Psychotherapy is a regulated health profession in Ontario; however, it is not covered under OHIP. Many extended health benefits/employer benefits do cover psychotherapy (typically as part of your health and dental insurance package). I encourage you to speak with your insurance provider about counselling services provided by a “Registered Psychotherapist”, “Social Worker”, or a Canadian Certified to determine your eligibility.

Session Fees:

  • Initial telephone consultation - FREE

  • Standard Specialist Rate (for sessions with Joelle): $170 per 50-minute session (HST included where applicable)

  • Standard Full Associate Rate: $165 per 50-minute session (HST included where applicable)

  • Standard Qualifying Associate Rate: $120 per 50-minute session (HST included where applicable)

  • Sliding Scale: we do offer “sliding scale” on our standard rates for a limited number of students and/or occasional clients experiencing unique financial strain. Contact us to discuss.

  • Student Clinic: we also have a student clinic where a Masters student who is completing their degree can see you for a more deeply discounted rate ($100 / session or less). Click to learn more.

Supervision/Consultation Fees:

KOW Owner, Joelle, does offer qualified supervision to students/qualifying professions and consultation to licensed professionals. For more information on rates for these services, visit the Supervision/Consultation information page here.

E-Counselling Fees

  • Phone/Video Conference Session (through Zoom) - standard rates apply (includes meal log reviews for ED clients + session follow-up emails for all clients)

  • Weekly email and/or text message support - TBD based on amount of interaction desired by client

  • Digital “Support” Packages for Eating Disorders:

    • Level 1: Review of Meal Logs (through Recovery Record) + In-app feedback 3x/week = $35/week + HST

    • Level 2: Review of Meal Logs + In-app Feedback 2x/week + 1 Weekly Reflective Email/Guidance = $40/week + HST

    • Level 3: Review of Meal Logs + In-app Feedback 2x/week + + 1 Weekly Reflective Email/Guidance & 1 follow-up Email With “homework” assignments or activities = $45/week + HST

    • Add real-time online chat support (20-25min) = $65 +HST/session

Payment:

We collect payment at the end of each session via e-transfer, debit card, credit card, or cash. You will be issued an official receipt, including the therapist’s registration number and information for insurers, upon payment. Three missed session payments in a row will result in a credit card being required on file for backup.
 
Students who currently receive OSAP may be eligible for up to $2000.00 in funding. Learn more, here.

Cancellation policy:

We require a full 24 hours notice for the cancellation of an appointment. If you cancel with less than 24 hours notice, you will be charged the full rate of the session regardless of the reason, including for no-shows. It is also clients’ responsibility to be on time for sessions. Regardless of when the client arrives, sessions will need to end at the originally defined end-time.