A psychiatrist is a medical doctor (completed medical school and residency) with special training in psychiatry. A psychiatrist can conduct psychotherapy and prescribe medications and other medical treatments. A psychologist usually has an advanced degree, most commonly in clinical psychology, and has extensive research or clinical practice training. Psychologists treat mental disorders with psychotherapy, and some specialize in psychological testing and evaluation.

Yes, psychiatrist visits are covered with your Alberta Health Card if you are an Alberta resident.

Manor Clinic psychiatrists work closely with your family physician. They generally see individuals for a one-time consultation and make detailed recommendations to your family physician about the management of your mental health difficulties. Manor clinic psychiatrists are available for a phone consult with your family physician if needed after the one-time consultation. For individuals receiving support from other professionals (like mental health therapists) at the Manor clinic, the professionals regularly consult with the Manor clinic psychiatrists to bring a multidisciplinary approach to support you with your mental health concerns.

Unfortunately, psychologists’ and counsellors’ visits are private pay. However, we can provide receipts for insurance purposes if your insurance covers the services. Keep in mind that Manor Clinic psychiatry services are still available to you free of charge if you need mental health support and are unable to afford psychologists or counsellor consults.

Alberta Health Care does not cover private counselling, but it is covered by most extended health care plans (like Blue Cross, Sunlife, and Great West, for example). These private, extended health care plans are often provided as a benefit through your employer. These plans provide coverage for the services of a Registered Psychologist (also referred to as a “chartered” or “licensed” psychologist). Your plan might also list this as coverage for “counselling,” “psychology,” or “psychotherapy.”

Individuals who cannot attend that appointment in person can receive the service online from the comfort of your home. All you need is a computer and an internet connection. Don't have internet and/or a computer? No problem, our clinicians can offer their consults over the phone as well.

To make an appointment with our counsellor/psychologist, call 780-669-8555 Email our clinic – admin@manorclinic.ca Complete this form, and we’ll get back to you within two business days.

Manor clinic has English, Hindi, Urdu, Kannada and Gujarati speaking clinicians.

Manor clinic serves children, adolescents, and adults of all ages.

Due to the high demand for service at Manor Clinic, there are waiting lists for some services. The length of wait varies services and can sometimes be a few weeks to a few months. While you are waiting for service, if there is a crisis or emergency, please get help immediately! Please do one of the following: 1. Call 911 2. Go to the nearest Emergency Hospital 3. Call Access 24/7 at (780) 424-2424

Cancellations or change of appointment requests must be received 24 hours before the scheduled appointment. Unexcused no-shows or cancellations with less than 24-hour notice will be automatically billed/charged at 50% of the total cost of the session booked. If you are 30 minutes late for a session, it is considered a missed session.

Cancellations or change of appointment requests must be received 48 hours before the scheduled appointment. Individuals with unexcused no-shows or cancellations with less than 48-hour notice may be discharged from the clinic and may not receive future appointments. Individuals that have missed their scheduled multidisciplinary psychiatric assessment appointments (like autism or ADHD) will have to pay $300 if they wish to have their assessment completed. There could be a delay of a few weeks to a few months to rearrange missed psychiatric appointments.