What to expect?
The first session is typically an Initial Assessment/Consultation session, consisting of a comprehensive interview and assessment of your presenting concerns and relevant background information. By the end of the first consultation session, I will work with you to identify options and resources that might address your concerns, including but not limited to psychotherapy, psychological testing, and/or other referrals
Clients who decide to start psychotherapy sessions with me may choose to work in the form of individual, couple or family sessions. Psychotherapy is a professional working relationship, with the goal to address your presenting emotional and relational concerns. The primary method used will be verbal interactions, although non-verbal activities may also be used at times. The therapeutic process will involve your self-disclosure and introspection, which may be uncomfortable at times. My role as your therapist is to provide a safe place for your self-exploration and to deepen your self-understanding in your current context, hence empowering you towards relating better with yourself and with others.
Clients are encouraged to commit to at least 6-8 sessions, in order to fully appreciate the therapy experience. The number of psychotherapy sessions required depends on client’s needs and goals. Usually, treatment is completed upon mutual agreement between the client(s) and the therapist. If you prefer to end therapy earlier, one final session is recommended to discuss future plans and if any referral needed.
Confidentiality
All information shared will be kept confidential, with three (3) exceptions: (1) the client is a potential danger to self and others; (2) child or elder abuse is suspected; (3) where mandated by the court or law. Additionally, if this consultation was recommended as part of a service plan, information will be sent to the referral source.
咨询程序
第一次的疗程将会通过广泛性的访谈，收集有关的背景资料，以便初步诊断您所面对的问题。我将针对您的需要，与您讨论治疗计划，包括心理治疗、心理测验、或其他转介等选择。
在接下来的疗程，您可以选择的治疗方式，包括个人、伴侣或家庭治疗。心理治疗是一项专业的合作关系，目标是帮助我面对内在与外在的情感问题及需要。主要的治疗方式将会是通过谈话的交流，也有可能用非语言的活动方式。我会帮助咨询者叙述、表达以及省察内心的自我，过程有可能会引起短暂的不适。我作为治疗师的角色是提供一个安全的空间给予咨询者去探索自我，以及更深入地了解自己现有的处境，以便在未来可以更好的与自己及他人相处。
心理治疗的次数将会因人而异，主要取决于咨询者的需要及目标。建议您进行至少6至8次的疗程以便能真正地去体验心理治疗的过程。通常疗程的结束是咨询者与治疗师一同达至的协议。若您想要提早结束疗程，我可以安排作最后一次的会面以便与您讨论未来的计划，以及任何转介的需要。
保密
有关您的资料将一概得到保密，除了以下三个情况：(1) 咨询者可能会对自己或他人造成生命危险; (2)有未成年者或年长者怀疑受到虐待; (3) 有关资料被法庭传召。另外，如果此项咨询是由第三者所转介作为他方的服务计划，您的资料有可能会被传送给转介的第三者。