Fees

Most therapists work a 50-minute hour; I work the full hour. At Denis Boyd & Associates in Coquitlam, like the other psychologists, I bill $220/hr. Payment can be made through cash, cheque, debit or credit card.

I know it's steep, and nearly all the clients I see have at least some Insurance coverage, usually through Extended Health Benefits.

At the Granville office, the hourly rate is also $220/hr. This is the hourly rate currently recommended by the BC Psychological Association (BCPA). In a limited number of cases I can offer a sliding scale. The usual process is that the client pays me up front and I issue a receipt which the client sends back to the insurance company for reimbursement.

Payment is by cash, credit card, debit, cheque, or e-transfer at the Granville Office.

I find that with the majority of people, a lot of sessions aren't needed. Many people can advance a good distance with a few sessions' work. Therapy receipts can be claimed under health expenses on your income tax.