Office & Fee Policy

Professional Fees: Individual Session (60 min): $140

Clinical services provided by a Registered Social Worker (RSW) are exempt from HST. 

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Payment: Payment is due at the beginning of each session and can be made by cash, debit, or e-Transfer. A receipt will be provided to you following your appointment, which you may submit to your insurance provider for reimbursement. Please confirm with your insurance provider that your plan includes coverage for services offered by a Registered Social Worker (RSW). Direct billing may be available. Please contact me to determine your eligibility based on your insurance provider's policies.

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Telephone Calls: I attempt to return calls by the end of each business day. Occasionally, I may not be able to return your call until the following day. Please ensure that I have your current contact number(s) and please let me know if there is any reason why I should not leave a voice message when I return your call.

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Office Hours: Daytime, evening, and weekend appointments are available. Although I make every attempt to respond to the needs of my current clients, I do not provide 24-hour coverage and I cannot always be available for emergency contact. For emergencies, please refer to the crisis resources listed on the Crisis Services page.

Electronic communications will not be responded to outside of regular working hours. While I attempt to review and respond to electronic communications in a timely manner, I cannot guarantee that all electronic communications will be reviewed and responded to within any specific period of time. All electronic communications will be generated from the physical office/work setting only.

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Please do not contact me via electronic communication when in crisis. If your mental health is rapidly declining, you should not rely on a counselling appointment. In such instances, you should take other measures as appropriate, such as calling 911, visiting your nearest Emergency Department or Urgent Care Clinic, and/or calling your local distress line.

I do not accept friend requests from current or former clients on any of my personal social media accounts. I believe that adding clients as friends on these sites can compromise confidentiality and blur the boundaries of the working relationship.

Please feel free to follow my business accounts on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

Please note that I will not contact you, and will not respond to messages from you, on social media. These sites are not secure and I may not read your messages in a timely fashion. If you need to contact me, please email me at info@alisonwattmsw.com.