Angela Jeffrey- Forensic Social Worker
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My approach to Counselling

What I have found in my years of supporting people, is that everyone needs something different, which is why my therapeutic approach is holistic. This simply means that I use a number of different psychotherapy methods. There is not one approach or style that works for everyone, or for every situation.  I do my best to customize therapy to the individual I am supporting. Some psychotherapy techniques I use include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Solutions Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT). 
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Service Delivery Method:
I provide counselling both in person, and virtually (e-counselling), such as through video call. There are studies that have shown online therapy to be as effective as in person therapy, such as the one published in the the Journal of Affective Disorders (
www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/07/130730091255.htm).  
Here are some things to consider with online counselling:
  • increased flexibility with meeting times and locations
  • no travelling required
  • video counselling requires stable internet connection and sufficient internet speed so you will need to ensure you are in a confidential space (could be overheard by others)
  • consider any information tracked or left to be seen on your computer or phone after the counselling session is done, which could be seen by others​

My current areas of counselling practice include: 
  • Domestic Violence
  • Sexualized Violence (sexual assault & sexual harassment)
  • Parenting
  • Relationships
  • Grief/Loss
  • Stress/Anxiety 
  • Goal setting/Life planning
*Please more on my list of services in the drop-down list of the menu bar
 
​At this time, I provide counselling services for individuals 19 years of age and older. Please note that social workers do not diagnose mental illness.
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Fees

Counselling Services: $120 per session
*Please note, for low-income individuals without medical or other coverage, I do have a limited number of bursaries to help reduce the cost of counselling sessions. Contact me for more information. 

My counselling services are currently covered by the following plans:
  • BlueCross
  • Green Shield
  • Canada Life (Great-West Life)
  • Non-Insured Health Benefit (NIHB)
  • Indian Residential Schools Resolution Health Support Program (IRS RHSP)
  • Criminal Injuries Counselling Program (for victims of crime- Nova Scotia Department of Justice)
  • Nova Scotia Department of Community Services (Child Welfare)
* Not all plans under these providers cover social workers. Please contact your provider to confirm coverage. If they do not, suggesting they add the services of social workers may be helpful. 

Payment Methods:
  • Credit card
  • Email transfer
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Social Work counselling services are GST/HST exempt, and can also be claimed as a medical expense for tax purposes (www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/tax/individuals/topics/about-your-tax-return/tax-return/completing-a-tax-return/deductions-credits-expenses/lines-330-331-eligible-medical-expenses-you-claim-on-your-tax-return/authorized-medical-practitioners-purposes-medical-expense-tax-credit.html#wb-auto-5) 


For information on the value of social workers being included on health benefit plans: 
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https://www.caswacts.ca/sites/default/files/attachements/casw_social_work_brochure.pdf 
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  • Home
  • About Me
  • Services
    • Counselling Services >
      • Counselling Approach & Fees
      • Counselling & Support Services for Survivors of Domestic & Sexualized Violence
      • Counselling for Everyone
      • Counselling for Law Enforcement
    • Other Services: Training, Investigations, Consultation, Policy/Program Development,
  • Contact
  • News/Blog
  • The Principals & Ethics of Social Workers