How Much Does it Cost to See a Psychologist in Nova Scotia?Fees, rates, and costs you can expect when working with a private practice psychologist for therapy or assessment in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
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Fees for Psychological Services in Nova Scotia
Rate for Service
● The recommended rate to see a psychologist in Nova Scotia is $225 per hour.
● The fee to work with a psychologist for therapy at my Halifax clinic (Green Leaf Psychological) follows this $225 rate as recommended by the Association of Psychologists of Nova Scotia for all psychologists in the province.
● Most Nova Scotia universities (including Dalhousie University, Saint Mary's University, and Mount Saint Vincent University) provide 100% coverage for students to see a psychologist in private practice - please check with your university health plan or student association for details.
● Fees for assessment with a psychologist are charged at $230 per clinical hour. This includes interviews, testing, scoring, report writing, and feedback – which is standard practice among psychologists.
Can you direct bill insurance?
Yes, I can direct bill most insurance policies offering coverage for psychologists (e.g., Blue Cross, Green Shield, Canada Life, Manulife, etc.).
The fees for psychologists in Nova Scotia are covered by many private, university, and company insurance plans. As a general rule of thumb, if you have coverage for dental expenses you are probably also covered for psychological service.
Fees for counselling and assessment in Nova Scotia are not covered by your general health card (MSI).
Note that some insurance policies may only cover therapy / assessment with a registered psychologist, and not with a “therapist”, or “coach”. The practice of psychology is a tightly regulated profession requiring advanced graduate degrees, years of extensive training and supervision, and ongoing continuing education. In contrast, literally anyone can call themselves a therapist or coach (no degree or training is required to do so) – which is why the fees for these individuals are rarely covered by insurance plans.
See Halifax Psychologists and How to Choose One and Nova Scotia Psychologists - FAQs for more information.
Do you charge HST / tax?
No - there is no HST / GST charges for psychological service. The fee you ultimately pay is simply the per hour rate - no extra taxes.
What payment forms do you accept?
Credit, debit, eTransfer, direct billing, and cash are accepted. There is no additional processing fee for using a credit card.
Tax deductions
The fees for psychological services are tax deductible as a medical expense – save your receipts!
