Booking is handled through a secure practice management portal. When you click the button below, you'll leave this site and land in the booking system, where you can choose a time and confirm your appointment.
Go to the booking portalThe booking process
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Create your account
The portal asks you to set up a quick account. This is where your appointment details, intake forms, and later your session notes are stored securely. It takes about two minutes.
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Choose your appointment type and service provider
There are two appointment types at this stage:
- Free 15-minute consultation. A short video call to discuss what's bringing you in and determine whether the fit is right. No commitment, no intake paperwork yet.
- First full session. A 50 to 60-minute virtual session at $150.
If you are not sure which to choose, start with the consultation.
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Pick a time
Available slots show in real time. Current appointment availability is Monday through Thursday, 9am to 5pm.
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Confirm with a credit card on file
A credit card is required to secure your appointment slot, including for the free consultation. The card on file is used to confirm the booking and, for paid sessions, to handle billing and late-cancellation fees under the 48-hour cancellation policy.
The card is not charged for the free consultation.
This step is standard for professional, registered practices. It also ensures that appointment slots are reserved for people who are serious about starting the work.
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Log in to your OWL Practice account for your appointment
A join link will be visible beside your appointment time, starting 30 minutes before your appointment. Click it and follow the prompts to allow video and microphone access. I will join the video call at your appointment start time. If you have any difficulty accessing the call, your OWL account includes a secure messaging feature to reach me.
About the booking platform
The portal is OWL Practice, a Canadian practice management system used by Registered Psychotherapists across Ontario. It is PHIPA-compliant and keeps your health information separate from this public website. All video sessions are conducted within the same secure platform.
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Booking is handled through a secure, PHIPA-compliant portal. Here's exactly what happens at each step, so there are no surprises.
Book a free 15-minute consultationShelby Doherty-Sirkovich, RP, MACP · CRPO #12083 · CCTS-I · Accepting new clients
Common Questions
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No. The card is kept on file to confirm the appointment time. You are only charged for paid sessions that you attend, or for late cancellations under the 48-hour policy.
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48 hours notice is required. You can reschedule through the same booking portal at any time with more than 48 hours before your appointment.
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All appointments are handled through the portal. This keeps the scheduling system accurate, ensures every booking is properly confirmed and documented, and means appointment availability reflects real-time openings for everyone looking to book.
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Yes. The booking portal is PHIPA-compliant (Personal Health Information Protection Act, Ontario). Your intake forms, appointment details, and session notes are stored in an encrypted system separate from the public website. Nothing you share in sessions is accessible from this website or any public system.
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It is a short video conversation. The focus is simple: what is bringing you to therapy right now, and whether working together seems like a good fit. No intake paperwork, no detailed history. If you decide to move forward, the first full session covers those.
This page is educational and informational, and is not a substitute for individual clinical care. Shelby Doherty-Sirkovich is a Registered Psychotherapist (CRPO #12083) practicing virtually across Ontario, Canada. If you are in crisis, the 9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline is available 24/7 by call or text. In an emergency, call 911. For Ontario community and social services, call 211.