My name is Shelley Taylor and I am from Muskoka, Ontario, Canada. I have a Ph.D in psychology and have been practicing psychotherapy for over a decade.
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I provide psychotherapy and counselling services to individuals ranging from 16 years old to 80+.
I have experience counselling individuals in areas such as adult ADHD, imposter syndrome, anxiety, depression, grief, and coping with narcissistic personalities. I’ve worked in rehabilitation, helping clients with acquired brain injuries cope with their life changes. I’ve also worked as a Crisis Worker for the Canadian Mental Health Association with individuals with moderate to severe mental illnesses.
I’m a Registered Psychotherapist. I offer virtual and face-to-face psychotherapy and counselling services in the Muskoka Region, and I’ve been practicing since 2008.
I achieved my Ph.D. in Psychology from Northcentral University, Scottsdale, Arizona. I earned my Master's Degree in Psychology from Carleton University, Ottawa, Ontario. And my Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Psychology from Nipissing University, North Bay, Ontario. I am also a long-standing member of the Ontario Association of Mental Health Professionals (OAMHP) and I’m registered with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO).
Prior to my study of psychology, I had a diverse career path. I’ve studied gemology at the Gemological Institute of America in California and practiced as a gemmologist for 15 years. On my return to Canada, I held several jobs, including computer program applications, administrative work, and cellular sales. My life experience has helped me extend understanding beyond sterile textbook knowledge. I recognize how a person’s unique life experience plays a part in their current struggles.
When we are struggling with an issue, it is easy to forget that we are worthy people. Psychotherapy helps reduce symptoms (such as depression and anxiety), while simultaneously reinforcing one's identity and self-worth. If you are struggling, please reach out for support. You are worth the efforts!
What is Psychotherapy?
Occasionally, a person finds that life is more challenging than usual. This may leave the person feeling over whelmed, vulnerable and alone. Whether mentally and/or emotionally, we all have times where we could use a counsellor's help to get us through a "rough patch.” You do not have to face it alone.
Psychotherapy is the treatment of disordered thinking by a professional therapist who specializes in rehabilitative techniques other than drugs or surgery. In our particular sessions, you and I will look take a healthy look at your past, your thoughts and your current situation, in order to get a complete picture of who you are today. From today, we can begin to heal and create a stronger, more positive future.
Specialties
Adult Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (A.D.H.D.)
Grief / Bereavement
Trauma Recovery
Life after Bariatric Surgery
Self-Esteem
Depression
Anxiety
Types of Therapy
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
Compassion Focused
Rational Emotive Behaviour (REBT)
Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
My passion for people, evaluating their challenges, helping them overcome their obstacles and collaborating with them in obtaining their goals is a flame that continually fuels my life!
I truly look forward to talking with you and working towards “tayloring” your new life.
Expectations
What should you expect from me?
To conduct prompt sessions (in person or via telephone).
A maximum 24 hour response time to emails and phone calls.
A minimum of 24 hour notice for session cancellation.
Confidentiality.
Prompt refund if such measure is agreed upon by both parties.
What I should expect from you?
To be prompt and prepared for sessions.
Full payment at time of session.
Completion of assigned exploration work.
A minimum of 24-hour notice for session cancellation.
Please see our policy section for further details regarding penalties.
Policies & Procedures
Cost
An hourly rate for counselling session is $135.00 per hour. Any additional services, such as consultation with agreed upon third party, are also $135.00 per hour. Fees for counselling are competitive with those of other therapist/counsellors in the area.
Please note that a traditional counselling hour is 50 minutes long.
Contact with the Agency
A Taylor’d Life may contact you for various reasons by phone, mail, or email (scheduling arrangements, to obtain feedback on service satisfaction, etc.)
Cancellation
Please allow 24 hour notice should you require cancelling your appointment. This policy is in place for your benefits and for ours. We want to make sure you take your counselling times seriously and consider them as firm commitments, which is critical for your success. If you do not give at least 24 hour notice, you will be billed for the missed appointment for the full hour.
Emails and messages may be left at all times including evenings and weekends at 705-787-7272. We reserve the right to charge for missed appointments and/or failure to provide sufficient notice prior to a cancelled appointment. Missed or short notice cancellations will be charged half an hourly rate. Fees must be paid prior to your next session.
A Taylor’d Life will also give the client the minimum of 24 hour notice should the counsellor require to cancel the session. Should A Taylor’d Life fail to give the minimum 24 hour notice, the client will be compensated with an additional counselling session not including the rescheduled session.