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Fees: $150 per session of 55 minutes. |
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For those individuals who cannot currently afford
the full fee and have no external funding, I may consider a payment plan to
spread the fees out over time. I do not have a sliding scale, as I do my pro-bono work elsewhere.
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Payment is normally done at the start of the session with cash, cheques,
VISA . |
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These services are exempt from GST and HST. For more
information, click here. |
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Online payments can be done through PayPal
(see bottom of page).
External Funding: |
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Extended Health Plans - Many people who
are employed have an extended health care plan through their employer. Many
people are also covered by a family member who has such a plan. Look in the
booklet describing your benefits or talk to your insurance company to find out
about your coverage. Coverage for psychologists varies from around $300 per
year to $1000 per year for most plans. You pay me and submit the receipt to
the insurance company who reimburses you. |
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WorkSafe BC (Worker's Compensation Board) - I have a
contract to provide services for injured workers in Victoria with an accepted
claim. Contact your case manager to discuss a referral. |
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Veteran's Affairs - I am an approved
provider for veterans with Blue Cross funding. |
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Employee Assistance Program: I have a
contract to provide short-term therapy services for Interlock, an EAP. |
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Insurance companies' short- or long-term
disability plans - If you are receiving short- or long-term disability
coverage, your insurance company may be willing to fund treatment.
Contact your case manager / adjuster. |
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Criminal Injury
Compensation - If you have a psychological problem as a result of
having been a victim of a reported crime, you may qualify for payment of
psychotherapy services. In BC, the crime needs to have occurred since July
1972, when this program was created. If the crime occurred in BC, you can
phone (604) 244-6400 to obtain more information. |
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The Medical Services Plan in British
Columbia does not pay for the services of a private psychologist
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If you need counselling but have only a limited
income, call the Citizens'
Counselling centre (250) 384-9934 for low-cost brief counselling. |