Frequently Asked Questions

What is your registration number?

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RCC# 22331

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What are your fees?

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$140 per session for adult individuals + GST

$170 per session for relationship, child, or family therapy

+ GST

 

This fee covers a 50 minute session, where the last 10 minutes of the hour may be used to schedule appointments, write notes, and reset before the next client. I was quite confused the first time I heard of a "50 minute hour," so please feel free to ask me any questions on this.

 

Need more time? If 50 minutes does not feel like enough, we can certainly book for longer. For more than one individual in attendance, 75 minute session minimums are assumed to give everyone enough time to listen and be heard.

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Why are couples and child/family counselling more money if it's the same amount of time?

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While it may seem like you are paying for the face-to-face time, a lot more is involved behind the scenes! Scheduling, emailing, and communicating with multiple people takes more time, requires greater preparation, and is a specialty field that requires additional training.

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Why is counselling so expensive?

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I used to wonder this too -and deeply believe counselling needs to considered to be part of universal healthcare! Counselling fees encompass much more than the time we spend together. For instance, practice insurance, professional registration fees, rental space costs, software costs, ongoing professional development, and paid supervision.

 

Additionally, for every hour you see me, I frequently spend up to 2 hours on elements you don't see -such as records, research, and consultation.

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Do you offer psychedelic assisted therapy?

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There is a lot of value and excitement around this nascent field. More and more research is being compiled, and in comparison to other pharmaceuticals, it is has been found to have fewer side effects, lead to more enduring results, and have greater negative symptom reduction in comparison to other "gold-standard" medications. However, outside of supervised studies, usage is not legalized. While I cannot administer these substances, I am able to explore "harm reduction" around your own integration, and I welcome your questions on this topic.

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Am I covered by insurance?

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If you have extended health benefits that cover you to see a registered clinical counsellor (RCC) or Canadian Clinical Counsellor (CCC) -you are covered. You will need to pay up-front, but will be reimbursed by your provider.

 

How do I pay?

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My ideal form of payment is through e-transfer: taylar@fieldtripcounselling.ca. 

 

I will send you a receipt by email, which you will need to submit to your insurance if you have extended benefits. Payments are expected the same day as the session, unless otherwise arranged.

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Do you offer a sliding scale?

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Yes! Please reach out. Let me know what your situation is and what you are looking for (e.g., number of sessions and type).

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We can meet... not in an office???

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Absolutely! There are SO many benefits to nature, sunlight, movement, and so on. I believe these are adjacent therapies that enhance the experience and effectiveness of sessions. 

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I also recognize not everyone needs the same environment to be comfortable, so please suggest one that you think will help you most. We can walk, ski, bike, meet at a coffee shop, your home, or at my super cozy counselling office. In choosing a spot, do consider that I cannot guarantee privacy or an interruption-free experience in public spaces.

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Who do you work with?

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I work with a wide range of clients from all backgrounds, sexual orientations, religions, ages, and cultures. I have additional training in couples and family counselling, ADHD, and trauma therapy. Even if you are not seeking trauma or family/couples work, these topics are usually deeply relevant for individuals as well. Part of my medical background was in midwifery as well, so I encourage those seeking perinatal support to reach out.

 

I also currently work in West Vancouver schools as a district counsellor. As a result of this and my 12 year teacher background, I have extensive experience working with children and adolescents along with their families and schools.

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How do you work with children?

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I love working with children and their families, as it is the most important proactive and preventative work in my opinion. We are all a part of systems, and what one part does effects the others. Changes made in childhood has the potential to impact their foundational view of life; as such, this is an incredible time to intervene.

 

How does therapy look for young children? In this case, therapy occurs mostly through the adults in the child's life. The younger the child, the more adult involvement is necessary given that they are the ones able to effect the child's life the most. I help equip adults with evidence-based strategies, tools, and information, can liaise with school counsellors and teachers, and help identify blindspots that contribute to strain in the family dynamic. For our first session, I recommend a meeting environment that suits the child, where safety can be established, and I can be introduced. After this, I recommend meeting with the caretakers (all or one) to get the background and understand the key issues, strengths, and goals. After this, if the child consents to seeing me, using primarily play and art therapy, I work with children one-on-one in an environment that suits them. After this meeting, we will establish what makes most sense next (either family meetings, one-on-one, etc.)​.

 

At a Glance:

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• For young kids, most sessions will be just with the parents

• For elementary kids, usually child and parents together

• For teens and college students, more individual sessions with some parents and family sessions as needed

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Research shows that changes are less likely to stick without parental involvement. 

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How do I know if you're the right counsellor for me?

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I'm so glad you asked! I heard a comedian once say that "finding a counsellor is sort of like dating -it can take time to find the right person." I made a guide on this topic. Click here to see it. However, I'd say the best way to find out if we're a good fit is through a 15 minute consult/discovery call. This is free and gives you a chance to interview as many different therapists as you want to find the right one for you. Definitely take advantage and help jumpstart your first session.

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How can I prepare?

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I recommend keeping the following questions in mind before you start/throughout:

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• What are my goals for therapy and how will I know we’re successful in meeting them?

• Why now?

• Am I taking care of the basics so I can focus on my mental health? (E.g., sleep, exercise, nutritious food etc.)

• How do I believe change happens?

• How willing am I to make shifts in life and apply insights gained?

• What do I expect from my counsellor?

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What is the difference between a counsellor, therapist, psychotherapist, psychologist, and psychiatrist? 

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The first three terms often are used interchangeably -which is what I am. The second two refer to doctors. Psychologists have their doctorate, but are not medical doctors; they provide therapy. Based on their training, they may conduct assessments for diagnosis as well. Psychiatrists are medical doctors and can also diagnose and prescribe medications. This is the most basic description and a google search would be much more thorough -but these are the basics.

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Something important to note is that anyone can call themselves a therapist/counsellor/psychotherapist. While I don't believe you need a piece of paper from a prestigious university to do this work (e.g., I can think of many healers who are amazing), but DO be careful. Some people take advantage of the lack of regulation and may not have adequate training, or they work outside their scope of practice. Personally, unless an individual came highly recommended, I would only see someone with RCC, CCC, or RSW designations (acronyms for Registered Clinical Counsellor, Canadian Clinical Counsellor, or Registered Social Worker, respectively).

 

The first two designations require a 2-3 year master's, whereas the RSW is a 1-year master's. Individuals who have these credentials have had their schooling, practicums, and supervisors vetted. These are also designations required for extended benefit coverage.

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Still curious? 

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Feel free to click the "psychology today" button at the bottom of this page to be taken to another site, which more succinctly highlights my background. I'd also love to hear from you -so don't hesitate to reach out if you have specific questions not answered here.