Counselling & Therapy Fees in Calgary

In Calgary, individual therapy typically runs $85–$235 for a 50-minute session, depending on your clinician's level of registration — with free sessions available through our Student Counselling Intern program. Rates are the same whether you meet online or in person, and whether you're booking individual, couples, or family counselling. Not sure which level of clinician is right for you? Tap any rate below, or book a free call and we'll help you figure it out.

Counselling Fees

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These rates follow the Psychologists' Association of Alberta's fee schedule. Counselling Interns offer reduced-rate sessions while completing their path to full registration; Student Counselling Interns offer sessions at no cost for clients 16 and older. Ask us about sliding scale availability for Provisional Psychologists, Social Workers, and Counsellors.

Affordable & Low-Cost Counselling Options

Looking for more affordable therapy? Our Counselling Interns offer sessions at $85, and our Student Counselling Interns offer sessions at no cost for clients 16 and older, as part of their supervised, Master's-level practicum. Spots fill quickly, especially for student interns.

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Assessments

Every assessment includes multiple sessions, full scoring and interpretation, a detailed written report, and a feedback session to walk through your results in plain language. Tap an assessment below for full pricing and what's included.

Assessment fees are split into payments tied to your sessions rather than charged all at once — four equal payments for most assessments, three for Adult ADHD Assessments. The full balance is due before your written report is released.

Direct Billing & Insurance

A quick note on terms: direct billing just means we can bill your insurer directly instead of you paying upfront — it's a convenience, not a sign of whether a session is covered. Coverage always depends on your plan, regardless of whether we can bill it directly.

Direct billing may be available for sessions with any of our Registered Psychologists, Registered Provisional Psychologists, Registered Social Workers, or Canadian Certified Counsellors — but it really comes down to your specific insurer and plan, not which of these designations you see. We're happy to attempt direct billing on your behalf; the only way to know for certain is to confirm with your provider or use the search below.

Approved for

Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) · Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) · Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) · Workers' Compensation Board (WCB). Contact us for details on how direct billing works under each program.

Check if we direct bill your insurer

Alberta Blue Cross
Beneva
BPA
Canada Life
Canada Life – PSHCP
Canadian Construction Workers Union
Chambers of Commerce (Johnston Group)
CINUP
ClaimSecure
Co-operators
Desjardins Insurance
Equitable Life
First Canadian (Johnston Group)
GMS Carriers 49 and 50
Greenshield
GroupHEALTH
GroupSource
Industrial Alliance
Johnston Group
LiUNA Local 183
LiUNA Local 506
Manion
Manulife Financial
Maximum Benefit (Johnston Group)
MDM Insurance Services
The PBAS Group
People Corporation
RWAM
Simply Benefits
Sun Life
TELUS AdjudiCare
Union Benefits
UV Insurance
No match found. Contact us — we'll help you figure out your coverage.

This works the same way across all four designations above. Whether we can bill your insurer directly isn't about which of our clinicians you see — it's about your specific plan. We'd recommend checking the list above or confirming with your provider before booking, and either way, we'll always try to direct bill on your behalf first.

Frequently Asked Questions

It depends on what you're working on. Some clients find significant relief in 6–8 sessions; others benefit from ongoing support over months or years. Your therapist will discuss a plan with you early on, and you can adjust as you go.
Yes. The free consultation is a short call to see if you and your therapist are a good fit. There's no charge, no commitment, and no obligation to book further sessions.
Several options: low cost sessions with a Counselling Intern ($85), free sessions with a Student Counselling Intern (when available, ages 10+), sliding scale fees with eligible clinicians, lower-rate clinicians (Canadian Certified Counsellors start at $160), or less frequent sessions (fortnightly or monthly). Bring it up at your consultation — we'll work with you.
For most major insurers (Alberta Blue Cross, Sun Life, Manulife, Greenshield, and many more) we bill your insurance directly — you pay only what isn't covered. If your plan doesn't allow direct billing, we provide a receipt for you to submit.
Both have completed a Master's or Doctoral degree in psychology. A Registered Psychologist has completed all licensing requirements and is independently regulated by the College of Alberta Psychologists. A Registered Provisional Psychologist has completed their education and is completing the supervised practice hours required for full registration. Both are fully qualified to provide psychological services, with Provisionals practising under the supervision of a Registered Psychologist. Provisional rates are slightly lower.
We ask for 24 hours' notice to cancel or reschedule. Sessions cancelled with less notice, or missed without notice, are charged at the full session fee. This allows your therapist to offer the time to another client if possible.
Yes. Whether you see your therapist in our NW Calgary office or online across Alberta, the fee is the same.
We accept credit card (Visa, Mastercard, Amex), e-transfer, and cash. Credit cards are stored securely in our booking system and charged at the time of session. For direct billing clients, only the portion not covered by insurance is charged.

Still have questions about fees?

Book a free consultation with one of our therapists — no cost, no obligation, just a chance to ask your questions and see if we're the right fit.

Or call us Mon–Fri 9am–8pm: (587) 487-7015