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2020 Free and Low-Cost
Counselling Guide
Greater Vancouver Area
1.800.268.7582
info.bc@mssociety.ca
www.mssociety.ca
OUR MISSION
To empower and connect the MS
Community to create positive
change.
We will have achieved our mission when:
1. The cause and cure for multiple sclerosis
are identified in the shortest possible time.
2. People with MS have the opportunity to
participate fully in all aspects of life.
3. The Canadian public is fully aware of MS,
the MS Society and what it does.
4. All necessary activities of the MS Society
are adequately funded.
5. The volunteers and staff of the chapters,
division and national organization are
working together effectively towards our
common mission.
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Greater Vancouver Area Free and Low-Cost Counselling Guide 2020
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CONTENTS
CONTENTS ................................................................................................ 4
FOREWORD .............................................................................................. 7
Additional Resources .............................................................................................. 8
How to Read This Guide .......................................................................................... 8
DISCLAIMER ............................................................................................................ 9
A VANCOUVER .................................................................................. 10
A-1 Adler Counselling Clinic ............................................................................... 10
A-2 Bounce Back: Reclaim Your Health .............................................................. 10
A-3 Broadway Youth Resource Centre – City University Counselling Clinic ......... 11
A-4 Dragonstone Counselling ............................................................................ 11
A-5 Family Services of Greater Vancouver ......................................................... 12
A-6 Gordon Neighbourhood House.................................................................... 13
A-7 Jericho Counselling ..................................................................................... 13
A-8 Jewish Family Service Agency – Clinical Counselling..................................... 14
A-9 Little Mountain Neighbourhood House’s Family Support Program ............... 15
A-10 Living Systems Counselling – Vancouver ...................................................... 15
A-11 Living Through Loss Counselling Society of BC ............................................. 16
A-12 My Therapy Online ..................................................................................... 17
A-13 Oak Counseling ........................................................................................... 17
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Greater Vancouver Area Free and Low-Cost Counselling Guide 2020A-14 Shanti Counselling Centre ........................................................................... 17
A-15 Turning Point Therapy................................................................................. 18
A-16 Stewart and Associates ............................................................................... 18
A-17 S.U.C.C.E.S.S. .............................................................................................. 19
A-18 UBC Faculty of Education, Scarfe Counselling Clinic ..................................... 20
A-19 UBC Psychology Clinic ................................................................................. 20
B BURNABY ....................................................................................... 22
B-1 Burnaby Counselling Group ......................................................................... 22
B-2 Cameray Child and Family Services .............................................................. 22
B-3 Cameray Counselling Associates.................................................................. 23
B-4 Jericho Counselling ..................................................................................... 23
B-5 No Fear Counselling .................................................................................... 24
B-6 Simon Fraser University Clinical Psychology Centre ..................................... 24
C NEW WESTMINSTER ......................................................................... 26
C-1 Family Services of Greater Vancouver – New Westminster/ Burnaby........... 26
C-2 Living Systems Counselling - New Westminster ........................................... 26
C-3 UBC Faculty of Education, New Westminster Counselling Clinic ................... 27
D RICHMOND .................................................................................... 28
D-1 Family Services of Greater Vancouver – Richmond Caring Place ................... 28
D-2 Touchstone Family Association ................................................................... 28
E TRI-CITIES.......................................................................................... 30
E-1 Act 2 Child and Family Services – Tri Cities Counselling Program .................. 30
E-2 West Coast Counselling Services Inc. ........................................................... 30
E-3 SHARE Family and Community Services Society ........................................... 31
F MAPLE RIDGE .................................................................................... 32
F-1 Act 2 Child and Family Services – Ridge Meadows Counselling Program ....... 32
F-2 Maple Ridge Mental Health Centre ............................................................. 32
F-3 West Coast Counselling Services Inc. ........................................................... 33
G LANGLEY ........................................................................................ 34
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Greater Vancouver Area Free and Low-Cost Counselling Guide 2020G-1 Brookswood Counselling – Counselling Internship Program ......................... 34
G-2 Fraser River Counseling Centre.................................................................... 34
H NORTH VANCOUVER ...................................................................... 35
H-1 Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) – North and West Vancouver Branch
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H-2 Coastal Mind Counselling and Education ..................................................... 35
H-3 Family Services of the North Shore.............................................................. 36
I WHITE ROCK ..................................................................................... 37
I-1 Sources Community Resource Centres – Counselling Service ....................... 37
I-2 Salvation Army Counselling ......................................................................... 37
J SURREY/DELTA ................................................................................. 39
J-1 Burden Bearers of Canada – Coastal Counselling Services ............................ 39
J-2 Cascade Christian Counseling ...................................................................... 39
J-3 Deltassist .................................................................................................... 40
J-4 Family Services of Greater Vancouver- Surrey ............................................. 40
J-5 Moving Forward Family Services ................................................................. 41
J-6 Options Communities Services – Family Counselling .................................... 41
J-7 Peace Portal Counselling Centre .................................................................. 42
J-8 SFU Surrey Counselling Centre .................................................................... 42
J-9 The Care Centre .......................................................................................... 43
K ABBOTSFORD ...................................................................................... 44
K-1 Cares Counselling & Restoration Services .................................................... 44
K-2 Cascade Christian Counseling ...................................................................... 44
K-3 Fraser River Counseling Centre.................................................................... 45
K-4 Life-Link Counselling Group ......................................................................... 45
L CHILLIWACK......................................................................................... 46
L-1 Life-Link Counselling Group ......................................................................... 46
L-2 Thrive Collective ......................................................................................... 46
M MISSION ........................................................................................... 47
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Greater Vancouver Area Free and Low-Cost Counselling Guide 2020M-1 Life-Link Counselling Group ......................................................................... 47
M-2 Thrive Collective ......................................................................................... 47
N MS SOCIETY RESOURCES ................................................................ 48
N-1 For programs & services information, please visit our website https://mssociety.ca/
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FOREWORD
This publication is provided by the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada. This
guide provides members and Greater Vancouver area residents with a list of free
and low cost counselling options available in Metro Vancouver. All opportunities
are located within the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley. The purpose of this
publication is to increase access to counselling services in the community to
people affected by MS.
