A referral from a physician is not required to access our services. However, it is recommended to check with your extended health insurance provider to confirm if they require a referral to cover the service.

Most extended health plans provide coverage for psychological and psychotherapy services. It is recommended to check with your provider regarding the number of sessions and percentage of the fee that is covered.

Appointments are offered in-person in Hintonburg, Ottawa, and virtually across Ontario through a secure platform or over the phone. 

Yes, we provide virtual appointments to clients throughout Ontario. 

Yes, we require the consent of all guardians for a child 16 years old and under to receive services, unless a court order indicates otherwise. Please let us know if you have questions about this. 

Under the age of 12 years old: Parent(s)/guardian(s) must attend the first appointment

12-17 years old: Youth have the option to include parent(s)/guardian(s) based on the youth’s preference and the judgment of the clinician

18+: Only the client attends

Psychotherapists rates range from $175-$195 per appointment. 

Please see our Services for information about the fees for Psychological Assessment.

The therapeutic approach depends on what you would like to work on and is tailored specifically to you. Therapeutic approaches offered may include: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). 

Psychotherapists at our clinic are able to provide therapy for a range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, Autism, parenting coaching, sleep, relationship difficulties, and many more.

A main difference between Psychologists and Psychotherapists is that Psychologists can diagnose mental health disorders.  

A Psychiatrist holds a medical degree, and is able to provide diagnoses and prescribe medication. 

In the first 1-2 appointments your therapist will spend time getting to know you and what you are looking for help with, collecting background information, and further explaining how therapy works. During this time you will also have a chance to determine whether your therapist is the right fit for you and ask any questions. There is no need to prepare anything in advance; we will guide you through this process. 

Following these first few appointments your therapist will be in a better position to make recommendations about next steps and create a collaborative plan with you to move forward, including the frequency of appointments and the approximate time frame for therapy. 

We know that it is normal to potentially feel a bit nervous about starting something new, including therapy! We are here to support you.