Virtual Therapy

Curious Wave offers the option of virtual therapeutic services through a secure online video platform throughout Ontario. The secure video platform is compliant with Ontario’s Privacy Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA) and the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA). Virtual therapy can be used in combination with in-person sessions. 

Considerations for virtual services : 

• You are staying at home and feeling unwell.
• You are more comfortable, in your own home and communicating through technology
• You are prevented from leaving your home due to physical or other challenges
• Scheduling difficulties prevent regular office sessions
• You travel extensively 
• There are limited resources in your geographic area and no appropriate therapists available.

Teletherapy/Video Counselling Offers You: 

Individual, teen and couples counselling

• Sessions in the privacy of your own home, office or while away from your home.
• Save time driving and getting to appointments. 
• Saves money and stress in finding a baby-sitter for your children. 
• Avoid waiting in the waiting room. 

Virtual Therapy has it's limitations and may not be appropriate if: 

• You are suicidal or in a safety crisis.
• Your internet connection is weak and unstable, or is not private or secure
• You do not have access to a private and interruption-free setting
• If you have depressive or anxious feelings that are severe and chronic and are not being treated by a medical professional