There are times when the challenges of MS can lead to isolation, anxiety and
depression. Through counselling, you can explore your alternatives, build on
your strengths and develop new skills. For those affected by MS, counselling can:
• build practical suggestions and strategies, which can help you better
understand and cope with your disease and plan for the future
• help you discuss personal circumstances and feelings that you might be
experiencing
• improve communication and enhance relationships
• help you learn about resources and community services, such as support
groups
• allow for more personal growth and satisfaction out of life
This publication comprises a wide variety of free and low-cost counselling
services for everyone. While not every counselling service will be suitable for
you, we hope you come across opportunities that will allow you to work through
your issues so that you can achieve greater happiness.
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Greater Vancouver Area Free and Low-Cost Counselling Guide 2020Additional Resources
www.counsellingbc.com is a great resource for searching registered psychologists and clinical
therapists based on location and area of practice.
How to Read This Guide
This Free and Low Cost Counselling Guide comprises a wide variety of
counselling services in the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley. View the Table of
Contents for a full overview of the listings in this publication.
The organization of this guide is as follows:
• Each community/section is designated a letter. For example, “Vancouver” is
letter A, and “Richmond” is letter D.
• Each counselling service listing falls under the letter of their community, and
is designated a number. For example, the second listing in Vancouver is “A-
2”.
• Each counselling service listing is formatted using this template:
Letter - # Organization
or Program Name
Address:
Tel: Fax:
Hours:
Email:
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Greater Vancouver Area Free and Low-Cost Counselling Guide 2020DISCLAIMER
Please note that the MS Society of Canada does not endorse any particular
counsellor or organization, and the following listings are for reference only. In
addition, while this guide aims to be comprehensive, it is not exhaustive and
should not be considered as such.
Some of the individuals identified in this document have approached the MS
Society in order to share information and services in their area of professional
practice. Some may have a past history and knowledge of working with
individuals with MS, while others may not. The MS Society does not endorse
the services any of these individuals, but wishes to pass along this information
for your consideration.
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Greater Vancouver Area Free and Low-Cost Counselling Guide 2020A VANCOUVER
A-1 Adler Counselling Clinic
Address: Suite 440 – 2184 W. Broadway
Tel: 604-742-1818
Email: apabc@adler.bc.ca
Hours: Monday- Friday, 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Referral: No referral necessary
Cost: For individual counselling, the regular fee is $60* per session with
a highly trained Master’s Intern & $90* per session with an
Associate.
Couples & Family Counselling is $85* with an intern and $100*
with an Associate.
Sliding fee scale available, will be determined in the intake session
*Please refer to the Adler Centre website to verify changes
Web: www.adlercentre.ca/counselling-clinic/
Counsellors are trained at the Master’s Degree level and are currently
completing their internships to become registered with the Canadian Counselling
and Psychotherapy Association and/or the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors.
They provide services for a variety of concerns including depression, family
conflict, grief and loss, life transitions, marital and relationship issues, terminal
illness, and work/career problems.
A-2 Bounce Back: Reclaim Your Health
Tel: 1-866-638-0522
Email: bounceback@cmha.bc.ca
Referral: Referral from your primary health care provider is required for the
telephone coaching component.
Cost: Free
Web: www.cmha.bc.ca/bounceback
Bounce Back is an evidence-based program designed to help adults experiencing
symptoms of mild to moderate depression, low mood, or stress, with or without
anxiety. It’s specially designed for people with milder mental health troubles
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Greater Vancouver Area Free and Low-Cost Counselling Guide 2020that get in the way of life. The program is led by the BC Division of the Canadian
Mental Health Association (CMHA) and funded by the BC Ministry of Health.
Bounce Back offers two forms of help. The first is a free DVD (available in English,
Mandarin and Cantonese) providing practical tips on how to recognize and deal
with depressive symptoms.
The second service is workbook-based with telephone or video conference
coaching (available in English, French, Cantonese, and Punjabi). Bounce Back
community coaches assist in the teaching of problem-solving and other skills to
overcome difficulties such as inactivity, unhelpful thinking, worry, and
avoidance. Access to the coaching component requires a doctor's referral.
A-3 Broadway Youth Resource Centre – City University
Counselling Clinic
Address: 2455 Fraser Street, Vancouver
Tel: 604-709-5720
Email: byrc@pcrs.ca
Hours: Monday – Friday 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Referral: No referral necessary
Wait Time: Wait time depends on client load, usually within a week
Cost: Free
Web : http://www.pcrs.ca/broadway_youth_resource_centre
Free community-based counseling run through City University for people aged
13-24. The clinic is run by the City University and the service is provided by
interns from the Master of Counseling program. However, they would refer
clients to appropriate counseling services when client needs exceed interns'
competency. Depending on the availability of interns, they can work with non-
English speaking clients as well.
A-4 Dragonstone Counselling
Address: 3105 West 14th Avenue, Vancouver
Tel: 604-738-7557
Email: info@dragonstonecounselling.ca
Hours: Monday- Saturday, 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday, 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Referral: No referral necessary
Cost: Options for sliding scale fees with registered clinical counsellors &
registered social workers $50-$80; standard fee $110-$125
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Greater Vancouver Area Free and Low-Cost Counselling Guide 2020Low cost counselling with supervised interns, $40/session and up
*Low cost program capacity varies, check website for updates or
contact office directly to inquire
Web: www.dragonstonecounselling.ca
Individual, couples, and family counselling is offered for clients of all ages and
genders. Common Counselling issues addressed include life & transitions, family
& relationships, gender-orientations-sexuality, trauma, physical health, and
emotional well-being. Counselling is available in English, Spanish, Farsi,
Mandarin, and Cantonese. Dragonstone also offers telephone and Skype
counselling for people who are not able to physically access the centre, either
due to long distance or because the facility is not accessible for individuals with
mobility aids.
