Dr. Gisèle Pharand Clinical Psychologist 55 Sunny Acres Rd. · Kingston, ON K7M 3N3 · (613) 384-1014

SERVICES: Gisèle's practice is focused on Women & Couples of all ages, with particular emphasis on Fertility-related Issues such as:

fertility/ conception problems unplanned or difficult pregnancy childbirth trauma loss & grieving

Small-Group Sessions are available for Women dealing with Fertility problems. ~   Sessions in French or English   ~

APPROACH: Eclectic approach tailored to individual needs and wishes. At all times humanistic, holistic, and creative. This can include specific individual sessions on:

history-taking and collaborative interpretation assessment of options, lifestyle, and coping skills assessment of relationships and communication patterns examination of family influences using a genogram (schematic diagram) analysis of links between thoughts, feelings, and actions relaxation training and body image work working through grief or anger enhancement of expressive skills and self-esteem.

QUALIFICATIONS & BACKGROUND:

Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology (Queen's University, Kingston, 1989) Certificate of Registration as a Psychologist in Ontario (College of Psychologists of Ontario, 1993) - Nine years experience with individual counselling for varied age-groups in the Kingston area, especially with women and teenage girls. Doing practical work in the field of Psychology since 1981. - Sensitive to all cultures, sexual orientations, and family compositions. Background is French-Canadian and 4th-generation Native. Personal experience with both positive and negative fertility-related outcomes.

HOURS & FEES:

Varied hours, with some evening appointments. $100 /hour for individuals & couples (1st session negotiable) $40 per individual for groups All services are GST-exempt. Most extended health care plans provide at least partial coverage for services of psychologists, as do some employee assistance programs.

Private home setting, 10 minutes from downtown Kingston.
Convenient parking. / Close to public transportation.

- Home visits can also be arranged. -