Frequently asked questions
Clinical Psychologist: Psychologists are member of the College of Psychologists of Ontario and allowed to conduct assessments, diagnose and conduct psychotherapy services, but cannot prescribe.
Psychiatrist: Psychiatrists are medical doctors (MDs) who have completed medical school and additional specialized training in psychiatry. They are allowed to conduct assessments, prescribe medication and make a diagnosis.
Registered Psychotherapist (RP): They are members of the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario, RPs and RP Qualifying are allowed to conduct psychotherapy services, but cannot diagnose and prescribe medication.
Registered Psychotherapist Qualifying (RP Qualifying): They are members of the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario. They have completed their initial training and are in the process of acquiring additional client hours and supervision to obtain a full Registered Psychotherapist (RP) status.
Registered Social Worker (RSW): Social workers are members of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers. RSWs are allowed to conduct psychotherapy services, but cannot diagnose and prescribe medication.
In Ontario, psychotherapy is considered a controlled act, meaning it should only be performed by a properly qualified professional to ensure client/patient safety.
It is defined by the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) as, treating, by means of psychotherapy technique, delivered through a therapeutic relationship, an individual’s serious disorder of thought, cognition, mood, emotional regulation, perception or memory that may seriously impair the individual’s judgement, insight, behaviour, communication or social functioning.
Student therapists and interns are in the process of completing their Master’s level education. They are closely supervised by our Registered Psychotherapists.
The free consultation call will allow you to speak with a therapist, ask questions and get a feel for whether you want to work together or not. There is no obligation to schedule a session during the initial consultation.
Please refer to the Resources Tab on this website and click on Client Rights for a step by step guide on how to get the most out of consultation calls.
Typically during an initial we explain what the therapeutic process will look like and go over policies and procedures such as confidentiality and payment process. After obtaining client’s consent, we will begin the session. During the initial session, we will be doing a lot of information gathering so that we have a good understanding of client concerns in order to come up with a treatment plan that caters to the client’s unique needs. By the end of the session, together we will identify 1-3 goals that client would like to work on.
Ultimately it is the client’s decision to decide the frequency of sessions and how long they would like to work with a therapist. The client’s decision about the frequency of sessions is sometimes impacted by their schedule, the urgency of their concerns, and budgeting. Some clients prefer to show up regularly while others schedule sessions on an as needed basis. We have found over the years that typically between 6-12 sessions are needed for clients to achieve their therapy goals.
For various reasons, clients may decide they do not wish to continue working with a specific therapist or continuing therapy. The client has the right to terminate sessions when they want. If it is a matter of fit, we can help support the client with finding another therapist.
Fees for sessions may be covered in part or fully, depending on client’s work coverage. Clients will need to check with their benefit plan for details
We do not do direct billing, but will provide a receipt to be submitted by the client to insurance providers for reimbursement.
Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) does not cover the cost of the services of a counsellor in private practice.
Individual Session Fees: Session rates are based on the therapist’s years of experience, clinical expertise, and specialized skill set. Fees generally range from $150 to $190 per hour of individual session.
Couple and Family Therapy Sessions: Many of our therapists are specially trained in relationship therapy and charge $200 per hour session. We also offer 90-minute sessions for $300.
Supervision:
Some of our therapists meet the clinical requirements to provide supervision and offer individual, dyadic and group supervision. For detail on fees, please check on each therapist’s page.
For fee regarding all other services related to training and consultation, please contact us directly.
Yes, each of our therapists have a number of spots available for sliding scale rates to ensure that therapy services are accessible to clients regardless of their financial status. This will be done on a case by case basis.