A-5 Family Services of Greater Vancouver
Address: 201-1638 East Broadway, Vancouver
Tel: 604-731-4951 (general office)
604-874-2938 ext. 4119 (intake line)
Email: intake@fsgv.ca – (Intake Coordinator)
Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM & 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Referral: No referral necessary
Wait Time: There is an approximate 2-3 month wait time for the subsidized
program
Cost: Sliding scale fees for those who qualify range from $30-$100 and
are based on gross household income
Regular counselling fees are $120 for individual therapy and $125
for couples and/or family
Web : http://www.fsgv.ca/find-the-support-you-need/counselling/
Locations :
Burnaby/New Westminster Office: 301-321 Sixth Street, New Westminster
Richmond Office: 250-7000 Minoru Blvd, Richmond
Vancouver Office: 301-1638 East Broadway, Vancouver
Community based, not for profit organization providing social services to
children, youth, adults, and families across the Lower Mainland. When you call
to request counselling services an intake counsellor will spend time assessing
your situation in order to connect you with the service that is right for you. Their
counselling team is comprised of professionally trained therapists/counsellors
with graduate degrees in clinical social work and counselling psychology. Their
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Greater Vancouver Area Free and Low-Cost Counselling Guide 2020program is designed to ensure that everyone who needs counselling, gets
counselling. Services are offered in English, Cantonese, Korean, Mandarin, and
Spanish.
A-6 Gordon Neighbourhood House
Address: 1019 Broughton Street, Vancouver
Tel: 604-683-2554
Email: counselling@gordonhouse.org
Hours: Varied – please email address above to inquire or book an
appointment
Cost: Free!
Web: https://gordonhouse.org/programs/free-counselling/
Gordon Neighbourhood House has partnered with City University to offer free
counselling services to individuals, couples, and groups. Concerns range from
anxiety, stress, loss, life transitions, to depression, gender identity and more.
Counsellors are interns supervised by experienced Registered Clinical
Counsellors.
A-7 Jericho Counselling
Tel: 604-537-4246
Email: info@jerichocounselling.com
Referral: No referral necessary
Cost: A limited number of sliding fee scale spots are available to see
Intern Counsellors. Additionally, therapists will also accept clients
on a sliding fee scale. Please ask about this when you call to book
your first appointment
20 minute free consultation
Intern Counsellor regular rates: Individual clients $70/hour &
Couples/Families $80/hour
Registered Therapists sliding scale rates: Individual clients
$100/hour & Couples/Families $110/hour
Registered Therapists regular rates: Individual clients $140/hour &
Couples/Families $150/hour
Web: http://www.jerichocounselling.com/
Locations:
Burnaby Location
Address: Suite 1150 – 4720 Kingsway, Burnaby
Hours: Monday- Friday, 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
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Greater Vancouver Area Free and Low-Cost Counselling Guide 2020Saturday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Vancouver Location
Address: Suite 302 – 805 West Broadway, Vancouver
Hours: Monday- Friday, 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday and Sunday, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Stat Holidays, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Vancouver Downtown Location
Address: Suite 906 – 510 Burrard Street, Vancouver
Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM- 8:00 PM
Saturday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Jericho Counselling provides services to individuals, couples, and families. The
goal of their counselling team is to establish warm, compassionate, and
therapeutic relationships in which the client’s experience is understood,
respected, and validated. They work with a wide range of ‘problems’, which may
be anything that stands between you and the goals, priorities, and commitments
of your life. Counselling is available in English, Farsi, French, Hindi, Mandarin,
and more.
A-8 Jewish Family Service Agency – Clinical Counselling
Address: 201-475 East Broadway, Vancouver, BC
Tel: 604-637-3309
Email: astamp@jfsa.ca
Hours: Hours are variable
Referral: No referral is necessary
Cost: Lowest fee on their sliding scale is $50, regular fee is $105/session
*Based on client’s income from their Notice of Assessment
*There are also different fees for those of the Jewish community
that range from $10-20 based upon client income
Web: http://jfsa.ca/counselling/
JFSA’s Counselling Department provides therapy services through the West
Coast Wellness Group. Their staff is made up of well qualified registered
therapists with degrees in counselling, social work and related disciplines. They
offer individual, couples, family and group therapy. They offer services to the
Jewish and non-Jewish community.
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Greater Vancouver Area Free and Low-Cost Counselling Guide 2020A-9 Little Mountain Neighbourhood House’s Family Support
Program
Address: 3981 Main Street, Vancouver
Tel: 604-879-7104
Email: info@lmnhs.bc.ca
Hours: Hours vary by student availability
Referral: Services will be provided by appointment basis only, the referral
will be passed along to the practicum student/student counselor
Cost: Membership fee is required to access services; however, fee can
be waived if it imposes financial hardship on an individual.
Membership fees: Youth (13-18) Free; Adult $5/year; Senior
$3/year; Family $10/year (unlimited number of individuals living
as a family in the same household)
Web: http://www.lmnhs.bc.ca/wp/programs-services/family-resources/
Free counselling services are offered to youth, adults, and seniors. This service is
provided by a student who is currently completing their Masters of Counseling
Psychology degree. The program is equipped to support individuals who are
experiencing difficulties with family dynamics and relationships, marital or
relationship problems, life transitions, grief and loss, stress management,
emotional regulation and low self-esteem and confidence
A-10 Living Systems Counselling – Vancouver
Tel: 604-926-5496
Email: info@livingsystems.ca
Hours: Evenings and weekend appointments are available depending on
the counsellor or intern
Referral: No referral necessary
Cost: Sliding fee scale, costs $15-$50 to see interns pursuing a master’s
degree in family systems therapy (only at North Shore and
Vancouver offices)
Associate Clinical Counsellor rates start at $65
Full Clinical Counsellor rates: $70- $175
Web: www.livingsystems.ca
Locations:
Downtown Office: Suite 915 – 1125 Howe Street, Vancouver
Gastown Office: 319-304 West Cordova St, Vancouver
East Vancouver Office: 2703 Commercial Drive, Vancouver
New Westminster Office: Suite 401- 625 Fifth Avenue, New Westminster
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Greater Vancouver Area Free and Low-Cost Counselling Guide 2020North Vancouver Office: Suite 205, 209, 224 – 1500 Marine Drive, North
Vancouver
West Side Office: Suite 212 – 1628 W. 1st Avenue, Vancouver
Counsellors have experience in a range of issues with individuals, couples and
families. They offer counselling for a variety of reasons such as depression,
anxiety, marital issues, relationship problems, addictions, career issues, grief,
aging, spiritual or religious concerns, and anger. They also offer Play Therapy to
help parents in their relationships with their children.
