Frequently Asked Questions
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Counselling and therapy often focus on emotional wellbeing, mental health, relationships, and psychological challenges.
The Capacity Strategy focuses on the practical challenges of everyday life. We look at how your health, relationships, responsibilities, routines, and environment interact, and how much you can realistically carry right now. From there, we develop strategies to reduce unnecessary strain and make life more manageable.
For example, we might work on simplifying household routines, navigating caregiving responsibilities, improving communication, noticing patterns that keep showing up, or finding practical ways to incorporate healthcare recommendations into daily life.
Coaching and counselling can complement each other. My role is not to provide psychotherapy or mental health treatment, and I do not diagnose or treat. If something comes up that needs a counsellor or another professional, I will tell you, and we can keep working on your capacity alongside that care.
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We start by understanding the bigger picture rather than offering one-size-fits-all solutions. Together, we explore three key areas:
Your individual needs: Your health, personality, thought and behaviour patterns, strengths, and challenges.
Your daily circumstances: Your relationships, responsibilities, routines, environment, and the demands you’re managing.
Opportunities for change: Where unnecessary strain may be building, and which practical adjustments could matter most to you.
From there, we identify priorities and develop strategies that fit your circumstances, resources, and capacity. You choose where to focus, and we go at a pace you can keep up with.
The goal isn’t to change everything. It’s to find a manageable starting point that can make everyday life better.
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The Capacity Strategy approach is designed to complement your existing healthcare team, not replace it.
I don't provide medical advice, change treatment plans, or offer psychotherapy. Instead, I help you find practical ways to incorporate your providers' recommendations into everyday life, while considering your responsibilities, resources, and available capacity.
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The goal is to reduce overwhelm, not add to it.
There is something to try after each session, but it is always small, and we choose it together to fit your current circumstances and capacity. Rather than giving you another long list of things to do, we look for ways to simplify what is already on your plate.
If something isn’t working or feels like too much, we adjust the plan together. Coaching should support your everyday life, not become another source of pressure.
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Not necessarily. You can participate in coaching individually, even when the challenges involve your whole family.
Because family members influence one another, changes in how you approach routines, boundaries, and communication can have a positive impact on the household as a whole.
We can discuss whether involving other family members would be helpful for your particular situation.
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My coaching primarily supports adults navigating challenges within their families. We can explore family dynamics, communication, routines, and practical strategies without requiring children or other family members to attend sessions.
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No. The program includes six coaching sessions of 75 minutes each (7.5 hours in total), generally delivered over about three months.
You’ll finish with a personalized Capacity Strategy, including practical strategies and tools to guide your next steps.
If you would like further support, you can choose an optional Continued Coaching package or individual appointments. There is no obligation to continue beyond the Foundations Program.
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Your Capacity Strategy is a personalized manual developed through our work together in the Foundations Program. It includes:
Your Capacity Map: A picture of your circumstances, what adds to your load, and the strengths, supports, and resources you can draw on.
Your Personalized Action Plan: Your chosen priorities, practical next steps, and the tools or support that fit you.
Your tools: All the tools we looked at, including the ones you did not choose, so you can explore them any time.
You receive your completed Capacity Strategy, printed, at the end of the program. It is a flexible working document you can return to and adapt as your circumstances change.
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No. While the Foundations Program offers a structured starting point, individual sessions are also available for focused support or specific challenges.
We can discuss which option best suits your needs during your free consultation.
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It's a relaxed, no-pressure conversation where you can share a little about what you're navigating, ask questions about my coaching approach, and explore whether The Capacity Strategy is a good fit for your needs.
There's no obligation to book a session or program.
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The Capacity Strategy offers both virtual and in-person coaching sessions. We can choose the format that best suits your circumstances and preferences.
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Not at this time. Coaching services are generally not covered by extended health benefits, although coverage varies by provider and plan. Please check with your insurer if you're unsure.
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Please provide at least 24 hours' notice to cancel or reschedule a session. Cancellations with less than 24 hours' notice are subject to a 50% cancellation fee.
I understand that health and family circumstances can be unpredictable. If something unexpected comes up, please reach out as soon as possible so we can discuss your options.
If you need to switch an in-person appointment to a virtual session, I'm happy to accommodate whenever possible.
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Your privacy is important to me. Personal information and session notes are handled confidentially and stored securely.
I won't share information with your healthcare providers or other third parties without your consent, except where disclosure is required or permitted by law.
If you'd like me to collaborate with someone on your care team, we'll discuss what information can be shared and obtain your permission first.