Therapists for Centennial College Students

Private therapy in Scarborough typically costs $125–$200 per session, with Registered Social Workers (RSWs) and Registered Psychotherapists (RPs) at the lower end and psychologists at the higher end. First Session lists every therapist's session cost upfront so you can consider your budget first. If cost is a concern, you can filter for therapists offering sliding scale rates, student or intern therapists who offer low-cost therapy, or use your student insurance to offset some of the costs.

Yes. Centennial student health plan for domestic students covers 80% per session, up to $500 per year, with a clinical psychologist.

You'll pay for your session first by debit or credit card. After your session, you will receive an itemized receipt with the therapist’s name and credentials, the session date, and the cost. You can submit the receipt through your insurance provider’s online portal or mobile app. Your insurer will then review the claim, and you'll typically be reimbursed within 2-5 days for the eligible portion based on your coverage. 

Centennial offers various free resources to support student mental health, including single-session, same-day counselling; solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT); psychoeducational workshops and group sessions; virtual peer support at TogetherAll; and referrals to emergency and crisis support services.

Counselling at Centennial is free for registered domestic and international students. Trained, licensed mental health professionals offer it, and it can be a great starting point. That said, it is short-term and solution-focused, often has longer wait times, and offers reduced hours during school breaks. If you need ongoing care or have more complex needs, they will usually refer you off campus.

Private therapy gives you the flexibility to work long-term with a therapist you choose yourself based on their exact specialty (such as ADHD and neurodivergence, complex trauma, or eating disorders), modality (like EMDR, DBT, or somatic work), or shared lived experience and identity. While it costs money, student health plans often reimburse eligible fees, and many therapists offer sliding-scale rates. A major benefit is faster, direct access.

Yes, Centennial students can access online therapy. Many Toronto therapists offer online sessions, with added evening and weekend availability, making it easier to fit therapy around a busy student schedule. 

Nope! Therapy is confidential. Your therapist cannot share what you discuss with anyone else, including your parents, professors, or employers, without your consent. They may do so only in certain circumstances, such as a serious, immediate safety concern or when the law requires disclosure. Your therapist can explain the specific limits of confidentiality in your first session. If you choose private therapy, one thing to keep in mind is your health insurance. If you use a plan where someone else is the policyholder, such as a parent's insurance plan, the policyholder may receive information about claims. If you're using your own student insurance plan, this generally isn't an issue.

You may be eligible for accommodations if you're dealing with something that creates functional limitations, including mental health conditions (e.g., anxiety disorders, depression), attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and learning disabilities. To register, book an accessibility intake appointment to meet with a counsellor. They will ask you to provide supporting documentation, such as a copy of an Individualized Education Plan (IEP), Psychoeducational/Psychological assessment, CALCS Medical form, or a letter from a health care professional. Once the counsellor has gathered all relevant information, you will co-create the Individual Student Profile (ISP) letter, which summarizes the accommodations you are eligible to receive. Common accommodations include extended time on exams, assignment extensions, and note-taking supports.

If you missed a course assessment or a deadline for a disability-related reason, you may be eligible to request a Retroactive Accommodation through CALCS. You can also email your instructor right away to let them know you experienced a mental health crisis and discuss your options. Whether they grant you a make-up assessment is at their discretion.

No. First Session is an independent company, founded in Toronto in 2019, and is not affiliated with Centennial College. We created this page specifically to support Centennial students and have researched all the information here. However, if you're unsure, we encourage you to double-check details with your school. The therapists listed on First Session are carefully vetted licensed professionals, and their sessions may be eligible for reimbursement through your student health insurance.