Fees: $150 per session of 55 minutes.

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.

Payment is normally done at the start of the session with cash, cheques, VISA .

These services are exempt from GST and HST. For more information, click here.

Online payments can be done through PayPal (see bottom of page).

External Funding:

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.

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.

Veteran's Affairs - I am an approved provider for veterans with Blue Cross funding.

Employee Assistance Program: I have a contract to provide short-term therapy services for Interlock, an EAP.

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.

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.

The Medical Services Plan in British Columbia does not pay for the services of a private psychologist
 

If you need counselling but have only a limited income, call the Citizens' Counselling centre (250) 384-9934 for low-cost brief counselling.