To make an appointment or an initial inquiry, please contact me directly. A referral from a medical or other professional is not required. All communications with me are kept confidential, although email security and confidentiality cannot be 100% guaranteed.
I see clients in-person and through a secure video telehealth platform. Your preferences and other therapy issues are discussed during a preliminary phone or online video conversation. Note that at the time of this site update (February 10, 2025) there is limited availability for new clients, particularly for in-person appointments. Online sessions are more available and it may be that our sessions will be a combination of in-person and virtual..
My regular fee is well within the rate recommended by the B.C. Psychological Association. The fee is discussed beforehand and a fee reduction (sliding scale) can be considered for those on limited income.
Psychologists’ fees are not covered by the B.C. Medical Services Plan, but if you are covered by an extended health plan, some portion of the fee, up to a prescribed limit, may be reimbursable. Psychologists’ fees can also be used as a medical expense on your income tax return. I issue a receipt each session which can be submitted to an extended health plan or used for income tax.
Josef Zaide, Ph.D. 