  • Does therapy take place in person or online?

    While therapy can take place online, it is strongly recommended to attend sessions in person.

  • Is there a free intro call?

    Yes, a free of charge introductory conversation of 15-20mins is necessary to ensure mutual fit.

  • Is the service fee covered by insurance?

    Many insurance plans cover psychotherapy provided by a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying). Kindly inquire with your insurance provider about service coverage.

  • What is the cancellation policy?

    Appointments can be cancelled or rescheduled up to 48 hours prior to session time.

    No shows and late cancellations will incur the full session fee.

  • Are you currently accepting clients?

    I currently have limited availability for new clients. If you are interested in working with me, kindly make contact to schedule an introductory conversation.

  • What are your qualifications?

    Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

    Diploma in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy from the Centre for Training in Psychotherapy

    Addictions Careworker Diploma from McMaster University

    Online Addiction Medicine Diploma from the British Columbia Centre On Substance Use

    Preventive Care Practitioner Certificate from SGD, Darmstadt, Germany

    M.A. in Conflict, Security and Development from the Dept. of War Studies (Pol. Sc.), King’s College, London, UK

    B.A. equiv. in International Business Management from the University of Applied Sciences Constance, Constance, Germany

  • Selected speaking engagements:

    Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA) Conference 2021

    National Eating Disorder Information Centre (NEDIC) Conference 2019

    Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA) Conference 2019

    BodyPeace Conference 2019

    Solution Focused Brief Therapy Association (SFBTA) Conference 2019

    In 2018, I was one of thirty Canadians chosen by the Canadian Eating Disorders Priority Setting Partnership to co-establish the top ten research priorities in the field of eating disorders, designed to shape eating disorder endeavours in the future and to increase their visibility.

  • Selected extracurricular trainings:

    Compassion-Focused Therapy for Groups (Paul Gilbert),

    Solution-Focused Dialogue (Canadian Centre for Brief Coaching),

    Positive Psychology (The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Online Course),

    Solution-Focused Trauma Therapy (Psychiatrist Ben Furman’s Online Course),

    Buddhism and Modern Psychology (Princeton University Online Course), 

    The Addicted Brain (Emory University Online Course), 

    Treating Concurrent Tobacco and Cannabis Use Disorder (CAMH),