Services + Fees

Services

  • Initial 20-minute consultation - Free

    • A chance to meet via phone or video

    • You can discuss what you’re looking for from therapy and ask any questions you may have about the process

    •  Request your consultation

  • Individual 50-minute sessions - $155

    • Teens (age 12+)

    • Adults

  • Couples 50-minute sessions - $175

    • Monogamous couples

    • Consensually open and polyamorous relationships

Payment & Cancellation Policy

Payment can be made via credit card, e-transfer, or cash.

E-transfers and cash payments are due by the start of the session.

24 hours notice is required for cancellations/rescheduling.

The full session fee will be charged for any appointments cancelled with fewer than 24 hours notice (this fee must be paid prior to booking another session). This policy allows us to provide sustainable services and ensures that our limited clinical hours are spent with clients.  

Cancellations and rebookings are made via email with your therapist (whose email will be shared with you).

Location

Richardson Therapy offers:

  • In-Person
    3700 Kempt Road, Suite 211, Halifax NS

  • Video (via secure platform)

  • Phone

  • Walk & Talk - Outdoor Therapy (with Neil Silcox)

Insurance

If you plan to use insurance, we recommend checking with your insurance company or human resources department to confirm you have coverage for "Counselling Therapy" provided by a "Registered Counselling Therapist (Candidate)" or “Canadian Certified Counsellor.”

At this time, Richardson Therapy does not offer direct billing to private insurance providers. You will receive a detailed receipt after each session which can be submitted to your provider for reimbursement.

These questions may be helpful to ask your insurance provider or HR department:

  • Do I have coverage for "Counselling Therapy" provided by a "Registered Counselling Therapist (Candidate)" or “Canadian Certified Counsellor”?

  • If so, how much coverage do I have towards therapy?

  • Do I have a co-payment amount? (this is a portion of the session fee that’s paid by you, rather than by your insurance provider)

  • Is there a maximum number of sessions per calendar year I can get covered?

  • Do I require written approval from a doctor in order for my therapy to be covered?

If your insurance provider requests the name and credentials of your therapist’s supervisor, please share the following:

Eric L. Ross, MEd, RCT, CCC, MTA
Registered Counselling Therapist License #17-004
Canadian Certified Counsellor Certification #7452
Certified Music Therapist (MTA) Certification #0726