Individuals Counselling
In person or online | 50 Minute Session | $150
Clients often seek counselling to heal and grow as an individual. Personal growth is achieved by exploring your life story while discovering self-awareness and ongoing acceptance of self. Ideally, clients can begin to take positive action, find joy in the present, and feel alive for possibly the first time.
- Anger
- Communication
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Grief
- Life Transitions
- Relationship Issues
- Stress
- Suicide and Ideation
- Trauma and PTSD
"Behind every great relationship are difficult and uncomfortable conversations we rarely get to see. Great relationships don't just fall into our laps. They require people to move through their fears and insecurities and do the hard work to move wounds into healing."
Vienna Pharaon
Couples & Relationships Counselling
In person or online | 75 Minute Session | $175
Combining the lives of two distinct individuals can be demanding and confusing. Coming in for counselling does not mean you have failed. Instead, it means that you are striving to increase satisfaction and connection. Many need support whether you have been in each other's lives for three months or thirty years.
- Addiction
- Communication
- Conflict Resolution
- Divorce
- Finances
- Infidelity
- Intimacy
- Trust
The Fine Print
Session Fees
Individuals Counselling | In person or online | 50 Minute Session | $150
Couples Counselling | In person or online | 75 Minute Session | $175
Private Insurance Coverage
DMB Counselling Services offers free direct billing through Telus Health eClaims. For those major insurers not on the eClaims billing list, most recognize my services and will reimburse fees for a Registered Social Worker (RSW #15691). Clients pay for their session up front and then receive a receipt to submit to their insurance provider.
I encourage you to confirm with your insurance provider what your coverage is prior to scheduling a session.
- Do they provide coverage for RSWs?
- Do they provide extended benefits to immediate family if counselling is being sought for your partner or family member?
- What is your deductible and have you reached the allowable amount for the coverage year?
- How many counselling sessions does your coverage allow?
- Does your insurance provider have a maximum amount they are willing to pay per session?
- Do you need a written referral from your primary care physician before you can begin counselling?
Tax Credit & Exemptions
RSWs are considered health care professionals and recognized by the Canada Revenue Agency as medical practitioners. Clients can claim their sessions under the medical expense tax credit.
Clinical Services provided by an RSW are GST exempt.
Payment Options
Cash, e-transfers, Mastercard, and Visa are accepted forms of payment.
Cancellation Policy
Unforeseen circumstances happen in life that may cause you to cancel or reschedule your session. Please make every effort to provide 24 hours notice so the session may be offered to other clients seeking support. At the discretion of DMB Counselling Services, you may be invoiced the full session fee if you provide less than 24 hours notice. Please note that most insurance providers do not reimburse late cancellation or rescheduling fees.
No Show
Clients who do not show up for their session will be invoiced for the full session fee. Please note that most insurance providers do not reimburse for missed appointments.
