Counselling for Men in Sarnia: Our
dedicated space for men's mental health and healing

No, in most cases, OHIP (Ontario Health Insurance Plan) does not cover counselling or therapy with professionals like Registered Psychotherapists (RP), social workers (MSW), or counsellors in private practice. If you want to see a therapist privately, you usually have to pay out of pocket, although many people have coverage through work benefits (extended health insurance) that can reimburse part or all of the cost.

However, OHIP does cover mental health services if they’re provided by a physician, such as a psychiatrist (who requires a referral from your family doctor) or therapy within public hospitals, community health centres, or family health teams. The downside is that these services often have long wait times, and access can depend on where you live. Many people choose to pay privately for quicker access to therapy, using their benefits if available.

Rates between therapists vary based on years of experience, education, and in some cases specialities. At First Step Men's Therapy, our rates vary from $150-200 per hour for individual therapy and $200+ per hour for couples work. We also offer an affordable therapy program offering low cost therapy for Sarnia that does not require proof or confirmation. The Affordable Therapy Program is run by masters level students completing their final stage of their degree.

We offer affordable men's counselling for men in Sarnia under our Affordable Therapy Program. We aim to make mental health support accessible to men seeking therapy for those living in Sarnia.

Psychotherapy is a form of talk therapy that aims to help improve and maintain one's mental health and face challenges both in the present and going forward.

Our Ottawa men's therapy clinic provides support for a wide range of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, anger management, stress, trauma, and relationship issues. We specialize in helping men navigate challenges unique to their experiences.

While we offer anxiety therapy and depression therapy to men from Sarnia. All sessions are conducted online through our secure telehealth platform.

Our program is designed for anyone in Ontario, including residents of Ottawa and Toronto, who are looking for affordable, quality mental health support. We offer lower-cost services to ensure everyone can access the help they need.

Individual therapy sessions vary from $25 to $85 per session. Most clients pay between $25-50 per session.

Our therapy sessions may be covered under extended health benefits plans in Ontario. Be sure to check with your provider for coverage options.

Our sessions are led by master's-level interns who are supervised by experienced psychotherapists registered with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO).

We offer a free 20-minute consultation and provide an 80-minute initial assessment to determine if our services are a good fit for your needs. This allows you to explore therapy without financial commitment.

No, you do not need to show proof of financial need. Our affordable therapy program is open to anyone seeking mental health support, regardless of financial circumstances.

Interns work with clients for up to 8 months in our program. After that, you can choose to continue with the intern as an associate, work with another intern, or stop participating in the program.

While most student interns can work with a variety of mental health challenges and are supervised weekly by a clinical supervisor, this program is not suited for those with complex mental health issues such as active addiction, complex trauma, and those navigating the legal system (i.e. pending court charges).