counselling for pregnancy
Pregnancy is a transformative experience that can be filled with joy, anticipation, and sometimes, unexpected challenges. Whether you're a first-time parent or adding to your family, counselling offers a safe space to explore your feelings, address concerns, and gain clarity during this significant life transition.
Navigating pregnancy can feel overwhelming at times, but you don't have to do it alone. Take the first step towards support and empowerment by scheduling a confidential counselling session today. Whether you prefer in-person sessions or online consultations, we're here to meet your needs.
our approach to counselling
We believe in a personalized approach to counselling that respects your unique circumstances and needs. Our licensed counsellors specialize in pregnancy-related issues, offering:
Emotional Support: Addressing anxiety, stress, or fear related to pregnancy and parenthood.
Relationship Guidance: Navigating changes in your relationship with your partner, family dynamics, and communication strategies.
Decision-Making Support: Assisting with decisions such as birth plans, parenting styles, and postpartum care.
Loss and Grief Counselling: Supporting individuals and couples coping with miscarriage, stillbirth, or other pregnancy complications.
Education and Preparation: Providing information on prenatal care, childbirth, and postpartum adjustment.
frequently asked questions
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Generally speaking, appointments can be scheduled within a week of your initial call. Urgent appointments (same day or next day) may be available if needed. Daytime, evening, and weekend appointments are available.
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In the initial session, the therapist will work with you to gain a full understanding of what you are experiencing and what you need to feel better. Together you will formulate a plan specific to your needs, what you would like to see change, and what resources are available to you. You may feel hopeful and a sense of relief because you have taken the first step in feeling better. Individuals and couples often report experiencing new awareness and insights from this initial session.
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Together, you and your therapist will determine the frequency of appointments based on your needs and schedule, which may be weekly, bi-weekly or monthly. According to research, individuals and couples that have the most positive outcomes from counselling attended on a regular basis.
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Individuals and couples come to counselling for different reasons and at different points in their journey; therefore, the length of time individuals and couples engage in counselling really varies. The therapist’s first priority is making sure you get the results you want from your counselling experience; which for most, is to feel better as quickly as possible.
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We sure do. Two of our therapists are trained in the Gottman Method - the evidenced-based gold standard of relationship counselling. Heather M. and Sarah K are happy to help couples better their communication, conflict resolution, and connection.
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It is common for individuals to worry about the cost of counselling. Consider the benefits of this short term investment. Taking care of yourself and getting what you need is important. The cost of not getting help is much higher. Your health and well being is worth the investment. Most extended health care plans cover the cost of counselling services provided by a Registered Social Worker (RSW).
60-Minute In-Person Individual Counselling/Psychotherapy - $150
60-Minute Virtual Individual Counselling/Psychotherapy - $150
75-Minute Couples Counselling/Psychotherapy- $195
Sliding scale is available and depends on the therapist. Email or call us to request this pricing and we’d be happy to help you.
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Since the scheduling of a counselling appointment involves the reservation of a time specifically for you, a minimum of 24 hours notice is required for rescheduling or cancelling an appointment. Unless we reach a different agreement, the 50% of the fee will be charged for appointments cancelled with less than 24 hours notice.
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