Therapists in Burnaby, BC
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Do you struggle with anxiety or low mood, have difficulty creating new habits, experience high stress or pressure, or have problems in relationships? My approach to individual therapy combines CBT with concepts including mindfulness, attachment, meaning-making/purpose, and often an exploration of values and beliefs to address mood and create a more fulfilling life. I work with individuals (8+), couples, and families. Read more on my website where I go into detail. You want to thrive. I can help.
Do you struggle with anxiety or low mood, have difficulty creating new habits, experience high stress or pressure, or have problems in relationships? My approach to individual therapy combines CBT with concepts including mindfulness, attachment, meaning-making/purpose, and often an exploration of values and beliefs to address mood and create a more fulfilling life. I work with individuals (8+), couples, and families. Read more on my website where I go into detail. You want to thrive. I can help.
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Meghan Belcher ADHD Coaching & Counselling
Pre-Licensed Professional, BA, Dipl, RPC-C
Verified Verified
Burnaby, BC V5B (Online Only)
As an ADHDer, you might go through most days at your maximum: overwhelmed and stressed. Everyone else learned to adult without you. They make it look easy. Feeling ashamed of your mistakes, asking for help feels REALLY hard! Being neurodivergent can make you feel inadequate - but it doesn’t have to. Instead, the difference between ADHDers who thrive and those who struggle is having the right support and the right information. You don't have to white-knuckle it alone. Can you imagine carrying less shame? Do you want to find a way to live with more ease?
As an ADHDer, you might go through most days at your maximum: overwhelmed and stressed. Everyone else learned to adult without you. They make it look easy. Feeling ashamed of your mistakes, asking for help feels REALLY hard! Being neurodivergent can make you feel inadequate - but it doesn’t have to. Instead, the difference between ADHDers who thrive and those who struggle is having the right support and the right information. You don't have to white-knuckle it alone. Can you imagine carrying less shame? Do you want to find a way to live with more ease?
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Margaret Brennan - Eating Disorder And Body Image Recovery
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Burnaby, BC V5C (Online Only)
Are you tried of struggling with food or body image? Is eating a significant source of stress, anxiety, guilt or shame in your life? Do you rely on food to cope with stress or difficult emotions? Do you feel unable to control yourself around food? Do negative feelings about your body consume your thoughts, dictate how you feel and hold you back? Struggles with eating and body image are more common now than ever. Not addressing these challenges can lead to the situation deteriorating further and taking up even more mental and emotional space in your life. Thankfully it is possible to heal your relationship with food and your body.
Are you tried of struggling with food or body image? Is eating a significant source of stress, anxiety, guilt or shame in your life? Do you rely on food to cope with stress or difficult emotions? Do you feel unable to control yourself around food? Do negative feelings about your body consume your thoughts, dictate how you feel and hold you back? Struggles with eating and body image are more common now than ever. Not addressing these challenges can lead to the situation deteriorating further and taking up even more mental and emotional space in your life. Thankfully it is possible to heal your relationship with food and your body.
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Counselling and Psychotherapy is not just a job, it is a spiritual call for lending a hand for a person who needs it. We are all -at some point in our live- need help. I offer counselling and Psychotherapeutic approach that combines different techniques which are tailored to the person's needs in regarding individual differences. My experience range from School and Family counselling, Posttraumatic rehabilitation, Adolescence and personality disorders, Anxiety, Stress, Educational retardation. We never give up until achieving satisfaction and happiness success to our clients.
Counselling and Psychotherapy is not just a job, it is a spiritual call for lending a hand for a person who needs it. We are all -at some point in our live- need help. I offer counselling and Psychotherapeutic approach that combines different techniques which are tailored to the person's needs in regarding individual differences. My experience range from School and Family counselling, Posttraumatic rehabilitation, Adolescence and personality disorders, Anxiety, Stress, Educational retardation. We never give up until achieving satisfaction and happiness success to our clients.
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Welcome to Golem Expressive Arts Therapy! Do you wake up feeling like “something is off”? Are you navigating life transitions, anxiety, depression, or grief, with diagnoses piling up? Using a trauma-informed lens, I help you rediscover the compassionate, resilient parts of yourself. My approach combines counselling, Expressive Arts Therapy (ExAT), clay work, IFS-informed therapy, somatic interventions, and mindfulness. At my Burnaby art therapy office and online, I strive to create a safe, non-judgmental space for healing and growth.
Welcome to Golem Expressive Arts Therapy! Do you wake up feeling like “something is off”? Are you navigating life transitions, anxiety, depression, or grief, with diagnoses piling up? Using a trauma-informed lens, I help you rediscover the compassionate, resilient parts of yourself. My approach combines counselling, Expressive Arts Therapy (ExAT), clay work, IFS-informed therapy, somatic interventions, and mindfulness. At my Burnaby art therapy office and online, I strive to create a safe, non-judgmental space for healing and growth.
