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PAYMENT:  Payable per session by cash, etransfer or check.  All prices include the GST
 
CANCELLATIONS: 
Standard Sessions (50 or 100 minutes) 
Require a minimum 48 hours notice or full fee will apply
Intensive Sessions (150 minutes or longer)
Prior to 72 hours; 30% of the deposit will be refunded
Cancellation made less than 72 hours in advance will not be refunded.

TELEPHONE CONSULT:  Initial call of 10 minutes is free for individuals or couples to determine goodness of fit.

WALK AND TALK FEES ARE THE SAME AS OFFICE SESSIONS

Individual

  • $140/50 minutes 
  • $280/100 minutes

Couple

  • $150/50 minutes 
  •  $300/100 minutes 

Intensives

  • $150 per 50 minutes.  Must be a minimum of triple session (150 minutes).
  • Deposit of 50% must be paid at time of booking, with the balance of payment prior to the session.
    *For other options please see details

These fees are in accordance with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors Fee Structure

How often should you attend? Attending on a weekly basis typically provides more traction and maintenance of new skills and insights. Once steady improvement is being made, the sessions can drop to bi-monthly and then “as needed” to maintain gains.

These rates are consistent with the approved guidelines of the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors fee schedule for therapists with extensive experience and credentials. 

ARE THE SERVICES COVERED UNDER MY HEALTH PLAN?

BC Medical does not directly cover the costs of clinical counselling. However, you are able to claim your counselling fees under “medical expenses” for tax purposes, if they reach the annual threshold established by CRA. 

Extended Health Plan (EHB): Check with your plan administrator whether the services of Registered Clinical Counsellors (RCC) or Certified Canadian Counsellors (CCC) are covered. You are responsible to pay me and then you will receive a receipt which you then submit for reimbursement unless I have a prior arrangement to bill directly.

In some cases, your health plan service providers will make an exception and contract with me if you ask. I have a letter indicating my areas of expertise and credentials should you wish to submit such a request.