Rates and Insurance

Rates and Insurance

 

Counselling appointments are scheduled for a 50 minute blocks of time. Forest Walks are between 60 to 90 minutes for individuals, and 2 to 3 hours for groups. I also offer weekend retreats where we offer yoga, massage, wild foraging, and forest bathing/walks. This is booked separately. If you are interested in a retreat, we can book it privately to see what dates we have available. The location for retreats is in the Addington Highlands area in Ontario.

Receipts for insurance are available upon receipt of payment.

I am a member in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) as well as the Ontario Association of Social Workers (OASW). I am also a certified Forest Therapy Guide and registered with Association of Nature and Forest Therapy (ANFT).

Please Note:

  • A minimum of 24 hours is required to cancel or reschedule

  • I am registered with NIHB - Non-insured health benefits for First Nations and Inuit iand Metis in Ontario and was recently reinstated in Quebec to receive and accept registered status Indigenous folks through NIHB with approval. This is a different process so please get in touch for this as no payment is required once approved.

  • I do not participate with Provincial Healthcare.

Rates are as follows for coaching and counselling:

  • Initial consultation is free - 15 minutes

  • Individual session: $70CA per half hour, for individual counselling. Sessions can last 30, 60 or 90 minutes, all using the same pricing structure.

  • Forest bathing guided session: $30CA person with a minimum of 4 people or a minimum of $300 per group max 10 people. This will last between 2 1/2 to 3 hours.

  • Retreats or day walks to be discussed.

  • I offer a sliding scale for all services, please get in touch for more information on this option.

Insurance 
Services may be covered in full or in part by your health insurance or employee benefit plan. Please check your coverage carefully by asking the following questions: “Am i covered to see a registered social worker? “and “Am i covered for nature therapy?”

Payment 
Cash, or etransfer

My email for etransfer is zoesatantabrown@gmail.com

Cancellation Policy 
All first sessions are paid in full prior to appointments using one of the methods above. Please advise 24 hours in advance to cancel or for for a refund. Clients who do not show up for scheduled appointments will be required to pay the full cost of the session, and are not eligible for a refund.

In extenuating circumstances such as a birth, death, tragedy, etc. I will issue a refund.