Frequently Asked Questions

  Therapy can give you support, validation, coping skills, and strategies to update your perspective or change 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. Therapists help clients facilitate their own healing process. They provide feedback, guidance and psycho-education, rather than advice or answers. My process is collaborative. You are in the driver’s seat of your life and I offer my skills and experience to help you get to where you’re going. 

  The best way to contact me is via email at pamela@pamgilbert.ca   

To get started, you can request a 20-minute consultation (no charge) or simply book an appointment. 

My practice moved online at the beginning of the pandemic, using a secure and easy video platform. I work with clients living anywhere in Ontario. 

It really depends on you. For some, a short period is all that's needed and for others, therapy begins a process that takes longer. Therapy is most effective when you 

take what you learn in session and apply it to your daily life.

    Once again, it depends on you – your goals, mental and emotional bandwidth, and budget. In the beginning, continuity helps build momentum and a foundation. I’ll suggest what I think meets your needs but ultimately, you determine the frequency. Scheduling often evolves over time. 

  Individual Therapy is $150 (includes HST)

Couples Therapy is $200 (includes HST)

Appointments run for 60 minutes.

Payment via e-Transfer is due at the time of the appointment. 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 cancel with less than 24 hours notice or miss an appointment, the full amount is due. The exception is illness or an emergency situation.