Frequently Asked Questions

  Therapy can give you support, validation, coping skills, and strategies to change your perspective or your behaviours. It can give you a better understanding of yourself and your relationships. It can give you greater peace of mind and help you tolerate difficult feelings and situations. Psychotherapists help clients facilitate their own healing process. They provide feedback, guidance and psycho-education, rather than advice or answers. 

 I moved my practice online at the beginning of the pandemic, using a secure video conferencing platform. I will be staying online for client convenience and accessibility (residents of Ontario). Occasional in-person days TBD in 2022.

Contact me at pamela@pamgilbert.ca or 416-400-2261. I make every effort to return your message within one business day. Booking your complimentary 20-minute consult call is the first step.

It really depends on the individual. For some, a short period is all that's needed and for others, therapy begins a process that can take years. Therapy is most effective when you are willing to take it beyond the hour you spend with your therapist and into your daily life.

In the beginning, once a week is recommended to create a foundation, followed by biweekly or less often. Some people start and maintain biweekly and that works well. Scheduling often evolves over time. 

Individual therapy is $130 + HST per 60-minute session.

90-minute sessions are $195 including HST.

Payment by e-Transfer is due at the end of the session. A receipt is provided. If you have extended health benefits, check to see whether ‘Registered Psychotherapist’ is covered under your plan.

There is a minimum 24-hour cancellation policy. If you miss an appointment or cancel with less than 24 hours notice, you will be billed the full amount. The exception to this is illness or an emergency situation.