Financial Support for Counsellors and Therapists
Running a private practice means holding space for your clients all day, then trying to make sense of your books at night. At Soleimani Accounting CPA, we help counsellors, therapists, and mental health professionals stay organized, reduce tax stress, and keep more of what they earn. Whether you run a solo practice, share a clinic, or work through a professional corporation, we handle the numbers so you can stay focused on your clients.
How Our CPA Services Benefit Counsellors and Therapists
Private practice income rarely arrives in a straight line. You may bill session fees, offer sliding-scale rates, collect through insurance or extended health providers, and cover overhead like clinic rent, professional dues, and liability insurance. Each of these carries its own tax treatment, and the details are easy to miss when you are busy seeing clients.
There is also a change many practitioners are still catching up on. Since June 20, 2024, counselling therapy and psychotherapy services are exempt from GST/HST in Canada. That affects how you invoice, what you can and cannot claim, and how you should structure your books. We make sure your practice is set up correctly so you stay compliant and avoid surprises.
Our team understands how mental health practices actually run, and we provide year-round support to help you stay compliant, claim every deduction you are entitled to, and build long-term financial stability.
Our Accounting Services for Counsellors and Therapists
Tax Preparation for Private Practice
We prepare accurate, compliant tax returns designed to lower your tax burden. Services include:
Tax Planning for Mental Health Professionals
Because practice income can rise and fall through the year, planning ahead matters. We help with:
Accounting and Financial Services for Your Practice
We set up simple bookkeeping systems that keep your day-to-day finances clear. We offer:
The Importance of Accurate Preparation
Counsellors and therapists often lose money to overlooked deductions or filings that were not set up for the way their practice works. Proper preparation helps you avoid penalties, keep more of your income, and stay ready if the CRA ever asks questions. We make sure your filings are complete, accurate, and structured to reduce what you owe.
Supporting You At Every Stage
Efficient Financial Management for Counsellors and Therapists
Soleimani Accounting CPA is committed to supporting mental health professionals across Vancouver. Like other self-employed professionals such as freelancers and independent contractors, your practice has its own financial rhythm. Our experienced team makes sure your returns are optimized, your financials are organized, and your practice is set up for long-term success. Partner with us to simplify your accounting and get the peace of mind that comes with expert guidance.
Client Testimonials
We have been working with Mona Soleimani for over 5 years now. Our business is not a typical business and from day one Mona was able to competently manage all our accounting needs. We are fortunate to have Mona work with us as she is professional, knowledgeable and is very efficient, allowing us to concentrate on other aspects of our business knowing that the accounting side is well managed.
Mona Soleimani is a highly skilled accountant who has added much value to Skills Canada BC. Not only has Mona excelled at setting up financial reporting systems for us, Mona has helped the organization save money and maximize revenue opportunities along the way.
Soleimani Accounting, Chartered Professional Accountant, provides first class accounting services with the highest integrity. As a new technology start-up company they have worked hard to get all our finance infrastructure set up and ready as we launch the our new company. Thank you for your continuing great service.
Mona has given me great service at a reasonable price for my small business. She understands the limited resources available to a small company and makes it easy to talk about my goals for my company. I would recommend her to anyone needing a reliable and ethical accountant.
Mona is friendly, personable, and very competent accountant. I regularly contact Mona about accounting and tax questions that I come across during my practice and I am always impressed by the breadth of Mona’s knowledge and expertise. I have no hesitation recommending my friends, family and clients to Mona.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Nothing is more important than the relationship between yourself and your accountant. You want to feel like you are being listened to and that they have your interests at heart. In the interview these questions might act as a guide for the conversation, but also trust your gut instinct to feel out whether there is a good match of personalities.
- What are your qualifications?
- What types of clients do you work with?
- What are your fees?
- What Technology Do You Use?
- How do you keep up with changes in your profession?
- What is your response time if I email, or call you?
- Why should I use your firm?
As your company grows, and there is more demand for your time during your working day, you may find you need the support of an accountant. For sure, you can do your own accounting for your small business, many owners do just that. But maybe business owners often say that they wish they made the decision earlier instead of leaving it to the last minute.
You should hire an accountant for your small business when you need help with the collection, analysis and reporting of financial information. Accountants can interpret your financial data in order to help you make better business decisions when it comes to your company’s money.
To find and hire the right small business accountant, consider these 5 steps;
- Identify your needs. The first step in hiring an accountant is identifying what level of financial help you need
- Do you need full-time or part-time accounting?
- Post a job, ask a friend, post in FB groups, and ask around your network circles
- Prepare interview questions for the first meeting
- Interview, sign, and onboard
Learn more choosing the right accountant
Many small businesses prefer to have an accountant or other certified tax preparer complete their Canadian income tax returns. Using an Accountant to prepare your income tax returns in Canada can help alleviate a lot of stress and time on the part of the business owner.
Part of running a successful business is knowing how Canadian income taxes are filed and prepared, which can help you get the best return. This includes understanding which business expenses qualify as legitimate Canadian income tax deductions
We direct you to the Canada Revenue website which is a great resource for information on how to file your own taxes.
File your taxes online or by paper, or find other options to have someone else complete them for you:
- Certified tax software (electronic filing)
- Authorize a representative.
- Community volunteer tax clinic.
- Discounter (tax preparer)
- Paper tax return.
- Automated phone line (File my Return)