Affordable Therapy
Reduced-fee therapy with a supervised clinical intern, for when the standard rate is the thing standing between you and support.
In-person low-cost therapy in Halifax, Membertou, and online anywhere in Nova Scotia.
"I know I need help. I just can't justify the cost right now."
If you’ve been putting therapy off because the fee doesn’t fit your budget, you’re not alone. Money is tight for a lot of people, and the things that make therapy hard to afford are often the same things making life hard. Waiting for a better month doesn’t make the anxiety, the low mood, or the stress at home go away.
Our reduced-fee therapy sessions give you a regular hour with a well-trained, closely supervised clinical intern, at a rate that won’t add to the strain.
Let’s start with a conversation.
Affordable Therapy | Halifax & Membertou, NS
Low-cost therapy might be right for you if you are:
- Telling yourself you'll start therapy once money loosens up
- Managing anxiety, low mood, or stress by pushing through it
- Worn out by the end of the day with nothing left for the people you love
- Lying awake at night or unable to focus during the day
- In the middle of a big change, like a move, a breakup, a new job, or a loss
- Carrying something from your past you've never had the chance to talk through
- Hoping to get your child or teen support now
- Worried that paying less means getting less
Meet Our Team
Match With an Affordable Therapist
in Membertou or Halifax, NS
Our reduced-fee services are provided by clinical interns completing advanced professional training in psychology and counselling therapy, with close supervision from fully registered psychologists. You get the care and attention of your therapist, plus the guidance of an experienced supervising psychologist.
MACP Candidate, Clinical Therapist Intern
Low Cost Therapy | Halifax & Membertou, NS
Who Is Affordable Therapy For?
Adults
Anxiety, depression, stress, and life transitions don't wait until you can afford them. Our counselling therapist intern works with adults 19 and over, offering a regular hour with someone who can help you make sense of what's going on and what to do about it.
Children, Teens, & Young Adults
Kids and teens don't always have the words for what's going on, but you can usually see it somewhere: at school, at bedtime, or in their mood. Our psychologist intern works with children, adolescents, and young adults with a focus on neurodivergence, trauma, and emotion regulation.
Parents
Parents When your child is struggling, you're carrying it too. Reduced-fee parenting support gives you practical strategies and a place to think through what's happening at home.
Therapy Services | Membertou & Halifax, NS
What We Treat in Affordable Therapy
Trauma is where our clinic started, and our clinical interns are trained in the same trauma-informed approach as the rest of our team. Reduced-fee sessions can help with:
Anxiety
Specialized trauma treatment that helps painful memories loosen their grip.
Depression
Find your way back to the energy and interest that went missing.
Stress & Life Transitions
Gentle support while life takes an unfamiliar shape.
Trauma & PTSD
Trauma-informed care that helps painful experiences loosen their grip.
Neurodivergence & Developmental Differences
Support for autism, ADHD, intellectual disabilities, and learning disorders.
Sleep & Emotion Regulation
Steadier nights and steadier feelings, with tools that stick.
Parenting Support
Practical strategies and a place to think through what’s happening at home.
Our interns draw on CBT, CPT, ACT, person-centred therapy, integrative therapy, and self-compassion approaches, with supervision guiding which fits you best.
Reduced Fee Therapy | Halifax & Membertou, NS
How Our Affordable Therapy Works
Our team has the experience, tools, and support to help you feel safe and heard. When you work with a clinical intern, our goal is the same as it is with any of our therapists: caring, culturally inclusive, and gender-affirming therapy that helps you bridge the gap from where you are to where you want to be.
We use a three-step approach to help you move forward:
1. We get to know you
Start with a free consult with our intake team, who confirm reduced-fee therapy is a fit and match you with a clinical intern. Then, we take the time to understand your struggles, your history, and your goals.
2. We develop a roadmap
Together, you and your intern build a customized plan, with your supervising psychologist reviewing it along the way. You'll know what you're working on, how, and why.
3. We support you on your path
Have weekly or biweekly sessions, in person or online, for as long as you need. Your intern and their supervisor check in regularly and adjust as you go, until the changes stick.
Affordable Therapy | Halifax & Membertou, NS
Questions About Affordable Therapy
Who are clinical interns?
Clinical interns are graduate students completing the supervised practicum portion of their training. Our current interns include a counselling therapist intern finishing a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University and a third-year Doctor of Clinical Psychology (PsyD) student at Université de Moncton. Both work under the close supervision of a registered psychologist.
How is quality of care maintained?
Every intern is supervised by a fully registered psychologist. Cases are reviewed regularly, and treatment planning and clinical documentation are closely supported, so your care benefits from two clinicians working together.
What does an affordable therapy session cost?
$112.50 per 50-minute session. The fee is fixed, so you always know what to expect. Full details are on our fees and policies page.
Will my insurance cover it?
It depends on your plan. Some insurers cover sessions with a supervised intern under the supervising psychologist’s registration, and others don’t, so check with your insurer before booking. We provide receipts either way.
Who is eligible for low-cost therapy?
Anyone willing to work with a supervised clinical intern. There’s no income test. Our counselling therapist intern sees adults 19 and over, and our psychologist intern sees children, teens, and young adults.
How do I get started?
Is there a wait for low-cost therapy?
Our counselling therapist intern is accepting new adult clients now. Our intake team will give you an honest sense of timing when you call.
Can I do sessions online?
Yes. Reduced-fee sessions are available in person or by secure video anywhere in Nova Scotia.
What if I'd rather work with a registered therapist later?
That’s fine. If your needs change or you’d like to move to one of our registered therapists, your intern and intake team can help you make the switch without starting from scratch.
Still have questions? We're happy to answer them.
Therapy | Membertou & Halifax, NS
What You Can Expect From Affordable Therapy
As you continue with reduced-fee therapy, you may start to notice small but meaningful shifts, such as:
- The weight you've been carrying starts to feel shared
- You catch what's happening before it gets the better of you
- Hard conversations at home get a little easier
- Sleep and energy start coming back
- What happened in the past takes up less room in the present
- Support that fits your budget, so you can keep going as long as you need
Good therapy shouldn't depend on what you can afford. When you're ready to start, we're here.
East Coast Psychotherapy & Trauma Clinic
How To Get Started
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Speak with us to ask questions or to book your consult or session.
Membertou
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201 Churchill Drive, Suite 205, Membertou, NS B1S 2M9
Meet us for affordable therapy in Membertou and across Cape Breton, with online therapy anywhere in Nova Scotia.
3845 Joseph Howe Dr., Suite 209, Halifax, NS B3L 4H9
Offering in-person low-cost therapy in Halifax, with online therapy anywhere in Nova Scotia.