Anastassia Markova - Psychologist and Trainer
Clients
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Adults
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Adolescents
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Aging and elderly people
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Groups
When do I need therapy?
When I am not happy in my relationship and would like to improve it.
Problems related to difficulties in a relationship, separation, divorce, love life, jealousy, manipulation, violence, dependency
When I am not happy at my work place.
Stress management, career development, burnout, chronic stressors, adaptation to a new work environment, harassment, violence, well-being
When something is changing in my life.
Loss of a loved one, loneliness, crises, loss of employment, problems with children
When my physician has diagnosed me with one of the following:
depression, anxiety disorder, phobia, panic disorder, generalised anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder
When I do not recognize myself anymore.
When something is wrong with me and I cannot find what is causing it (fatigue, irritability, heightened emotional responses, conflicts).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the therapy like?
You and I together determine the therapy objectives. You determine the number of sessions and how often you would like to consult depending on your needs. We then regularly follow-up on progress towards your therapy objectives. At the end of each session, you evaluate the quality of our therapeutic relationship to optimize its effectiveness.
How long will the therapy continue?
The answer to this question depends on a number of factors: your needs, the complexity of your problems, your personal resources, and the quality of our therapeutic relationship. Some of my clients decided that they had achieved their objectives in only two, three or four sessions . Others have opted to have a larger number of sessions to achieve their goals (i.e. ten or more sessions). I evaluate on a regular basis the client’s well-being and the quality of our therapeutic relationship. This practice, according to the literature, can significantly improve the therapeutic outcomes.
How do you deal with confidentiality issues?
I am obligated to keep the therapy confidential. I cannot release any information to a third party without written authorisation from the client, or verbal authorization, in cases of emergency. The only exception to this level of confidentiality is determined by Article 18 of the Code of Ethics: “Psychologists may communicate information protected by professional secrecy to prevent an act of violence, including a suicide, where they have reasonable cause to believe that there is an imminent danger of death or serious bodily injury to a person or an identifiable group of persons.”
Rates / Insurance
Rates
$180 per 55-60 minute session
Accepted methods of payment
Cheques, cash, or Interac e-transfer
Cancellation policy
A 24 hour notice is required to cancel any scheduled appointment. If you do not notify or appear for your scheduled appointment, you will be held responsible for the whole session fee.
Insurance companies
You must verify with your health insurance company if they require a medical referral before the initiation of therapy. If so, you must obtain a medical referral before our first session. If the medical referral is not required, you can proceed directly with the first session. The reimbursement of therapy expenses is based on the procedures established by your insurance company.
Tax deductions
Psychotherapy expenses are part of the medical expenses you can deduct on your income taxes. You can deduct the portion that is not covered by your insurance (typically 10 or 20 %), or the entire amount if you do not have an insurance coverage.