Fees & Sliding Scale
Our sliding scale is designed to make healing work accessible and equitable while honouring economic realities and systemic inequities. Please choose the rate that best reflects your current financial and life circumstances.
The sliding scale works on a trust-basis, please select a rate that best reflects your situation. For any questions regarding fees/sliding scale rates please contact awn.clearwater.counselling@gmail.com
Individual Counselling Rates
Sustainer Rate
$165/60 min
$180/80 min
This rate reflects the true cost of the session and supports the sustainability of the practice.
Consider this rate if you:
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Have access to stable income and/or employer-provided health benefits
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Own property, rent with little stress or have investments
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Are able to travel, dine out, or pay for wellness services with ease
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Have access to extended health benefits that cover costs related to counselling
Community Rate
$80-$155/60 min
This rate is for those who face financial constraints yet can pay closer to the full cost with some flexibility.
You might choose this rate if you:
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Have a single or lower-middle income
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Do not have access to insurance coverage
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Have experienced systemic oppression or marginalization
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Are self-employed or freelance with variable income
Supported Rate
$40-$75/ 60 min
This rate is reserved for individuals with limited financial access
Please consider this rate if you:
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Rely on government assistance or benefits as your primary income
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Live in a low-income or multigenerational household
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Have little or no access to financial support or health insurance
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Are navigating systemic barriers to income and healthcare
Couples Counselling Rates
Sustainer Rate
$190/60 min
$200/80 min
Please note that sliding scale rates will be assessed on a case by case basis for couples counselling. Please contact awn.clearwater.counselling@gmail.com to request a sliding scale for couples counselling.