Question 1

What is a Registered Therapeutic Counsellor (RTC)?

Accepted Answer

Registered Therapeutic Counsellors are registered with the Association of Cooperative Counselling Therapists of Canada (ACCT) and are regulated by the ACCT Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice. They are dedicated to providing the highest standard of competent professional counselling services.   RTCs assist clients through the experienced and ethical use of the therapeutic relationship to increase self-knowledge, emotional acceptance and growth. The overall aim of counsellors is to provide an opportunity for people to explore possible solutions to personal and interpersonal problems, resolve conflicts, define goals, make decisions and move toward living a more satisfying and resourceful life.

Question 2

Does Next Level Counselling offer initial consultations?

Accepted Answer

Yes, I offer a complimentary 15 minute initial phone consultation in which you can ask me questions and share what your present concerns are. If we decide we’d like to work together, we can then book a session.

Question 3

How many counselling sessions will it take?

Accepted Answer

My clients often begin to feel some relief after the first session. It can be incredibly healing to finally have a safe space to talk openly about your concerns and feel genuinely heard. As everyone is unique and has different goals, there is no prescribed time frame or number of sessions.
 For specific concerns clients often come for 6 – 10 sessions, and for more complex issues such as seeking significant change in lifelong challenges, patterns, or beliefs, or working through things like trauma or significant loss it will take until you feel you no longer need counselling

Question 4

Are there any risks involved in therapy?

Accepted Answer

Although benefiting from therapy is highly likely, there are also some potential risks. The therapeutic process may bring up past and painful memories, may evoke strong feelings or reactions, and may change how you understand yourself or relate to others (which can be initially painful). Sometimes things even feel worse before they feel better. You can always, ALWAYS talk about anything you are going through with your counsellor.

Question 5

What forms of payment does Next Level Counselling Accept?

Accepted Answer

I accept bank transfer, cheque, Paypal, and Visa.

Question 6

Does Next Level Counselling offer a sliding scale?

Accepted Answer

Yes!   If you have any inquiries about the sliding scale and how it works, you can send an email to Vikram.saggu@outlook.com or contact me at 604-763-4388.