Great News for Your Mental Health: GST Now Exempt on Psychotherapy Services!

At Kayda Health, we are committed to providing you with the best therapeutic experience possible. We have some exciting news to share that will enhance your experience as a client and make psychotherapy services more accessible!

What's Changed?

• June 20, 2024: Royal Assent of Bill C-59 removed GST/HST from counselling & psychotherapy in Canada in provinces where these services are regulated (BC is not yet regulated).

• Dec 20, 2024: The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) officially confirmed that psychotherapy services provided by Registered Clinical Counsellors (RCCs) and Canadian Certified Counsellors (CCCs) in British Columbia are exempt from the Goods and Services Tax (GST) as regulatory colleges in other provinces confirmed that these designations are equivalent to the regulated designations in those provinces for tax purposes. Kayda Health stopped charging GST on all psychotherapy provided by RCCs.

• Jan 29, 2025: A determination was made that the GST exemption is retroactive to June 20, 2024. Therefore, Kayda Health clients can apply to the CRA for a GST/HST rebate for GST collected & remitted to the CRA June 20 - Dec 20, 2024 using Form GST189: Rebate under reason code 1C, "Amounts paid in error," (Kayda Health is not able to directly refund clients).

What Does This Mean for Your Psychotherapy Services?

For our valued clients who have been paying GST on therapy services, we understand that this change may come as a relief. You can expect reduced overall costs moving forward, making therapy more affordable and accessible. We want to ensure that you feel supported throughout your therapeutic journey without additional financial burden. As mentioned above, you can also request a rebate from CRA directly for the GST you did pay June 20 - Dec 20, 2024.

If you're a new client considering counseling services, this exemption simplifies the cost structure. You will find that our fees are now more straightforward, without the added GST, allowing you to focus on what truly matters—your mental health and well-being.

Moving Forward

1. For Current Clients: No GST will be charged for any psychotherapy with a an RCC or CCC scheduled Dec 20, 2024 and onward. GST collected before this announcement will be remitted to the CRA; there will be no refunds from Kayda Health for any GST already collected, but you can apply to CRA for a rebate as discussed above. Our billing practices have been updated.

2. For New Clients: Our pricing for psychotherapy with RCCs is now GST-exempt, making it easier for you to budget for your therapy sessions. Costs vary based on the clinician and session type, and range from $140 - $285 - you can visit each team member's profile here to see clarify prices. We encourage you to reach out to us for any questions about our rates and the services we offer - email connect@kaydahealth.ca and we will do our best to respond within 48 business hours.

   
   

Stay Connected

We are committed to keeping you informed about ongoing changes in the counseling landscape. Please feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns regarding these recent updates, or if you would like to book in for a consult or session with one of our clinicians - you can email us at connect@kaydahealth.ca any time. At Kayda Health, our priority is your mental health and making sure you have access to the care you need.

Thank you for being part of our community. Together, we will navigate this exciting change and continue on the path to better mental health.

Warmest regards,

The Kayda Health Team