Halifax Therapy Fees: What You Need to Know

Fees for Therapy in Halifax

At Insight Mental Health Counselling, our goal is to connect you with the best therapist to meet your unique needs. Our transparent Halifax therapy fees cover a range of services, including therapy sessions, documentation, and billing. For your convenience, we offer direct billing to most insurance providers. Clients can also choose to pace out their sessions to manage expenses. Individuals usually start with weekly or biweekly sessions, gradually decreasing the session frequency over time. Eventually, many clients opt for single sessions as required.

Insight Mental Health Counselling operates on unceded Mi’kmaw territory (Kjipuktuk/Halifax). Each month, a percentage of gross income is donated to the Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre — a small but ongoing act of land tax and reparations.

How much does therapy cost in Halifax?

Halifax therapy fees can vary based on the therapist’s qualifications, experience, and the specific type of therapy being provided. At Insight Mental Health Counselling, our experienced Registered Counselling Therapists charge $200 for therapy sessions. Each session includes 50 minutes of direct therapy and 10 minutes dedicated to administrative tasks such as note-taking and billing.

Is therapy covered by insurance in Halifax?

In Halifax, therapy services provided by Registered Counselling Therapists are often covered by private insurance plans. But coverage can vary significantly depending on your specific insurance provider and plan. Please contact your provider before the first therapy session to see if licensed Registered Counselling Therapists (RCT) or Clinical Counsellors are a part of your insurance plan and to verify how your plan compensates you for counselling services.

Questions to Ask Your Insurance Provider About Therapy Coverage

Does my health insurance plan include mental health benefits?
Does my health insurance cover Registered Counselling Therapists or Clinical Counsellors?
Does my health insurance offer direct billing?
Do I have a deductible? If so, what is it and have I met it yet?
Does my plan limit how many sessions per calendar year I can have? If so, what is the limit?
Do I need written approval from my primary care physician in order for services to be covered?

Do you offer direct billing to insurance companies?

Yes! We offer direct billing to most insurance providers. In the intake form, you’ll be asked to provide your insurance details, and we’ll bill your insurer directly. Please confirm with your insurance provider that you’re eligible for direct billing and how much is covered per session. You will be responsible for paying any remaining balance not covered by your insurance.

What if my insurance company doesn't allow direct billing?

If your insurance company doesn’t allow direct billing you can simply submit the digital receipt we email you after each session.

Can I claim therapy expenses on my taxes?

Halifax therapy fees may be eligible for a tax deduction as a medical expense. Check with a tax professional to see if you qualify for potential savings

Are you a Dalhousie University student?

Great news for students! Many universities in Nova Scotia — including Dalhousie — offer 100% coverage, up to $1000, for Insight Mental Health Counselling services through their student health plans. This means you may be able to access professional support at no out-of-pocket cost. Be sure to review the details of your student health plan and take advantage of this valuable benefit to prioritize your mental well-being.

Our Halifax Therapy Fees