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Is Couples Counselling Covered by Insurance?

Often, yes. Most extended health plans do not have a separate category for couples counselling, but sessions with an eligible clinician are usually claimable as psychological services under one partner's plan. What you can claim depends on your plan's annual maximum and which designations it covers, so a short call to your insurer before the first session is worth making.

How couples sessions are billed

A couples session is one appointment, billed once. It is not charged to each partner separately. For insurance, the session is usually claimed under the plan of one partner, who is recorded as the client, and the receipt is issued in that person's name.

If both partners have benefits, coordination of benefits can help. After the first plan pays its share, the second plan may cover some of the remainder, particularly where each partner is listed as a dependant on the other's plan. Your insurers can tell you how they coordinate.

What to check with your insurer

Does the plan cover psychological services, and what is the annual maximum?
Which designations are eligible: registered psychologists, provisional psychologists, social workers or counsellors?
Are relationship or marriage counselling sessions treated the same as individual sessions?
Does the plan need a doctor's referral?

What couples counselling costs

At Supporting Wellness, a couples session costs the same as a regular 50-minute session: $235 with a psychologist or $220 with a Canadian Certified Counsellor, at all three of our clinics. Some clinicians charge less or offer a sliding scale. Because couples often meet weekly or every second week at first, a plan's annual maximum can go faster than expected, so it helps to know the numbers at the start.

How many sessions does it take?

It varies with what brings you in. Many couples notice a change in how they talk to each other within a handful of sessions, while long-standing patterns, affairs or major transitions usually take longer. A good counsellor sets goals with you early and reviews them as you go, so you can see whether the work is moving.

Other ways couples counselling gets paid for

Employee and family assistance programs often include relationship counselling, usually for a small number of sessions.
Health spending accounts can generally be used for psychological services.
The medical expense tax credit applies to fees paid to a psychologist that insurance did not cover.

Can you use insurance if you go alone?

Yes. If your partner will not attend, individual sessions about your relationship are billed like any other individual therapy. Many people start that way, and it can still change how a relationship works, because changing your own side of a pattern changes the pattern.

Couples counselling at Supporting Wellness

Our clinicians see couples in Calgary, Red Deer and Cold Lake, and online. Couples come to us about communication, conflict, trust, intimacy and big transitions such as a new baby, a move or a health crisis.

We direct bill many insurers, including Alberta Blue Cross, Canada Life, Sun Life, Manulife, Greenshield and Desjardins, so you pay only the part your plan does not cover. Tell us whose plan you will use when you book, and we will check coverage for the clinician you choose. See direct billing and insurance or call 1-888-622-8350.

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Our Matching Process

Over the Phone Consult

Give us a call for an over-the-phone consultation. Booking a therapy session requires no referral. We look forward to getting to know you and helping you access the care you need.

Pair With a Practitioner

Once we’ve spoken on the phone, we’ll be able to assess your concerns and pair you with a practitioner in our office who is best suited for your situation. We want you to receive relevant and relatable support. We have locations in Calgary, Red Deer and Cold Lake.

Come in to Talk

We look forward to having you come in for your first session; our goal is to make you feel welcome and comfortable. You will sit down with a therapist who has specialized knowledge of your area of concern.

Why Choose Supporting Wellness

Safe & Welcoming Environment

Our office is comfortable and inviting for clients of all ages with a modern, open, and friendly atmosphere. We do our best to ensure you feel completely safe and comfortable when you come for your appointment, whether with a family member or on your own.

Family Oriented Practice

We cater to families with multiple concerns. We are knowledgeable about marriage and family counselling, couples therapy, and child therapy. We are dedicated to maintaining an environment that is safe, comfortable and inviting to families.

We Listen & Work Collaboratively

We use a collaborative approach in our therapy and counselling sessions. We listen intently, respond with care, offer helpful feedback, and often recommend activities or reading materials to support progress between sessions.

Specialized Care

Our team includes specialized psychologists and therapists with advanced training. You can trust that the professional supporting you has the experience and expertise needed to provide high-quality care.

No Referral Necessary

We do not require a referral from your family physician; seeking care from one of our trained practitioners is the first step to better mental and emotional health, and we want you to have easy access to the care you need.

Free Connection Calls

All of our therapists offer free 15-minute connection calls to help you determine if they’re the right fit for your needs. It’s a chance to ask questions, share what you’re looking for, and feel confident in your next steps, so you can move forward knowing you’re supported from the very beginning.