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Arturo has worked as a counsellor for more than six years in non-profit, independent, community based organizations and private practice. He works with clients who experience depression and anxiety, family and relationship issues, loss and grief, identity issues and with clients who seek a safe space to express, process and explore what is in their minds and hearts. He works with individuals 19 years or older. The sessions can be in English or Spanish and in person or on video based on the client's needs.
Arturo has worked as a counsellor for more than six years in non-profit, independent, community based organizations and private practice. He works with clients who experience depression and anxiety, family and relationship issues, loss and grief, identity issues and with clients who seek a safe space to express, process and explore what is in their minds and hearts. He works with individuals 19 years or older. The sessions can be in English or Spanish and in person or on video based on the client's needs.
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I am a Canadian Certified Counselor qualifying with the CCPA. I offer counseling services in English, Hindi, and Urdu. My approach is collaborative and culturally sensitive. I have experience working with children, individuals, couples, and the LGBTQ+ community. I believe in the potential for healing when individuals connect with their innermost selves and intuition. My goal is to assist clients in discovering and reconnecting with their inner selves. I utilize various therapeutic modalities including client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), EFT, MI.
I am a Canadian Certified Counselor qualifying with the CCPA. I offer counseling services in English, Hindi, and Urdu. My approach is collaborative and culturally sensitive. I have experience working with children, individuals, couples, and the LGBTQ+ community. I believe in the potential for healing when individuals connect with their innermost selves and intuition. My goal is to assist clients in discovering and reconnecting with their inner selves. I utilize various therapeutic modalities including client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), EFT, MI.
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As a Registered Social Worker with over 6 years of clinical experience, I am dedicated to empowering and supporting you to address your concerns, and achieve your goals. I have a strong passion for helping individuals find the resilience and strength within themselves to overcome challenges. Based on your concerns, I can provide both practical tools and emotional support, in order to help you work towards better and happier future.
As a Registered Social Worker with over 6 years of clinical experience, I am dedicated to empowering and supporting you to address your concerns, and achieve your goals. I have a strong passion for helping individuals find the resilience and strength within themselves to overcome challenges. Based on your concerns, I can provide both practical tools and emotional support, in order to help you work towards better and happier future.
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Hello! I specialise in supporting individuals who are dealing with past traumas or difficult life experiences that continue to affect their present. I understand how deeply these experiences can impact your emotional, physical, and spiritual health. They often show up as self-doubt, shame, perfectionism, feeling stuck, overthinking, challenges with boundaries, and in your close relationships. My aim is to empower you on your journey to becoming the person you want to be and to help you embrace your true self. I am here to support you as you explore your past, reflect on your life experiences, and rediscover your authentic self.
Hello! I specialise in supporting individuals who are dealing with past traumas or difficult life experiences that continue to affect their present. I understand how deeply these experiences can impact your emotional, physical, and spiritual health. They often show up as self-doubt, shame, perfectionism, feeling stuck, overthinking, challenges with boundaries, and in your close relationships. My aim is to empower you on your journey to becoming the person you want to be and to help you embrace your true self. I am here to support you as you explore your past, reflect on your life experiences, and rediscover your authentic self.
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Let's make a beautiful world together! The real meaning of my own being does not exist without you. My existence is relying on you and my beautiful tomorrow is related to making relationships with you. I would like to support you emotionally, physically, spiritually, and mentally. You are the reason for my being. I would like to make a wonderful world with you.
Let's make a beautiful world together! The real meaning of my own being does not exist without you. My existence is relying on you and my beautiful tomorrow is related to making relationships with you. I would like to support you emotionally, physically, spiritually, and mentally. You are the reason for my being. I would like to make a wonderful world with you.
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Are you seeking emotional support, coping strategies, communication skills, self-exploration, or professional insights to address anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or significant life transitions? My goal is to work with you collaboratively to navigate these changes with resilience. I strive to create a safe space where you can be yourself and express your thoughts and emotions freely. I believe it is possible to achieve mental and emotional stability, understand the impact of your issues on daily life, and feel supported and empowered to make positive changes.
Are you seeking emotional support, coping strategies, communication skills, self-exploration, or professional insights to address anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or significant life transitions? My goal is to work with you collaboratively to navigate these changes with resilience. I strive to create a safe space where you can be yourself and express your thoughts and emotions freely. I believe it is possible to achieve mental and emotional stability, understand the impact of your issues on daily life, and feel supported and empowered to make positive changes.
