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Frequently Asked Questions

   1. What is therapy?

 

Therapy is the process in which an individual seeking mental health support regularly meets with a trained mental health professional to work on shared therapeutic goals. This therapeutic process fosters a therapeutic alliance, which is a professional relationship aimed at addressing the personal, social, or psychological goals faced by the client. During therapy, the mental health professional utilizes various therapeutic techniques to help you identify your strengths, enabling you to leverage them as you work toward your goals. The process also focuses on addressing challenges and identifying effective coping mechanisms.

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   2. What can I expect during my first session?

 

The first session with a therapist or coach is sometimes called the initial therapy or coaching consultation. 

The first session with a therapist serves as a basic conversation between you and your potential therapist. While it doesn't usually dive into deep traumas, it is an opportunity for both parties to learn if you are the right fit to work together. This session aims to establish a strong therapeutic or coaching alliance—a relationship based on mutual respect, safety, and trust. At the end of the consultation, you should have clarity on your most pressing questions and whether the therapist or coach feels like the right fit for you.

 

   3. What is the difference between coaching and counseling?

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While both coaches and therapists are trained professionals in their field, their approaches differ:

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  • Coaching focuses on practical strategies and skills to manage ADHD traits, emphasizing goal setting and task management.

  • Therapy addresses underlying mental health conditions and provides therapeutic interventions, using various treatment modalities.

 

If you seek strategies for specific life challenges, an coach may be preferable. If you require support for co-occurring mental health issues, then a therapist might be the right choice for you.

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   4. What types of issues can coaching help with?

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Our experienced coaches are here to empower you to recognize your strengths, build self-awareness and confidence, and develop  strategies for success. We're committed to helping you:

 

  • Break free from procrastination and task avoidance.

  • Manage traits like inattention, impulsive behavior, forgetfulness, or procrastination.

  • Identify and build on your strengths.

  • Cultivate self-compassion, embrace your neurodivergence, and reduce negative thoughts about neurodivergence.

  • Nurture better relationships with family members and friends.

  • Create a plan for achieving long-term personal and professional goals. ​

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Our coaching programs are tailored to fit each individual's needs.   Our coaches provide personalized support in areas such as:

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  • Time management

  • Organization

  • Motivation

  • Emotional Dysregulation

  • Task Avoidance Behaviours

  • Rejection Sensitivity

  • Prioritization

  • Hyper - Fixations

  • Self - Esteem

  • Imposter Syndrome

  • Boundary Setting

  • Self Discovery/Growth

  • Navigating Changes

  • Parenting

  • Personal hygiene

  • ​​​​Stress/Overwhelm/Burnout

  • Relationship Challenges

  • Forgetfulness

  • Late - Diagnosis

  • Academic/Work Challenges

  • Social Interactions

  • Decision-Making and Task Initiation

  • Sensory Sensitivities 

  • Relationship Challenges

  • Perfectionism

  • Financial Management

  • Academic Performance

  • Self-Advocacy and Understanding Personal Needs​

  • And More​​

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   5. What types of issues can counseling help with?

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Blue Sky Learning provides neurodiversity-affirming individual counselling services for preteens, teens, adults, and elders seeking to understand and embrace their unique neurological identities. 

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  • Addiction

  • Academic Challenges

  • ADHD

  • Anger Management

  • Anxiety

  • AuDHD

  • ​Autism

  • Bipolar Disorder

  • Body Positivity

  • Borderline Personality Disorder​

  • Cancer

  • ​Career Guidance

  • Chronic Illness

  • Chronic Pain

  • Coping Skills

  • Developmental Disorders

  • Depression

  • Emotional Dysregulation

  • Family Conflict

  • Grief

  • ​Infertility

  • Intellectual Disabilities​

  • Impulse Control Disorders

  • Learning Disabilities

  • Life Transitions

  • LGBTQ+

  • Narcissistic Personality Disorder

  • Trauma

  • Postpartum

  • PTSD or CPTSD

  • ​Parenting

  • Peer Relationships

  • Pregnancy​​

  • Prenatal

  • Postpartum

  • Relationship Challenges

  • ​​Schizophrenia

  • Self-Esteem

  • Self-Harm

  • Sleep or Insomnia

  • Social Justice​

  • Stress

  • Spirituality

  • Substance Use​​

  • Women's Issues

  • And More

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   6. What techniques or approaches do your therapists use?

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Neurodiversity-affirming therapy can be a resource for individuals seeking to embrace their neurodivergent identity while addressing personal challenges. By investing in this type of therapy, individuals can gain insight into their cognitive differences and develop skills that promote a more fulfilling life. We use a variety of therapeutic modalities including: 

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  • Art Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

  • Attachment-Based Therapy

  • Brainspotting Therapy

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

  • Compassion-Focused Therapy

  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy

  • ​Energy Psychology

  • Emotionally Focused Therapy

  • Existential Therapy

  • Experiential Therapy

  • Integrative Therapy

  • Internal Family Systems Therapy

  • Gestalt Therapy

  • Integrative Therapy

  • Interpersonal Psychotherapy

  • Jungian Therapy

  • ​Life Coaching

  • LGBTQ+-Affirmative therapy

  • Mindfulness-Based Compassion Therapy

  • Motivational Interviewing

  • Narrative Therapy

  • Person-Centered Therapy

  • Positive Psychology

  • Psychodynamic Therapy

  • Recovery-Oriented Therapy

  • Relationship Counselling

  • Somatic 

  • Strength-Based Therapy

  • Solution-Focused Brief Therapy

  • Structural Family Therapy

  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

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   7. How do confidentiality and privacy work in coaching and counselling?

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Blue Sky Learning prioritizes the privacy and security of information. Mental health professionals are obligated to use platforms compliant with PHIPA, PIPEDA, and other laws that govern the confidentiality of medical records in their region.

 

All communications between you and your mental health provider are secured with end-to-end encryption, ensuring the information remains secure.

 

With our therapists, confidentiality is upheld, with a few exceptions in situations where there is imminent danger to yourself or others, a child is being abused, they hear of sexual abuse by a healthcare provider, or the healthcare provider is subpoenaed by the courts. 

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   8. How often should I attend sessions?

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The frequency of online therapy sessions varies from person to person. The therapist will take into account your goals and needs. Generally, during the initial phase of therapy, clients may attend once a week or biweekly. This frequency helps establish a strong therapeutic alliance and ensures consistent support as you work toward your goals. As therapy progresses, you can choose to continue at the same pace or taper off the sessions in collaboration with your therapist, ensuring that adjustments are made as needed. 

 

   9. What is the typical cost of coaching, counseling, and consulting services?

 

 

The cost of coaching and therapy can range depending on the service. Blue Sky Learning sessions consists of the following:

 

  • Individual Counselling (Preteens, Teens, Adults, and Elders​) from $100 - $175/hour

  • Couples Counselling from $200/90 minutes

  • Executive Functioning or Academic Coaching: $88.50/hour + HST

  • ADHD, ASD, or AuDHD Coaching: $130/hour + HST

  • Family Coaching: Starting at $200/hour + HST

  • Queer Partnership Coaching: Starting at $150/hour + HST

  • Peer ASD, AuDHD, ADHD Coaching from $70/hour + HST

  • Educational & Workplace Consulting from $150/hour​

  • Parental Guardian Consulting from $150/hour​

  • Corporate Consulting and Professional Training Workshops & Programs: $500 for 2 hours

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Sliding scale services (lower cost services provided based on income/financial means) are available and 30 minute sessions can be arranged with certain providers.  

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