WEBSITE TERMS OF USE

Last updated: September 5, 2026

Welcome to the website of Rory Batchilder Psychotherapy. This website is operated by Rory Batchilder, M.Ed., RP, CCC, a Registered Psychotherapist in Ontario (CRPO Registration #002563).

These Terms of Use apply to your use of this website. By accessing or using the website, you agree to these terms. If you do not agree with them, please discontinue use of the website.

1. INFORMATIONAL PURPOSE

The information and resources provided on this website are intended for general educational and informational purposes. They are not intended to provide a diagnosis or to replace individualized assessment, psychotherapy, medical care, psychological care, psychiatric care, or other professional advice.

Information presented on this website should not be relied upon as a substitute for consultation with an appropriately qualified health-care professional who is familiar with your individual circumstances.

2. USE OF THIS WEBSITE DOES NOT CREATE A THERAPEUTIC RELATIONSHIP

Visiting this website, reading its content, completing an online inquiry, sending an email, or otherwise contacting the practice does not by itself establish a psychotherapist-client relationship.

A therapeutic relationship is established only when Rory Batchilder and a prospective client have mutually agreed to begin professional services and the appropriate consent and intake process has occurred.

Website communications should therefore not be considered psychotherapy or individualized clinical advice.

3. PSYCHOTHERAPY SERVICES AND INFORMED CONSENT

Psychotherapy services are governed by separate informed-consent, privacy, confidentiality, fee, cancellation, record-keeping and other professional practice arrangements discussed with clients.

Nothing in these Website Terms of Use replaces or modifies an informed-consent agreement or other agreement applicable to an established psychotherapy relationship.

Rory Batchilder's psychotherapy practice is governed by applicable Ontario law and the professional standards of the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO).

4. VIRTUAL SERVICES

Psychotherapy services are provided virtually. Suitability for virtual psychotherapy depends upon individual circumstances and is considered as part of the professional intake and consent process.

Website availability should not be interpreted as confirmation that psychotherapy services are available or appropriate for every individual or in every jurisdiction.

5. NOT AN EMERGENCY OR CRISIS SERVICE

Rory Batchilder Psychotherapy is not an emergency or crisis-response service, and this website and its contact methods are not monitored continuously.

Do not use a website contact form, email, voicemail or other routine practice communication when immediate assistance is required.

If you believe that you or another person is in immediate danger or experiencing a medical or mental-health emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department. In Canada, 9-8-8 is available by call or text for suicide crisis support.

6. ONLINE TESTS, QUESTIONNAIRES AND SELF-ASSESSMENT TOOLS

This website may provide or link to questionnaires, screening tools, self-assessments or educational resources.

Unless expressly stated otherwise, these tools are provided for informational or educational purposes. Results should not be interpreted as a diagnosis and do not establish the presence or absence of a psychological, psychiatric, medical or other health condition.

Questions concerning symptoms, test results or possible diagnoses should be discussed with an appropriately qualified health-care professional.

7. ACCURACY OF WEBSITE INFORMATION

Reasonable efforts are made to provide useful and accurate information. However, psychotherapy research, professional standards, external resources, fees, third-party programs and other information can change.

Rory Batchilder Psychotherapy does not guarantee that every item of website content will always be complete, current or applicable to every person's circumstances.

Website content may be corrected, updated, removed or changed without notice.

8. FEES, INSURANCE AND THIRD-PARTY FUNDING

Information about fees, insurance reimbursement, direct billing or third-party funding is provided for general information and may change.

Coverage depends upon the terms and eligibility requirements of the applicable insurer, employer, government program or other funding organization. Clients are responsible for confirming their own eligibility and coverage unless otherwise arranged with the practice.

Current fees and applicable billing arrangements will be confirmed as part of the intake or informed-consent process.

9. PRIVACY AND CONFIDENTIALITY

Personal information submitted through this website is handled in accordance with the practice's Privacy Policy and applicable privacy requirements.

Visitors are encouraged not to send unnecessary sensitive personal or health information through general website forms or ordinary email.

Information provided within an established psychotherapy relationship is subject to separate professional confidentiality, privacy and record-keeping requirements.

10. THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES AND RESOURCES

This website may contain links to third-party websites, articles, questionnaires, organizations or other resources for convenience and educational purposes.

A link does not necessarily constitute endorsement of all information, products, opinions or services offered by the third party. Rory Batchilder Psychotherapy does not control and is not responsible for the availability, privacy practices, security, accuracy or content of external websites.

Visitors should review the terms and privacy practices of third-party services before providing them with personal information.

11. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

Unless otherwise indicated, original written material and other original content created for this website are the property of Rory Batchilder Psychotherapy and are protected by applicable intellectual-property laws.

Website content may be viewed and printed for reasonable personal and non-commercial use. It may not be substantially reproduced, republished, sold or commercially distributed without permission, except as permitted by law.

Third-party materials appearing on or linked from this website remain the property of their respective owners.

12. APPROPRIATE USE OF THE WEBSITE

You agree not to intentionally interfere with the operation or security of this website, attempt unauthorized access to the website or associated systems, introduce malicious software, use the website for unlawful purposes, or improperly collect information concerning other users.

13. LIMITATION OF WEBSITE LIABILITY

Use of this website and reliance upon its general informational content are at the visitor's discretion. To the extent permitted by applicable law, Rory Batchilder Psychotherapy is not responsible for loss or damage arising solely from reliance upon general website information, inability to access the website, or use of third-party websites linked from it.

Nothing in these Terms is intended to exclude or limit professional obligations or liability that cannot lawfully be excluded or limited.

14. GOVERNING LAW

These Website Terms of Use are governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario and the applicable laws of Canada.

15. CHANGES TO THESE TERMS

These Terms of Use may be updated periodically to reflect changes to the website, practice, professional requirements or applicable law. The current version will be posted on this website with its most recent revision date.

16. CONTACT

Questions concerning these Website Terms of Use may be directed to:

Rory Batchilder, M.Ed., RP, CCC
CRPO Registration #002563
Rory Batchilder Psychotherapy
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Telephone: (613) 898-1685
Email: Please use the contact information provided on this website.