Individual Therapy for Adults in Ontario

Yes. You can read about our therapists and book with whoever feels right, or take the quiz and we'll suggest someone. If you'd rather talk it through, Rachel can help you work out who fits what you're looking for and who has space. Before you commit, you can have a free 15-minute Meet & Greet online to see how it feels. If after a few sessions it isn't the right fit, let us know. We'll match you with someone else at no charge. It's not uncommon to try more than one before finding the right fit.

Before you arrive, you'll get a short intake form. In the session, your therapist will start by talking about what therapy is and isn't, your rights as a client, and how your privacy is protected. After that, it's a conversation. They'll ask what brought you in and what you'd like to be different, and you can share as much or as little as you're ready to. You don't need to have it all figured out. Before you finish, you'll talk together about what might come next: what you'd like to work on, and how often you'll meet.

There's no set number, and we won't sign you up for one. Some people come for a handful of sessions to work through something specific. Others stay longer because what they're dealing with runs deeper or has been there a long time. Your therapist will check in with you about how things are going, and you can ask them at any point what they think. You decide whether to keep going, take a break or stop.

Yes. What you say in therapy stays between you and your therapist unless you give permission to share it. Our office team sees your contact and billing details, but never your session notes. If you see an intern, their supervisor also reads your notes, and you'll be told that before you start.

There are a few situations where the law requires a therapist to share information: if someone is at serious risk of harm, if a child may be at risk (including from conflict at home), or if a court orders records. Your therapist will explain these at your first session, so you can decide what you want to share.

Yes. A lot of relationship work happens one person at a time. You might want to understand your part in a pattern, work out what you want, or feel steadier before a hard conversation. You don't need your partner's agreement to start. If you both decide you'd like to come in together later, talk to your therapist about the best way to do that.

Only if you want to, and when you're ready. Some people come in wanting to understand where a pattern started, and that means looking back. Others want to focus on what's happening now, and that's fine too. Your therapist may ask about your history if it seems connected to what you're working on, but you can always say not yet, or not today. You set the pace.

Yes. We offer sessions online as well as in person, so you don't need to live nearby. Our therapists see clients across Ontario, and some can also work with people in other provinces or outside Canada. Ask Rachel who's available where you live. Online sessions work the same way as in-person ones. You'll just need a private space and a reliable connection. For many people it's also easier to fit into a busy week.

Most sessions are 50 minutes, and 30- and 90-minute sessions are also available. How often you come is something you and your therapist decide together. Fees range from $45 for sessions with an intern to $180, depending on the therapist's experience. Many extended health plans cover psychotherapy with a Registered Psychotherapist or Social Worker, so check your plan. We can direct bill from your first session [with most major insurers]. If you need to cancel, please give us 24 hours' notice.