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In a relaxed environment and using a warm, collaborative approach, I help clients who seek relief from issues such as anxiety, generalized anxiety disorder, social phobia, depression, specific phobias, low self-esteem, grief and loss (including pet loss), and chronic conditions . Be encouraged that my counselling environment is a place where you will be heard, understood, encouraged, and accepted just as you are. Anxiety and life events can bring about major stresses. I offer you a safe place to offload and the support you need to take charge of your life again.
In a relaxed environment and using a warm, collaborative approach, I help clients who seek relief from issues such as anxiety, generalized anxiety disorder, social phobia, depression, specific phobias, low self-esteem, grief and loss (including pet loss), and chronic conditions . Be encouraged that my counselling environment is a place where you will be heard, understood, encouraged, and accepted just as you are. Anxiety and life events can bring about major stresses. I offer you a safe place to offload and the support you need to take charge of your life again.
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I have been a mental health counsellor/therapist for over 25 years. In my experience, two very important factors in therapy are trust and safety. I believe trust is earned by the therapist and safety is experienced by the client as therapy progresses. What I have learned from my clients is that even when they experienced hopelessness at first, change was possible, and when there was change, no matter how small, they felt hopeful. My aim is to support clients and help them identify and achieve their short and long term goals, at school, at work, in their family and private lives.
I have been a mental health counsellor/therapist for over 25 years. In my experience, two very important factors in therapy are trust and safety. I believe trust is earned by the therapist and safety is experienced by the client as therapy progresses. What I have learned from my clients is that even when they experienced hopelessness at first, change was possible, and when there was change, no matter how small, they felt hopeful. My aim is to support clients and help them identify and achieve their short and long term goals, at school, at work, in their family and private lives.
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Gotham Counselling
Registered Professional Counsellor Candidate, RPC-C
Verified Verified
Burnaby, BC V5A
I enjoy connecting with people by providing a safe space for them to share their thoughts and feelings. We will work together to overcome the challenges of the past, and take steps together to shape the future with what works best for you. Sometimes it can be a crisis that makes you seek out counselling, in working together, you will discover that the crisis may have been exactly what was needed to help you make some important changes to improve your life. Taking the first step in asking for help takes tremendous courage, the next step typically includes finding the right counsellor for you.
I enjoy connecting with people by providing a safe space for them to share their thoughts and feelings. We will work together to overcome the challenges of the past, and take steps together to shape the future with what works best for you. Sometimes it can be a crisis that makes you seek out counselling, in working together, you will discover that the crisis may have been exactly what was needed to help you make some important changes to improve your life. Taking the first step in asking for help takes tremendous courage, the next step typically includes finding the right counsellor for you.
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I have a passion for working with youths, young adults, couples, and families on personal and relationship issues. My training is in Marriage and Family Therapy and I have experience working with youths and their families. I understand the difficulties of teenage development, but at the same time, I can appreciate how difficult it is to parent an adolescent. However, the "rebellious teen" is not inevitable and I would be happy to meet with you and your family to discuss your relationships and strategies for making parenting work.
I have a passion for working with youths, young adults, couples, and families on personal and relationship issues. My training is in Marriage and Family Therapy and I have experience working with youths and their families. I understand the difficulties of teenage development, but at the same time, I can appreciate how difficult it is to parent an adolescent. However, the "rebellious teen" is not inevitable and I would be happy to meet with you and your family to discuss your relationships and strategies for making parenting work.
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Christopher Testa - Grief and Loss Counsellor
Counsellor, RTC
Verified Verified
Burnaby, BC V3N (Online Only)
Grief can be isolating and it can be difficult to understand if things are getting better or worse. What you are dealing with can take time and you don't have to do it alone.
Grief can be isolating and it can be difficult to understand if things are getting better or worse. What you are dealing with can take time and you don't have to do it alone.
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor with over 20 years of experience offering individual, couple and family therapy in Burnaby and the Tri-Cities. I believe therapy can be very helpful for individuals who want to move beyond their challenges and are willing to make changes to improve their quality of life. In therapy people may learn new skills, expand their coping strategies and increase self-understanding. By doing so they can enhance their functioning, develop more satisfying relationships and a more meaningful life.
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor with over 20 years of experience offering individual, couple and family therapy in Burnaby and the Tri-Cities. I believe therapy can be very helpful for individuals who want to move beyond their challenges and are willing to make changes to improve their quality of life. In therapy people may learn new skills, expand their coping strategies and increase self-understanding. By doing so they can enhance their functioning, develop more satisfying relationships and a more meaningful life.
