Terms of Use

This page outlines the terms that apply to anyone visiting this website or contacting me by email, prior to becoming a client. Once you begin working with me, a fuller informed consent — covering confidentiality, privacy, and financial arrangements — is reviewed and agreed to before your first appointment.

Limits to Confidentiality — Even Before We've Spoken

Anything shared with me, including through an initial email or contact form message, is treated with care and discretion. However, as a Registered Psychotherapist regulated by the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO), I have legal and ethical obligations that can apply even before a therapeutic relationship has formally begun. These include a duty to report or disclose information in the following circumstances:

• If I believe there's a significant, imminent risk of serious harm to you or someone else
• If I have reasonable grounds to believe a child is in need of protection
• If I'm required to disclose information for legal proceedings, such as a subpoena
• If disclosure is authorized by warrant or required under provincial or federal law, for the purpose of an investigation or inspection
• If you become injured, incapacitated, or seriously ill and unable to consent, in order to contact a relative or someone who can act on your behalf
• If required by my regulatory college, for example in response to a complaint or as part of a standard practice review

Because of this, I encourage care in what you choose to disclose before we've had a chance to speak directly.

No Therapeutic Relationship Is Formed by Contacting Me

Sending an email or contact form message does not establish a therapist-client relationship, nor does it constitute a clinical consultation. It is simply a way to start a conversation about whether working together might be a good fit.

Website Content Is Not a Substitute for Therapy

The information on this site is educational and reflective in nature. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, or replace individualized clinical care. If you are in crisis, please contact emergency services or a crisis line rather than relying on this website.

Privacy

For details on how your personal information is collected, stored, and used when you visit this site or contact me, please see the Privacy Policy.