Counsellors base their practice in Bowen Theory, which views the family as a
living system where individual members and the group as a whole influence one
another’s functioning in many complex ways. Their main office is in North
Vancouver, but there are locations around Lower Mainland.
A-11 Living Through Loss Counselling Society of BC
Address: Suite 206 – 1651 Commercial Drive, Vancouver, BC
Tel: 604-873-5013 Fax: 604-873-5002
Email: ltlc@shaw.ca
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Evening and Saturday appointments available upon request
Closed Stat Holidays
Referral: Take appointments by self-referral, by professional and by anyone
who would like to receive grief and loss counseling.
Wait Time: Approximately 1 week to 10 days.
Cost: $100 per hour. A limited fund from the BC Gaming Community
Grant program offers 4-6 sessions at a significantly reduced fee to
those who are on some form of income assistance and otherwise
would not be able to access professional counselling.
Web: www.ltlc.bc.ca
LTC is a not-for-profit organization that provides professional individual and
group counselling to adults, children and adolescents experiencing loss or life
changes such as chronic illness. Their staff consists of Registered Clinical
Counsellors and Registered Social Workers who are certified grief counsellors
with a wide range of experience in helping others. The model used by the agency
is Reality Therapy, which is proven effective to assist in regaining control while
you deal with traumatic life changes. Individual and group counselling are
offered.
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Greater Vancouver Area Free and Low-Cost Counselling Guide 2020A-12 My Therapy Online
Tel: 604-771-4444 Toll-free: 1-888-327-6431
Email: lorraine.irlam@gmail.com
Cost: $120 per session, there are a limited number of spaces for people
who require a reduced sliding scale fee
*Call 1-888-876-8954 for a free 15-minute consultation
Web: www.mytherapyonline.ca
Lorraine Irlam offers online counselling from the comfort and convenience of
your own home from anywhere in BC. She specializes in supporting people with
chronic illness, pain and other disabilities, as well as many other life challenges,
through online therapy. Using secure, encryption technology, online counselling
is more financially and physically accessible, great for people with chronic illness,
pain or other disabilities or living in small communities.
A-13 Oak Counseling
Address: 949 West 49th Avenue, Vancouver
Tel: 604-266-5611 with 24hr voicemail
Hours: Monday to Thursday from 9:30 AM to 8:00 PM and Friday from
9:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Email: info@oakcounselling.org
Referral: No referral necessary
Cost: Fees are based on a sliding scale related to household income and
the number of individuals supported on it. Cases can be looked at
individually, to determine if temporary relief of session fees can
be provided in exceptional circumstance.
Web: www.oakcounselling.org
Counselling services are provided voluntarily by counsellors with a Master's
degree in Counselling Psychology, Social work or a related discipline. They offer
services to individuals, couples and families that are experiencing any of the
following: life crisis, depression, grief, marital conflict, parenting difficulties, and
uncertainty about life goals. They also offer multicultural and multilingual
counselling services related to relocation, immigration difficulties, and
loneliness.
A-14 Shanti Counselling Centre
Address: Suite 628 – 470 Granville Street, Vancouver
Tel: 604-773-3100
Email: info@shanti-centre.com
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Greater Vancouver Area Free and Low-Cost Counselling Guide 2020Referral: No referral is necessary
Cost: Half-priced initial session to determine “goodness of fit” with
therapist
Masters-level Clinical Counsellor: $126/hr (including GST)
Doctoral-level Therapist : $175/hr (including GST)
Shanti Counselling Centre offers payment plans to those
experiencing financial challenges and therapists will work with
you to negotiate a “win-win” situation.
Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 AM-5:00 PM
Evening & weekend appointments are available on a limited basis
Web: http://www.shanti-centre.com/
Alt Location: Squamish Office – 4-40383 Tantalus Way, Squamish
Shanti Counselling Centre recognizes the whole person – mind, body and spirit.
Their therapeutic interventions focus on the inner workings of the mind which
directly impact physical and spiritual health and they aim to help clients find
their innate ability to manage emotions & relationships and ignite their problem-
solving abilities. Satellite offices are also available in Squamish and Vancouver.
A-15 Turning Point Therapy
Address: Suite 608 – 402 W. Pender Street, Vancouver
Tel: 604-638-7221
Hours: Hours vary depending on location and schedule of
intern/counsellor providing service
Referral: No referral necessary
Cost: Free 1/2hour in person consultation
Individual therapy with intern completing a Masters: $45 (50 min)
50 minute sessions of Individual therapy with a RCC: $130 and
Couples therapy: $145
Web: http://counselling-vancouver.com/
Alt Location: Delta Office – 11420 Pemberton Crescent, Delta BC
Turning Point Therapy is able to offer low cost counselling through the intern
program. Interns are available to see individuals who may be struggling with
anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationship issues, and the effects of childhood
trauma and abuse. Interns are supervised by a Registered Clinical Counsellor.
A-16 Stewart and Associates
Address: Suite 227 – 1118 Homer Street, Vancouver
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Greater Vancouver Area Free and Low-Cost Counselling Guide 2020Tel: 604-687-7171 Fax: 604-687-7833
Email: admin@stewart-assoc.com
Hours: Monday & Tuesday: 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday, Thursday & Friday: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
*Counselling sessions vary between 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Referral: No referral necessary
Cost: Regular session fee is $130, but they offer a sliding scale fee
(based on gross family monthly income) down to $30 for
counseling services done by fully qualified therapists.
