Good Parenting and Family Wellness Centre
Treatment tailored to the individual
The Good Parenting and Family Wellness Centre is a dedicated division of Gowthorpe Therapists
supporting families during conflict, separation, reunification, and high-stress parenting contexts.
Who this is for:
Parenting disputes, high conflict, or communication breakdown
Safety concerns requiring structured contact supports
Reintegration /reunification needs after separation or protection involvement
Legal and child welfare professionals needing a clinical consult to inform planning (not legal advice)
Service menu and fees
Access Assistance
A. Clinically Managed Access - $300/hour (Master’s-level clinician)
For cases needing active clinical oversight (e.g., complex dynamics, heightened conflict, therapeutic structure around parenting time). May include brief pre/post contact check-ins and clinical risk-informed structure.
B. Supervised Parenting Time (Safety + Documentation Only) — $180/hour (Bachelor’s-level clinician)
A structured setting for parenting time under supervision focused on safety, neutrality, and accurate documentation, consistent with supervised access program aims (safe visits/exchanges with trained staff).
C. Access Exchange Point — $40 per exchange
A neutral, structured pick-up/drop-off service with a note provided to reduce conflict during transitions.
Section 30 Assessments and Parenting Capacity Assessments (priced per adult)
Section 30 Assessment (Ontario)
Court-ordered or on consent, conducted under s.30 of the Children’s Law Reform Act (assessor appointment/reporting framework).
Pricing model: per adult (proposal issued after intake screening).
Common components (tailored to the court order/terms of reference): interviews, collateral review, document review, structured observations, analysis, and written report.
What to expect:
Neutrality and child focus
Services prioritize child safety, stability, and developmentally appropriate parenting time. Supervision remains neutral and behaviorally anchored.
Documentation
Supervised parenting time includes structured documentation of attendance, transitions, observable interactions, and safety incidents (if any). Clinically managed access includes clinical structure appropriate to the case plan and referral question.
Virtual and in-person availability
Where clinically appropriate, services may be offered virtually; electronic practice follows Ontario psychotherapy practice expectations regarding privacy, consent, and client location/emergency planning.
Parent Coaching — $300/session
Structured coaching for skill-building and co-parenting function. Reports: available at additional cost (quoted based on scope, turnaround time, and intended use).
Clinical Consultation (Legal Counsel / Child Welfare Professionals) — $400/hour
Focused clinical input to support decision-making, planning, and risk-informed approaches (e.g., parenting plans, access structure, case strategy, service coordination). Not a substitute for legal advice.
