FAQ

Fees and how to pay

FEES: (per 50 minute session) Individual session - $165 Couples session - $190 Family session - $175 The fee is due prior to each session, payable by e-transfer to nmansworththerapy@gmail.com. A receipt is issued when payment is received. Please retain these receipts for your insurance or income tax claims. Psychotherapy services are not covered by Ontario's healthcare system but may be covered by some private extended health insurance plans or workplace benefits. Please consult your individual healthcare insurance plan to determine the extent of coverage provided. Fees that are paid without coverage are tax-deductible, qualifying under the category of medical expenses.
What is the policy for cancelled or missed appointments?

I have a 24-hour cancellation policy. If you cannot make an appointment, please let me know 24 business hours prior to your scheduled time. The full fee will be charged for late cancellations or missed appointments. Please note, cancellation fees are not covered by insurance policies.
Do I need to be referred?

Self-referrals are welcome and do not require a formal referral from a doctor. I also accept referrals from other health professionals.
How long is an appointment? How often will they be?

Unless otherwise specified, appointments are 50 minutes in length. The remaining 10 minutes of the hour are spent reviewing your file and writing session notes to document the appointment. Sometimes it's helpful to have longer sessions, which can be discussed as needed. Sessions usually occur weekly, depending on the nature and severity of your concerns. Weekly sessions assist in building a strong therapeutic bond (considered essential to effective therapy) as well as maintaining momentum toward your goals. Sessions may begin to be further apart as therapy progresses and you become more comfortable applying what you have learned in sessions.
How long does therapy last?

The length of therapy is highly variable, influenced by many factors, including: your goals, the complexity, severity and chronicity of your issues, your relationship with your therapist, your social supports as well as personal characteristics. How much you are able to engage in sessions/treatment and how comfortable you are with the work also play a part, as does what else may be occurring in your life. Therapy can be short-term to help with a specific issue (4-8 sessions), or longer to deal with more entrenched issues or personal growth (12-20 sessions), such as in cases of moderate depression and anxiety. More chronic issues may require longer treatment to address pervasive patterns of feelings, thoughts or behaviour. We will collaborate around your progress and goals as treatment progresses.