Counselling Fees and FAQs

Common questions for those seeking counselling and therapy answered.

Counselling and Therapy Fees

At Changing Tides Counselling we have three streams of services in Guelph, ON

Registered Social Workers and Psychotherapists

Therapeutic hour (50 minutes):
Individuals = $150/hour*
Couples/Families = $170/hour*

Counselling Interns

Therapeutic hour (50 minutes):
Individuals = $75/hour*
Couples/Families = $85/hour*

Pay-What-You-Can-Counselling

This service is offered on an as-available need depending on therapist availability. To learn more about this service, please look here.

*Plus HST (if applicable)

Can be paid via credit card or e-transfer.

Sessions may be extended past a therapeutic hour after consultation. All services are tax deductible and receipts will be provided after each session. Fees are reviewed bi-annually.

 

Insurance Coverage

Social Work and Psychotherapy services are often reimbursed under extended health insurance plans (e.g., Sunlife, Great West Life, etc.) which cover the services of a Social Worker (MSW, RSW) and Registered Psychotherapist (RP).

We would encourage you to call your benefits provider (this can sometimes be done through your employer) and ask if Social Work/Registered Psychotherapist services are covered, how much you have available per year, and when your benefits renew. 

Other Financial Support

We realize there are many individuals in need of services that are not able to pay our fees for therapy, and do not have health insurance benefits.  If this is you, please feel free to contact us to discuss an alternate amount, or to be referred to another service provider.  

We have a limited number of subsidized session available.

*PLEASE NOTE ALL SUBSIDIZED APPOINTMENTS WITH FULL-TIME, EXPERIENCED THERAPISTS, ARE CURRENTLY FULLY BOOKED, HOWEVER, WE HAVE A FEW COUNSELLING INTERNS WHO ARE HAPPY TO SUPPORT CLIENTS LOOKING FOR A REDUCED SESSION FEE. PLEASE CONTACT US DIRECTLY TO BOOK THIS.

To learn more about this service, click here.

Cancellation Policy

All clients must give 24-hours notice if there is a cancellation or sessions will be required to be paid in full. All clients will be informed and sign an agreement of cancellation policy prior to their first session.