Fees

  • 20-minute pre-consultation is offered at no cost to discuss the reason for referral, and determine whether Self-EDvocate services are the right fit.

  • The cost of a comprehensive psycho-educational assessment is $3430 ($245/hr), similar to rates recommended by the BCPA.

    This fee is based on time taken to review records, conduct interviews, work with our client, score tests, interpret results, and write and present the report.

    Parents/clients are welcome to invite the teacher(s) to the final meeting to review the results and follow-up recommendations with us. A virtual meeting link will be provided for our clients or their parents to share with the school.

    For further information, please see the Services page.

  • As part of our service, we offer one follow-up session 4 weeks after receiving the assessment report, where we may discuss ways for our clients and their parents to self-advocate for their learning needs. We offer up to 45min of consultation for this session. For more details, see our Services page.

Medical Coverage

  • If you have extended benefits from your employer or business (e.g., Pacific Blue Cross), you may be covered for some of the assessment costs. Please contact your insurer about your coverage.

    We require direct payment from you, and then you would request reimbursement from the insurance company.

  • Psychological services provided by a Registered Psychologist qualify as a medical expense. You may, therefore, be eligible to claim a tax deduction. For further information, please visit the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) website.

Funding options

  • If your child is First Nations, you may be able to apply for coverage through Jordan's Principle. For more information click here.

  • Variety club accepts grant applications for private psychoeducational assessments for children and youth. For information about eligibility criteria and application forms, click here.

Payment Schedule

The current cost of a comprehensive psycho-educational assessment is a flat rate of $3300.

We accept payments exclusively through e-transfer to admin@self-edvocate.com. This ensures a secure and efficient transaction process.

To confirm an initial appointment, a non-refundable $100 deposit is required at the time of booking.

Of the remaining $3200:

  • $1000 due before the scheduled date of the first virtual client/parent interview session

  • $1000 due before the scheduled date of the first in-person client session

  • $1200 due before the scheduled date of completion of the final report

Please follow the payment schedule to ensure timely completion of the assessment. Reports are released after full payment has been received.

To cancel an appointment, please provide us with a minimum of 72 hours notice by email. This will allow us to re-book the appointment with another client who is in need of an assessment.

Missed appointments and late cancellations are charged a flat fee of $100. Any charges for late cancellations or missed appointments will be added to the final balance.

Should you wish to cancel the service at any time, a fee of $225 will be applied for each hour of assessment work completed.

If you need to cancel an appointment due to illness, please email us as soon as possible and reschedule when you/your child are feeling better.

Cancellation Policy