Do You Offer Sliding Scale Therapy?
Do you offer sliding scale therapy in Ottawa?
Yes! As a commitment to supporting our community and an acknowledgment that specialized mental health care is often beyond the reach of many individuals and families, we offer a few spots at a reduced rate for those experiencing barriers to access.
Does it have to be in person?
No - you have the same flexibility as every client. You can ask for in-person therapy in our west end Ottawa office or virtual therapy.
How do I apply for a sliding scale spot?
You can book a free consultation with a therapist and mention that you’d like to apply for a sliding scale spot or you can simply email admin for more information.
What if your sliding scale fee is still too high for me? Do you offer free therapy?
We do not offer free psychotherapy services at this time. However, here are a few Ontario and Ottawa-based recommendations…
If you are in crisis, please call 211. This is a helpline service in Ontario that easily connects people to the social services, programs and community supports they need
If you are not in crisis and you do not know where to look in your community for mental health resources, please call 211. They will connect you with appropriate, local resources.
If you are near downtown Ottawa, Saint Paul University has a counselling/psychotherapy centre offering Sliding Scale services in English and French with their supervised counselling interns.
If you are in Kanata, West Carleton or Goulborn, Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre offers free counselling residents in these areas.
