McGill Psychoeducational & Counselling Clinic

Services Offered

Psychoeducational Assessments:

A psychoeducational assessment is a one-on-one session where a variety of tools are used to develop a complete perspective of the client’s academic skills and cognitive abilities. The Clinic offers comprehensive psychoeducational assessments to children and adolescents, ages 4-20.  Assessments will predominately take place on Thursdays between 8:30 am – 2:30 pm. Otherwise, pending availability, they may be conducted on weekdays between 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM.  Psychoeducational Assessments are offered to Quebec residents residing in the Greater Montreal area.

Accepted Clientele: Youth, aged 4-20

Current Waitlist: New clients were added to the waitlist by completing our service request webform, which was open as of July 24, 2023, starting at 10 am. The waitlist registrations are being processed on a first-come, first-served basis. Please be informed that the waitlist is now closed, as we have reached our maximum capacity for the 2023-2024 academic year. However, there is a possibility of vacancies becoming available, so we encourage you to check back regularly for updates.

Language of Service:  All assessments and final reports will be provided in English. All assessment reports are written in English. Please note that the Clinic is not equipped to complete 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:

• La Clinique universitaire de psychologie du département de psychologie de l'Université de Montréal
• Centre de services psychologiques at UQAM

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. Services are offered in-person only onsite at our clinic from 9:00AM to 5:00 PM. Counselling is now only offered to Quebec residents residing in the Greater Montreal area.

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

Current Waitlist: New clients were added to the waitlist by completing our service request webform, which was open as of July 24, 2023, starting at 10 am. The waitlist registrations are being processed on a first-come, first-served basis. Please be informed that the waitlist is now closed, as we have reached our maximum capacity for the 2023-2024 academic year. However, there is a possibility of vacancies becoming available, so we encourage you to check back regularly for updates.

Services not offered by the McGill Psychoeducational & Counselling Clinic:

• Assessments for autism spectrum disorder
• 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., attention deficit-hyperactivity, 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 on a first-come, first-served basis. Due to high demand, and the specific constraints of the practicum programs, only a limited number of clients can be seen each year.

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 from $200.00 to $1800.00, collected in two installments. The first installment of half the fee is collected at the end of the first assessment session. The second half or balance owed is collected the final assessment session.

Counselling Fees: Fees are set on a sliding scale from $20.00 to $80.00 per session. The fee is collected at the end of each session.

Once waitlisted clients are contacted for intake, they will be required to complete a Document for Fee Assessment Form, and submit proof of total household income. The cost of service will be determined based on the client's financial situation. If a client is unwilling to complete the form and/or submit supporting documentation their fee will be set on upper end of the scale.

Forms of payment: Debit/Credit card terminal only, onsite in the Clinic.

Receipts and Insurance Claims:

A 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.

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.

Clinic Location, Transit & Parking

The Clinic is located in B179, on the basement level (B) 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 can only be accessed by car by driving east on Dr. Penfield and turning left up McTavish Street. (The lower portion of McTavish is for pedestrian traffic only.)

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

Parking: Free or metred parking in the surrounding streets is available but highly unpredictable. Paid parking may available in the Education Building underground parking garage (3700 rue McTavish) or in other on-campus parking lots. Please consult McGill’s page on Downtown Campus Visitor Parking.

Clinic Advisory Committee

The role of the Clinic Advisory Committee (CAC) is to assist the Cinic 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:

• Academic staff representatives from the McGill Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology Department’s Counselling Psychology and School/Applied Psychology programs
• Two representatives from the community
• Four student representatives
• Clinic Coordinator

Students registered in courses that use the clinic may bring up concerns, requests, or problems to their respective student representative or directly to the Clinic Director for discussion at advisory meetings. Students may, with prior notice, also attend meetings. The advisory group convenes 2 – 4 times a year.

Members of the Psychoeducational and Counselling Clinic Committee can be reviewed on the following website: https://www.mcgill.ca/edu-ecp/about/governance