Fees & Payment

My fees for psychotherapy and counselling are those recommended by the British Columbia Psychological Association, currently $175. per hour. This fee is for a 50 minute session, with 10 minutes allotted for required preparation of session notes and preparation for sessions. For clients wishing a full hour in session, my fee is $200, and a full 90 minute session is $275. All court-related assessment work is at a rate of $250. per hour. Clients continue to pay the rate in effect when they begin working with me regardless of any future fee increases. Psychologist's fees are not covered by MSP (Medicare) but are completely or partially covered by most extended medical plans. Each plan carries a different amount of coverage. The fees are also often covered under Employee Assistance Programs or Criminal Injury Compensation programs.  Fees paid to psychologists for psychotherapy are also deductible as a medical expense on income taxes. I request payment by cheque or cash at the end of each appointment and I provide an official receipt with my Registration number, with which you can claim reimbursement or a medical expense. 

I ask that you cancel appointments with me as soon as you are aware that you need to. If you cancel by phone with 24 hours notice (over business days) there is no fee. If you phone to cancel with less than 24 hours notice, half of the regular fee will be charged. If you do not phone to cancel I will assume that you are late for the appointment, wait for you throughout the appointment time, and the full fee will be charged. Only use email to cancel appointments if there are at least a few business days prior to the appointment.