To set-up an appointment with a counsellor or practicum student:
Or contact: samkaplan@expressivewellness.ca
604-657-0960
INITIAL CONSULTATION
All of our counsellors and practicum students offer a free initial 15-minute consultation (online or on the phone) to see if I feel like the right counsellor for you.
RATES
The current BCACC standards of $135-150 per 50 minute individual session. Each counsellor sets their own rates- please see their individual bios. Some counsellor have available sliding scale spots. Practicum students rates are $25-75 sliding scale per individual session.
FUNDING
Extended Health Benefits
Many employee benefits cover Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) and Registered Social Worker (RSW) services. Please check with your provider beforehand to see if you are covered. RSWs are able to direct bill extended health benefits, while RCC's bill the client and then the client can submit to the insurance for coverage.
First Nations Health Authority Coverage Full counselling coverage for folks with and without status. Contact us to explore coverage if this might be relevant to you:
Autism Support Services Autism funding can be directed towards counselling coverage for autistic children age 6-19 and their family members. We are able to direct bill AFU once funding is allocated.
Residential Historical Abuse Program Counselling coverage for folks over 19 who experienced certain abuses while in provincial government care (such as while in foster care) when under 19
Crime Victim Assistance Program Counselling coverage for victims, immediate family members and some witnesses in coping with the effects of violent crime that occurred in BC. Police report not required.
CKNW Children's Fund Families can apply for counselling funding grant to help support their children's needs
Black Therapy and Advocacy Foundation non-profit organization that raises funds to connect Black community members with accredited Black counsellors and therapists locally.
Charlene Reaveley Children's Charity Offers 100% funded counselling sessions for both children and their immediate family members after experiencing the loss of a loved one.
Pineapple Support free support and subsidized therapy service for all persons working in the online adult industry.
Ceridian Cares Financial Assistance for short term therapy amongst other things for those 18+ and meet income criteria criteria.
Variety Club Funding up to $2500 a year in mental wellness supports for children up to 19 years of age.
