Zoë Ferguson Psychotherapy

Offering personalized, collaborative, non-judgmental therapy to individuals suffering from anxiety, depression and relationship issues. Experienced in trauma recovery (including survivors of sexual assault & child abuse).

 

Phone and secure video sessions now available

 

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Client Concerns

Anxiety
Depression
Relationship issues
Childhood abuse
Sexual assault
Life changes
Self-Esteem
Self-Actualization

Specialties

Trauma recovery
PTSD
Childhood abuse, both male and female survivors
Secondary Survivors (loved ones of trauma survivors)
Narcissistic abuse

My Approach

I know life’s journey can be difficult, and sometimes you need support. I would like to support you in making the changes that are important to you.

My primary goal for therapy is to provide you with a safe space in which to explore whatever is on your mind. I work collaboratively. This means you are the expert in the room, not me. You know your story so far and it’s my goal to listen and understand it to the best of my ability. By working on understanding your experience, I’m able to support you in deepening your understanding of it, and also in changing it moving forward. I use my training to inform my questions and to help expose possible paths forward that may have previously been inaccessible to you.

Having someone else who cares really trying to understand how things are for you may sound like a simple thing, and I suppose it is, but it’s also immensely powerful. Most of us have not had that experience in our relationships, and as a result often feel frustrated, not heard and not connected. By striving to understand how things are for you,

I can offer you a relationship where you are heard, and where you feel connected, and not just connected to a caring therapist, but more and more connected to yourself, by having a safe place to explore your thoughts and feelings and make more sense of your story.

This empathically based relationship is the foundation of the work done in the therapy hour and is often enough, by itself, to shift things for the client. It is supported by the theoretical understanding I have of various psychological issues due to my training. Sometimes, theoretical information I can share with clients proves to be very useful for them.

About Me

Being a Psychotherapist has been a life-long dream of mine, and I am very passionate about my work. Although being with people in difficult times can be challenging, it is a challenge I welcome. The rewards, bearing witness to people making sense of their stories and building more fulfilling lives, are tremendous.

I have also experienced the benefits of psychotherapy as a client. I have worked hard on my own personal growth and I think that allows me to more easily understand and relate to my clients’ experiences.

I treat my clients with care, empathy and respect. I also very much enjoy my work. I would welcome the opportunity to work with you, or just to meet for an initial consultation to help you decide if you would like to work with me.

Fees & Payment

The fee for a 50 minute psychotherapy session is $175. The fee for an initial consultation is $50. All fees include HST.

Payment is due at the beginning of each session and may be made by e-transfer, cash or cheque made out to Zoë Ferguson.

 

Insurance Coverage

Psychotherapy services are not covered by OHIP, however, many private insurance plans cover psychotherapy services.

Please check with your carrier to see if a Registered Psychotherapist is covered.

Receipts are available upon request.

Cancellations / Other Services

Clients are required to provide a minimum of 24 hours to cancel their appointment.

Cancellations less than 24 hours before your appointment time will still be charged the full session fee.

Requests for administrative letters (for such things as school or work) can be accommodated for a flat fee of $100.

Contact Information

You may contact Zoë Ferguson Psychotherapist for a $50 consultation via email, phone, or by completing the on-line form below. Typical reponse times are 1 to 2 business days.

Phone: (647) 209-7290
Email: help at zoeferguson.ca

All communications will be kept strictly confidential.

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