Frequently Asked Questions
AVAILABILITY
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Phone Consults are a great way to determine if working together would be a good fit!
I’m available for phone consults on:
Mondays at 7:15pm EST | 8:15pm AST | 5:15pm MST
Tuesdays at:
1:45pm, 2:15pm, 2:45pm EST (Eastern Time)
2:45pm, 3:15pm, 3:45pm AST (Atlantic Time)
11:45am, 12:15pm, 12:45pm MST (Mountain Time)
Wednesdays at 7:15pm EST | 8:15pm AST | 5:15pm MST
BOOK your FREE 15-min Phone Consult
Please NOTE that my phone calls will always come from a blocked / unknown number to protect confidentiality and privacy.
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Virtual sessions with me are available on (listed in Eastern Time):
Mondays at 12:30pm, 2pm, 4:30pm, 6pm EST
Tuesdays at 12:30pm, 4:30pm, 6pm EST
Wednesdays at 12:30pm, 2pm, 4:30pm, 6pm EST
Fridays at 12:30pm, 2pm, 4:30pm, 6pm EST
Please NOTE that all bookings are listed in Eastern Standard Time (EST) on my online booking portal.If you’ve already created a client account on my booking portal, you can click on the BOOK NOW button in header or footer of this website, log in and book your sessions.
You can book up to 6 sessions at a time, within a 3-month period.
After booking, you’ll receive automatic confirmation emails. Plus, you can set-up automatic email and text reminders, so you never miss an appointment.
REMEMBER the 48-hour cancellation policy:
If you cancel, reschedule or miss an appointment with less than 48-hours notice, you will be billed the entire session fee
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I offer all of my services virtually / remotely through video calls, using different secure and encrypted online meeting platforms.
For 1:1 Counselling, Clinical Consultation or Leadership Coaching, please sign into your client account on OWL Practice to access your video sessions:
https://aws-portal.owlpractice.ca/forouzsalari/booking
If there are any technical difficulties on OWL’s Video Portal, please let me know via email and I’ll send you an alternative link through my Doxy.me video portal, which I use as a backup.
If you’re accessing consultation services through your organization or professional team, then I will email you a meeting link using one of my meeting portals:
1:1 Clinical Consultation or Leadership Coaching:
Doxy.me (as a backup)
Group Clinical Consultation:
I DON’T provide in-person services, other than pre-scheduled in-person workshops with organizations.
FEES & BILLING
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INDIVIDUAL COUNSELLING (Psychotherapy)
I offer individual counselling through a transparent, three-tier pricing model to support accessibility, equity, and the long-term sustainability of my practice.
You are invited to choose the rate that best reflects your current financial circumstances, including income stability, cost-of-living pressures, and access to extended health benefits.
No explanation or documentation is required, and you are welcome to move between tiers over time as your circumstances change.
Counselling Rates (60-minute sessions)
Accessible Rate — $100 + HST
Intended for individuals experiencing financial strain, instability, or limited access to benefits.Standard Rate — $140 + HST
Intended for individuals with relative financial stability and/or partial access to benefits.Resourced Rate — $180 + HST
Intended for individuals with greater financial security who are able to pay a higher rate in support of equitable access.
Counselling services are offered as:
Short-term therapy (minimum commitment of 6 sessions), and
Longer-term therapy, depending on your needs, goals, and circumstances.
All counselling sessions are provided virtually through a secure video platform.
My Consulting / Coaching / Facilitation fees reflect the scope, care, preparation and responsibility involved in each service.
I offer transparent pricing and tiered options to support accessibility for individuals and organizations, while also ensuring the sustainability of my practice.
All services are provided virtually through a secure video platform.
INDIVIDUAL SERVICES (Paid Out-of-Pocket)
1:1 Individual Clinical Consultation (60 minutes)
For professionals independently seeking reflective, non-supervisory clinical consultation.
Accessible Rate — $110 + HST
Standard Rate — $150 + HST
Resourced Rate — $180 + HST
Rates are selected collaboratively and are based on your ability to pay.
1:1 Individual Leadership Coaching (60 minutes)
For leaders independently investing in coaching and professional development.
