Fees & insurance
Clear fees and help navigating insurance
Individual counselling ranges $120–$235 per session. Your therapist’s credentials and experience shape the fee, so cost can be weighed alongside fit before you book.
Individual counselling fee examples
- Mental Health Therapist$120
- Canadian Certified Counsellor$180
- Provisional Psychologist$200
- Registered Psychologist$235
Credential examples only. Confirm each therapist's current profile rate before booking.
What stays true
- Fees are shown on each therapist’s profile.
- Employer and specialized insurance plans are common.
- Direct billing depends on plan, practitioner, and service eligibility.
- Alberta Health Care does not cover private-practice counselling.
Fee range
$120–$235 individual counselling range
Fees follow each therapist's credentials and experience rather than a single flat rate. Credential levels like these sit at different points within the range — your therapist's exact rate is listed on their profile, so you can confirm it before you book.
- Mental Health Therapist$120
- Canadian Certified Counsellor$180
- Provisional Psychologist$200
- Registered Psychologist$235
Each therapist confirms their exact fee on their profile and when you book.
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Insurance & direct billing
Coverage is plan‑specific
How you pay depends on your plan, not on a single rule. Here is what holds true for most clients — and the one thing that never applies.
Employer & specialized plans
Most clients pay through employer-sponsored private insurance or specialized coverage programs.
Direct billing
Available for many plans — always subject to your plan, your practitioner's credential, and the service you receive.
Alberta Health Care
Alberta Health Care does not cover private-practice counselling, so confirm your private coverage terms early.
Coverage rules live in your plan documents — when in doubt, ask your insurer directly or bring your questions to Charis.
Coverage questions
Questions to ask before your appointment
A short call to your insurer before the first session can spare you an awkward surprise later. Ask these six questions and note the answers — together they tell you exactly how your plan treats counselling.
Ask your insurer
Is my practitioner's credential covered?
Plans often reimburse specific designations, so name the credential when you ask.
Is this type of session covered?
Individual, couples, and family sessions can be treated differently.
What is my annual limit?
Ask how much is available each year and when the amount resets.
Do I need a referral first?
Some plans ask for a physician's referral before they reimburse.
Am I eligible for direct billing?
Confirm whether your plan can be billed directly for your practitioner and service.
What do receipts need to show?
Check which details your insurer requires before reimbursing you.
Unsure what your answers mean? Bring them to Charis and we will help you sort out the next step.
FAQ & booking
Ready to compare therapist fit and fee?
Confirm session cost, insurance coverage, direct billing, receipts, and payment before you book. Exact terms depend on your therapist and plan.