Web: http://www.counsellingservicevancouver.com/
A variety of services are offered including: Individual, Couple, Family, and Group
Counselling. Also available are Wellness Workshops and Specialized Art/Play/Sex
Therapy. Counsellors provide services for personal growth, anxiety & stress,
survivors of abuse, gay and lesbian issues, chronic and debilitating illness, and
loss & grief. Services are offered in English, French, Italian, Spanish, and Farsi.
A-17 S.U.C.C.E.S.S.
Address: Vancouver - 28 West Pender Street
Burnaby - Ministry of Children and Family Development Office –
102-4430 Halifax Street (Friday Only)
Coquitlam - 2058 Henderson Place, 1163 Pinetree Way,
Tel: 604-684-1628 or 604-408-7266 (intake worker)
Email: info@success.bc.ca
Hours: Monday- Friday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Referral: No referral necessary
Cost: Fees range from $25 to $130 per hour, based on sliding scale
Referrals from the Ministry of Children and Family Development
will be free of charge
Web: http://www.successbc.ca/eng/services/family-youth/counselling-
service
Counselling services assist families and individuals to cope with stress caused by
emotional and relationship issues; also offered are treatment groups and
Chinese help lines in both Cantonese and Mandarin. The help lines promote the
well-being of Chinese Canadians who are experiencing difficulties accessing
social services because of language and cultural barriers, and/or fear of social
stigma. Operating hours are 7 days a week from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM. You can
reach the Cantonese Help Line at 604-270-8233 and the Mandarin Help Line at
604-270-8222.
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Greater Vancouver Area Free and Low-Cost Counselling Guide 2020Individual and Family Counselling is provided by counsellors with graduate
degrees in Clinical/Counselling Psychology or related disciplines and are
registered with various professional associations. They provide services for many
issues including stress management, identity issues, loss and grief, adjustment
difficulties, workplace issues, difficulties in relationships and parenting.
A-18 UBC Faculty of Education, Scarfe Counselling Clinic
Address: Scarfe Building, UBC Campus (call for specific directions),
Vancouver
Tel: 604-827-1523 (please leave a message)
Referral: No referral necessary
Wait Time: Clinics run from September to April
Cost : Free!
Web: http://ecps.educ.ubc.ca/clinical-instructional-resources/scarfe-
free-counselling-clinic/
Counselling Psychology Master’s students in training at the UBC Education &
Counselling Psychology and Special Education program offer help with stress
management (work, home, school stress), anxiety, depression, school and
relationship issues. They see adults, students and children over 10. A registered
psychologist is on-site to supervise the counsellors.
A-19 UBC Psychology Clinic
Address: Douglas Kenny Building, 2136 West Mall, Vancouver
Tel: 604-822-3005
Email: clinic@psych.ubc.ca
Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Referral: No referral necessary.
Wait Time: Services occur between September and April.
*Waitlist opens in mid-July
Cost: Fees will be assigned based on your gross annual household
income. Sliding scale fee ranging from $15-50/hour for individual
therapy & 10-50/hour for group therapy.
Web: http://clinic.psych.ubc.ca/
Direct services are provided by graduate students from UBC’s doctoral program
in clinical psychology. Student clinicians are closely supervised by Registered
Psychologists from their faculty and the community. They offer comprehensive
psychological services for children, adolescents, adults, and families in the
Greater Vancouver community. Psychological assessments are available as well
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Greater Vancouver Area Free and Low-Cost Counselling Guide 2020as psychotherapy for a variety of difficulties including anxiety disorders,
depression, adjustment difficulties, life stress, and relationship difficulties.
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Greater Vancouver Area Free and Low-Cost Counselling Guide 2020B BURNABY
B-1 Burnaby Counselling Group
Address: Suite 230 Boundary View Plaza – 3701 Hastings Street, Burnaby
Tel: 604-430-1303 Fax: 604-431-7553
Email: bookings@counsellinggroup.org
Hours: Monday 9:30 AM-6:00 PM, Tuesday 9:30 AM -7:00 PM,
Wednesday & Thursday 9:30 AM-8:00 PM, Friday 10:00 AM-5:00
PM
Referral: No referral necessary
Cost: Regular fee for individual session is $135 per session
Student therapists starting at $20 per hour
Burnaby Counselling Group also offers a Subsidy Program for
those in need – learn more and apply here.
Web: http://counsellinggroup.org/
Alt Location: Langley Office – 20719 48th Ave, Langley BC
Burnaby Counselling Group has a team of diverse and professionally trained
therapists that offers a wide range of confidential counselling services for
individuals, couples, children, and families. Registered Psychologists, Registered
Marriage and Family Therapists, The teams includes Registered Clinical
Counsellors. Registered Social Workers, Pastoral Counsellors. And Graduated
level Counselling Interns from the ACTS Programs of Trinity Western University
that provides many types of counselling and approaches.
B-2 Cameray Child and Family Services
Address: Suite 203 – 5623 Imperial Street, Burnaby, BC
Tel: 604-436-9449
Email: info@cameray.ca
Hours: Monday to Thursday 9:00 AM- 7:00 PM, Friday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Referral: Referrals needed from Mental Health, Ministry of Children and
Family Development, or another source
Cost: No cost, but need to be under 19 years of age and a Burnaby or
New Westminster resident
Web: http://cameray.ca/counselling-programs/
Cameray Child and Family Services offers free counselling to Burnaby and New
Westminster residents under the age of 19. They offer child and youth mental
health counselling, family counselling, a high-risk youth program, sexual abuse
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Greater Vancouver Area Free and Low-Cost Counselling Guide 2020counselling, sexual health intervention program, and trauma counselling.
Burnaby office is wheelchair accessible.
