Low cost counselling in Vancouver and BC
Our affordable therapy options
The Vancouver Therapy Collective is a low cost counselling practice based in Vancouver and offering affordable therapy across British Columbia. We work with practicum students in the final year of their masters’ programs and match them with people looking for affordable counselling.
Our goal is to make low cost counselling therapy accessible to everyone, regardless of their resources, and help overcome the financial barriers that limit people’s access to mental health support.
We offer counselling at sliding scale prices, which means that session rates are calculated based on your individual resources (like income or what you can afford to pay). Fees usually start as low as $75 - $110 per session, and are evaluated subject to each individual’s unique circumstances.
We calculate the individual cost of counselling during our free 15-minute clinical intake. Prospective sliding-scale clients should expect to contribute around 11% of their monthly earnings to therapy. For more information about the intake process, click here.
Ready to book a consultation for low cost counselling, or have any questions about the VTC?
Mental Health Resources
If you are in urgent need of mental health support, we encourage you to explore our mental health resources page where you can find additional providers throughout Vancouver and British Columbia including crisis and hotline support services.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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During your first free consultation call, an intake specialist will help determine your session fee. This will be based on your current monthly income (after tax), and any healthcare benefits you may have.
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Counselling fees are always calculated on an individual basis. As a sliding scale client, you should expect to contribute around 11% of your monthly income towards counselling.
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There is no cost associated with the intake process. You will be given your session rate during the consultation call. If you choose to continue with the VTC, you will be provided an official invoice following your first counselling session.
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Our low cost counselling services are provided by graduate level practicum students who we carefully choose based on their skills, experience, and character. Students are closely supervised directly by Dr. Chistopher Brown, the clinical directory of the Vancouver Therapy Collective.
