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Why I charge less than most counsellors?

Because I understand how debilitating it can be to need support and have finances stand in the way. I know how discouraging it is to only have 4-6 sessions per year, because you're limited by the small amount of insurance coverage given by providers. That’s why I offer counselling services that are more affordable. Seeking support should not add to the issues we are already experiencing.

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Do you accept insurance?

I choose not to work with insurance companies because they typically only cover a very limited number of sessions—often just six per year at most. This isn’t enough support for anyone. When clients rely on insurance, they often end up stretching those sessions over a long time, which makes it difficult to see the results they're looking for.​ This actually causes more harm than good sometimes, because the client ends up blaming themselves or the type of support they received when they don't see the results they are after. I want to see you win, and I believe your health and happiness is worth investing in. 

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By not involving insurance, you can focus on your healing in a more flexible, supportive environment. Your care is guided by your personal needs and desires, not by insurance companies limitations.  

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Benefits of Not Involving Insurance:

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• More Support: You priorities, the change you seek, are guided by you and not your providers, so you can have the flexibility to schedule the sessions as you need without being limited by insurance constraints.

• Privacy Protection: Your personal information stays confidential and isn’t shared with other insurance companies. (Insurance companies will share that you've sought support from a counsellor with other companies if you ever change providers.)

• Freedom from Labels: You won’t have a permanent label attached to your health record, allowing you to focus on your healing.

• Personalized Care: We create a treatment plan that’s tailored to you, based on your unique needs and goals, rather than what we can squeeze in with the coverage from insurance.

• Save Your Benefits: Most insurance plans offer a limited general coverage that includes mental health care. When you use your insurance provider to cover a session, it usually comes out of your overall health benefits for the year. This leaves you with less coverage for unexpected illnesses or injury later on. Which let's face it, life happens when we least expected.

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Please Note: I’m happy to provide receipts for your provider if you would still like to submit them for reimbursement, however, acceptance and coverage from providers will vary. 

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Fees and Payments

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You can pay using E-Transfer, CC, or Visa Debit.

 

• 20 minutes consultation call is completely free.

Good alignment makes all the difference in the counselling and client relationship. Of course, when first meeting it may feel a little awkward, which is perfectly normal and will transitions quickly to a warm, inviting, and safe feeling session. In this consultation, we can see if my services and energy align with your needs, and I will answer any curiosities you may have.

 

If for some reason I'm not the right fit, I’m happy to refer you to another counsellor, and make an introduction if you’d like.

 

• Ongoing client sessions - 50 minutes $95.00

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• 1st session is an Intake session - 80 minutes $140.00

This is the first session that happens after the free complimentary consultation.

 

This first session will look different from the rest because it is longer, and I'll explain a few things like housekeeping, and what to expect for future sessions. We will also go over some light paperwork, and make sure you're comfortable and understand everything. This first session is where we get a picture of where you're at in your life and where you would like to be.

 

I reserve a small portion of my calendar for sliding scale needs. If you'd like to learn more about availability please reach out- Info@counsellingForChange.ca

 

Sliding scale client sessions - 50 minutes $75 - $90