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RATES AND FUNDING SUPPORT

 

Because Transparency is Part of Care

🛠 Under construction — kind of like therapy: Messy in the middle, but totally worth it.

MALI'S FEE BREAKDOWN

(Clear, kind, and no surprise invoices, just maybe a surprise dog under your chair.)

Individual counselling

$150 per 60-minute session
(For children, youth, and adults)

Family Counselling

$180 per 60-minute session
Including parenting support or sessions with multiple family members

Assessments & Clinical Consultation 

 Rates vary (depending on how many sticky notes Mali sits on)
Some common reasons folks connect with me for this:

      • Support letters for school, medical, or housing systems that don’t always get it
      • Gender-affirming care letters (for kids, teens, and adults—yes, I do all ages and I’m approved by the BC Children’s Hospital Gender Clinic)
      • Mental health assessments (when you need more than a checklist)
      • Name/gender marker change documentation
      • Collaborative consultation with other providers
      • Complex stories that need space, curiosity, and thoughtful clinical eyes (and maybe a dog under the desk)

It all started from a university paper titled L.I.F.E. 

Learn More About L.I.F.E.

Therapy is one of those brave, meaningful decisions that can feel both exciting and intimidating. My goal is to make everything around it—like payments and logistics—simple, clear, and never the hardest part of your session. This way, you can focus on the important stuff – showing, being human, and maybe sharing the couch with Mali.

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Funding and benefits

I offer a limited number of sliding scale spots for folks who qualify—because access matters.

I also direct bill and accept the following funding programs:

  • FNHA (First Nations Health Authority)
  • ASD Funding (for youth under 19)
  • VAC (Veterans Affairs Canada)


If you’re not sure whether you’re covered or how to use your funding, reach out! I’m happy to help sort through the admin chaos.

 

Coverage and Cancellations

You’ll get an invoice after each session, and payment is due the same day. I’ll send receipts that you can use for reimbursement. Most extended health providers covers services from a Registered Clinical Social Worker (RCSW) or Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC). Please check with your provider as needed.

That said, sessions cancelled with less than 48 hours’ notice (or missed entirely) will be charged the full session fee. This helps keep the calendar kind and respectful for everyone.

If you’re running late, still come! The session will just be shorter and still end at the scheduled time (Mali keeps us on track).

What to Expect (and what you don't have to worry about)

🧺 What’s Happens in a Session?

Every session is tailored to you – whether that’s you solo, your teen, your co-parent, or a whole family crew. Expect a mix of listening, laughter, strategy, and maybe a visual aid or two (especially for the neurospicy brains out there). In-person sessions come with tissues, comfy chairs, and a good chance Mali will gently supervise.

🐾 Mali sometimes contributes by snoring softly or flopping dramatically mid-session. It’s

E-transfer? Preferred. Cash? Easy. Cheque? No problem. Credit card? You bet. Don’t want to think about it every time? I can set up secure auto-pay—yes, even for your kid’s sessions. One less thing on your plate (and we both know it’s already full).

🐾 Mali once tried to pay with a stick. It was not accepted.

Let’s skip the middleman when we can.

I direct bill FNHA, Autism (ASD) Funding through MCFD, and Veterans Affairs (VAC)… which means fewer receipts, fewer headaches, and one less thing on your to-do list. If you’re not sure what’s covered, just ask. I’m happy to decode the fine print.

🐾 Mali once tried to direct bill her puppuccino tab. It… did not go through.

Yes, I can provide receipts that actually work.

You’ll get a properly formatted receipt for every session. Submit it to your insurance provider, or just save it for tax time as a medical expense (you’re welcome, future you).

Most benefit plans cover services from a Registered Clinical Social Worker (RCSW) or a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC)—and I’m both, so you’re likely covered either way. 

Tip: If you’re using workplace benefits, check the wording of your plan or call your provider to confirm coverage for RCSWs or RCCs.

🐾 Mali once submitted a claim for emotional support snacks. Denied, but she’s appealing.

Because therapy should be more accessible than a rollercoaster (and with no surprise drops). 

I offer a limited number of reduced-fee spots for folks who qualify. There are a few criteria involved, nothing wild, just enough to help make sure these spots go to those who need them most. 

If cost is getting in the way, reach out. No essays, no judgment – just a conversation.

🐾 Mali applied for a sliding scale spot citing “extreme cuteness” as financial hardship. It’s still under review.

Life happens—kids get sick, calendars explode, existential dread hits hard.

If you need to cancel, please give 48 hours’ notice. Short-notice or missed sessions are billed at the full rate (unless something truly wild happened—then let’s talk).

🐾 Mali once cancelled a session by sitting on the power button. Zero regrets.

Totally normal. Therapy – and admin – can feel like a maze, especially if you’re new to it. If you’re unsure about funding, coverage, or whether your kid is considered “under 19” because their birthday is next Tuesday, just reach out. There’s no such thing as a silly question here.

🐾 Mali once emailed a question that was just the letter “W.” We’re still unpacking it.

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