Counselling Psyc Assessment

Why do assessments cost what they do?

Counselling Psychology assessment encompasses many elements and require several years of post-secondary education and training to be done competently. Assessment involves clinical interviews, the selection of testing instruments (which have varying cost to your clinician), admininstering tests according to strict protocols, reviewing medical information, reviewing assessments from teachers, parents, physicians, and other providers, interpretation of all information and integration into diagnostic impressions, strengths, weaknesses, and recommended treatment and support, as well as report writing that involves time, expertise, and care. All of these factors are included in the costs associated with testing and assessment. This is a specialty field most comprehensively covered in doctoral-level education.

What are your policies around paying for my assessment?

Upon booking your assessment appointment, a non-refundable booking fee of $250 is required. Should you decide to cancel your assessment appointment without providing 7 days' notice, your deposit will be retained to accommodate the clinician for their time and testing materials ordered. When you pay your testing deposit and keep your appointment, it will be applied to your overall assessment balance owing, or, if you provide more than 7 days notice of cancellation of your testing appointment, the full deposit will be refunded to you.

 Upon your first assessment appointment, 50% of the total cost of your assessment is required and can be paid via etransfer, cash, or major credit card. Upon booking your results appointment, you will be required to pay the remaining 50% prior to the start of the appointment. You will leave your results appointment with a copy of your report and a receipt for services rendered. (Please note that if you are paying by major credit card, a surcharge of 4.5% will be added to the overall package cost for credit card processing fees.)

Can my assessment be claimed under my benefits plan?

Typically, yes, however all insurance plans are different in what providers and services they cover. Typically counselling is covered, but you will want to check if assessment services are also covered, and is it covered by your clinician (Registered Clinical Counsellor). We are not responsible for an assessment not covered by your insurance company, and thus we recommend you contact them to confirm coverage prior to booking. Alternatively, you may be able to claim services under a health spending account, or collect receipts for health services that may be claimed under health care expenses for tax purposes. Please consult with your accountant on same. Adults may be covered for psychoeducational assessment through government programs and post secondary students accessing student loan funding may be able to apply for reimbursement for a portion of their costs through the Canada Student Loans program. For Indigenous clients, Jordan's Principle may be able to provide reimbursement for assessments for those under the age of 18. Additionally, if you are being assessed for PDD/AISH funding, speak to your caseworker to see if they are able to cover associated fees.


How many appointments will I attend to complete testing?

The time it will take to complete testing will depend on the type of testing and package you have booked. In general, you will have an initial testing interview appointment one week, followed by a second appointment for testing the next week (this varies in length), followed by a feedback appointment the following week where your results are reviewed with you. You will receive a formal written report no later than 2 weeks after your feedback appointment which will be securely emailed to you for your records. 

What types of testing does Erinn NOT do?

Erinn does not do neuropsychological testing, custody evaluations, court-ordered evaluations, or forensic assessments.


Cancellation Fees
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An assessment appointment requires Erinn to book a significant amount of time in her schedule specifically for you. When you book an assessment, Erinn begins work on reviewing the referral reasons, preparing assessment materials, and dedicating a large amount of time in her schedule for in-person testing.
When you book your intake interview appointment, 50% of the total fee for testing is due by the start of the appointment.

If you provide less than 48 hours notice to cancel your booked assessment package, your initial 50% deposit fee will be non-refundable in order to compensate Erinn for the time she has spent preparing materials and your file for testing procedures.

If you do not show for your appointment, the 50% deposit will be retained fully to compensate for time and materials. Should you decide to rebook an assessment, you will be required to begin again with providing a 50% deposit, as the past deposit was retained to compensate Erinn for your previous no-show appointment.