Accessible Rate — $140 + HST
Standard Rate — $180 + HST
Resourced Rate — $220 + HST
ORGANIZATIONAL & THIRD-PARTY PAID SERVICES
When services are paid for by an employer or organization — either as a third-party payer for an individual or through a broader consulting engagement — organizational rates apply.
Clinical Consulting
1:1 Clinical Consultation — $150 to $180 / hr + HST
Group-Based Clinical Consultation — $200 to $300 / hr + HST
(up to 10 participants)
Listening Circle Facilitation — $375 to $500 + HST
(depending on group size; up to 15 participants)Consultation on Organizational / Team Needs — $180 / hr + HST
Organizational Document Review & Analysis — $150 / hr + HST
Organizational Document Preparation / Creation / Customization — $150 / hr + HST
Leadership Coaching
1:1 Leadership Coaching (organizational rate) — $180 to $220 / hr + HST
Rates are determined based on organizational context, funding capacity and scope of engagement.
WORKSHOPS & WEBINARS (Organizations & Teams)
Workshops are available as:
3-hour interactive virtual workshop
(up to 15 participants per session)1-hour condensed virtual webinar
(up to 45 participants per session)
I offer a 3-tier pricing model for workshops to support accessibility and sustainability.
Fees include consultation on organizational needs, customization of materials, and facilitation.
1-Hour Virtual Webinar
Accessible Rate — $850 + HST
Standard Rate — $1,050 + HST
Resourced Rate — $1,300 + HST
3-Hour Virtual Workshop
Accessible Rate — $1,600 + HST
Standard Rate — $1,830 + HST
Resourced Rate — $2,100 + HST
IMPORTANT NOTES
For larger teams or organizations, multiple facilitated sessions may be recommended to support depth, safety, and meaningful participation.
All services are delivered virtually through a secure video platform.
Full session fees are charged for sessions missed or cancelled with less than 48 hours’ notice, regardless of whether payment is made by an individual or an organization.
If you’re unsure which rate or service applies to you or your organization, we can discuss this together and find an option that feels ethical, sustainable and aligned.
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For Individuals Accessing 1:1 Services
(Counselling, Leadership Coaching, or Individual Clinical Consultation)
Payment options include:
Direct Deposit (from a Canadian bank account)
Credit Card (processed securely through Stripe; compatible with American Express, Discover, Mastercard, and Visa)
To add or update your payment method:
Log into your secure online client account
Click Billing
Enter your banking or credit card information
All payment information is encrypted, secure, and confidential.
On my end, I can only see the type of card or account registered and the last four digits.
Payments are processed shortly after each session, and you will receive a digital receipt by email.
Insurance & Tax Information
I do not bill insurance companies directly. You may submit your digital receipts to your insurer for reimbursement.
Counselling / psychotherapy services (not professional consultation services) may be eligible to be claimed as a medical expense on your annual Canadian income tax return.
If you are a professional in private practice, clinical consultation may qualify as a business expense.
Please consult your insurance provider or accountant for personalized guidance.
For Organizations & Professional Teams
(Individual Clinical Consultation, Leadership Coaching, Group Consultation, Workshops)
Organizations will receive a digital invoice by email, typically at the end of each month unless otherwise agreed.
Payment is due within 15 business days of receiving the invoice.
Accepted payment methods:
Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT)
Wire Transfer
Credit Card (registered to the organization’s secure client account)
Mailed Cheque (please email to request mailing details)
A digital receipt will be issued within 2 business days of payment confirmation.
If you have questions about billing or payment processes, I’m happy to clarify before we begin.
CANCELLATION POLICY
You can cancel or reschedule any upcoming sessions online, up to 48 hours prior to the scheduled session.
All you need to do is log into your client account and make the changes:
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If you are accessing consultation services through a particular organization, professional team or company, and you don’t have an individual client account, please email me with more than 48-hours notice to cancel or reschedule any one-on-one meetings that we have scheduled:
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For any late cancellations (under 48 hours) or missed sessions, you (or your organization / company / professional team) will be billed for the full fee of the scheduled session.
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If you have selected credit card payments or direct deposits from your bank account as your preferred method of payment, then the banking information registered on your client account will be used to process the payment and a digital receipt will be automatically emailed to you.
For organizations / professional teams, the cancellation fee for any late cancelled / missed sessions will be included in your monthly invoice.