B-3 Cameray Counselling Associates
Address: Suite 203 – 5623 Imperial Street, Burnaby, BC
Tel: 604-436-9449
Email: associates@cameray.ca
Hours: Flexible hours
Referral: No referral necessary
Cost: They offer a sliding scale fee that can be discussed on a case-by-
case basis. Regular fee for 50-minute individual session is $110 &
for Couple/Family session is $120
Web: http://www.cameraycounselling.com/
Cameray Associates specialize in a variety of counselling needs. They work with
adults, couples, children and families. Clients can seek their services for anxiety,
depression, trauma, anger, relationship problems, transition and adjustment
issues, grief/loss, and parenting.
B-4 Jericho Counselling
Address: Suite 1150- 4720 Kingsway – Metrotower II
Tel: 604-537-4246
Referral: No referral necessary
Cost: A limited number of sliding scale spots are available to see Intern
Counsellors. Additionally, registered therapists will also accept
clients on a sliding fee scale. Please ask about this when you call
to book your first appointment
20 minute free consultation
Intern Counsellor regular rates: Individual clients $70/hour &
Couples/Families $80/hour
Registered Therapists sliding scale rates: Individual clients
$100/hour & Couples/Families $110/hour
Registered Therapists regular rates: Individual clients $140/hour &
Couples/Families $150/hour
Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM- 8:00 PM
Saturday, 9:00 AM- 5:00 PM
Web: http://www.jerichocounselling.com/
Jericho Counselling provides services to individuals, couples, and families. The
goal of their counselling team is to establish warm, compassionate, and
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Greater Vancouver Area Free and Low-Cost Counselling Guide 2020therapeutic relationships in which the client’s experience is understood,
respected, and validated. They work with a wide range of ‘problems’, which may
be anything that stands between you and the goals, priorities, and commitments
of your life. Counselling is available in English, Farsi, French, Hindi, Mandarin,
and more.
B-5 No Fear Counselling
Address: 211 – 7855 6th Street, Burnaby
900 – 2025 Willingdon Ave, Burnaby
102 – 3989 Henning Drive, Burnaby
Tel: 778-288-8361 (call or text)
Hours: Monday – Sunday: 8:00AM to 9:00 PM
Clients are seen 7 days a week, but phone may not be answered
at all times during these hours, please leave a voicemail, calls are
usually returned within 24 hours
Email: info@nofearcounselling.com
Referral: A referral can be submitted, but not necessary
Cost: Pricing can be custom based on income and affordability
Services with interns can range from $40-$60
Web: http://nofearcounselling.com
No Fear Counselling recognizes that not everybody can pay the regular rate of
therapy and do not want to deter people from getting help because of this.
Counselling services are offered to adults and teens struggling with depression,
anxiety, trauma, stress management, and any other mental health concerns.
B-6 Simon Fraser University Clinical Psychology Centre
Address: Saywell Hall (SWH) 9044, 8888 University Drive, Burnaby
Tel: 778-782-4720 Fax: 778-782-5859
Hours: Spring/Fall Hours: Monday and Tuesday, 1:00 PM – 8:00 PM;
Wednesday and Thursday, 9:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Summer Hours: Tuesday to Thursday 1PM – 8PM
Referral: No referral necessary
Wait Time: Average wait time varies. Therapy is offered year-round but they
are not always taking new clients. They take the majority of the
new clients at the beginning of the semester (Jan, May, Sept).
Cost: Sliding scale fees vary and are based on gross family income
Web: http://www.sfu.ca/cpc/
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Greater Vancouver Area Free and Low-Cost Counselling Guide 2020Serves as an outpatient mental health clinic and training centre associated with
the Department of Psychology at Simon Fraser University (SFU). Master and
Doctoral students in the Clinical Psychology Program provide services and are
supervised by clinical faculty.
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Greater Vancouver Area Free and Low-Cost Counselling Guide 2020C NEW WESTMINSTER
C-1 Family Services of Greater Vancouver – New Westminster/
Burnaby
Address: 301-321 Sixth Street, New Westminster, BC
Tel: 604-595-9144 or 604-874-2938 ext. 119 (intake line)
Email: info@jfsa.ca
Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00am – 12:00pm & 1:00- 5:00pm (intake line)
Referral: No referral necessary
Wait Time: There is a 2-3 month wait time for the subsidized program.
Cost: Sliding scale fees for those who qualify range from $30-$100 and
are based on gross household income
Regular counselling fees are $120 for individual therapy and $125
for couples and/or family
Web : http://www.fsgv.ca/find-the-support-you-need/counselling/
Community based, not for profit organization providing social services to
children, youth, adults, and families across the Lower Mainland. When you call
to request counselling services an intake counsellor will spend time assessing
your situation in order to connect you with the service that is right for you. Their
counselling team is comprised of professionally trained therapists/counsellors
with graduate degrees in clinical social work and counselling psychology. Their
program is designed to ensure that everyone who needs counselling, gets
counselling. Services are offered in English, Cantonese, Korean, Mandarin, and
Spanish.
C-2 Living Systems Counselling - New Westminster
Address: Suite 401 – 625 Fifth Avenue, New Westminster
Tel: 604-926-5496 ext. 0
Email: info@livingsystems.ca
Hours: Evenings and weekend appointments are available depending on
the counsellor or intern
Referral: No referral necessary
Cost: Sliding fee scale, costs $15-$50 to see interns pursuing a master’s
degree in family systems therapy (*currently only available at
North Shore and Vancouver office)
Associate Clinical Counsellor rates start at $65
Full Clinical Counsellor rates: $70- $175
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Greater Vancouver Area Free and Low-Cost Counselling Guide 2020Web: http://www.livingsystems.ca/
Counsellors have experience in a range of issues with individuals, couples and
families. They offer counselling for a variety of reasons such as depression,
anxiety, marital issues, relationship problems, addictions, career issues, grief,
aging, spiritual or religious concerns, and anger. They also offer Play Therapy to
help parents in their relationships with their children.
