FAQ
Many people have questions about therapy. Will therapy work for me? Is therapy covered by my health insurance?
Have a look at the most frequently asked questions below, and submit your own if you can’t find what you’re looking for.
How do I schedule
an appointment?
You can submit a question through the "Contact" section of this website.
You can connect via email if you would like to set up a phone consultation or appointment:
dochascounsellingservices@gmail.com
Or, you can register as a new client directly through Owl Practice:
Will my health insurance cover therapy?
Many insurance or benefit services will provide coverage for a registered Social Worker and/or Psychotherapist.
If you're unsure what coverage you have, connect with your benefit provider and ask.
I am an authorized provider with Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) and your mental health counselling services may be covered by the government.
About the Non-Insured Health Benefits program (sac-isc.gc.ca)
How long will the process take?
Your inquiry will be acknowledged within 24 hours of submission.
Consultations can occur within 1-2 weeks, based on client and therapist availability.
What if I don't feel ready?
Perhaps this is your first time speaking to a therapist. Or maybe you've had a negative experience in the past with a mental health professional which has left you feeling skeptical.
I get it - it's natural to have questions and I will do my best to work through any concerns you have before we get started.
Will my health insurance cover therapy?
Enter your answer here. Be thoughtful, write clearly and concisely, and consider adding written as well as visual examples. Go over what you’ve written to make sure that if it was the first time you were visiting the site, you’d understand the answer.
What appointments times are available?
I appreciate that life can be hectic, so I offer appointments during the day, evenings, and weekends.
I want to be available for you, when you have the time and space to connect.