Email: contact@janine-counselling.com.
Many extended health plans offer partial or full cover for counselling services provided by a Registered Social Worker. Counselling services provided by a Registered Social Worker are GST and PST exempt and are now included in the medical expense tax credit (METC). https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services. Official receipts for both health insurance and tax purposes will be provided after each session.
Fees charged are consistent with BCCSW professionals with a Master’s Degree in Social Work and the BCACC counselling costs. Rates vary depending on session length and counselling format as well as for specialised treatment services and consultations.
**I appreciate advance notice if you are unable to attend a scheduled Therapy appointment. To avoid being charged for a missed session I require a minimum 24-hour cancellation notice.
Payments are made at the time of each session.
Other possible sources of funding you could apply for if you are eligible. You need to speak with the appropriate agency directly.
Autism BC – If you have a child that has been diagnosed with Autism you can request counselling funding please Autism Funding for more information
Veterans Affairs Canada – If you are a member VAC Benefits
First Nations Health Authority – I am an approved provider for the Native Health Authority. Please visit First Nations Mental Health Benefits for more information
Victims Assistance Program – If you are a victim of a crime and reported the crime you may be entitled to counselling. For more information contact Victim Assistance Benefits
*There is no tax on counselling services provided by a Registered Social Worker.