Other FAQs
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Finding the right therapist or consultant takes time and exploration - sometimes it even feels like online dating! You can:
Ask friends, family or your physician for recommendations
Search directories like Psychology Today, Healing in Colour, or Inclusive Therapist
Request brief consults with a few professionals.
It may take 1–3 sessions to determine fit.
If you think we might work well together, you’re welcome to book a FREE 15-minute, no-obligation phone consult with me, then take time to reflect before deciding.
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In social work, mental health, social services and advocacy fields, professionals often work with a clinical consultant to reflect on, fine-tune, strengthen and expand their practice.
You retain full responsibility and liability for your clients
The relationship is collegial and equitable
This is not an evaluation – it’s supportive professional development for you or your team
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Yes, since 2017, I’ve predominantly served 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals through my private practice and, for nearly 3 years, as a counsellor and manager at The 519 in Toronto.
I identify as a bisexual, cisgender woman.
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Yes, I’ve worked with diverse populations in Toronto’s non-profit sector since 2012 and in my private practice since 2017, particularly with newcomers, refugees and adult children of immigrants.
I identify as a white-passing, Southwest Asian / Middle-Eastern (SWANA), first-generation immigrant and settler who came to Canada as a refugee during childhood.
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Yes, I have supported people living with ADHD, Autism, Learning Disabilities and other disabilities, in both individual and group contexts.
I also identify as a neurodivergent person who lives with chronic illness and chronic pain.
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I welcome discussions on religion and spirituality if it’s meaningful to you. My practice is also safe for those who are not spiritual or religious.
My approach is diverse, holistic, intuitive and rooted in mindfulness, psychology, cultural anthropology and social work.
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I use an integrative, tailored approach drawing from multiple modalities:
Trauma-Informed
Anti-Racist and Anti-Oppressive (ARAO)
Intersectionally Feminist
Neurodivergent Affirming
Queer Affirming
Sex Positive
Harm-Reduction Based
Strengths Based
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I adapt my methods to each client’s needs, drawing on a variety of therapeutic approaches, tools and perspectives.
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Trauma-Informed Practice is a universal lens prioritizing safety, choice, trust, collaboration and empowerment.
Whereas Trauma-Specific Therapy directly addresses trauma using structured, evidence-based methods (e.g., EMDR, IFS, Somatic Experiencing, Sensorimotor Therapy).
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Create a secure client account and book a FREE 15-minute phone consult with me OR (if you’re requesting consulting services for your organization or professional team) email me
After our chat, I’ll verify your account so you can book your first session
Complete and submit the digital Informed Consent Form & Intake Form, before your first session - I’ll email the links to these online forms
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We’ll review important information, answer your questions, and explore your circumstances, needs and goals.
Together we’ll decide:
whether short-term (minimum 6 sessions) OR long-term services are best for you
discuss the frequency of sessions (between every 2-6 weeks) that fits your needs
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I work with women, queer, BIPOC, immigrant and neurodivergent adults (18–55) in Ontario, Nova Scotia and Alberta, as well as professionals and organizations serving these communities.
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Every 2–6 weeks, depending on your availability, budget and needs.
Services can be short-term, goal-specific, or long-term.
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I provide guidelines for group-based counselling or consultation to help create emotional safety, openness and reconnection.
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I’m a Registered Social Worker (RSW) in Ontario, Nova Scotia and Alberta.
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Degrees in Psychology, Cultural Anthropology and Social Work
Clinical training in ACT, IFS, Mindfulness, Narrative Therapy, Sex Therapy, SFBT, Somatic Attachment Therapy
Leadership training in DEI, Dare to Lead™, and the Diamond Power Index™
10+ years of experience in Toronto’s nonprofit sector and in private practice
Book a time to speak with me:
If you’re ready to begin and are looking for Counselling, Individual Clinical Consultation, or 1:1 Leadership Coaching for yourself…
Let’s talk and get started on finding a sustainable way for you to truly thrive and feel fulfilled in your life, relationships, studies and work.
Let’s Connect:
If you’re considering Individual Clinical Consultation, Group Clinical Consultation, Leadership Coaching, Listening Circle Facilitation , Webinars or Workshops for your organization or professional team, please email me OR complete this form to arrange a FREE 30–minute video consult to discuss your needs and budget: