MARIAM AL SAYED
Counselling
Frequently asked questions
HOW CAN I START WORKING WITH YOU?
To get started, simply fill out a contact inquiry form and I will reach out to you via email within 48 hours. Remember to check your junk inbox in case you don't receive a response within the two days period.
CAN I USE MY INSURANCE/ BENEFITS COVERAGE FOR OUR SESSIONS
Absolutely. As long as your insurance company specifically offers counselling coverage, you are able to claim our sessions. Some of those include: Pacific Blue Cross, Sun Life, Green Shield Canada, iA Financial Group, and Equitable Life of Canada.
Please ensure that your policy covers "counsellors." Some insurance companies such as Claimsecure distinguishes between therapeutic and clinical counsellors. If your policy specifies "clinical counsellors" it may not be covered.
WHAT SHOULD I PREPARE FOR MY INITIAL SESSION?
To get the most out of our session time together, reflect on what brings you in and what goals you hope to obtain through working together. Sometimes, the reason and your goals can become more apparent once we begin our dialogue. It's okay to not have a goal in mind, but just need someone to listen.
CAN YOU PRESCRIBE ME MEDICINE?
No. Counsellors in BC use various methods to evaluate, treat, and provide emotional support and resources to aid in the well-being of individuals but cannot prescribe medicine or an official diagnoses.
Psychiatrists on the other hand, can provide diagnoses, and treats mental disorders. They hold a medical degree and work closely with medicine.
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HOW MUCH DO YOU CHARGE?
Starting September 2023, individual sessions are $135 per 50 minutes sessions. I also offer 5 sessions package for $600 ($75 savings) as an incentive to those who are ready to commit to their self growth journey.
WHAT IS YOUR STYLE AND APPROACH TO COUNSELLING?
My style is person centered with a touch of collaboration. This means our sessions are lead by you. I am there as support. I do not tell you what to do, nor do I suggest I know more about your life than you do. You are the expert on you. My role is to provide you a safe space to process and bring forth whatever wants to surface, and accompany you in your process as it naturally unveils. I will probe you to go deeper where I see fit, and provide you tools and resources as requested. If you have any questions, please contact me below.
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Let’s Work Together
Get in touch so we can start working together.