FEES & SESSION DETAILS

Counselling Fees & Insurance

Clear pricing, so you can focus on the work — not the logistics.

Every session is with a Registered Psychotherapist, offered in person at our Burlington or Mississauga office, or online across Ontario — with the same care and confidentiality either way.

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Session Rates

Individual Counselling

$180 _________

per 50 min session - same rate in person or online

Couples Therapy

$200 _________

per 50 min session - same rate in person or online

Family Therapy

$220 _________

per 50 min session - same rate in person or online

Free Consult

$0 ___________

15-minute phone or video call – see if it’s a good fit

  • All fees are in Canadian dollars and are the same in person or online. Registered Psychotherapist services are HST-exempt, so no tax is added.

    Premarital counselling is billed at the couples rate.

  • Saturday sessions are available in limited numbers at a $25 per-session premium. They can’t be booked online; contact us and we’ll arrange a time directly with your therapist.

  • Sliding scale. To keep therapy affordable, we hold a limited number of reduced-fee spots for new clients and for existing clients whose circumstances change. Ask about them in your free consult or with your therapist.

Our cancellation and receipt policies are set out in our client agreement. Read it in Resources & Handouts

BOOKING PATHWAYS

How to book

NEW CLIENTS

Start with a free consult

A free 15-minute consultation to discuss your concerns and goals and see if it feels like a good fit- no obligation.

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EXISTING CLIENTS

Book your next session

Book directly through Jane, where you manage your appointments, complete assessments and access your receipts.

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ARTICLE

What to Expect in Your First Therapy Session

From the free consult to the end of your first session, step by step. Read →

INSURANCE & TAX

Coverage and receipts

EXTENDED HEALTH BENEFITS

Most extended health plans cover Registered Psychotherapist services. You’ll receive a receipt after each session to submit to your plan. Check your per-session and annual maximums with your provider before your first visit..

TAX-ELIGIBLE MEDICAL EXPENSES

Registered Psychotherapist fees qualify as an eligible medical expense under CRA guidelines. Keep your receipts and check with a tax professional about claiming them on your return.

OTHER HELPFUL INFORMATION

Good to know

ACCEPTED PAYMENT

Cash or e-transfer.

CANCELLATION POLICY

48 hours’ notice is required to change or cancel a session without charge

LANGUAGES

English and Arabic

LOCATIONS

Burlington and Mississauga offices and secure online sessions across Ontario

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Direct billing is a top priority for our ongoing practice development. Right now, we don't bill directly, but we provide a receipt after every session that you can submit for reimbursement.

  • 48 hr notice lets us offer the spot to someone else and avoids a cancellation fee. Life happens — just reach out as soon as you know.

  • Yes, with limited availability at a $25 per-session premium. Saturdays aren't bookable through our online scheduler — reach out, and we'll arrange a time directly with your therapist.

  • A short call to talk through what's bringing you in, answer your questions, and see if it feels like a good fit — no pressure either way.

Michael Wassef, Registered Psychotherapist, offers individual counselling, trauma therapy and couples therapy in Burlington, Hamilton, Oakville and Mississauga, and online across Ontario, in English and Arabic.

Michael Wassef Registered Psychotherapist, Burlington, Hamilton, Oakville, Mississauga, Ontario

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