Counsellors base their practice in Bowen Theory, which views the family as a
living system where individual members and the group as a whole influence one
another’s functioning in many complex ways. Their main office is in North
Vancouver, but there are locations in West Vancouver, New Westminster, East
Vancouver, Downtown, Westside, Surrey and South Vancouver.
C-3 UBC Faculty of Education, New Westminster Counselling
Clinic
Address: 821 – 8th Street, New Westminster (at New Westminster
Secondary School)
Tel: 604-525-6651
Hours: Operates from September to June, day and evening appointments
available
Referral: No referral necessary
Cost: Free!
Web: http://ecps.educ.ubc.ca/clinical-instructional-resources/new-
westminster-ubc-counselling-centre/
This facility is operated jointly by UBC Department of Counseling Psychology and
the New Westminster School District. The centre provides free counselling for
adults, children and youth. Counselling can be helpful for addressing personal
problems, interpersonal difficulties, life stress, career and life transitions, and
challenges related to work or school. All counselling is provided by students in
the UBC Master’s and Doctoral programs in Counselling Psychology and all
counsellor trainees receive direct supervision from university faculty. If they are
not able to help they may be able to provide alternative service referrals.
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Greater Vancouver Area Free and Low-Cost Counselling Guide 2020D RICHMOND
D-1 Family Services of Greater Vancouver – Richmond Caring
Place
Address: Suite 250 – 7000 Minoru Blvd, Richmond
Tel: 604-279-7100 or 604-874-2938 ext. 119 (intake line)
Email: info@jfsa.ca
Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00am – 12:00pm & 1:00- 5:00pm (intake line)
Referral: No referral necessary
Wait Time: There is a 2-3 month wait time for the subsidized program.
Cost: Sliding scale fees for those who qualify range from $30-$100 and
are based on gross household income
Regular counselling fees are $120 for individual therapy and $125
for couples and/or family
Web : http://www.fsgv.ca/find-the-support-you-need/counselling/
Community based, not for profit organization providing social services to
children, youth, adults, and families across the Lower Mainland. When you call
to request counselling services an intake counsellor will spend time assessing
your situation in order to connect you with the service that is right for you. Their
counselling team is comprised of professionally trained therapists/counsellors
with graduate degrees in clinical social work and counselling psychology. Their
program is designed to ensure that everyone who needs counselling, gets
counselling. Services are offered in English, Cantonese, Korean, Mandarin, and
Spanish.
D-2 Touchstone Family Association
Address: Suite 120 – 6411 Buswell Road, Richmond
Tel: 604-279-5599
Email: Contact form on website
Hours: Flexible depending on client and counsellor’s availability
Referral: No referral necessary, but wait time is reduced with a referral
from Ministry or Social Worker
Wait Time: Average wait time around 3 months.
Cost: Free!
Web: www.touchstonefamily.ca
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Greater Vancouver Area Free and Low-Cost Counselling Guide 2020Offers services focused to help maintain family relationships. These include a
range of counselling and support services for family, youth, and children. Their
Front Porch program is a barrier-free program that aims to provide counselling
and support services for families as they need them.
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Greater Vancouver Area Free and Low-Cost Counselling Guide 2020E TRI-CITIES
E-1 Act 2 Child and Family Services – Tri Cities Counselling
Program
Address: 1034 Austin Avenue, 2nd floor, Coquitlam
Tel: 604-937-7776 Fax: 604-937-7334
Email: info@act2.ca
Hours: Monday-Friday 9AM- 5PM (Counsellors can stay past business
hours, if needed)
Referral: No referral necessary for the Family Counselling Service.
Referral is required through the Ministry of Children and Family
Development for the Clinical Counselling program.
Wait Time: 1-2 months
Cost: Sliding scale fee starting from $45 to $100, depending on income
for the Family Counselling service. No cost for the Clinical
Counselling program.
Web: www.act2.ca/
Act 2 provides services to those who have experienced the effects of violence,
sexual abuse and trauma in their lives. They work with children, youth and adults
to help rebuild their lives through counselling, education, housing and support.
Counseling services are offered to families and individuals for an affordable fee
through their Family Counselling Service. They also offer a free Clinical
Counselling Program to help children and youth address emotional and
behavioral issues arising from traumatic events.
E-2 West Coast Counselling Services Inc.
Address: 208-3041 Anson Ave, Coquitlam – Near Coqutilam Centre
Tel: 604-762-5358
Email: contact@wccounselling.com
Referral: No referral necessary
Cost: Individual therapy is $120 per 50 minute session
Couple/Family therapy is $130 per 50 minute session
Web: http://www.wccounselling.com/contact.html
West Coast Counselling works with individuals, couples and families. They create
an environment in which each client can feel comfortable and safe. They use a
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Greater Vancouver Area Free and Low-Cost Counselling Guide 2020client-centered approach where the client is the focus and individual goals are
determined. They use cognitive behavioural therapy which can be helpful in
dealing with depression, anxiety and low self-esteem, as well as hypnotherapy
for issues with stress reduction and sleep disturbance.
E-3 SHARE Family and Community Services Society
Address: 2615 Clarke Street (second floor), Port Moody, BC
Suite 200- 25 King Edward Street (second floor), Coquitlam, BC
Tel: 604-937-6969 (Intake Worker)
Email: intake@sharesociety.ca
Hours: Monday-Thursday 9AM-8PM, Friday 9AM-3PM
Referral: No referral necessary
Wait Time: can be up to 7 months – please call for updated wait times
Cost: SHARE provides subsidized counselling/lower fees to families in
the Tri-Cities. Sliding scale fee from $10 - $118.
Web: http://sharesociety.ca/
SHARE offers clients a team of highly-qualified counsellors. They have experience
working with a variety of people, including children, families, individuals, and
couples and are trained to help take a clear look at what’s happening in your
world, talk through the clutter with you, help define goals, and encourage your
progress towards them. They offer counselling in English, Cantonese, Farsi,
French, or German and will hire an interpreter if necessary. They also offer
services to visually impaired clients.
