LOW COST COUNSELLING IN VANCOUVER

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 counselling but who struggle to find affordable therapy options.

Our goal is to make affordable therapy accessible to everyone, regardless of their resources, and help overcome the financial barriers that limit people’s access to stronger mental health.

We offer counselling at sliding scale prices, which means that session rates are calculated based on your resources. Fees start as low as $70 - $110 per session, and will be evaluated subject to each individual’s unique circumstance.

We calculate the 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, or have any questions about the VTC?

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)

  • 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.

  • As a sliding scale client, you should expect to contribute around 11% of your monthly income towards counselling.

  • 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.

  • Our 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.