Fees

Counselling, a Smart Investment in Yourself

From time to time we reward ourselves with a treat—a cup of coffee, a new electronic gadget or app, perhaps a new smart watch or clothing. Consider rewarding your inner life and budgeting some of this money for counselling. What could be a better, long-term investment than improving the quality of your life—your relationship, health, emotional well-being, and sense of meaning and peace in life? Counselling can help deal with problems before they take physical, mental, and financial tolls. Add therapy to your cart, make yourself a priority, you deserve it.

Counselling & Psychotherapy Rates

My fees are set to the guidelines of my professional associations, including the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors, and are competitive for counselling in Nanaimo and mid Vancouver Island. Therapy sessions last 50 minutes and are typically conducted weekly or biweekly.

Individual Counselling & Psychotherapy: 150$ per session
Marriage Counselling, Couples Therapy, Relationships: 160$ per session
Family Therapy: Counselling for Families & Groups: 200$ per session

Legal documents or legal file requests, Counselling Related to legal issues, including court mandated or requested by legal counsel, and any requests by client or legal counsel including letter requests for legal issues: Prorated at 250$ per hour per 15 minutes (minimum 30 minutes) [Please note that legal/file requests can take up to 4 weeks or more to process and are scheduled as appointments].

Inquire about fees for Intensive Couples Therapy.

Payment

I use an integrated payment system with my booking system, Jane App, including the highest level of encryption available. This ensures that credit card information is securely stored and inaccessible to me. This streamlines billing, automatically charging your card after a session, allowing us to focus on what matters most—your therapy. When you book your first session you can sign onto Jane Payments. If you don’t have a credit card or have any concerns about using this system, please reach out to me, I am happy to find an alternative that works for you.

*Distance counselling by Video and telephone available, inquire for more information.

*I offer evening and Saturday appointment times for working individuals and couples.

Counselling Services in Nanaimo Covered by Insurance

Many insurance and extended health benefits plans cover counselling services from a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC). I am also registered with the Association of Counselling Therapy of Alberta (ACTA). Please check with your plan before beginning therapy to assess coverage and to determine the most affordable counselling options.
My clients often use Blue Cross, Great West Life, Manulife, Sun Life, Desjardins, The Cooperators, Chamber of Commerce, Green Shield and many other Insurance plans to cover their counselling. You will need to contact your plan administrator to determine if therapy is covered.
If your Insurance Plan can be billed under Telus Health e-claims I can direct bill. You will need to check your plan first and, if eligible, contact me prior to your session with your details. I am unable to direct bill Blue Cross.

Publicly Funded Programs

Registered counsellor for the Crime Victim Assistance Program. (Please Contact CVAP directly to confirm eligibility).
ICBC preferred counselling service provider for over 15 years.
Preferred Service Provider for FNHA (First Nations Health Authority) and the Métis Nation.
Ask about other publicly funded services I provide, including therapy for Aboriginal people. I work with several bands and organizations on Vancouver Island to provide counselling services. Counselling options available for first nations (including Inuit) with Non Insured Health Benefits (NIHB).

“It’s not what you look at that matters, it’s what you see.” —Henry David Thoreau