About and FAQs

  • What is the service fee?

    The fee for a 45-minute individual psychodynamic / psychoanalytic psychotherapy session is CAD $200.

    No HST is added.

  • Does therapy take place in person or online?

    Sessions are primarily held in person, though online appointments may be available when appropriate. In-person psychotherapy is generally recommended.

    Treatment is often arranged twice weekly to support continuity, depth, and the development of the therapeutic work.

  • Do you offer an introductory consultation?

    Yes. I offer a complimentary introductory conversation of up to 30 minutes before beginning psychotherapy. This provides an opportunity to briefly discuss what brings you to therapy, ask questions, and consider whether working together may be a good fit.

  • Is the service fee covered by insurance?

    Many extended health insurance plans cover psychotherapy provided by a Registered Psychotherapist. Please check with your insurance provider to confirm the coverage available under your plan.

  • What is the cancellation policy?

    Appointments may be cancelled or rescheduled with at least 48 hours’ notice. Late cancellations and missed appointments are charged at the full session fee. Rescheduling is subject to availability.

  • Are you currently accepting clients?

    I currently have very limited availability for new psychotherapy clients. If you are interested in working with me, please make contact to inquire about current or upcoming availability.

  • What are your qualifications?

    Registered Psychotherapist (CRPO #16247)

    Candidate at the Toronto Institute of Psychoanalysis

    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),