Counselling
Counselling services are available through Goldwater-Adler Psychology with Daniel Golfman, a master's-level counselling psychology practicum student practising under the clinical supervision of Dr. Samantha Goldwater-Adler, Psychologist.
Daniel works with adults and adolescents experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions, low self-esteem, unwanted patterns or habits, and challenges related to attention, executive functioning, learning, or ADHD. His approach is warm, collaborative, goal-oriented, and grounded in evidence-based approaches.
How Counselling Works
First Appointment(s)
The first one to three appointments are used to get to know you. Your counsellor will ask questions and may invite you to complete short questionnaires to better understand your situation, clarify your goals, and determine whether counselling is a good fit. If so, you will work together to develop a personalised plan.
At the end of this initial period, your counsellor will share their impressions and discuss the approaches they think will be most useful. If counselling with us is not the right fit, you will be pointed toward appropriate alternatives.
Sessions
Sessions are 50 minutes and can take place in person, by videoconferencing, or by phone. All appointments are scheduled directly with your counsellor.
Each session typically begins with a check-in and a collaborative discussion of what you would like to focus on. You will leave each session with concrete strategies or reflections to carry into your week. Research consistently shows that what happens between sessions matters as much as the sessions themselves.
Approaches
Your counsellor draws on evidence-based approaches tailored to your needs and goals, including:
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
- Person-centred therapy
Supervision
Your counsellor practises under the direct clinical supervision of Dr. Samantha Goldwater-Adler, Psychologist. When your counsellor is a practicum student, this means your care is regularly reviewed and informed by an experienced psychologist. You work directly with your counsellor while benefiting from that expertise throughout.
Your Participation
Progress in counselling depends largely on what you bring to it. Trying out new strategies between sessions, reflecting on what comes up, and showing up openly and honestly all make a meaningful difference. Your counsellor will work with you to set goals and a pace that feel right for you.
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