FAQs

  • “Occupational therapy is a type of health care that helps to solve the problems that interfere with a person’s ability to do the things that are important to them” - caot.ca

    You may be looking for help with your mental health symptoms, difficulties with your cognition, or may be struggling with chronic conditions such as pain or fatigue. These symptoms impact your ability to do the things you want to do such as working, socializing, or managing your home or family responsibilities. Occupational Therapy is here to help you learn new ways to engage in daily life activities.

    You do not need a diagnosed health condition or a referral to benefit from Occupational Therapy.

  • The first session is mainly an opportunity for you to share about your health conditions/symptoms and how they are impacting your daily life. We can talk about what is important to you and what you feel you are missing out on in your life. With this knowledge, we develop some goals and I can share about what specific treatment options might be appropriate for you. You are the driver and I am here to support you through education, learning strategies, setting goals, and adjusting your perspective or expectations. This first session is a great opportunity to determine if working with me and getting Occupational Therapy is right for you.

  • The schedule for the customized treatment plan is something we will discuss in your intake session. But really it is up to you. Also keep in mind that it is common that the frequency of service changes over time.

  • Not at this time.

  • Not at all! I can provide an assessment to determine what is impacting your daily function and the treatments available to you.

  • Yes, absolutely! I have years of experience working on a team with Psychologists and Counsellors to support clients. You will need to provide consent to release information to your other health team members, which can be done on the intake form you will fill out before starting treatment.

  • Absolutely - within a few legal limits.

    Confidentiality is an essential aspect of Occupational Therapy as it creates safety and trust.  You can be sure that what is said in your sessions, stays in your sessions, unless you provide consent for this information to be shared to someone you choose. However, there are a few situations when an Occupational Therapist is legally bound to break confidentiality:

    1 . if a child is or may be at risk of abuse or neglect

    2. if you have imminent intent to harm yourself or someone else

    3. if my clinical records are subpoenaed by a court order.

    If you have questions about these limits to confidentiality, please let me know.