Dr Alice Tobin Psychological ServicesLicensed Psychologist · Vancouver

Low-cost stream

Low-cost therapy post-hospitalisation

Purpose

I offer this reduced-fee stream to people recently discharged from hospital, medical or psychiatric, within the preceding six months, in recognition of the gap in access to psychological services in the public health system at the point of discharge.

Process

Intake assessment and formulation Therapy phase EMDR Integrated therapy End-of-block review Outcome measures Weekly attendance Up to 10 sessions Review at 6 and 10 Outcome measures Preparation Processing CBT Schema Therapy Mindfulness Interpersonal Process
The stages, and the points at which outcome measures are taken

Suitability

Suitability includes:

  • Anxiety and mood difficulties
  • Stress
  • Somatisation
  • Coping with illness

Role

This is a time-limited service for the transition period after a hospital experience. It is only an adjunct to the other components of the discharge plan.

Fees and enquiries

$75 per 50-minute session
Post-hospitalisation rate.

Not available for cases with an active claim, for example ICBC.

I confirm fees before treatment begins.

For enquiries, please email me at dralicetobin@hushmail.com.

You can also book an initial phone call directly.

I usually answer emails within 72 hours.

What happens after an enquiry is set out under getting started.

This is not a crisis service. If you need urgent help, see in a crisis.