Question 1

What is therapy?

Accepted Answer

Therapy is an opportunity to explore and process difficulties related to behaviours, thoughts, feelings, emotions, memories and relationships. It is a confidential process designed to help you address your concerns, come to a greater understanding of yourself, and learn effective personal and interpersonal coping strategies. It involves a relationship between you and a trained Licensed Counselling Therapist who has the desire and willingness to help you accomplish your individual goals.

Stephanie’s office is a safe, trauma-informed space that allows you to talk, explore your emotions, thoughts, and feelings. Therapy allows you to dig deeper, reframe your thinking and/or behaviours, improve your relationships, and your relationship to yourself. It allows you to place value on yourself, so you can show up better and as your most authentic self.

Question 2

What is your cancellation policy?

Accepted Answer

Clients are expected to notify if they will be late to an appointment. We also offer the ability to change your session to phone/virtual should you be unable to attend in person, for any reason.

If you cannot attend your appointment, you are to notify Stephanie Coady Counselling Therapy/East Coast Chiropractic as soon as possible by emailing or calling our front desk - (506) 454-2004 or sayhello@eastcoastchiropractic.ca.

If you do not provide notification within 24 hours or fail to show for your scheduled appointment time, you will be charged a full session rate.

All past outstanding balances must be paid before booking a new appointment. This includes past attended sessions and late cancellations/no-show fees. Stephanie Coady Counselling Therapy/East Coast Chiropractic will send appointment reminders for your session, however, it is your responsibility to keep track of your appointments.

Question 3

Do I need a referral to book in?

Accepted Answer

No, you can self-refer!

Question 4

Do you offer virtual sessions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, I do for residents of New Brunswick. Virtual Sessions are done through Jane telehealth. Jane is recommended as it meets the criteria laid out in privacy guidelines from PHIPAA and PIPEDA. Jane's online platform is secure (encrypted) video conferencing system and virtually impossible for anyone to intercept and decrypt the video and/or audio transmission between two people.

Question 5

Do you offer evening appointments?

Accepted Answer

At the current moment, I do not offer evening sessions.

Question 6

What about insurance?

Accepted Answer

We currently do not offer direct billing, but are happy to show you how to upload your claim. Check to see if your insurance provider and your plan covers services for Licensed Counselling Therapists.

Question 7

What about payment?

Accepted Answer

We currently take Debit, Visa, and Mastercard as forms of payment.

Question 8

How do I make an appointment?

Accepted Answer

You can contact our friendly and welcoming administration team at the front desk by phone or email during business hours. (506) 454-2004 or sayhello@eastcoastchiropractic.ca

Question 9

Do you send text reminders?

Accepted Answer

Yes! A reminder email and/or text message is sent 24 hours prior to your appointment and a second reminder is sent 2 hours prior to your appointment from our Jane App Booking system.

Question 10

Can you provide a diagnosis or prescribe medication?

Accepted Answer

Counsellors are unable to provide an official diagnosis or prescribe medication.

Question 11

How many sessions will I need and how often should I come?

Accepted Answer

This is entirely independent per person! We can discuss this on your first visit of how often you're looking to come and what would work best for you moving forward.

Question 12

Do you see children and couples?

Accepted Answer

At the current moment, I am just seeing individuals aged 16+.

Question 13

Do you do presentations/workshops or group therapy?

Accepted Answer

I am happy to arrange presentations/workshops for businesses, schools, etc! Please contact me for more information.

Question 14

Is there parking/wheelchair accessiblity?

Accepted Answer

Yes, my office is wheelchair accessible and there is tons of ample free parking right outside the front doors! Please see more info in the Location tab.

Question 15

What do I do if I or someone I know is in crisis?

Accepted Answer

Stephanie Coady Counselling Therapy is not available on an urgent or emergency basis. If a client is in distress, in life-threatening need, or concerned about their safety or the safety of others, they are required to contact the appropriate authorities. 
 • These can include:
    • Calling 911
    • Horizon Addition & Mental Health Mobile Crisis Unit (1-506-453-2132)
    • Kids Help Phone (also serving youth and adults) (Text Connect to 686868)
    • Crisis Services Canada (1-833-456-4566 or Text 45645 from 4pm to 12am ET daily)
    • Canadian Suicide Crisis Helpline: Text 988
    • Canadian Crisis Hotline (1-888-353-2273)
    • Canadian Mental Health Supports - https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/mental-health-services/mental-health-get-help.html
    • Trans Lifeline @ 1-877-330-6366
    • www.evisitnb.ca ()from 8:00am - 8:00pm 7 days a week with valid New Brunswick Medicare Card
    • Going immediately to the Hospital

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