Starting at $55 Per Session
Affordable Counselling
Virtual lower cost therapy from the comfort of your own home.
High-Quality Care
Our experienced therapists use proven, evidence-based techniques to ensure you get the support you deserve.
No Wait List
You won’t have to wait to start your therapy journey with us. We offer flexible scheduling, so you can get started when it works best for you.
Affordable
We believe therapy should be accessible to everyone. That’s why we offer sliding scale pricing to match your financial situation.
Affordable Therapy Cost
Finances should not be a barrier to mental health.
The rising cost of living is making it harder for many to prioritize mental health. Between housing expenses, increasing grocery bills, and other financial pressures, mental health care often takes a back seat. It can feel like there’s no room left in the budget for the professional support you need to feel better.
We offer the same high-quality care at a lower cost, so you don’t have to choose between caring for your mind and meeting life's essential expenses.
Does this sound like you?
How We Help
You constantly feel overwhelmed
But can't seem to find the time or resources to seek help.
You’re carrying emotional burdens
And don't know how to let go or process them.
You often feel emotionally drained
leaving you stuck in a cycle of stress and but believe therapy is financially out of reach.
You're juggling so many responsibilities
and your mental health is slipping through the cracks.
Mental health feels like a luxury you can't afford
leaving you stuck in a cycle of stress and exhaustion.
You WANT to prioritize your mental well-being
but feel guilty about spending time or money on yourself. exhaustion.
Your anxiety is affecting your ability to enjoy life
and you don't know where to turn for affordable support.
You’re experiencing difficulties in your relationships
and need support navigating them
Free Consultation
We are here to help.
Reaching out is the first step. Book a FREE 30 minute consultation to get started.
Online Therapy
What is Affordable Therapy?
At Insight-Online, our affordable therapy program is designed to make high-quality mental health care accessible to everyone. These online therapy services are provided by knowledgeable therapists who are supervised by a registered psychotherapist with over 20 years of experience and expertise. Therapy sessions are offered on a sliding scale based on your budget and the therapist’s expertise, making mental health support more affordable without compromising on quality.
Take the first step towards better mental health.
Who Is Affordable Therapy For?
Our affordable therapy program is designed for adults (18+) residing in Ontario, Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Newfoundland who need mental health support but are struggling financially or find it difficult to afford traditional therapy services.
Areas Of Support
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Trauma & PTSD
- Neurodiversity
- Low Self-Esteem
- Perfectionism
- People Pleasing
- Stress
- Grief & Loss
- Life Transitions
- Relationships
- OCD
How We Help
Approaches We Use in Affordable Therapy
At Insight-Online, our sliding scale therapy sessions, led by skilled interns and experienced professionals, use evidence-based approaches such as CBT, DBT, and SFT to provide effective, compassionate care at an affordable rate.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
CBT focuses on the connection between your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. We help you identify negative thought patterns and replace them with healthier, more constructive thinking.
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
DBT is designed to help you regulate intense emotions and improve relationships. It incorporates mindfulness and teaches skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and communication.
Trauma-Informed Therapy
Trauma-informed therapy recognizes the impact of past trauma on your current emotional and psychological state. It creates a safe and supportive environment to help you heal, emphasizing trust, empowerment, and understanding.
Mindfulness
Mindfulness encourages you to stay present in the moment, reducing stress and anxiety. This practice is often combined with other therapies like CBT and DBT to promote relaxation and emotional balance.
Solution-Focused Therapy
This approach is goal-oriented and helps you find practical solutions to current challenges. Rather than dwelling on the past, it focuses on setting and achieving short-term goals, making it ideal for immediate life changes.
Psychodynamic Therapy
Psychodynamic therapy explores how unconscious thoughts and past experiences affect your present behaviour. It helps you gain deeper self-awareness and resolve internal conflicts, improving emotional well-being.
Attachment-Based Therapy
Attachment-based therapy highlights the importance of healthy relationships and examines how early attachment experiences influence current relationships.
Relational Therapy
Relational therapy focuses on improving how you interact with others. It helps you understand patterns in relationships and develop healthier, more supportive connections, making it particularly effective for relationship conflicts.
Book A Free Consultation with Insight Online
Virtual low-cost affordable therapy from the comfort of your own home.
Insight Online Counselling Professionals
Meet Our Affordable Therapists
Our team of licensed therapists, associates, and interns is committed to supporting you every step of the way. With diverse expertise, we’ll connect you with the therapist best suited to your needs.
