Fees

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Session fees: 

Fees are set according to recommendations by the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors.

Effective July 1st 2010, 12% HST will be added to all fees.

• Individual sessions = 1 hour = $100 
• Couples sessions = 1 hour 15 minutes = $125 

Additional fees:

• Group workshops = TBA
• Each additional 15 minutes is pro-rated at $25 (e.g., 1 hour 30 minute session = $150)
• Telephone or email consultation (not including brief check-ins which are free) = $2/minute
• Filling out an ordinary printed form = $100/hour
• Short summary of facts report (e.g., for lawyers, insurance reps, etc.) = $100/hour
• Photocopying of records = .25/minute (letter size) and .30/minute (legal size)

Extended health care benefits:

Many extended health care plans (e.g., Blue Cross, Sunlife, ManuLife) will reimburse you for the services of a Registered Clinical Counsellor or of a Canadian Certified Counsellor. Check with your work or school benefits plan to see if you are eligible.

Crime Victim Assistance Program (CVAP):

If you have been a victim or witness of a crime and have been approved by the BC Crime Victim Assistance Program (CVAP) and given a Claim Number, your counselling sessions may be 100% covered.

Payment:

Fees are payable at the end of each session. An official receipt will be issued which can be submitted for reimbursement to your extended health care plan, if applicable.

 Fees can be paid by cash, Visa®, or MasterCard®

Charges for missed or late appointments:

24 hours cancellation notice is required or a $50 no-show fee will be charged (except in the case of an emergency). 

Clients arriving more than 15 minutes late will be considered to have missed their appointment and a $50 no-show fee will be charged (except in the case of an emergency).