Therapy FAQs | Jayati Singh, RP

Not who you might think.

In my practice, a high performer is not necessarily defined by job title, income, or achievement. It’s a way of moving through the world.

A high performer is someone who has built a life that looks , from the outside, like it’s working. They meet deadlines, hold responsibility, show up for others, and keep moving. They are often the person others lean on. The capable one. The one who figures it out.

But high performance, as I use it, is also an orientation. It describes people who are deeply invested in growth : professionally, relationally, personally. People who think carefully, feel things intensely, and hold themselves to standards that are often invisible to everyone around them.

It includes the executive carrying the weight of a team. The entrepreneur who hasn’t stopped since they started. The physician holding life-and-death decisions by day and coming home to hold everyone else together by night. The lawyer who is always on. The teacher or nurse who gives everything to others and has little left for themselves. The parent managing everything at home while leading everything at work. The person who was always the responsible one in their family long before they had a title.

What brings them to therapy isn’t necessarily a crisis , maybe not. It’s more often a quiet feeling… that the way they’ve been operating is starting to cost them something. Rest doesn’t restore them. Success doesn’t satisfy them. Relationships feel stretched. And underneath all the doing, something is asking to be looked at.

That is who I work with.

I will respond within 1–2 business days to acknowledge your message and, if appropriate, arrange a free 15-minute consultation call. This call is an opportunity for you to ask questions, share a little about what you’re looking for, and get a sense of whether we might be a good fit , with no obligation to proceed.

The first session is an opportunity for us to get to know each other. I will ask questions about what has brought you to therapy, your history, what you are hoping for, and what has and hasn’t worked in the past. You are not expected to share everything at once . We move at a pace that feels right to you. By the end, we will have a clearer sense of what we are working toward and how we might work together.

This depends on what you are bringing to therapy, how long the patterns have been in place, and what you are hoping to change. Some people come for a focused period of 12–20 sessions. Others engage in longer-term work over months or years, particularly when the goals involve deep patterns rooted in early experience. We will revisit this question as we go, and you are always free to decide when the work feels complete.

Most clients begin with weekly sessions, which tends to build momentum and continuity. Over time, some people shift to biweekly meetings. We discuss the rhythm that works best for you and adjust as needed.

This is more common than you might think , and it is worth exploring what happened. Sometimes the timing wasn’t right. Sometimes the approach wasn’t the right fit. Sometimes previous therapy offered useful tools but didn’t go deep enough to address the underlying patterns. If you are willing to share what your previous experience was like, I will do my best to understand what might be different this time.

Registered Psychotherapist (RP) is trained and regulated to provide psychotherapy , the kind of talk-based therapy we do together. RPs are regulated in Ontario by the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO). Psychologist holds a doctoral degree (PhD or PsyD) and can provide both assessment/diagnosis and therapy. Psychiatrist is a medical doctor who specializes in mental health. They primarily prescribe and manage medication, though some also provide therapy. RPs often have more focused training in specific therapeutic modalities and provide excellent, evidence-informed therapy. Many people find that working with an RP is equally effective as working with other mental health professionals , and often more accessible.

Ideally, yes: couples therapy works best when both partners are willing to engage. That said, it is common for one partner to be more hesitant than the other. If your partner is uncertain, it can help to start with the free consultation together so they can get a sense of the process before committing. I also work with individuals on relationship concerns when couples work is not possible or desired.

Couples therapy can be meaningful even in relationships that are in significant difficulty , and sometimes especially so. However, therapy is not a guarantee that a relationship will survive, and in some cases, the work helps partners make a thoughtful, dignified decision to separate rather than stay together in ways that cause harm. Whatever the outcome, the goal is greater clarity, honesty, and intentionality.

Yes, absolutely. I work with 2SLGBTQ+ individuals and couples and affirm all relationship structures, including non-monogamous relationships. My practice is an inclusive, affirming space.

Therapy sessions range from $175–$200 per session. Many extended health benefit plans in Ontario cover Registered Psychotherapist (RP) services — check with your provider or HR department. I provide an official receipt after each session for direct submission to your insurer.

Speaking engagement rates are custom. Get in touch to discuss.