Fees are payable in Canadian dollars CAD by etransfer

Initial Consultation Session – Telephone:

60 minute $160.00  *Increasing to $170.00 November 1, 2022

Individual Counselling Sessions – Telephone:

60 minute $140.00   *Increasing to $150.00 November 1, 2022

Ongoing session fees are due the day of the session (prior to the beginning of the session) with the exception of the fee for the “Initial Consultation Session” which in confirmed by payment via etransfer when scheduled.

Many people have benefit coverage for counselling with “Registered Social Workers” with an “RSW” designation  For example: Elizabeth A. Lacey MSW RSW

Social Workers are one of six groups of professionals in Ontario that provide the regulated act of “psychotherapy” and are permitted to use the title “Psychotherapist.”

For example:

Elizabeth A. Lacey MSW RSW

Social Worker, Psychotherapist

At the beginning of each session (provided payment has been made) a detailed receipt will be provided.

For those with benefit coverage this receipt is submitted to the insurer for reimbursement.  For those without benefit coverage “Registered Social Workers RSW’s” are considered “Regulated Health Professionals” with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Session fees paid to RSW’s are eligibile as “health expenses” when filing annual income tax returns.

Cancellation Policy

If you need to cancel or reschedule a session you must give at least forty eight hours notice. If you do not provide forty eight hours notice, you may be charged the full session fee.

If you do not show up for your scheduled session, you will be charged the full session fee.

While you have an active file at Oakridge Counselling we require a credit card and your authorization for these charges on file . If these charges apply you will receive notification via email along with a receipt for the charges. Please note that your receipt will say “no show fee” or “late cancellation fee” and is unlikely to be reimbursed by extended health care benefits.