Office Policies

Fees and Insurance

Sessions are not covered by OHIP. They may be covered in full or in part by your benefits plan. Please, check your coverage carefully by asking the following questions:

· Do I have coverage for a Registered Social Worker for psychotherapy/counselling?
· What is the amount of my annual coverage?
· Is there a deductible for each session?

Individual session fee is $170 for a 60-minute session.

Couple’s session fee is $225 for a 90-minute session.

Discernment Counselling fee is $290 for a 120-minute session. 

There is no HST added to the payment amount.

Please note: Psychotherapy provided by a Registered Social Worker is a medical expense tax credit for income tax purposes. Any fees not covered by your benefits plan can be claimed when you file your income tax return.

Payment is accepted via credit card or e-transfer and is due at the end of each session. Receipts are available upon payment. 

Cancellation Policy

I request at least 24 hours notice for a session cancellation, so that I can offer your appointment time to someone else. Your full session fee will be charged for missed appointments if you do not provide at least 24 hours of notice in advance. Unfortunately, I cannot make exceptions to this policy except under emergency circumstances.

Privacy & Confidentiality

Your privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance and are protected. There may be exceptional circumstances when I must share information.

These include the following: 

  • I am required by law to report suspected child abuse or neglect to the relevant child welfare authority.
  • If a client intends to harm himself or herself, I will make every effort to enlist the client’s cooperation in ensuring his or her safety. If the client does not cooperate, I will take further measures to ensure their safety.
  • If a client is threatening serious bodily harm to another person/s, I must notify the police and make reasonable effort to inform the intended victim/s
  • If I am required by law to release information such as receiving a subpoena to court.