In-Person Sessions

In-person therapy allows individuals a change of scenery and a designated place where they can come to explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences outside of their home and work environments. Some find it easier to connect with their therapist when they are in the same room and like to treat therapy as they do other out-of-the-home appointments as it may increase commitment and routine. Additionally, in-person therapy allows the therapist a greater opportunity to pick up on non-verbal cues that may occur 'off-camera' during virtual sessions.

Location

Resilient Cactus Psychotherapy is located at: 

106 Murray Street in Peterborough, ON K9H 2S5 

Accessibility 

Please note, this space is not wheelchair accessible and requires the use of stairs to the upper level.

Amenities 

  Free street parking is available.

Privacy & Other Considerations

• Inside waiting space is limited, please arrive no earlier than 5 minutes before your scheduled session.
• Before, during, or after your in-person sessions, you may become aware of other individuals accessing psychotherapy services. We ask that you keep their identities private.
• If weather conditions are wet, you will be asked to remove your outdoor footwear.
• If you experienced cough/cold/flu symptoms in the 24 hours before your session, or on the day of your scheduled session, please let me know. We will have the option to switch to a virtual session or reschedule.

Virtual Sessions

Although the pandemic moved many services online, psychotherapy has been offered online for more than 20 years and is proven to be just as effective as in-person therapy! With that said, online counselling may not be for everyone. Individuals requiring emergency response services are better served through local in-person supports. Those interested in virtual sessions should have a basic understanding of how to log into a website platform and troubleshoot common issues with their camera and sound. 

Online sessions are accessed through a secure video platform or stable phone connection so you can experience therapy in a comfortable, private setting of your choosing, such as your home, office, or even car! You just need a solid internet connection and a device with a camera, such as a cell phone, laptop, or tablet!

Disclaimer

• While technology can be convenient, email, phones, text messages, booking apps, and websites are not 100% secure; I do my best to reduce risks.
• Glitches, power outages, and other technology issues may disrupt sessions at times; we will troubleshoot, persevere, and/or reschedule as necessary depending on when the technology troubles arise in the session.