Rates + Coverage

Why Choose a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC)?

  • BCACC

    To hold the designation of Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC). the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors requires counsellors to have, at a minimum, a master’s degree in various fields of study: psychology, clinical counselling, education and social work. In addition, RCCs must meet or exceed clinical supervision requirements and voluntarily commit to practice according to an ethical code of conduct and standards of practice.

  • Fees

    We follow the BCACC’s recommended fee scale:

    RCC or RSW

    50-Minute Sessions
    Individuals: $150.00
    Parent/Caregiver Support Sessions: $160.00
    Sibling + Family Sessions: $195.00

    80-Minute Initial Consultations: $225.00
    80-Minute EMDR Sessions: $225.00

    Student

    50-Minute Sessions Individuals: $50.00
    Parents/Caregiver support: $50.00
    Couples: $50.00

    80-Minute Initial Assessment: $50.00

    GST is required on services provided by RCCs and students.

    A credit card fee is applied to all credit card transactions.

  • Coverage + Extended Health Benefits

    Most Extended Benefits programs cover the cost of RCCs and RSW. Please check with your plan provider for details of the accepted services. Students are not covered by extended medical plans.

    Revenue Canada deems counselling a claimable medical expense, this includes student counsellors.

    We are pleased to provide services for:

    • Autism Funding Unit

    • Crime Victims Assistance Program

    • First Nation Health Counselling

    • Métis Nation BC Counselling Connection Program

    • Island Kids Cancer Association

    • Variety BC Mental Wellness Program