The fee for individual and couples counselling range from $160- $226 (HST Inclusive)/ 50 minutes and for couples counselling $255-270 (HST Inclusive)/ 75 minutes.

Payments are made by E-Transfer before each session to parisacounselling@gmail.com. We provide a receipt after each session, which you can submit to your insurance company for reimbursement.

Yes, therapy services are typically covered by most private insurance companies. If your extended health insurance policy covers “Registered Psychotherapists,” we can provide you with a receipt that you can submit to your insurance company for reimbursement. However, we recommend double-checking your insurance policy or calling your insurance provider to inquire about what credentials they cover for mental health providers under “psychological services” before scheduling a session.

As a client, you can decide the number of sessions and how often you want to see your therapist. You can end counselling at any time. However, to ensure you get the most out of your sessions, we usually recommend consistent sessions, either weekly or biweekly, in the beginning.

Then, when you reach your counselling goals. You can stop counselling altogether or have monthly check-ins to maintain your gains from therapy.

If you’re new to counselling, you may wonder what to expect from your sessions. Our approach is to create a safe and respectful space to explore and address your difficulties. We use evidence-based therapy approaches proven to provide the best client outcomes, including emotion-focused, cognitive behaviour, and attachment-informed therapy. You can read more about these approaches on our website.

Counselling Process

Counselling is a collaborative process, and we regularly check in with our clients to ensure the sessions meet their needs. During the first session, we’ll learn more about you, your current and past difficulties, and your counselling needs and goals. After that, we will work with you to determine the focus of the sessions and plans and how we can attain them. You can also share your experiences with counselling, what has worked for you, and what hasn’t, and your preferences moving forward.

Counselling Goals

Some clients prefer more structured sessions, with guidance, direction, concrete goals, and home practice outside sessions. Others prioritize having a safe space to process and unpack the situations negatively affecting them. You can let us know in the first session what your preferences and expectations are. We aim to help you achieve lasting, meaningful change in the shortest time possible.

Learn more about our therapy approaches here.

Starting counselling for the first time can be challenging, but you’re not alone. At our counselling practice, we understand the courage and vulnerability it takes to seek help. So our therapists are here to support you whether you’re unsure if counselling can help you or if you have anxiety about starting. 

You can discuss any fears and hesitations in your first session. Remember, any counselling is better than no counselling. We encourage you to commit to attending at least one session.

If you don’t feel like counselling is for you after that session, you can stop attending. But don’t let your fears and hesitations hold you back from trying something that could be transformative for you.

Contact us today to book your first session.

Suppose you’ve had a negative experience with counselling in Toronto before. In that case, we understand trying again cannot be easy.

However, it’s important to remember that finding the right therapist who is a good fit for you can make a significant difference. Our Toronto counselling practice strives to provide a safe and supportive environment where you can feel comfortable and heard. 

We encourage you to keep an open mind and give therapy another chance to help you achieve your mental health goals.

We understand the importance of working with a therapist who fits you and your needs. We recommend you work together for at least 2-3 sessions to ensure a therapist-client fit. You can stop counselling at any time if it does not benefit you. 

To assist you in selecting the right therapist for your needs in Toronto, ON, we have provided the following:

• Videos that showcase who we are.
• Our expertise.
• The areas in which we can support you.

We hope this information helps you make an informed and confident decision when starting counselling with us.