Fees
A person seeking a Psychologist and/or Counselling can expect to pay anywhere from $150-$200 dollars per session (50 minutes in length). Breathe Counselling rates are more cost affordable while using some similar types of strategies. A 50-minute session is $150 and for a 90-minutes session it is $160.
Individual In-Person/Zoom $150/50 mins
Individual In-Person/Zoom $170/90 mins
Couple (2 people) In-Person/Zoom $170/90 mins
Family In-Person Only (more then 2 people) $210/90 mins
ARE COUNSELLING SERVICES COVERED BY INDIVIDUAL HEALTH BENEFITS?
Services provided by Breathe are covered by majority of workplace benefits package or health insurance. It’s important to check with your provider to find out what your plan covers, as every plan is different for each individual. Some examples of insurance companies that do cover Registered Social Workers are; Alberta Blue Cross, Sun Life, Great West Life, Green Shield, Edmonton Police Services.
ARE COUNSELLING SERVICES TAX-DEDUCTABLE?
Counselling services provided by a Registered Social Worker (RSW) can be claimed as a medical expense when filing your income tax return, as Registered Social Workers are now authorized “medical practitioners” for the purposes of claiming medical expenses. Therefore, if your insurance company does not cover the services provided by Breathe, remember you can claim it on your income taxes as noted above.
