Rate Information

Individual counselling rate: 1 hr session $95.00 (HST included)

Couples counselling rate: 1.5 hrs $130.00 (HST included)

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A note about our rate system:
  • We belief it is important for individuals to fully engage in their therapeutic work and the financial process required to see us.
    • If you are negotiating a reduced rate we encourage you to challenge yourself to pay an amount that is not completely comfortable.
    • We do not wish to contribute to 'financial karma', which means we prefer not to support you to hold onto old beliefs about yourself and money/lack of abundance, nor do we wish to dishonour the value of our own services and presence.
  • If you are unable to pay the hourly rate, we occasionally have openings available on a sliding scale.
    • Generally our sliding scale for individuals is $65-95/hour.
    • These rates are negotiated on an individual basis according to financial need. 
    • Note: When the demand for reduced rates is high you can expect a waiting period prior to our scheduling an appointment. If requested we will offer other referral options.
  • We ask individuals to pay our full rate of $95/hour, and couples $130/1.5 hour (HST incl), if they are:
    • Employed full-time (at more than minimum wage jobs)
    • Are fully supported by family or friends, or have third-party coverage.
  • We ask students to pay our student rate of $75 (HST incl).
  • We ask individuals on disability or on pensions to pay our rate of $65 (HST incl).
  • Please feel free to discuss your personal financial needs with us.  We will certainly negotiate our rates, when space available, when individuals are truly interested in doing their personal work.
Payment can be made:
  • in-person at your appointment by: cash or cheque (note: client is responsible for all NSF fees for dishonoured cheque)
  • prior to your appointment by: online bank email money transfer; or via PayPal
  • we appreciate your diligence in either bringing your payment with you or making your online payment in advance.
Cancellations:
  • We request a minimum of 24 hours notice of cancellations or appointment time changes.
  • No shows or late cancellations will result in a $45 fee no matter what your negotiated fee is. Without appropriate notice we are unable to fill appointment slots with someone who is waiting to come in. Multiple non-notification no shows may result in termination of services.
  • Emergencies circumstances are understood. Please notify us as soon as possible.

Extended health plan coverage: As an RCC (Registered Clinical Counsellor), Kira MacDuffee may be covered under your extended health plans. Please check with your provider to see if this coverage is available or if they are able to add these designations to your plan.

For more details, please contact:

Kira at kira@openingworks.com or 250-858-6736    or                                                              

Edward at edward@openingworks.com or 250-686-4603


KIRA'S Rates (includes HST)


EDWARD'S Rates (includes HST)