A Road Map to Therapy

Intakes are where I get to know you and they are longer than an individual session. I want to learn about you, your history, medical information, family information. Confidentiality is of the utmost, and your intake helps to create a reflection of you. At the end of the intake, I want to establish the goals of therapy. These goals are going to be achievable and unique to you. I will also set a plan that is tailored to you. At the end of your intake, you will leave with a plan that is committed to achieving your goals and a time frame for therapy. We also offer Solution Focused Brief Therapy for those who want a concise treatment plan. Your time is your investment.

Then comes your first session. You did it! You have begun a journey. You are not alone. The process begins. Every client’s session will look differently. Each session will begin with a follow-up and then processing through the obstacles that have kept part of you back or from progressing to where you want to be. Each session will be designed with you at the heart of it.

Palm and Cedar is a Christ centred counselling centre as we look to His Love, His Hope, His Courage and His peace to help us navigate the unexpected or stormy seas in our minds and hearts. We all have travelled through dark places, encountered damage to our hearts, had fear encroach and paralyze aspects of ourselves. At Palm and Cedar I want to journey these places with you and assist you in discovery your radiance within.

Counselling is a partnership. It requires work and commitment, some session will have “homework” This is to promote your way to goals.

Finishing Well: Life is a journey, we keep moving forward in healthier and deeper ways. But once your goal or goals are achieved, I want to do follow up. To ensure you are confident and have the necessary support(s) you need. This session is where we review the accomplishments and leave off with an open door.