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 possible at this office through cash, cheque, credit card, online Interac transfer, or through PayPal to Dr. Simon Hearn, Psychologist. Debit card processing is not available.

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.