Personalized Counselling & Psychotherapy Services
Psychotherapy, also known as talk therapy or counselling, is a collaborative process between a trained therapist and an individual, couple, family, or group. In psychotherapy sessions, clients discuss their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and work together to find different coping strategies, new perspectives and alternative ways of relating to the presenting issue.
Benefits of Counselling and Psychotherapy
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Counseling and psychotherapy can help individuals manage and overcome symptoms of mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, and other emotional disorders. These treatments can lead to improved mood, reduced anxiety, and better emotional regulation.
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Counselling and psychotherapy can help individuals understand and improve their relationships with others. Therapy can teach communication skills, empathy, and how to set healthy boundaries, which can lead to more fulfilling personal and professional relationships.
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Many people find that therapy facilitates personal growth and development. It can encourage individuals to challenge negative beliefs, adopt new attitudes, and develop a stronger sense of self.
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Psychotherapy often encourages individuals to explore their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, leading to greater self-awareness and understanding. This increased insight can help individuals recognize patterns that no longer serve them.
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Psychotherapy provides a supportive and non-judgmental environment where individuals can feel safe to express themselves and explore their problems. Knowing there is a supportive professional can make it easier to deal with difficult situations or decisions.
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Therapists can assist clients in modifying problematic behaviours or developing new, healthier behaviours. This can be particularly beneficial in cases of addiction, eating disorders, and other behavioural concerns.
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Regular therapy can also serve as a preventative function by helping individuals manage stress before it leads to more severe health issues. This proactive approach can contribute positively to long-term mental health and overall wellness goals.
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Therapists work with clients to develop strategies and tools to cope with life’s challenges, such as stress management techniques, problem-solving skills, and alternative ways to handle emotional crises.
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Effective therapy can empower individuals by giving them the tools and confidence to effect positive changes in their lives. This sense of empowerment can enhance an individual’s ability to make decisions and pursue their goals.
Individual Psychotherapy
50-60 minutes
Work with a Registered Psychotherapist (RP)
Personalized treatment plan
Focus on individual concerns
Ability to address complex issues
Offers consistency and continuity
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Psychotherapy can help individuals navigate a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, grief, stress management, and personal growth.
Therapists utilize various therapeutic approaches, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance commitment therapy (ACT), solution focused, and mindfulness-based therapies (just to name a few.) Psychotherapy is tailored to the needs of each client. Together the therapist and client work toward identifying challenges, developing coping strategies, and ultimately moving towards positive change.
Please note that only professionals who have obtained their Registered Psychotherapy designation and are recognized as qualified by the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario, are allowed to provide the Controlled Act of Psychotherapy in Ontario.
Individual Counselling
Work with a Certified Canadian Counsellor (CCC)
Focus on personal growth and goals
Confidential space to talk about sensitive concerns
Develop interpersonal skills
Dedicated one-to-one attention
50-60 minutes
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Individual counselling, also known one-to-one therapy, is a form of psychological therapy where a single client works directly with a therapist in a private, confidential setting. The focus is on the client’s immediate or near-term concerns as well as their longer-term personal development. The goal of individual counselling is to help the client understand themselves better, resolve or manage specific issues, improve their mental health, and enhance their overall well-being.
Please note that in Canada, only professionals who have obtained their Certified Canadian Counsellor designation and are recognized as qualified by the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association, are allowed to provide counselling services in Canada.
Counselling and Psychotherapy Fee, Insurance, Payment Options and Sliding Scale
The rate is dependent on the therapist’s experience and qualifications.
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A receipt for insurance purposes will be given to you after each payment. It is your responsibility to check with your insurer to see if you are covered for 1) art therapy, 2) mental health counselling or 3) psychotherapy.
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1) We accept payments made by Interac E-Transfers or by Credit Card.
2) For group therapy, we offer payment options plans for groups that require a full session sign-up.
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At Ginkgo Centre for Creative Arts Therapies we understand that you may encounter financial difficulties and we do not want this to be the barrier that prevents you from accessing the support you need. Accordingly, most of our therapists offer a reduced rate (sliding scale). Please reach out to your therapist to discuss what a suitable fee would be for the both of you.
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When you book a free consult with us, one of our therapists will connect with you for 15-20 minutes to discuss your concerns, needs and expectations. Once you have shared what you are looking for, the therapist will evaluate whether the services they provide are an appropriate fit to meet your needs. If you both decide you are a good fit, three assessment sessions are scheduled to further explore your needs and discuss your goals and concerns for therapy. During these assessment sessions, you and your therapist will identify some themes/areas that you would like to work on together. This will create the basis for your individual treatment plan.
