Fees

We are trained professional psychotherapists in private practice and, like other helping professionals, charge fees for our work.

Each of us sets an independent fee or rate reflecting our individual skill, education, training and experience as therapists.

Please note that psychotherapy is not covered by the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP). Some insurance and benefits programs may cover your therapy, but this depends on your plan which you should check before you start. In most cases you will have to pay for therapy directly even if you get repaid later by insurance.

Your workplace may be interested in the many advantages of our Employee Counselling service which provides affordable therapeutic counselling on a confidential basis.

Consider contacting appropriate therapy training schools that may offer therapy by beginners at lower rates.

Like other professionals in the helping professions, we do not quote or negotiate fees on the site or through email. Fees are discussed during consultations, and at the discretion of the therapist, by phone.

Our rates represent the current mid-range in Toronto. Psychotherapy is less expensive than the services of psychologists, and has accurately been described as a 'labour of love'.

Fees vary. Some of us charge a fixed standard rate. Some provide 'no-fee' slots to those entirely unable to pay.

Most use a 'sliding scale' to accommodate a range of financial circumstances. A 'sliding scale' takes into account your individual circumstances (employed, better-than-average employment, other income sources, university or college student, underemployed, unemployed, on disability, etc.). In all cases, the therapist reserves the right to set an appropriate fee.

We offer several payment methods. We accept payments in cash and cheque. Some of us accept Interac and also PayPal, enabling you to use a credit card.

HST is now payable on therapy fees since July 1, 2010.

Feel free to discuss fees, rates and payment options when you meet for your free consultation.