Fees + Policies
Policies
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We provide a flat rate for all assessments and services to ensure full financial transparency before you book (please see below for more information). Fees are set in accordance with the Psychologist's Association of Alberta and are billed at a rate of $220/clinical hour.
Payments for psychoeducational assessments may be paid for in two installments with the first installment due at the intake interview and the second installment due at the feedback meeting, before the final report. Payment for gifted assessments and counselling sessions are due in full at the time of the appointment.
We currently accept cash, Interac, Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Apple Pay, and Google Pay.
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While Alberta Health Care does not currently cover psychological services, your private insurance company or health spending account may cover a portion or all of these costs. You may also be able to claim psychological services as a medical expense on your taxes.
If you have questions about whether your insurance will cover psychological services, please contact your provider directly.
We do not currently direct bill to insurance providers but will provide you with detailed receipt that you can submit for reimbursement. Please ensure you are familiar with your coverage prior to booking.
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Your appointment time has been reserved for you. For cancellations and appointment changes, please provide a minimum of 24 hours advance notice.
Counselling and consultation clients who provide less than 24 hours cancellation notice or miss an appointment are responsible for paying the hourly rate. If a member of your household is feeling unwell, in-person counselling or consultation sessions can be moved to video or telephone.
Assessment clients will be responsible for paying a late cancellation or no-show fee of $300 for the missed testing sessions.
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Every year Bluebird Psychology offers a limited number of lower-fee appointments based on family financial need and availability of insurance benefits to help with the affordability and access to mental health services in Alberta. Please reach out to us to check whether we currently have the capacity to offer a sliding scale fee and how to apply.
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In Alberta, parents who are separated or divorced are both required to provide consent for psychological services. If you have sole custody of your child, a copy of court documentation must be provided at the parent intake meeting.
Legal guardians must similarly provide guardianship documents.
Individual Fees for Services
All services are charged at a flat rate to offer full financial transparency before you book.
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A comprehensive assessment that explores academic difficulties, behavioural challenges, and/or emotional concerns.
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The cost of a complete gifted test is $1,100. *However, if your child does not meet gifted criteria, you have the option of opting out of a written report and paying a reduced fee of $660.
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The cost of a complete gifted test is $1760. *However, if your child does not meet gifted criteria, you have the option of opting out of academic testing and a written report and paying a reduced fee of $660.
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This is appropriate for individuals who have already received a cognitive assessment and require academic testing for application to specialized programs.
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Explores concerns around attention, concentration, organization, impulsivity, and/or hyperactivity. Can also examine areas of emotional concern (ex. anxiety and depression) or behavioural challenges.
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Do you struggle with difficulties with organization, planning, focus, time management, impulsivity, or restlessness? You may benefit from an assessment if symptoms impact your functioning at work or at home.
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We currently offer counselling services for children, teens, and young adults. Counselling can help with symptoms of depression, anxiety, stress, perfectionism, emotional difficulties, or social skills.
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Do you have questions about your child's development, social skills, emotional health, or behaviour? Consultation can help to answer your questions and provide you with strategies to support your child.
