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Fees and Insurance

Can I book a free consultation?

Yes, all of our counsellors offer the option of a free 20-minute consultation before booking your first session

How much does a session cost?

Our counsellors' fees are within the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors recommended range of $130-$165 per clinical hour

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Pre-licensed counsellors' rate is set between $80-$100 per session

 

Student counselling is $40-$80 per session

Do you offer sliding scale?

Each counsellor offers a proportion of their work at a sliding scale rate. Please email your counsellor about availability before booking.

Extended benefits

Every plan is different. Ask your plan provider before your first session or your consultation to ensure that your plan covers the designation of your preferred counsellor. For example Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC), Canadian Clinical Counsellor (CCC), Registered Social Worker (RSW), or Registered Therapeutic Counsellor (RTC).

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Unfortunately, our work is not covered by MSP.

Coverage available through:

  • Crime Victims Assistance Program (CVAP)

  • First Nations Health Authority and Residential School Settlement Agreement

  • Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC)

 

Depending on your counsellor and your eligibility for these programs

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We gratefully live and practice on the lands of the LÉ™k̓ʷəŋən peoples, now known as the Songhees and Xwsepsum Nations, and the W̱SÁNEĆ peoples.

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