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The number of sessions is determined by the individual needs and goals of the client. For short term therapy, clients attend between 10-15 sessions.
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There is no straightforward answer to this question as it varies depending on the individual and the presenting concerns that are brought into session. Some individuals feel a positive shift or change after a few sessions while others may only notice changes over a longer period of time. The important thing to remember is that you are on your own unique journey and you set the pace!
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People seek therapy for a variety of reasons, some of them may include:
Life Transitions: Dealing with changes such as divorce, the death of a loved one, moving to a new city, or changing careers.
Personal Growth: Desiring to better oneself, improve self-esteem, or enhance social skills.
Relationship Issues: Addressing problems in personal or professional relationships.
Stress and Coping: Learning how to manage stress related to work, family, or health.
Individual counselling provides a space where clients can address their problems and concerns in depth, work towards personal growth, and learn effective strategies for handling the complexities of life.
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This is not an uncommon experience. For some individuals, talking about their distress can increase some of their discomfort. If this is the case for you, your therapist will help you find coping strategies to manage this phase in therapy so that you can benefit from the relief that is likely to follow as therapy progresses.
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This is normal! There is no pressure to share everything right away. For some people it takes time to build trust, especially when sharing parts of our stories or our identities that we may not have shared with others yet. You and your therapist will work together at a pace that is comfortable with you.
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Yes. Here is our Privacy Policy:
PRIVACY POLICY
The privacy of your personal information is an important principle in our practice. At Gingko Centre for Creative Arts Therapies, we are committed to only collecting, using and disclosing personal information to the extent necessary for the services we provide. Our aim is to promote openness and transparency.
What is Personal Information:
Personal information refers to any information that relates to an identifiable person. This can include a wide range of details, such as a person’s name, address, phone number, email address, family status and ethnic background.
We Collect Personal Information :
1) Primary Purposes:
Similarly to other Art Therapists (M.A), Certified Canadian Counsellors (CCC) and Registered Psychotherapists (RP), we collect, use and disclose personal information in order to serve our clients. The primary purpose of collecting personal information is to provide therapeutic treatment. For example, we collect information about a client’s psychological, social and health functioning (both current and past) in order to help us assess what their needs are, to advise them of their options and then to provide the care they choose to have.
2) Secondary Purposes:
The most common example of our related and secondary purposes for collecting personal information is:
To invoice clients for services that were not paid for at the time or to collect unpaid accounts.
To access third party (eg. Insurance company) payment of services.
To enable provision of information to clients who contact us with questions after services are terminated or who require services over a long period of time. We retain client information for a minimum of ten years after the last contact as required by the Canadian Art Therapy Association and the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario. Files are then destroyed.
Retention & Destruction of Personal Information:
We need to retain personal information for some time to ensure that we can answer any questions you might have about the services provided and for our own accountability to our regulatory body and association. This need must be balanced with the need to protect privacy by destroying records at the earliest and most appropriate time. We keep our files for about ten years; exceptions are made in cases where clients need records retained for a longer period. Paper records are shredded and electronic records are deleted.
We understand the importance of protecting personal information.
Accordingly, we take the following steps:
Paper information is either under supervision or secured in a locked or restricted area.
If paper information needs to be transmitted, it is done through a sealed, addressed envelope or box marked as confidential.
Electronic hardware is either under supervision or secured in a locked or restricted area at all times.
Access to Your Information
With only a few exceptions, you have the right to see what personal information we hold about you. A nominal processing fee may be required to gather your data. If there is a problem, we may ask you to put your request in writing. In rare situations, we may be unable to provide access. In such cases, explanations will be provided. If you believe there is a mistake in the information, you have the right to ask for it to be corrected. This applies to factual information and not to any professional opinions we may have formed. We may ask you to provide documentation that our files are wrong. In cases where we agree, the correction will be made. Where we do not, we will place a statement to this effect in your record.
If You Have Any Questions
Please contact your therapist immediately about any concerns you may have regarding our privacy policies or any service you receive.
If we cannot satisfy your request, you have the right to complain to our regulatory body:
Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association
CCPA Ethics Committee Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association
202–245 Menten Place
Ottawa, ON K2H 9E8
College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario
375 University Avenue, Suite 800
Toronto, ON M5G 2J5
T: 416-479-4330 / 1-844-712-1364
F: 416-639-2168e: info@crpo.ca