Scope of Practice

Concerns Requiring a Higher Level of Care

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• Formally diagnosed mental health disorders (based on ICD-10 or DSM-V criteria) that require psychotherapy, psychiatric treatment, or a higher level of support

• Conditions involving psychosis or other significant psychiatric symptoms (e.g., hallucinations, delusions)

• Significant or imminent risk of suicide or self-harm 

• Significant or imminent risk of harm to others 

• Situations involving domestic violence

• Significant substance use that affects the ability to participate safely and meaningfully in counselling

• Court-mandated counselling or legally required interventions​​

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These concerns require a higher level of care, risk management, and/or in-person clinical support that falls outside the scope of online counseling and this counselling practice’s services.

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If you are experiencing any of the above, it is important to seek support from a licensed psychotherapist, psychiatrist, or appropriate emergency services equipped to provide the necessary level of care and/or treatment for you.

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