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Greater Vancouver Area Free and Low-Cost Counselling Guide 2020F MAPLE RIDGE
F-1 Act 2 Child and Family Services – Ridge Meadows
Counselling Program
Address: Suite 203 – 11743 224th Street, Maple Ridge
Tel: 604-463-0965 Fax: 604-463-2416
Email: info-mr@act2.ca
Hours: Monday-Friday 9AM- 5PM (Counsellors can stay past business
hours if needed)
Wait Time: 1-2 months
Referral: No referral necessary for Family Counselling Service.
Referral is required through the Ministry of Children and Family
Development for the Clinical Counselling program.
Cost: Sliding scale fee starting from $45 to $100, depending on income
for the Family Counselling service. No cost for the Clinical
Counselling program.
Web: www.act2.ca/
Act 2 provides services to those who have experienced the effects of violence,
sexual abuse and trauma in their lives. They work with children, youth and adults
to help rebuild their lives through counselling, education, housing and support.
Counseling services are offered to families and individuals for an affordable fee
through their Family Counselling Service. They also offer a free Clinical
Counselling Program to help children and youth address emotional and
behavioral issues arising from traumatic events.
F-2 Maple Ridge Mental Health Centre
Address: Suite 500 – 22470 Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple Ridge, BC
Tel: 604-476-7165 (call intake) Fax: 604-476-7199
Email: marylin.brydon@fraserhealth.ca
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Referral: Intake line will refer you
Wait Time: Depending on the needs of the client. Estimated 3-4 week wait
Cost: None, covered by Fraser Health
Website: http://clbc.cioc.ca/record/CLB3790
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Greater Vancouver Area Free and Low-Cost Counselling Guide 2020Free mental health services for all B.C. residents. Provides services for adults
ages 19 and over who have acute and/or persistent mental disorders with
significant functional disabilities. Programs and services include assessment,
individual or group treatment, case management, residential care and referral.
F-3 West Coast Counselling Services Inc.
Address: 300-22420 Dewdney Trunk Rd, Maple Ridge
Tel: 604-762-5358
Email: contact@wccounselling.com
Referral: No referral necessary
Cost: Individual therapy is $120 per 50 minute session
Couple/Family therapy is $130 per 50 minute session
Web: http://www.wccounselling.com/contact.html
West Coast Counselling works with individuals, couples and families. They create
an environment in which each client can feel comfortable and safe. They use a
client-centered approach where the client is the focus and individual goals are
determined. They use cognitive behavioural therapy which can be helpful in
dealing with depression, anxiety and low self-esteem, as well as hypnotherapy
for issues with stress reduction and sleep disturbance.
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Greater Vancouver Area Free and Low-Cost Counselling Guide 2020G LANGLEY
G-1 Brookswood Counselling – Counselling Internship Program
Address: Suite 107-20103 40th Ave, Langley
Tel: 778-278-3411 Fax: 778-278-0202
Email: info@brookswoodcounselling.com
Hours: Monday to Friday, Day and Evening appointments are available
Referral: No referral necessary
Wait Time: New interns start at the beginning of May
Cost: Sliding scale fees between $30 to $95 per hour depending on
gross family income
Web: http://brookswoodcounselling.com/internship.html
Brookswood Counselling offers reduced-fee services by Masters level students
from UBC and Trinity Western University. All interns have completed their first
year of practicum and are directly supervised by Brookswood Counselling’s
clinical directions. They make every effort to provide services to those seeking
support regardless of financial constraints
G-2 Fraser River Counseling Centre
Address: Langley - Trinity Western University – 7600 Glover Road
Abbotsford - Sweeney Neighbourhood Centre – 33355 Bevan Ave
Tel: 604- 513-2113
Email: frc@twu.ca
Hours: September to April and May to July, Mondays & Wednesdays
1:00PM to 9:00PM
Referral: No referral necessary; there may be a waitlist
Cost: $20/per visit; in case of hardship this fee can be waived
Website: https://fraserrivercounselling.ca
Trinity Western Counselling Psychology students provide a broad range of
counselling services to the community. While under supervision of professional
counsellors and faculty, students see clients from all walks of life. This valuable
assistance offered by our students is conducted in a closed-circuit environment
to assure complete client confidentiality. The Centre operates out of three sites.
Individuals can request to work with a Christian Counselor if they want to bring
that aspect to their sessions, but it is not necessarily Christian based counseling.
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Greater Vancouver Area Free and Low-Cost Counselling Guide 2020H NORTH VANCOUVER
H-1 Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) – North and
West Vancouver Branch
Address: 300-1835 Lonsdale Avenue, North Vancouver
Tel: 604-987-6959
Email: northshore@cmha.bcc.ca
Hours: Tuesday to Thursday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Referral: No referral necessary
Wait Time: Wait time may be up to 2 months
Cost: Fees range from $25/sessions with intern counsellors to
$50/session with Registered Clinical Counsellors
Web: https://northwestvancouver.cmha.bc.ca/programs-services/counselling/
CMHA North and West Vancouver offers short-term and low-cost one-to-one
counselling and support to adults living on the North Shore. This service provides
up to 12 sessions of individual counselling and is open to adults who have a
realistic potential to benefit from short-term counselling.
H-2 Coastal Mind Counselling and Education
Address: Suite 200 – 101 West 16th Street, North Vancouver
Referral: No referral necessary
Web: http://coastalmind.com/
Deborah Braun
Tel: 604-765-9130
Email: Deborah@coastalmind.com
Hours: Wednesday 8:30 AM-8:30 PM, Thursday 2:30 PM -8:30 PM, Friday
8:30 AM-3:30 PM and Saturday 8:30 AM-12:30 PM
Cost: Individual counselling available with a sliding scale fee starting at
$80 and going to $120
Couples/Families available at $140/hour with a sliding scale fee
starting at $100
Deborah welcomes individuals and couples facing challenging issues. Whether
it's chronic illness, relationship, career or college satisfaction, anxiety,
depression, loss, stress or low self-esteem, Deborah can help you chart a new
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