Question 1

What services do you offer?

Accepted Answer

Avaiya Integrative Clinic provides individual and couples therapy, as well as workshops and speaking engagements. All therapy sessions are currently offered virtually, allowing for flexible and accessible care.

Question 2

Who do you work with?

Accepted Answer

We work with adults and couples navigating a wide range of concerns, including trauma, relationship challenges, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, ADHD, life transitions, and stress related to work or caregiving roles. Our approach is inclusive, trauma-informed, and affirming of diverse identities and lived experiences.

Question 3

What can I expect in a first session?

Accepted Answer

The first session is a space to slow down, get to know one another, and understand what’s bringing you to therapy. We’ll explore your goals, concerns, and what you’re hoping for from support. There’s no pressure to share everything at once — therapy is paced collaboratively and guided by what feels safe and helpful for you.

Question 4

What can I expect in a typical therapy session?

Accepted Answer

Sessions are tailored to your individual needs, goals, and pace. We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all therapy. In general, sessions involve exploring your thoughts, emotions, and experiences within a space of collaboration, respect, and warmth. Together, you and your therapist will identify patterns, build coping strategies, and work toward meaningful change in a way that feels steady and supportive.

Question 5

Do you offer a free consultation?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We offer a free 15-minute consultation to help you ask questions, get a sense of our approach, and determine whether working together feels like a good fit.

Question 6

Are sessions virtual or in-person?

Accepted Answer

All sessions are currently offered online via secure video platforms. Virtual therapy allows us to serve clients across different locations while maintaining confidentiality and clinical standards.

Question 7

Are you registered or licensed?

Accepted Answer

Yes. All services are provided by appropriately qualified professionals with master’s-level education and formal clinical training.

Professional registration and regulation vary by country:

Canada: Services are provided by a Registered Psychotherapist (RP) or Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) in good standing with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO). In Ontario, psychotherapy is a legally regulated health profession with protected title and defined scope of practice. In British Columbia, services are provided in accordance with provincial regulations governing counselling and psychotherapy.
Australia: Services are provided as counselling and psychotherapy, in line with relevant Australian regulations. The title “psychologist” is a protected title in Australia and is not currently used.
England: Services are offered in accordance with UK counselling and psychotherapy practice standards. While “psychotherapist” is not a legally protected title in England, services are delivered in alignment with recognised professional and ethical frameworks. The title “psychologist” is protected and is not currently used.

Question 8

What is the difference between a psychotherapist and a psychologist?

Accepted Answer

A psychotherapist provides talk therapy for a wide range of emotional, relational, and mental health concerns using evidence-informed approaches. In Ontario, Canada, a psychotherapist holds a protected title as a government regulated health professional. Requirements include formal registration, graduate-level education, supervised clinical training, ongoing professional development, and adherence to strict ethical and practice standards. Psychotherapists may offer clinical impressions and provisional assessments but do not provide formal psychological diagnoses.

Training backgrounds for psychotherapists may include psychotherapy, psychology, or social work, depending on jurisdiction and regulatory body. You can learn more about our training, credentials, and approach here.

A psychologist holds a protected title that requires advanced university training in psychology and formal registration. Psychologists are qualified to diagnose mental health disorders and may conduct psychological assessments and testing.

At Avaiya Integrative Clinic, services are provided by a registered psychotherapist, offering care that is evidence-informed, professionally regulated, and grounded in both clinical integrity as well as relational depth.

Question 9

What jurisdictions do you work in?

Accepted Answer

Therapy services are provided only in locations where it is legally permitted based on professional registration and regulatory guidelines. Currently, we are able to offer services to clients in Ontario and British Columbia (Canada), Australia, and England. If you are unsure whether services can be provided in your location, please reach out and we can clarify this together.

Question 10

What is integrative psychotherapy?

Accepted Answer

Integrative psychotherapy draws from multiple evidence-based approaches to tailor therapy to your unique needs. Rather than using a one-size-fits-all model, therapy is adapted based on your goals, experiences, nervous system patterns, relationships, and values.

Question 11

How long does therapy last?

Accepted Answer

There is no fixed timeline. Some people seek short-term support around a specific issue, while others engage in longer-term therapy for deeper exploration and healing. We’ll regularly check in to ensure therapy continues to feel supportive and aligned with your goals.

Question 12

Is therapy confidential?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Confidentiality is a cornerstone of psychotherapy. There are limited legal and ethical exceptions (such as risk of harm to yourself or others), which will be explained clearly during the consent process.

Question 13

How do I get started?

Accepted Answer

You can begin by booking a free 15-minute consultation or scheduling an initial session through the contact or booking page. Taking the first step can feel daunting — we aim to make the process as clear and supportive as possible.

Virtual therapy for clients worldwide.
Serving Ontario & British Columbia (Canada), Australia, and England (UK)

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What services do you offer?

Who do you work with?

What can I expect in a first session?

What can I expect in a typical therapy session?

Do you offer a free consultation?

Are sessions virtual or in-person?

Are you registered or licensed?

What is the difference between a psychotherapist and a psychologist?

What jurisdictions do you work in?

What is integrative psychotherapy?

How long does therapy last?

Is therapy confidential?

How do I get started?

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What services do you offer?

Who do you work with?

What can I expect in a first session?

What can I expect in a typical therapy session?

Do you offer a free consultation?

Are sessions virtual or in-person?

Are you registered or licensed?

What is the difference between a psychotherapist and a psychologist?

What jurisdictions do you work in?

What is integrative psychotherapy?

How long does therapy last?

Is therapy confidential?

How do I get started?

SESSION FEE INFORMATION

Session Fees

Payment & Receipts

Insurance & Rebates

Why Private Pay?

Accessibility & Sliding Scale

Booking Your Session

Workshops & Speaking

MEETING YOU WITH CARE AND COMPASSION, EVERY STEP OF THE WAY.

MEETING YOU WITH CARE AND COMPASSION,
EVERY STEP OF THE WAY.