Empathy, Expertise and Healing
Meet Stefan
See yourself. Stand steady. Live fully.
You are not broken. Together, we create a space to be heard, not judged, while exploring challenges and building resilience. Drawing on person‑centred and trauma‑informed approaches, we uncover your strengths, reconnect with what matters most, and open the path to a more balanced, fulfilling life.
After 20 years in a high-pressure career, I became a therapist because too many people had no one they could genuinely talk to. I understand what it’s like when stress piles up, burnout sets in, and admitting you’re struggling feels impossible. I work with people navigating career pressure, life transitions, and expectations that make honest conversation hard. My approach is direct, person‑centred, and grounded—no clichés, and humour is always welcome.
Stefan's Approach
Your Therapy Questions, Answered
Starting therapy can feel uncertain. Here are answers to the questions people ask most often, from how online sessions work to what to expect when we first meet.
You don't have to be in crisis to benefit from therapy.
It can be helpful if you're feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stuck, or uncertain, or if you're navigating a difficult transition, relationship concerns, perfectionism, or patterns you would like to understand better. Therapy offers a supportive, non-judgmental space to explore what you're experiencing, develop greater self-understanding, and consider what might help you move forward.
The free consultation can be an opportunity to see whether therapy feels right for you and whether we are a good fit.
After the free consultation, our first full session is a chance to get to know each other. I'll do a little more of the talking than usual, covering confidentiality, how virtual sessions work, and the practical side of working together, like scheduling and fees. Then we'll get right into what's bringing you to therapy and what you'd like to get out of it.
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There's no pressure to share more than you're comfortable with.
Sessions take place online through a secure virtual meeting room. Before we meet, I’ll send you a link to join. You can attend from a place where you feel comfortable and have the privacy you need for our conversation.
My fee is $150 for a 50-minute individual therapy session.
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I offer a free 20-minute virtual consultation before beginning therapy. This is a relaxed opportunity for us to meet, talk briefly about what brings you to therapy, and see whether we feel like a good fit. There is no obligation to continue.
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If you decide to move forward, all sessions, including the first, are 50 minutes and $150. There's no HST on psychotherapy in Ontario, so $150 is what you pay.
Not sure whether therapy is right for you? Start with a conversation. Book a free 20-minute consultation.
Many extended health insurance plans provide coverage for psychotherapy services. I bill after each session and provide a receipt you can submit to your insurance provider for reimbursement.
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I do not offer direct billing to insurance companies.
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Coverage varies between plans, so it's worth checking before we begin. Ask your insurer whether they cover a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying). That's the specific wording that gets you an accurate answer.
There is no set number of sessions that applies to everyone.
The length of therapy depends on what brings you to therapy, what you hope to work on, and the kind of support that feels right for you. Some clients may benefit from short-term therapy focused on a specific concern, while others may find that ongoing therapy provides space to explore deeper patterns and experiences.
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We’ll talk together about your goals and how therapy is progressing along the way. There is no expectation that you commit to a predetermined number of sessions. Therapy can adapt as your needs and goals evolve.
I understand that plans can change. If you need to cancel or reschedule an appointment, please provide at least 24 hours' notice whenever possible. Appointments cancelled with less than 24 hours' notice are subject to the full session fee.
Connection, not concealment,
is where true healing begins.
There is no set number of sessions that applies to everyone.
The length of therapy depends on what brings you to therapy, what you hope to work on, and the kind of support that feels right for you. Some clients may benefit from short-term therapy focused on a specific concern, while others may find that ongoing therapy provides space to explore deeper patterns and experiences.
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We’ll talk together about your goals and how therapy is progressing along the way. There is no expectation that you commit to a predetermined number of sessions. Therapy can adapt as your needs and goals evolve.
— Stefan Jurgens
Reaching out is often the hardest part. Inner Counsel Psychotherapy offers online sessions for adults 18 and older across Ontario — a supportive, non-judgmental space to think things through and work towards what matters to you.
The consultation is free, 20 minutes, and there's no obligation.