Terms of Use
Effective Date: April 2025
Welcome to Peaceful Waters Psychotherapy. By accessing and using this website (www.peacefulwaterspsychotherapy.com), you are agreeing to the following Terms of Use. These terms are designed to protect both you and me, and ensure that your experience here is respectful, informed, and secure.
Please read these terms carefully. By using this website, you acknowledge that you understand and agree to them.
1. General Information Only
The content provided on this website is for general informational purposes only. While I strive to provide helpful and accurate content related to mental health and therapy, the information here is not a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
If you are experiencing a crisis or urgent mental health concern, please contact a local crisis line, call 911, or visit your nearest emergency room.
2. No Therapeutic Relationship Is Established
Visiting this website, filling out a contact form, or booking a consultation does not establish a therapist-client relationship. A therapeutic relationship is only formed after an intake session has been completed and formal consent documents have been signed through Jane, my secure booking platform.
3. Booking & Services
All therapy services are provided by a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) in the province of Ontario, and are offered in person in Niagara or virtually across Ontario.
Therapy services must be booked through my secure booking platform, Jane. Details regarding session length, fees, cancellation policies, and consent are provided at the time of booking. Please refer to the intake and consent documents for full details regarding service terms.
4. Privacy and Confidentiality
I take your privacy seriously. Any information you provide through this website or in therapy sessions will be treated with the highest level of confidentiality, in compliance with Ontario’s Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA).
Please see the Privacy Policy for full details on how your information is collected, used, and protected.
5. Appropriate Use
You agree to use this website in a respectful and lawful manner. You must not:
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to secure areas of the site
Post or transmit harmful, threatening, or offensive content
Use the site to impersonate others or misrepresent your identity
Interfere with the functionality or security of this website
6. Intellectual Property
All content on this website—including text, graphics, images, and branding—is the property of Peaceful Waters Psychotherapy and may not be copied, reproduced, or redistributed without written permission.
You may view and print content for your personal, non-commercial use only.
7. External Links
This site may include links to external websites (such as Jane for scheduling). While I do my best to ensure these are trustworthy, I am not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party sites. Please review their terms and policies independently.
8. Limitation of Liability
Peaceful Waters Psychotherapy is not liable for any direct or indirect damages arising from the use—or inability to use—this website or its content. This includes but is not limited to technical issues, inaccurate information, or unauthorized access.
Use this website at your own risk.
9. Modifications
I reserve the right to modify or update these Terms of Use at any time without notice. Continued use of the site after changes are posted will constitute your acceptance of the revised terms.
10. Contact
If you have any questions about these Terms of Use or how they apply to your visit, feel free to reach out:
📧 Email: peacefulwaterspsychotherapy@gmail.com
📞 Phone: 905-651-6756
Thanks for visiting Peaceful Waters Psychotherapy. I’m here to support you with compassion, care, and professionalism