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Frequently Asked Questions

Whenever we embark on a new journey, questions naturally arise. Some of those questions are deeply personal and can only be answered through reflection and experience. Others are more practical and have straightforward answers.

Below are some of the questions I am most often asked by prospective clients, supervisees, and course participants. I hope these answers provide clarity and help you decide whether one of my services is the right fit for you. If your question isn’t answered here, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

General Questions

Do you offer a free introductory consultation?

Yes. I offer a complimentary 30-minute introductory meeting, either online or in person. This gives us an opportunity to discuss what brings you to therapy, answer any questions you may have, and explore whether working together feels like a good fit. There is no obligation to continue after this meeting.

Even though you are not yet a client, the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) requires me to create a brief record of our meeting, including your name, contact information, and a short summary of our conversation. This information is kept confidential, regardless of whether you decide to begin therapy.

As with all psychotherapists, there are a few legal limits to confidentiality. These include situations where there is a legal duty to report or where there is a serious concern about the safety of yourself or someone else. I am happy to explain confidentiality and its limits in more detail during our first meeting.

What are your fees and cancellation policy?

You can find my current fees and cancellation policies on the Fees and Fine Print page. I update new fees there as soon as they become effective. 

I have a 24-hour cancellation policy for psychotherapy and supervision sessions. For groups and courses, the cancellation policies vary, and you can find them on the group or course pages. 

How do I book an appointment or register for a course?

The easiest way to book an appointment or inquire about a service is by email. I have intentionally chosen not to use an automated online booking system, as it allows me to create a schedule that best supports the ongoing needs of my clients while remaining flexible enough to accommodate supervision, groups, courses, and new inquiries.

If you are registering for a course or workshop, you can do so directly through the registration form on the individual course page.

What forms of payment do you accept? And do you provide receipts?

E-transfer is my preferred method of payment. I also accept Visa and Mastercard. For in-person sessions, payment by cheque or cash is also welcome.

A receipt containing all the information typically required by extended health insurance providers is issued after every session, group, or course. If you need one, I am also happy to provide an annual account statement for your records or income tax purposes.

Psychotherapy

Do I need a diagnosis or a specific problem to begin therapy? Or can I come for personal growth?

Absolutely. You do not need a diagnosis or be in crisis to benefit from psychotherapy. Many people seek therapy because they find themselves at a crossroads, are navigating a life transition, notice recurring patterns in their relationships, or simply want to understand themselves more deeply.

I strongly believe in preventative approaches to mental and emotional well-being. Taking time to reflect on your life, explore your experiences, and cultivate greater self-awareness can be one of the most meaningful ways to maintain balance, strengthen resilience, and prevent future difficulties. Therapy is not only about healing what hurts—it can also be about discovering who you are becoming.

Can I bring spiritual questions into therapy even if I don't belong to a religion?

Absolutely. You do not need to belong to a religion—or even consider yourself a spiritual person—to explore questions of meaning, purpose, values, or connection in therapy.

As a spiritual psychotherapist, I welcome conversations about spiritual experiences and beliefs whenever they are meaningful to you. My approach is non-denominational and respectful of each person’s own worldview, whether that is rooted in a religious tradition, a personal philosophy, a connection with nature, or no spiritual framework at all.

Your beliefs and experiences guide our conversations. Spirituality is never assumed or imposed—it simply remains available as another way of understanding ourselves and our lives when it feels relevant to you.

What is Spiritual Psychotherapy or Soul-Spiritual Integration?

Soul–Spirit Integration is the name I give to the philosophy that underlies both my approach to life and my work as a psychotherapist. It is my own integrative approach to spiritual psychotherapy, developed over many years of practice, study, and reflection.

For me, spiritual psychotherapy is a holistic approach that recognizes the human being as more than thoughts, emotions, or behaviours alone. It acknowledges that our lives unfold within a larger context—our relationships, communities, culture, the natural world, and, for many people, a sense of connection to something greater than ourselves. Exploring these wider dimensions can deepen our understanding of who we are and how we wish to live.

You can find more about Soul-Spirit Integration and the ideas that shape my work on my About page.

How does the therapy process work?

