Online Booking
To book an appointment, please click the Schedule With Annika button to access the online booking system.
If you are a current client of mine, you can choose between booking Individual Counselling in-person or video sessions (50 or 80 minutes).
Curious about counselling? You have the option of booking a Introductory Call (phone or video). The primary purposes of these calls include:
1. To understand your individual concerns, needs, and expectations regarding therapy.
2. To provide information about my therapeutic approach, including modalities such as Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) and EMDR.
3. To discuss any questions or apprehensions you may have about the therapeutic process.
4. To assess if my therapeutic style aligns with your needs.
Alternatively, potential new clients can schedule an in-person or virtual Initial Session (50 or 80 minutes). When you are ready to book, you will be asked to create an account through my scheduler Jane App.
General Inquiries
Your message to us: Please review the FYI section below regarding privacy limitations associated with electronic communication. I believe in being clear and transparent from the start of our connection. I aim to reply within two business days and look forward to connecting.
FYI
Important Privacy Information
Please be aware that I cannot guarantee the confidentiality of your contact information or any message you send. This is due to several factors:
(a) All forms of electronic communication (including email and text messaging) carry inherent privacy and security risks, and unauthorized access or data breaches can occur.
(b) If information is shared that suggests a risk of serious harm to yourself, another person, or an animal, I may be required to disclose relevant information to appropriate individuals, professionals, or emergency services in order to help ensure safety and arrange support.
(c) Contacting Schaefer Counselling Services (SCS) does not establish a client relationship. Before services begin, a formal agreement must be completed to ensure that all parties understand the terms of service, informed consent, and the limits of confidentiality.
(d) Communications sent to or received by SCS may be retained in electronic records and, if stored, may be kept for a minimum of 11 years.
(e) You have not yet been briefed on Alberta laws around how long client files must be kept when matters such as sexual violence, workplace injury, or disability are documented. For this reason, I advise you not to share any information related to these topics (e.g., abuse or assault) until you’ve reviewed your privacy rights in the SCS consent and service agreement.
I recognize that some of these privacy considerations may not apply to the reason you are contacting SCS.
Thank you for reaching out. I truly welcome your contact and look forward to connecting with you.
Accessibility
Please note that my office is located on the second floor (unit 8, inside Present Mind Wellness) and can be accessed by stairs or chair lift only. If you need to use the chair lift, please reach out and I can provide you with any necessary information.
Image Use and Copyright
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Schaefer Counselling Services
64 Riel Dr, Unit 8St. Albert, AB
T8N 4A4
annika@schaefercounsellingservices.ca
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