Ukasha Malik, MACP, RP
Registered Psychotherapist
About Your Psychotherapist
Ukasha has a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University. She has worked as a counsellor in domestic violence shelters, as a psychotherapist at private mental health centres and as a life coach at her private practice. She is a mother of two teenagers above the age of 16. She loves to dance, spend time with her family and play with her two cats
Memberships: Ukasha is registered with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO). She also holds voluntary memberships with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA) and the Ontario Society of Registered Psychotherapists (OSRP).
Specialty Services: Ukasha does not provide specialty services associated with assessments required for court (e.g. child custody and access, parental competence, child abuse, pre-trial disposition reports, probation assessments etc.). Should you require this type of assessment service, a referral to other professionals can be provided. Ukasha Psychotherapy also does not provide services to people when they are experiencing active and/or acute episodes of a psychiatric illness or to those in acute crisis situations. While she is dedicated to your safety and supporting you, she is not a crisis centre and cannot guarantee support at all hours. In times of risk, it is best to contact your emergency support, call 911, or visit the nearest hospital.
What to Expect in Session(s) with Ukasha
Psychotherapy is mostly about the client(s) telling their story to the psychotherapist. Together the client(s) and the psychotherapist determine what is working, and what is not working and brainstorm ways to make the situation better.
The first few therapy sessions are mainly an opportunity for the psychotherapist to gather information about the client(s), and their family and to better learn about the concern(s) that have prompted intervention. Subsequent therapy sessions involve the actual work of trying to alleviate the presenting concern(s).
It is often difficult for the psychotherapist to initially predict the number of therapy sessions the client(s) may require. Some clients feel the resolution of their concern(s) after three to six sessions, and some clients feel they benefit from long-term intervention and support.
Trust, honesty, full disclosure of the issue(s), and the degree of follow-up with the between-session work that the client(s) is willing to engage in, client(s) adherence to the treatment plan and/or psychotherapist’s recommendations, the client’s readiness and willingness to change, the frequency and attendance of therapy sessions and even the skills of the psychotherapist will affect the outcomes.
In the event a client attends a session/s and appears to be under the influence of a substance, the session will be cancelled, and the client(s) will remain obligated to pay the full hourly rate for the session. Emergency contact, police ambulance or taxi may be contacted to ensure your safety, at your expense.
Client Record-Keeping
In complying with regulatory and legal requirements of the Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA), Ukasha Psychotherapy maintains a record of client sessions and communications and keeps a confidential file for each client. Electronic files, which are held in the secure Jane software, comply with PHIPA. Under PHIPA, clients have a right to access their own health records and request corrections, if need be.
Confidentiality Matters
Ukasha Psychotherapy adheres to the ethical and professional standards of the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) in addition to applicable Canadian law.
One of the most important rights of the patient(s) seeking psychotherapy services is confidentiality. Information shared by the patient(s) will be kept strictly confidential and will not be revealed to any other person or agency without written permission. The following exceptions apply:
1) If the psychotherapist has reason to believe that the patient(s) is a danger to themselves or someone else. The individual at risk of harm will need to be alerted.
2) If the psychotherapist has reason to believe that there are any actual or suspected acts of child, elder or disabled person abuse;
3) Clinical supervision (identifying information withheld);
4) In some cases, a file could be subpoenaed by the court or be reviewed by a regulatory body.
5) If a client shares that they have been sexually abused and/or harassed by a health care professional, a report must be made to the appropriate college(s) (e.g. College of Physicians and Surgeons).
6) Collection of any unpaid fees that may be sent to a collection agency.
7) In the case of couples counselling, when a session is held without all family/couple members present, information shared in that session may be shared when the family/couple sessions resume.
Risks and Benefits of Therapy
It is important to recognize that psychological intervention has both benefits and risks. Since therapy often involves discussing unpleasant aspects of one’s life, client(s) may experience a temporary increase in uncomfortable feelings like sadness, guilt, anger, frustration, loneliness and even helplessness. You may also experience changes in your emotional state, such as feelings of depression or anxiety; the possibility of hallucinations or dissociations; changes in perception or behaviour; and changes in occupational, social, or personal relationships. It would not be uncommon for things to feel worse before they start to feel better.
Therapy has been shown to have significant benefits. Therapy can lead to a significant reduction in stress, improved relationships, enhanced coping and problem-solving abilities, development of new skills, a change in unwanted behaviours, improved self-esteem, improved acceptance of oneself and/or their situation and greater insight into personal goals and values.
Psychotherapy Fee Schedule
Ukasha Psychotherapy’s current fee schedule is as follows:
Video or Phone Individual Therapy
$165 per 60 minutes
$247.50 per 90 minutes
$357.50 per 130 minutes
Video or Phone Couple Therapy:
$180 per 60 minutes
$270 per 90 minutes
$390 per 130 minutes
The last 10 minutes of each session are used to document the session.
Administrative Services:
Report writing, consultations in between sessions, chart copying, detailed fee breakdowns, letters and form completion are extra. Payment is required prior to the release of a report or a non-urgent copy of a chart.
Processing payments:
All payments will be processed through the Jane Booking system and can be made by Visa, Mastercard or Visa Debit. Receipts will be emailed once payment has been processed.