Counselling Fees
Fees
Fees per session range from $190 - $220 as of January 1st, 2023, for a 50-minute session. Fees vary depending on each therapist.
Fees follow the Recommended Fee Schedule of the Psychologists’ Association of Alberta (PAA). The PAA has increased the recommended rate for Psychologists starting January 2023 to $220 per 50 - minute session. Please refer to the PAA web site for more information about the average cost of psychological services in Alberta:
www.psychologistsassociation.ab.ca/resources/recommended-fee-schedule/
Insurance
Payment for private counselling/psychological services are not covered under Alberta Health Care, however, counselling services may be covered in full or in part by your health insurance or employee benefit plan. Clients are responsible for paying any amounts not covered by insurance at the end of each session.
Our therapists can direct bill most insurance companies (e.g. Alberta Blue Cross, Green Shield, Medavie, Canada Life/Great West Life, Claim Secure, Group Source and Industrial Reliance), except Manulife Financial and Sun Life Financial, both of which require their members to pay up front and submit for reimbursement for psychology services.
Please contact your provider directly to determine if you have coverage for psychology services by asking the following questions:
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Do I have mental health insurance benefits?
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What registration requirements does my health insurance have of the provider (i.e., Register Psychologist or Registered Provisional Psychologist, Registered Social Worker Masters Level)?
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What is my deductible and has it been met?
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How many sessions per year does my health insurance cover?
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What is the coverage amount per therapy session?
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Is approval required from my primary care physician?
Please note: we are not able to contact your provider to determine how much coverage you have.
Acceptable Payment Methods:
Cash, Check, American Express, Visa and MasterCard accepted for payment.
Cheques that are returned will incur a $30.00 administration fee.