Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
About Psychology
(last updated February, 2007)
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Questions to ask about psychological services:
What is a health service
psychologist?
What should I
ask
a prospective psychologist?
What is the difference between a psychologist and a
psychiatrist
?
Do I need a
referral
from a physician to see a psychologist?
Where are psychologists
available?
Who
pays
for counselling or therapy?
What
happens
in psychotherapy?
How are psychologists
regulated?
How is
privacy
protected?
People seeking psychological services owe it to themselves to ask questions.
Answers from Genest Psychological Services:
Are you a
registered
Psychologist?
What kind of
experience
do you have helping people with my problem?
What will happen during our
sessions?
How
long
is a counselling or therapy session?
What is your policy about
privacy
and sharing information?
What are your
fees
, and how do I pay them?
If you wish to ask a question that isn't answered here, please contact us, either by
email
or phone at (902) 492-2546.