{"id":591,"date":"2022-11-30T16:58:15","date_gmt":"2022-11-30T16:58:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.velichkapsychology.ca\/?page_id=591"},"modified":"2023-09-29T16:52:43","modified_gmt":"2023-09-29T22:52:43","slug":"faqs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.velichkapsychology.ca\/index.php\/faqs\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"591\" class=\"elementor elementor-591\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f668ae3 elementor-section-height-min-height elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-items-middle\" data-id=\"f668ae3\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-ad3b9ca\" data-id=\"ad3b9ca\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-054fa6b elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"054fa6b\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-73512db elementor-invisible\" data-id=\"73512db\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8420a9e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8420a9e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-163f848 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"163f848\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-0e2cd49\" data-id=\"0e2cd49\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8617be1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8617be1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>Cost<\/b><br \/>As a Registered Psychologist, I follow the recommended fee schedule from the Psychologists Association of Alberta. The fee per 60 minute session is $200, with payment made at the end of each session. The initial appointment (75 minutes) is also $200.<\/p><p><b>Insurance<\/b><br \/>We direct bill to numerous insurance companies.\u00a0 Please reach out to inquire about your specific plan. Alternatively, you will receive a detailed receipt to submit for reimbursement from your insurance company. Please confirm your coverage for Registered Psychologists through your insurance company.<\/p><p><b>Payment<\/b><br \/>Payment (not covered by direct billing) will be collected at the end of each session by VISA, Mastercard, American Express or bank e-transfer.<\/p><p><b>How to Book a Session<\/b><br \/>You may book your free 20-minute consultation through the &#8216;Book Now&#8217; link on my website.\u00a0 You are also welcome to call or email me to arrange this consultation.\u00a0 Subsequent sessions can be booked online, or by contacting me directly.<\/p><p><b>What to Expect During Your First Session<\/b><br \/>Your rights in therapy are very important! Before we explore the reasons for you seeking counselling, we will discuss confidentiality, privacy, session notes, possible risks\/benefits, and other consent topics. You will be provided with the information needed to make an informed decision about how (or if) you would like to proceed with counselling.<\/p><p>We will then discuss your goals for counselling, what you are already doing, what has worked (or not worked) in the past, identify your strengths, and collaboratively create a plan for our work together.<\/p><p><b>Cancellation Policy<\/b><br \/>Life happens! Please give me as much notice as you can if you need to reschedule, and I will do my best to accommodate you. Both of our time is valuable \u2013 if more than a couple of sessions are missed without prior notice we will work together to create a mutually fair arrangement going forward.<\/p><p><b>Telepsychology<\/b><br \/>Telepsychology can provide flexibility and comfort in attending counselling. It is recommended to schedule your session for a time when you can arrange a quiet and private space for yourself. 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