We currently accept cash or etransfer for payment for counselling services.

What are your fees for counselling?
Counselling fees are $141.25 (GST included) for 50 min sessions.

Do you direct bill to insurance companies?
All of our counsellors are registered clinical counsellors and are covered by most extended health benefits. Direct billing is currently NOT available for counselling services, receipts will be provided. Please check with your insurance provider regarding coverage.

NEW: Direct billing to First Nations Health for counselling service is available upon pre-approval. Contact us for more details. 

How is my privacy and personal information protected?
Communication during counselling sessions is private and confidential. No information we discuss can be disclosed to anyone else without your written consent. The only exception to this is when we are bound by law to report if a client discloses abuse or neglect of a child, if a client intends to harm themselves or another, or when the courts order the release of confidential information. This is simply industry-standard and will be addressed with you when necessary.

All charting by counsellors can only be accessed by your counsellor, we DO NOT share information between practitioners at Fusion Health Clinic for counselling.

What kinds of issues can counselling help with?
We help people live more emotionally and socially satisfying lives, improve their relationships, and reach their own goals for wellness. Counselling is proven to be helpful for such issues as:

• Depression, anxiety, panic, phobia
• Obsessive and compulsive behaviours
• Sexual abuse and trauma
• Post traumatic stress
• Relationship conflict, divorce, separation
• Communication skills, assertiveness, anger management
• Grief and loss
• Life transitions such as losing or starting a job, changing careers, relationship endings or beginnings, a new baby, starting or finishing school, relocation, facing a serious illness or accident
• Stress Management
• Life purpose and meaning
• Personal development, self-esteem, goal setting

How many counselling sessions are required?
The number of sessions required depends on the kind of issue you’re struggling with and how you’re experiencing progress in treatment. Because this is highly individual, we do not set predetermined limits or expectations on the number of sessions you receive. Research shows that on average.

• People experience decreases in emotional distress within 3-4 sessions
• Significant and lasting improvement is most likely to occur after 12 or more sessions
• People can continue to see benefits in longer term counselling particularly for severe depression, trauma, and personality issues