Psychotherapy is, at its heart, a conversation. Together, we explore the questions, concerns, and experiences you bring, using thoughtful dialogue as well as, when appropriate, body awareness, imagery, dreams, creative expression, or other approaches that support your way of understanding yourself.

Rather than following a fixed template or agenda, I allow each session to grow from what is most alive for you at that moment. While we keep your overall goals in mind, I have found that the experiences, thoughts, or questions that are present when we meet often lead to the most meaningful insights and lasting change.

Because every person’s journey is unique, there is no standard length of therapy. Some people come for a few sessions to work through a specific concern, while others choose to continue over a longer period as part of their ongoing personal growth. Some return when new life challenges arise; others simply appreciate having a place for periodic reflection and support.

The pace and direction of the work are something we shape together. I believe that each person carries an inner wisdom about what they need, and part of my role is to help you listen to and trust that wisdom.

Is therapy completely confidential?

Yes. Confidentiality is one of the foundations of psychotherapy. Generally, what you share in therapy remains confidential, and I will not share information about you with anyone—including family members, physicians, or other health care providers—without your knowledge and explicit consent.

There are, however, a few important exceptions where I am legally or ethically required to disclose information. These include situations where there is a duty to report under Ontario law, where there is a serious and imminent risk of harm to yourself or another person, or where records are required by a court order or subpoena.

These situations are uncommon, and whenever possible I will discuss them with you before any information is shared.

If you have questions about confidentiality or its limits, I am always happy to explain them in more detail before or during our work together.

Do you give advice, or is therapy more exploratory?

I don’t usually give advice. Rather than telling you what I think you should do, my role is to help you discover what feels right and true for you.

Together, we explore your situation from different perspectives, consider the possible consequences of different choices, and become curious about the beliefs, values, emotions, and patterns that may be influencing your decisions. Sometimes I may offer observations, information, or professional recommendations when they are helpful, but I try not to tell clients how they should live their lives.

I believe that, at our core, we all carry the wisdom to know what is right for us. My role is to create a safe space and an opportunity for you to find your own answers. 

Supervision

Do you supervise therapists from different therapeutic orientations and different levels of experience?

Yes. I welcome supervisees at all stages of their professional development, from qualifying and newly registered psychotherapists to experienced clinicians seeking ongoing consultation and professional growth. Depending on your registration status and regulatory requirements, the structure and focus of supervision may vary.

My supervision is grounded in relational, psychodynamic, person-centred, transpersonal, existential, and experiential approaches. I also welcome therapists who integrate other modalities within these broader theoretical foundations. Working within a familiar conceptual framework allows me to provide supervision that is both meaningful and professionally responsible.

Although I no longer offer couples therapy in my clinical practice, my supervision training is in couples and family therapy. I am therefore happy to supervise therapists whose work includes couples, families, or youth. When a case requires expertise beyond my current scope of practice, I will recommend consultation or referral to a colleague with more specialized experience.

Do you offer internship placement?
Can I join a supervision group if I am not in individual supervision with you?
How do I know if a supervisor is a good fit for me and my practice?
How often do I need to come to supervision?
What kind of supervision do you offer?

I offer individual, dyadic, and group supervision to allow especially new therapists who are still working toward full registration affordable options to fulfill their requirements. 

You can find out more on my Supervision page. 

What should I bring to supervision?

I practice self-reporting supervision, which means that I trust my supervisees to bring their relevant experiences and questions to supervision sessions. Most supervisees will prepare for a supervision session by reviewing their caseload and preparing questions about cases that either challenged or surprised them. However, celebration of especially successful sessions, general questions about practice set-up, or explorations of possible counter-transference also can be brought into supervision and lead to meaningful professional growth. 

Do you provide documentation for supervision, e.g., CRPO attestations or CE hours for professional development courses?

Yes, all required documentation for regulatory and association requirements is included in the supervision fee. For documentation outside those areas, e.g., a recommendation letter to a prospective employer, I may charge a small administrative fee, depending on the level of involvement required. 

Sabine Cox, RP

If you have questions, send me a message – or set up a free first meeting of about 30 minutes, so that we can meet, talk about your goals for your work, and see if we are a good fit for it. 

(416) 889-5291

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