Counselling Therapy Options
We provide Counselling Therapy in-person at our office in New Minas and Berwick as well as online counselling so you can do counselling from the comfort of your own home. We also offer Experiential Therapy - ask about our options outside the office.
Fees
Our standard rate is $130.00 / 1 hr. session
The Rate for Couple and Family sessions is $175.00.00/ 1 hr. session
We also offer flexible rates.
Many insurance companies cover some or all of the costs associated with counselling sessions. Medavie Blue Cross, Manulife, Sunlife, Canada Life, the Health Association of Nova Scotia offer partial or complete mental health coverage for counselling. Check your coverage to ensure that your insurance plan provider covers Registered Counselling Therapists, Counsellors or Psychotherapists.
Or call us at 902 698 1194 to discuss in advance.
In Person Therapy:
Berwick, NS Office
Berwick Office
Shane MacDow offers Counselling Therapy at his home office in Berwick Nova Scotia.
$130.00/ 1 hr. session
Online Counselling
Online Therapy
We offer Online Therapy for those who have difficulty getting to the office, or would just prefer to have counselling in the comfort of their own home.
$115.00/ 1 hr. session
Experiential Therapy
Experiential Therapy
We offer Experiential Therapy for those that prefer to take therapy outside the traditional office environment and somewhere comfortable or therapeutic for you.
$115.00/ 1 hr. session
Credentials and Registrations
Derrick McEachern
M.Ed., RCT, CCC
Canadian Certified Counsellor #0575
Nova Scotia Registered Counselling Therapist #13-003
Insurance Provider Coverage for Counselling Therapy
Many insurance plans cover some, or all of the cost of counselling with a Registered Counselling Therapist. Some insurance providers may require additional information. For further information contact us.
Below is a list of known employers and insurance companies that provide coverage. Check with your employer and/or insurance provider for specific requirements.
Cape Breton University Faculty and Staff
Dalhousie University Faculty and Staff
Excel Auto Supplies
First Nations and Inuit Health
Gerhartdts Property Improvement
Halifax Professional Firefighters Association
Halifax Regional Police Association
Health Association of Nova Scotia
Inside Out Cleaning Services, Blockhouse, NS
Interim Federal Health Program Providing Services to Newcomers
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers - Local 625
Local 615 Mainland Nova Scotia Labourers
Nova Scotia Community College Academic Union
Professional Association of Residents - Maritime Provinces Dalhousie Medical School Residents
Public Service Commission of Canada
St. Francis Xavier University Faculty and Staff
The Summit Spa, Spring Garden Road, Halifax
Unifor Local 434 L.P. Building Products
Veteran Affairs Canada (VAC), Program of Choice 12 (P.O.C) 12