What kind of help do you get from a Psychologist like me?
In lay terms, I specialize in working alongside clients to promote personal growth, not just behavioral change.
The technical term for this is Psychoanalytic or Psychodynamic Psychotherapy.
I invite you to view my fact sheet on How Psychodynamic Therapy Works to learn what it can do for you.
While I have had training in Behavioral Therapy, Gestalt Therapy and Existential Therapy, I have been most deeply committed to Psychodynamic Psychotherapy. I have found it to be the most powerful means to understand human functioning and the various problems of living we all experience from time to time.
Advantages to seeing a Registered Psychologist
The advantages to obtaining a Registered Psychologist as your mental health care provider are two-fold: first, it guarantees that your therapist has met the standards and requirements for being a Psychologist. The College of Psychologists of British Columbia set the minimal standards to be Registered. These standards include course work, professional exams, clinical experience, supervision, and ongoing professional development. Only those who have met these rigorous requirements can use the legally name-protected title “Registered Psychologist.”
The second advantage to seeing a Registered Psychologist is a financial one. Most extended health care providers (like Blue Cross, Manulife, etc.) cover services provided by Registered Psychologists. Only a few cover services by other mental health care professionals. By seeing a Registered Psychologist, you assure yourself of seeing a qualified professional and you may well get coverage for the services you receive (be sure to check your provider for the limits of your coverage).
A Registered Psychologist’s fees are tax-exempt so no tax is added to your fee. In addition, out-of-pocket charges (i.e. payment after extended health care coverage has expired) are considered eligible as a tax deductible medical expense.
Fees
Fees are commensurate with the recommendations of the BC Psychological Association.
Some allowances for sliding scale clients may be available at the Fleetwood location.
Payment can be made by cash, cheque or eTransfer, and is customarily received at time of service.