Individual sessions are about 50 minutes in duration, and generally there will be only one session per week. Your counsellor, in consultation with you, will determine what is your optimal number of sessions. Group counselling sessions are also weekly, but range from one and a half hours to two hours in duration for a maximum of eight weeks. If you are seeking counselling for personal issues, you will need to make an appointment with an intake counsellor who will help you determine how the Counselling Centre can best meet your needs. In your first appointment, you and your intake counsellor will work out how the Counselling Centre can best help you.
Sessions are confidential.
However, the release of confidential materials is required in situations of suspected current child abuse, of potential harm to you or others, and where the court may subpoena records. Counsellors may consult with other counsellors at the Counselling Centre from time to time. Punctuality is important so please arrange to be on time for your appointment. If you cannot attend an appointment, please cancel at least 24 hours in advance. In the event of stormy or inclement weather, please call the office to confirm your appointment.