Individual Psychotherapy

People who come to see us often are struggling with feelings of anxiety and/or low mood. They may also be using substances in ways that might no longer be working for them- or they are starting to wonder about how much they are drinking or using. Sometimes people might already have a diagnosis, like “panic disorder”, “generalized anxiety disorder”, or have a clear fear or situation that that want to work on (e.g. difficulty swallowing pills, reducing fear of dogs, riding in elevators)- but not everyone. Sometimes people know something isn’t quite right- but they’re not even sure what that is.

We work together to clarify your goal, what is important to you, understand the challenges you are facing and then develop a unique road map to move forward.

Dr. Fulton uses mainly Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT). CBT focuses on developing coping strategies such as evaluating thinking, behavior, and feelings. Other approaches such as Motivational Interviewing, mindfulness-based approaches and Dialectical Behavior Therapy may be used as needed. These different approaches also aim to help people manage emotions and meet personal goals.

Dr. Fulton is also certified in Seeking Safety, a therapy for substance use, PTSD, or both conditions together. She is also certified in Flinders Model of Chronic Condition Management- an approach that can help people with complex medical conditions.

For more information about Dr. Fulton and her training, see the About section.

Cost is one barrier to therapy- but often getting there can be another. Finding a provider close to home or work, taking additional time off work to travel to an appointment, fighting traffic, rushing to find and pay for parking- all of this can be stressful and even add to the list of things that are already overwhelming you. Services are provided virtually, through an end to end encrypted provider (Jane app) so that you can attend from the convenience of your own home or office. It’s similar to Zoom, Doxy, Facetime, or other services you already use. You get a link via email about 30mins before your appointment- click the link and voila! You are connected and ready for your appointment!

All questionnaires and consent forms are also sent through the Jane app. So you can completed them when it works FOR YOU. No coming 30mins early, or having to stay late to complete the forms. Payment can also be made through the app (all your information is kept separate and in accordance with privacy guidelines)- or through e-transfer.

Once you book an appointment online through Jane, you will also receive an email link from the Jane app to complete some intake forms. They will include questions about you, like what are your concerns and what have you tried already. You will also receive a consent form about my services. This outlines the risks and benefits, your rights, what if you have a complaint, as well information about payment and fees. If you have questions about any of those things- you don’t have to sign the online form. You can wait until we have our first appointment to discuss everything.

Approximately 30mins before our appointment, you will receive an email from Jane with the link for our virtual meeting. You just click the link and you’re connected. It is very similar to Zoom, Doxy, Facetime, or other video services you might have already tried. At our first meeting we will go over questions you have about treatment and I will ask you more questions about what has been happening. I want to make sure I understand all aspects of your life, the challenge(s) you’re facing, and how these challenges have changed over time. That will help us create a unique road map for how we get from this point of challenge to where you want to go.

Guidance on how to connect to your appointment is here. If you want to test your video before your appointment, click here. You can also click here for trouble shooting tips.

Similar to the recommended fees by the BC Psychological Association guidelines for pricing, fees for services are set at $245 per therapy hour (50mins).

Sessions are 50mins in length so that there is 10mins for additional documentation and service planning. Additional services (e.g. letters, care coordination meetings) are charged in 10-minute increments at one-fifth of the hourly rate (i.e., $49/10mins).

Psychological services are exempt from GST and costs are often covered by insurance or Employee and Family Assistance Program plans. See your plan for details.

If you have limited coverage we can work together to figure out what options might work so you can get the most out of our time together. That might mean supplementing our work with workbooks and manuals, or other free/low cost services so that we focus in on the “stuck points”.

Services are paid for by the client (or another designated payer such as a parent). Our services are not covered by MSP but a portion of our services are often covered through Workplace Health, Health Spending Accounts, and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. Check your policy for what is covered under “Psychological Services” as well as for any yearly limits.

You may also be able to claim any non-reimbursed fees as tax deductible medical expenses. Please speak to your accountant and/or consult the Canada Revenue Agency for more information

There are never any double bookings- all sessions are booked just for you. As a result, we require 48 hour notice for cancellations otherwise the full fee will be charged.

We use the Jane app for our virtual services. You will receive a link to your appointment approximately 30mins before it starts. You can connect through your computer, cellphone, or tablet device as long as you have a working camera, speakers and microphone. For tips on connecting, go here.

If you’d like to test your video before your appointment, click here.

Trouble shooting tips are here.