Private Counselling Information

OHIP covers fees that are paid to psychiatrists. If you have extended health coverage insurance, check with your individual health care provider/insurance carrier to determine what type of practitioner is covered under your plan and ask what the coverage limits/amounts are. Some plans cover counselling/psychotherapy services provided by registered psychologists or registered psychotherapists and some may cover services provided by a registered social worker. If you do not have extended health coverage insurance you may access services provided by a registered psychologist, psychotherapist or other professional but will pay fees for their services.  Note: It is important to arrange support with a professional who has specialized knowledge of eating disorders.

To locate a health care provider with specialized knowledge of eating disorders including those offering one-to-one support you may wish to search an on-line data base available on NEDIC’s (National Eating Disorders Information Centre) website or call NEDIC at 1-866-633-4220 for assistance.