At Kells Counselling, we strive to provide high-quality mental health services at competitive rates. Our fees are based on the fee schedule recommended by the Psychologists’ Association of Alberta.
Counselling Rates
At Kells, we structure our counselling rates based on professional levels. This approach takes into account several factors including, certification/registration status, years of experience, and educational background
This system ensures that you receive care that aligns with your specific needs and budget, while also recognizing the varying levels of expertise among our professionals.
Our professional levels typically include:
- Registered Psychologists, Senior Professional: Registered Psychologists with extensive experience and specialized training who are equipped to supervise emerging professionals.
- Registered Psychologists: Fully licensed psychologists.
- Registered Provisional Psychologists: Psychologists completing supervised practice hours towards full registration.
- Mental Health Therapists: Professionals with relevant degrees and certifications in mental health fields.
- Practicum Therapists: Graduate students gaining supervised clinical experience.
| Counselling Professional | Rate |
| Registered Psychologist, Senior Professional and Registered Psychologist | $220 |
| Registered Provisional Psychologist | $220 |
| Canadian Certified Counsellor | $154 |
| Mental Health Therapist | $110 |
| Practicum Therapist | $50 |
Note:
EMDR and Couples Counselling are recommended to be 1.5 hours in length.
Services provided by Mental Health Counsellors and Student Therapists are not covered by most health benefit plans. Kells Counselling does not direct bill for these services.
Assessment Rates
| Assessment Type | Rate | Description |
| Standard Assessments | $230/hour | For general psychological, educational, or vocational assessments not intended for court use. |
| Forensic Assessments | $345/hour | For assessments related to legal matters or potentially used in court proceedings. |
Cancellation / Missed Appointment Policy
Kells maintains a 24-hour cancellation and missed appointment policy that is reviewed upon intake and signed in your initial session.
Cancellation with more than 24 Hours’ Notice: Acceptable with no charge.
Cancellation with less than 24 Hours’ Notice: 50% administrative fee per hour of booked time, barring an emergency or severe weather.
Missed Counselling Appointments: Full session cost for cancellations with less than one hour notice or no-shows.
Missed Assessment Appointments: Minimum of three hours of assessment service time billed for changes or cancellations with less than 24 hours’ notice.
Kells cannot direct bill any insurance company for missed appointments or late cancellation fees. The client is responsible for these charges.
Additional Information
Community Assistance Program
Discounted services may be available through organizations partnered with Kells. Contact our office for more information about potential assistance programs.
Payment Methods
Kells accepts Cash, Debit, MasterCard, and Visa. Payment must be received in full in advance of each appointment.
Insurance Coverage
Many of our services may be covered by your extended health benefits. We recommend checking with your insurance provider to understand your coverage. Kells Counselling offers direct billing to third-party funders.
Click here to view the insurance companies we are able to direct bill.
Third Party Billing
In some cases, fees may be covered through a third party and billed directly (e.g., lawyers, Section B, churches, employers). Prior approval is required for this arrangement.
Section B Billing
For motor vehicle accident claims, private health benefits must be exhausted before Section B coverage can be accessed. After exhausting your health benefit spending, any portion not paid by your health benefit plan will be billed to your auto insurance through Section B.
Questions?
If you have any questions about our rates or services, please don’t hesitate to contact our office at 780-430-4769 or email us at main@kellscounselling.ca.