Taxes & Deductions
I do not charge HST and offer services to residents of Ontario. I provide receipts for payment as a Registered Social Worker with a Master's in Counselling Psychology.
As of 2012, counselling services provided by social workers can be claimed as a medical expense tax deduction when you file your income tax return. Please retain your receipts for this purpose.
Insurance & Benefits
Most insurance plans cover counselling with a Registered Social Worker (RSW) or Psychotherapist. Post-secondary students may also use their university or college health insurance to access private mental health services, allowing them to see counsellors in the community who specialize in their needs and have no wait lists. Some students may qualify for bursaries through their institution’s accessibility office, which can help cover counselling or ADHD coaching costs. Speak with your advisor to find out if you qualify.
To confirm your coverage, you can:
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Check the extended health section of your insurance company’s website for coverage of RSW counselling
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Call your insurance company and ask about coverage for counselling with a RSW
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Review the extended health section of your benefits booklet for RSW coverage
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Ask an HR representative to verify if your benefits cover RSW counselling
Fees
Sessions are $180.00 HST exempt. Sessions are 50-minutes in length and receipts are provided after payment. Sliding scale is available for those who are eligible (there is currently a waiting list for sliding scales).