Counselling Fees


Most extended health benefits and health care insurance plans (e.g. Blue Cross, Great West Life) cover the cost of individual counselling sessions and skills group when provided by a registered psychologist. Some plans may not cover telephone counselling and restrict coverage to in-person sessions only. Check with your extended health benefits provider for details as each plan is different.

For DBT skills groups, fees are due at the time of group registration. For individual and couples counselling, fees are due at time of session. You will be provided with a receipt so you can submit to your insurance company.

Direct billing is available for RCMP members, Veterans, and their families through Medavie Blue Cross. Direct billing is available for all individuals with Alberta Blue Cross coverage.

Payment plans can be negotiated for individuals without coverage. Foothills Counselling Psychology does not offer sliding fee scales. Contact for more information.


Foothills Counselling Psychology charges standard fees for psychologists in accordance with the rates recommended by the Psychologists’ Association of Alberta. Fees are as follows:

Individual Counselling for Adults and Adolescents (15 years and older)
$200 for 50 min, $300 for 80 min

Trauma Therapy
$300 for 80 min

Couples Counselling
$200 for 50 min, $300 for 80 min

Telephone Counselling
$200 for 50 min, $300 for 80 min

DBT Telephone Coaching
$50 for 15-20 minute coaching call

DBT Skills Groups for Adults
$980 per group (14 sessions, 2.5 hours duration)

DBT Skills Groups for Adolescents
$980 per group (14 sessions, 2.5 hours duration)

DBT Generalization Group
$240 (4 sessions, 1.5 hour duration)

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