Therapy FAQ | Aura Counselling Kanata and Stittsville

OHIP does not cover Psychotherapy Services. However, many third-party health care providers reimburse the services. We encourage you to check with your employer or your insurance policy to verify. Your therapists' name is included on each receipts along with their registration number that you can use to make your claim to your insurance provider. If you do not have a third-party health care provider you may inquire about our sliding scale rates, which is available to clients experiencing financial strain or low income.

Here are some details on what to expect when you reach out to us:

We do our best to get back to you within 48 hours.
Based on your therapy goals and availability needs, we will match you with the therapist that will best suit your needs and goals.
From then on, your contact with be forwarded to your therapist, and she will be in touch with you to schedule your first appointment and provide further details via email. Once your first session is booked, you will receive an Informed Consent Form to fill out.
During your first session, we will review the forms you filled out and discuss any questions or concerns you might still have.

You may have your doubts about therapy. To ensure that you are getting what you need from therapy, we will monitor your progress as we go by completing assessments that will track your progress.

Think of it this way: Do you believe that it is possible to go a lifetime without suffering from any physical injuries? If your answer is no, we agree with you. We often have little aches and pains here and there, and when we do, we generally know that we need to take care of our injury otherwise it will worsen. The same is true with mental aches and pains. It is impossible to go through life without emotional turmoil’s or hurts, and if we do now deal with them appropriately, the issue will only get worse. Seeking help can help you overcome whatever aches and pains you are experiencing, and better yet- provide you with tools that will help you manage them on your own in the future.

Counselling is right for anyone experiencing some sort of hardship in his or her life. The biggest myth about counseling, is that you have to be presenting with serious mental health symptoms. Sometimes peoples start wondering about therapy because they are going through hard circumstances; others are experiencing undesirable symptoms as a result of anxiety, depression, stress or other mental health concerns. Sometimes people seek counseling because they are concerned about a loved one, or their marriage or relationship. Still, some may simply want to learn about themselves and understand their emotions and/or behavours. Counselling is a safe haven for exploring the deeper parts of yourself.

Virtual therapy provides flexibility in receiving psychotherapy services by removing the barriers that sometimes exist for in-person counselling. You can receive counselling from the comfort of your own home, removing certain barriers such as commuting and scheduling challenges. With that said, tele-counselling is not for everyone; you may not have the same privacy at home than you do going to your therapists' office. Internet connections, data, and device(s) are required for secure video counselling. we suggest that you verify your data package/speed with your telecommunication provide.