SOME INFORMATION

• My practice is fully-virtual.

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• Client sessions are not recorded.

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• If you’re looking to vent without engaging in self-development, mental health growth, or gaining insight, my services are not the best fit for you.

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• Please note: I do not use Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp, Snapchat, X/Twitter, TikTok, etc., to connect with clients or to market my services. This is for both the continued support of my mental health and the maintenance of healthy boundaries with others. Email and voicemail are the best options for contact.

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• As a solo private practitioner, my practice is not equipped to meet the needs of individuals who need after-hours care and crisis services. I will not be a good fit for you if you need this level of care. In the event of an emergency, please contact your primary care physician or dial 811.

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• I place a high value on rest, personal time, and the ability to recharge outside of my office hours in order to support my sustainability and provide you with the best possible care. This is one way in which I model right behaviour to clients. I do not receive phone calls or messages on weekends, evenings, holidays, or during scheduled time off to make that a reality. I would be happy to provide you with referrals to other resources or therapists who can support your needs and coordinate care if you believe your requirements are outside of my scope.

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• I am a trauma-oriented therapist who focuses on symptom and problem resolution, building of skills and mentalization - over classification and diagnosis. At any point in treatment, if a diagnosis will be beneficial in your progress we can discuss it at that time.

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• If you represent a company in need of Critical Incident Stress Debriefing/Management, I do not offer this as it is retraumatizing to individuals. You may contact me to ask about my Recent Incident Trauma services.

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• I do not solicit testimonials for my counselling services from my clients so none are featured here.​ It is prohibited by most mental health professional associations worldwide as our clients are considered "persons who may be vulnerable to undue influence" as well as the power differential. I am a member of some of these associations and must follow the codes of conduct.

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• My services incur a fee per session.

If you need affordable services, please contact the National Family Services Division of the Ministry of Social Development and Family Services: https://www.social.gov.tt/national-family-services-division/
 

Do note, that I do not offer the following:

• counselling for men (please do not request an exception)

• any substance abuse counselling (you may try the Caura Hospital)

• addictions therapy (you may seek help here: https://findcarett.com/addiction/)

• conversion therapy (this is an unethical practice)

• relationship counselling/couples/marriage therapy (I am not trained for this population)

• counselling for children and adolescents/teenagers (I am not trained for this population)

• services to individuals mandated by the courts (the court officers may be able to refer you)

• services to individuals with personality disorders (e.g., borderline, narcissistic, anti-social, histrionic, etc.); bi-polar disorder and schizophrenia (a clinical psychologist and/or psychiatrist may be able to support you)

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For these needs my services are simply not the right fit. Thankfully, there are many other psychologists and counsellors who can address these areas.

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A note to EMDR therapists seeking consultation for certification, CIT or advancement of skills: The Bodymind Institute, Green Cross Academy of Traumatology, Maiberger Institute, Parnell Institute & PESI do not offer EMDRIA-approved EMDR basic trainings. If you were trained by any of these, I am unable to consult with you.

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