Services Offered

Psychoeducational Assessments:

A psychoeducational assessment is a one-on-one in-person session where a variety of tools are used to develop a complete perspective of the client’s academic skills and cognitive abilities. Note that virtual sessions are not offered nor are evening and weekend sessions. Please see the Schedule tab for more details.

Accepted Clientele: Youth, aged 4-16

Current Waitlist: 12 months

Language of Service: Assessments are generally administered in English and all assessment reports are written in English. Please note that the Clinic does not currently offer psychoeducational assessments for students who primarily study in French or who require a report to be written in French.

For French language services, please contact:

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Counselling and Psychotherapy:

This service is a kind of talk therapy, to help clients work through emotional or mental difficulties in a safe, confidential environment.

Accepted Clientele: Adults aged 18+ experiencing social or interpersonal issues

Current Waitlist: 12 months

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Services not offered by the McGill Psychoeducational & Counselling Clinic:

• Assessments for autism spectrum disorder
• Adult ADHD assessments/evaluations
• Vocational/career assessments to children or adolescents
• Counselling and psychotherapy for children/teens
• IVAC/CNESST/SAAQ mandates or any mandates including third-party payments
• Psycholegal expertise and court-mandated services
• Neuropsychological and formal assessments for neurodevelopmental disorders (e.g. intellectual disability, autism spectrum disorders)
• Formal vocational/career assessment or testing
• Letters for gender-affirmative care
• Severe mental disorders and disorders requiring long-term services (e.g., psychotic disorders, personality disorders, complex trauma, severe substance misuse, bipolar disorder)
• Urgent/crisis mental health services (e.g., severe suicidality, presence of hallucinations or delirium)

Schedule & Acceptance of New Clients

Clients are accepted when the waitlist is open and potential clients are triaged by licensed psychologists. Due to high demand, and the specific constraints of the practicum programs, only a limited number of clients can be seen each year.

Sessions are in-person only. Note that virtual sessions are not offered nor are evening and weekend sessions. The Clinic operates only during McGill’s Fall and Winter semesters (September - April) weekdays, during the hours of 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. If you are looking for other Montreal-area services that fall outside of our clinic schedule, we may be able to provide a referral.

Service Requests

Have any questions about the various services offered? Wondering how you can request these available services for you or a loved one? Please see the FAQs below to learn more about requesting a Clinic service:

Fee Schedule & Receipts

Clients are charged fees for services rendered. The Fee Schedule is as follows:

Psychoeducational Assessment: Fees are on a sliding scale fromÌý$200.00 to $1,800.00, collected in two installments. The first installment of half the fee is collected at the end of the first assessment session. The second half is collected at the final assessment session.

Counselling Fees: Fees are set on a sliding scale fromÌý$20.00 to $80.00Ìýper session. The fee is collected at the beginning of each session.

Forms of payment: Debit or credit card only, paid by terminal onsite at the Clinic.

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Receipts and Insurance Claims:

Invoices are emailed to clients using the emails on file via the Clinic's OwlPractice software. A printed receipt is provided for every payment. As the McGill Psychoeducational and Counselling Clinic is a training facility, depending on each individual client's insurance plan, trainee services may or may not be considered an eligible insurance claim. Potential clients are encouraged to check with their insurance provider prior to the initial appointment.

If you are accepted as a client and require a reduced fee, you may request a fee assessment during your secondary phone screening with your assigned trainee. Please note in this case, you will be required to submit proof of income, such as provincial or federal notice of assessment from the previous year's income tax. All fee assessment applications are reviewed by the Clinic Director.

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Clinic policy on completion of Disability Tax Credit Certificate (T2201):

Due to time-sensitive nature of clinical work, our clinical staff are only able to complete the Canada Revenue Agency’s Disability Tax Credit Certificate (T2201) for current/active clients. Form completion is not done on the spot during your appointment; this process may take up to four weeks. Please consult with your psychologist-in-training to request the completion of a Disability Tax Credit Certificate (T2201). All clients who have terminated services with the Clinic should contact their primary care physician for completion of form T2201, as primary care providers are typically in the best position to be aware of the client’s overall current health status. Clients who do not have a primary care physician should contact their local CLSC. The clinic can send a copy of the client’s psychoeducational report (assessment clients) or termination report (counselling clients) to the CLSC or primary care physician for their review.

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Clinic Location, Transit & Parking

The Clinic is located in B179, on the basement level (B1) of the McGill Education Building at 3700 rue McTavish. There are three building entrances: McTavish, Peel, and through a pathway just north of the building.

Location and Directions

Driving: Note that this section of McTavish is accessed by driving east on Dr. Penfield and turning left up McTavish Street. (The lower portion of McTavish is restricted to pedestrian traffic.)

Metro: The closest metro station is Peel. For a complete list of public transportation options please refer to the .

Parking: Free or metred parking in the surrounding streets is available but highly unpredictable. Underground parking may available in the Education Building Garage (3700 rue McTavish); standard fees apply. Please consult McGill’s page on Downtown Campus Visitor ParkingÌýto view available lots and fee information.

Clinic Advisory Committee

The role of the Clinic Advisory Committee (CAC) is to assist the Clinic Director in matters of policy and procedures relative to the operations of the McGill Psychoeducational and Counselling Clinic. Clinic policies and procedures are set by the Director in conjunction with the CAC. The advisory committee also vets projected clinic expenses.

The Clinic Advisory Committee is comprised of:

• Two academic staff representatives from the McGill Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology Department’s Counselling Psychology and School/Applied Psychology programs
• Four student representatives
• Clinic Director
• Clinic Supervisor and Coordinators

Students registered in courses that use the clinic may bring up concerns, requests, or problems to their respective student representatives or directly to the Clinic Director for discussion at advisory meetings. Students may, with prior notice, also attend meetings. The advisory group convenes two to four times a year.

Members of the Psychoeducational and Counselling Clinic Committee:

• Dr. Judith Norton,ÌýChairÌýInterim, Part-time Psychoeducational and Counselling Clinic Director

• shanna.williams [at] mcgill.ca (Dr. Shanna Williams),ÌýChair of Assessment Materials Resource Centre (AMRC)

• Vanessa Bridgman, Clinic andÌýAssessment Materials Resource Centre (AMRC) Supervisor

• Naman Wiesel,ÌýAssessment Materials Resource Centre (AMRC) AdministratorÌý

• Rebecca Murray,ÌýClinicÌýCoordinator

• Sheila Muinga,ÌýClinic Coordinator

• Dr. Annette Korner,ÌýCounselling Psychology Faculty Representative

• Dr. Christine Saykaly and Dr. Anthony Claro,ÌýSchool/Applied Child Psychology Faculty Representative

• TBD,ÌýSchool/Applied ChildÌýÌýPsychology MAÌýStudent Representative

• TBD,ÌýSchool/Applied Child Psychology ÌýPhD Student Representative

• TBD,ÌýCounselling PsychologyÌýMAÌýStudent Representative (Project Stream)

• TBD,ÌýCounselling Psychology PhD Student Representative