You'll find here the answers to the most frequently asked questions about sessions, fees, how things unfold, and practical details.
Before our first conversation, this page can help you quickly find the most useful information. If your question isn't answered here, you can always reach out to me directly.
FAQ
1. Fees, Payment and Cancellation
What are your session fees?
An individual session is approximately 55 minutes and the fee is $130 CAD.
A couples session is approximately 75 minutes and the fee is $175 CAD.
Do you offer a sliding scale?
Yes. I keep a limited number of sliding-scale spaces available. If cost is a barrier, you can simply bring it up when we first speak.
What payment methods do you accept?
In Canada, Interac e-transfer is preferred. Credit card payment is also available. For clients outside Canada, Wise can be used.
When is payment due?
The initial call is free. For following sessions, payment is made before the session.
What is your cancellation policy?
I ask for at least 24 hours' notice to cancel or reschedule a session.
Puis-je obtenir un reçu pour mes assurances ?
No. I do not provide receipts for insurance reimbursement.
2. Free Call and Online Sessions
Is the first call free?
Yes. The first call is approximately 20 minutes and there is no obligation.
It's simply a chance to meet, briefly talk about what brings you here, ask your questions, and see whether the way I work might feel like a good fit.
Do I need to prepare anything before the call?
No. You don't need to have everything figured out or know exactly what to say. We can simply start with what led you to reach out.
Can I book a session for someone close to me?
The decision to begin needs to come from the person who wants to receive support. If you'd like to help someone close to you, you can share my site with them and invite them to reach out directly. I don't accept bookings made by a third party.
Are sessions online only?
Yes. Sessions take place online through Google Meet.
Do you work in both French and English?
Yes. I work in both French and English.
Where can you work with clients?
I work online with people in Quebec, elsewhere in Canada, and internationally, depending on time zones and availability.
3. How I Work
What happens in a session?
We usually start with what matters to you that day and what you want for yourself.
I may ask questions, reflect what I'm hearing, and pay attention with you to what is showing up in your thoughts, emotions, body, or in our interaction. The aim isn't to provoke a particular experience. We stay curious about what is already present.
What does "somatic" mean in your practice?
For me, "somatic" means that the body is part of what we pay attention to.
Sometimes a reaction shows up in the body before there are clear words for it: tension, contraction, heat, an urge to pull away, or something else. This isn't a set of body exercises, there is no touch, and the goal isn't to produce a particular state of calm.
Do we have to talk a lot about childhood?
Not necessarily. Your history can be important, and we can talk about it when it helps make sense of what is happening today. But the work doesn't depend on tracing everything back or reliving the past.
Do you use Honest Sharing?
Yes, when it's relevant. At times I may use the structured form of Honest Sharing: a defined period in which one person names what they notice in their sensations, emotions, and thoughts while the other person simply receives what is shared.
At other times, I integrate some of its principles in an adapted way. In that case, I don't describe the adaptation as Honest Sharing in the strict sense. This practice can be particularly useful in couples work.
What if I have difficulty feeling what is happening in my body?
That's not a problem, and nothing is forced. Some people feel a great deal, while others notice very little or mostly have access to their thoughts at first. We can start exactly where you are.
How many sessions should I expect?
There is no fixed number. The first sessions also give us a chance to see how the work feels for you and whether this way of working is a good fit. The length of the work then depends on what you want to explore.
Is it normal to feel tired or emotional after a session?
It can happen. A session can sometimes stir something, and you may feel more tired, sensitive, or emotional for a while. If something persists, concerns you, or becomes difficult to manage, we can talk about it together.
4. Scope and Professional Positioning
Are you a psychologist?
No. I am a Relational and Somatic Therapist.
My primary framework is NARM — the NeuroAffective Relational Model, and I am currently in NARM training. I am also a certified Embodied Processing practitioner and a certified ICAHP member. I do not diagnose, and I do not provide insurance receipts.
How is this different from talk therapy?
Talking is fully part of the work. The difference is that we don't only pay attention to the explanation or the story. We may also look at what is happening in the present moment: emotions, body responses, ways of protecting yourself, and what shows up in the relationship.
Can this approach help if I've already done a lot of therapy?
Yes. Many people who come to me are in exactly that position. You may already understand your history very well and recognize your reactions, while still finding that they keep returning in certain situations.
In this work, understanding still matters, but we also pay attention to how these reactions show up today, in present experience and in relationship.
Do you work with anxiety, relationship difficulties, or attachment issues?
Yes, when those difficulties fit the kind of work I offer. I often work with people who anticipate a great deal, fear rejection or distance, pull away when closeness becomes difficult, adapt heavily to others, or find the same reactions returning in relationships.
I don't use attachment styles as fixed categories that you need to identify with.
Do you work with complex or relational trauma?
My work is informed by an understanding of developmental and relational trauma, particularly through NARM. This can include repeated experiences that influenced how a person learned to protect themselves, relate to others, or stay in contact with themselves.
You don't need to identify with a particular label or have a specific event to describe for us to explore what you're experiencing today.
If you'd like to see whether the way I work could be a good fit, you can start with a free 20-minute call.
Relational and Somatic Therapist
Online sessions · Montreal, Quebec
Email: contact@francoislacharite.com
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Disclaimer: François Lacharité offers somatic and relational support. These services do not replace medical advice, psychiatric diagnosis, regulated psychotherapy, or medical treatment. If you are experiencing an emergency, please contact emergency services in your area.
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