Your comfort and growth are our top priorities.
Ifeoma, RP Qualifying
Associate Psychotherapist
Daytime, Evening, & Weekend Availability
- Youth 15+
- Adults
- Seniors
- Couples
Keirann, RP Qualifying
Associate Psychotherapist
Daytime, Evening, & Weekend Availability
- Youth 16+
- Adults
- Seniors
- Couples
Madison, RP Qualifying
Associate Psychotherapist
Morning, Afternoon, & Weekend Availability
- Adults
- Seniors
Mahz, RP Qualifying
Evening & Some Weekend Availability
- Youth 14+
- Adults
- Families
- Couples
Theresa, RP Qualifying
Weekday Afternoons and Evenings
- Youth 16+
- Adults
- Seniors
Shannon, RP Qualifying
Associate Psychotherapist
Daytime, Evening & Weekend Availability
- Youth 16+
- Adults
- Seniors
- Couples
Krista, RP Qualifying
Intern, Pay What You Can Counsellor
Evening & Some Weekend Availability
- Teens 16+
- Adults
- Seniors
Get Started
How Affordable Therapy Works
01
Tell Us About You
02
Free Consultation
After reviewing your Quiz results, you’ll meet with our Intake Therapist or your Virtual Therapist for a complimentary consultation to ensure the right fit for your therapy journey.
- Meet Your Virtual Therapist
03
Begin Personalized Plan
Start working with your therapist, who will create a personalized plan. Together, you’ll continuously assess progress and adjust the plan as needed to achieve lasting results and improve mental well-being.
- Start Working With Your Therapist
Take Our Quiz and Then Book A Free Consultation
Frequently Asked Questions About Affordable Therapy
What is the cost of therapy?
Our affordable therapy program offers sessions on a sliding scale, ranging from $55 to $140 per session depending on your budget. Affordable Couples Therapy ranges from $90 - $140 per session.
Are the therapists licensed?
How do I know if I am eligible for the affordable therapy program?
What types of issues can I seek help for?
Will I receive personalized care?
How quickly can I start therapy?
Can I switch therapists if I feel it's not the right fit?
A sliding scale fee structure is a flexible payment system many therapists use to make mental health services more accessible. It allows clients to pay according to their financial situation, ensuring that therapy is affordable regardless of income level. Sliding scale fees increase accessibility and promote equity in mental health services by allowing individuals from diverse financial backgrounds to seek support. Here’s how it works:
Our Affordable Counselling & Sliding Scale Program
How We Help
Income-Based Payments
Sliding-scale fees are adjusted based on a client’s income. Those who earn less can pay lower fees, while clients with higher incomes pay closer to the full rate. This service is available to clients who do not have access to counselling benefits and are experiencing financial hardship. We operate on an honour system and never ask for income proof. We trust clients to use their integrity in determining what they can afford and understand that we can only offer this service to a finite number of individuals.
How It's Determined
After an initial consultation, the therapist and client negotiate a fee that fits within the client’s budget. Some therapists also factor in the number of dependents, living expenses, or financial responsibilities. We use this bucket system to help you decide what fee matches your needs best.
Number Of Sessions
We have a limited number of sliding-scale sessions available with each clinician. If a clinician is unable to meet with you at the time of your initial inquiry, we would be happy to place you on our waiting list. Currently, we are excited to offer ten sessions at a sliding-scale rate.
My Therapist
Our support team will help match you with a clinician based on your counselling goals and needs and the therapist’s scope of practice, training, and skills. Clients should be open to working with interns and/or qualifying professionals.
Fees
Individual Fees range from $55 - $140 per 50-minute session and couples from $90 - $140. Unless you cancel due to sickness or a personal emergency, missed sessions and late cancellations will count toward your 10-allotted sliding-scale sessions. Missed and late cancellations will be billed at your negotiated session rate.
Continuing Care
If you'd like to continue therapy after your 10-allotted sliding-scale sessions, we will work with you to establish a new rate of service.
For more information about rate changes, please contact us directly.
Affordable Therapy Sliding Scale
What does the sliding scale therapy options look like?
We’re here to work with you—because your mental health matters.
Affordable Therapy, Accessible Care
Change your Mind, Change your Brain, Change your Life, One Session at a Time
Get Started
1. Tell Us About You
Get matched with a therapist by taking this quiz: Take The Quiz
2. Free Consultation
After the quiz, meet your virtual therapist.
3. Get Started
Book an appointment to get started on your personalized plan.
