Fees

Fees and Policies

Essence Psychological Services Inc. follows the fee schedule recommended by the Psychologists’ Association of Alberta.
Effective January 1, 2025.

Therapy Fees

Individual Psychotherapy
50 minutes — $235

Couples & Family Therapy
50 minutes — $240

Group therapy fees are available upon request.

Payment is due at the time of service. A credit card is kept securely on file. Receipts are issued for insurance reimbursement or income tax purposes.

Cancellation Policy

Appointments are reserved exclusively for you. A minimum of 24 hours’ notice is required for cancellation or rescheduling. A credit care is required to be on file.

Late cancellations and missed appointments are billed at the full session rate.

Insurance

Psychological services are covered or partially covered under most extended health benefit plans. Clients are responsible for confirming coverage details, limits, and eligibility directly with their insurer.

Where direct billing is available, claims will be submitted on your behalf. If a claim is declined, delayed, or only partially covered, the client remains responsible for any outstanding balance at the time of service.

Professional Consultation

Individual Consultation
60 minutes — $235 + GST
90 minutes — $350 + GST

Small Group Consultation (3–6 clinicians)
90-minute session — $525 + GST (total)
Three-session series — $1,575 + GST (total)

Certificates of attendance are provided for continuing education reporting.

Consultation Policies

Consultation fees are payable in full at booking.

A minimum of 24 hours’ notice is required for cancellation. Late cancellations may be billed at the full rate. Group consultation bookings are non-refundable once confirmed.

All case material must be fully de-identified. Consultation provides professional reflection and support and does not constitute formal supervision unless explicitly contracted.