Therapeutic Counselling – Family Service PEI

Our therapeutic counselling services support people through life’s challenges—whether you’re navigating stress, relationship changes, grief, trauma, or concerns about mental health and wellbeing. We work with children, youth, adults, couples and families – meeting you where you are and working alongside you to strengthen resilience and move toward the life you want.

We provide care with respect, compassion, and cultural humility, welcoming people of all identities, lived experiences, and backgrounds. Our services are here for anyone seeking meaningful change, healing, or support.

We offer limited-term counselling to reduce wait times and increase access for as many people as possible. Session limits are based on the service being offered, therapeutic need and available funding.

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Therapeutic Counselling Fees, Subsidies & Payment Information

To maintain high-quality services and respond to increased operational costs, Family Service PEI will implement a fee increase effective January 5, 2026. The new standard counselling rate will be $140 per 50-minute session.

We have not increased our rates since 2019, and this adjustment is necessary to ensure we can continue providing accessible, community-based counselling services to Islanders.

We remain committed to affordability. Fee subsidies are available to ensure no one is turned away due to lack of funds and is able to access the help they need.

Fee Subsidies

With support from donors and funders, we offer fee subsidies to reduce financial barriers for individuals and families seeking mental health support. If you are unable to afford the full fee or are experiencing financial vulnerability, please contact us for a fee assessment. Subsidy amounts are determined by household income, number of dependents, and available funding.

Insurance Coverage

Many extended health benefits (e.g., Blue Cross, Canada Life, Manulife) may cover counselling services. Each plan is unique, so please review your coverage and any applicable limitations with your insurer.

If your coverage or finances are limited, you may be eligible for a subsidized rate.

Master’s Level Student Therapist – Affordable Counselling Option

To expand access to high-quality and affordable counselling, we offer practicum placements for graduate students who are completing their Master of Counselling Psychology, Master of Social Work, or Master of Art Therapy. Senior Level therapists at Family Service PEI provide supervision, training, and support throughout their practicum. Student Therapists are carefully interviewed and selected. If you are interested in working with a Student Therapist, we will assess your needs and determine whether they align with their level of training and experience.

The standard Student Therapist counselling rate is $50 per 50-minute session. Subsidies are available based on the criteria above.

Important Information About Fees

Payment is due at each session unless other arrangements have been made.

Receipts are issued in the name of the individual(s) being seen are provided for all payments.

A missed appointment or a cancellation with less than 24 hours’ notice may result in being charged the full session fee.

For individuals or services that may benefit from longer appointments, a 75-minute session is available for $175.

Our Charlottetown office accepts Visa, MasterCard, debit, e-transfer, and cash payments. Our Summerside office currently accepts cash or e-transfer payments only.

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