Fees

The fees charged by our clinicians are guided by recommendations published by their respective professional associations and colleges ( Ontario Association of Social Workers and College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario), as well as the current local economy. Some of our clinicians are happy to offer sliding scale fees in specific circumstances and you are encouraged to ask about that possibility.

In Ontario, psychotherapy and social work services are not covered under the provincial health coverage (OHIP). However, services offered by psychotherapists and social workers are considered medical expenses by the Canada Revenue Agency and can be claimed as such on your annual tax return. Most services offered by the Kaleidoscope clinicians are HST exempt.

Extended Health Coverage

Many employers offer extended health benefits that will cover services provided by a psychotherapist or social worker. Please note that such extended health plans may cover only a portion of the fees charged, may have an annual cap on fees paid for services, or may not cover social work or psychotherapy services. It is your responsibility to review the details of your extended health benefit coverage.

A doctor's referral is not necessary to access psychotherapy or social work services, unless specified by your extended health plan provider. 

Payment Options

All charges are based on an hourly fee and reflect the actual time involved in both direct and indirect service. Direct services may include face-to-face or telephone contact with the client, family or school staff. Indirect services may include the preparation of reports and letters, the maintenance of the client file or the completion of any forms, as requested. A typical therapy or consultation session consists of 50 minutes direct service and 10 minutes of indirect service (i.e., clinical notes). 

Payment is accepted in cash, by electronic money transfer, by credit card, Square or personal cheque. Payment is typically expected at the end of each session unless otherwise arranged with the clinician.