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Hi there! Do you struggle with anxiety, motivation and a world that doesn't seem like it was designed for you? Have you been considering counselling for some time now? Are you feeling unsure or anxious about taking those initial steps? My name is Melissa and I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor. I work from a variety of therapeutic approaches drawing upon Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. Alongside these theories, I strongly value your lived experience to guide our work towards acceptance and change.
Hi there! Do you struggle with anxiety, motivation and a world that doesn't seem like it was designed for you? Have you been considering counselling for some time now? Are you feeling unsure or anxious about taking those initial steps? My name is Melissa and I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor. I work from a variety of therapeutic approaches drawing upon Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. Alongside these theories, I strongly value your lived experience to guide our work towards acceptance and change.
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The focus of my work is with clients seeking therapy for anxiety (PTSD, OCD, driving anxiety etc...) and depressive disorders (depression, adjustment with depression) as well as individuals with ADD/ADHD I use a mindfulness based therapy called ACT for treating emotional issues and biofeedback and neurofeedback technology for working with clients who have ADD and ADHD. The rate I charge for therapy is $220.00 per hour, the rate recommended by the BC Psychological Association.
The focus of my work is with clients seeking therapy for anxiety (PTSD, OCD, driving anxiety etc...) and depressive disorders (depression, adjustment with depression) as well as individuals with ADD/ADHD I use a mindfulness based therapy called ACT for treating emotional issues and biofeedback and neurofeedback technology for working with clients who have ADD and ADHD. The rate I charge for therapy is $220.00 per hour, the rate recommended by the BC Psychological Association.
![Photo of Caitlin Hall, MCPAT, RCC, Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/94536d25-df97-4760-a73f-ffa8ffdce0b0/2/320x400.jpeg)
Caitlin Hall
Counsellor, MCPAT, RCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Burnaby, BC V5C
Not accepting new clients
My greatest joy is working with children, youth, and parents who need support, patience, and compassion. My clients often come for support with anxiety, depression, difficulties following divorce or separation, bullying, separation anxiety, trauma, grief, lack of motivation, social anxiety, gender identity, and sexuality. I work with clients using a mix of play therapy, art therapy and talk therapy. Through play, art, and talk, I help clients process their experiences, express their feelings, share their thoughts, change their narratives, create goals and learn new skills.
My greatest joy is working with children, youth, and parents who need support, patience, and compassion. My clients often come for support with anxiety, depression, difficulties following divorce or separation, bullying, separation anxiety, trauma, grief, lack of motivation, social anxiety, gender identity, and sexuality. I work with clients using a mix of play therapy, art therapy and talk therapy. Through play, art, and talk, I help clients process their experiences, express their feelings, share their thoughts, change their narratives, create goals and learn new skills.
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Human beings, on the whole, are extraordinarily complex. I believe that we each carry within us depths that we do not necessarily draw on in our day-to-day movements, be it by choice, or by a certain unawareness – when what is needed to access our full capacities has not yet been discovered. When feeling stuck, it can be important to be reminded of our resilience and our capacity to change, to flow in the midst of flux.
Human beings, on the whole, are extraordinarily complex. I believe that we each carry within us depths that we do not necessarily draw on in our day-to-day movements, be it by choice, or by a certain unawareness – when what is needed to access our full capacities has not yet been discovered. When feeling stuck, it can be important to be reminded of our resilience and our capacity to change, to flow in the midst of flux.
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Monique Harlock Counselling
Pre-Licensed Professional, BA, RPC-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Burnaby, BC V5H (Online Only)
Hello and welcome. Has something changed and life just doesn't seem as fulfilling or enjoyable as it once did? Maybe it never has and it's time to make a change. Is there something you have experienced that is having an impact on you that you want to explore and understand more deeply? Is there fear, guilt, shame, grief, or regret holding you back from doing what you want to do, showing up as your best self, or living your best life? Sometimes we feel worse before we feel better, and that seems to be part of the journey. You don't have to do it alone.
Hello and welcome. Has something changed and life just doesn't seem as fulfilling or enjoyable as it once did? Maybe it never has and it's time to make a change. Is there something you have experienced that is having an impact on you that you want to explore and understand more deeply? Is there fear, guilt, shame, grief, or regret holding you back from doing what you want to do, showing up as your best self, or living your best life? Sometimes we feel worse before we feel better, and that seems to be part of the journey. You don't have to do it alone.
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Klaus works with men and women as individuals and couples to heal from the past live more in the present and create a more powerful future. There are times when a person may feel confused, frustrated, and powerless in a life situation that seems to get bigger and worse.
Klaus works with men and women as individuals and couples to heal from the past live more in the present and create a more powerful future. There are times when a person may feel confused, frustrated, and powerless in a life situation that seems to get bigger and worse.
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Do you struggle with feeling disconnected from yourself and others? Do you put your needs at the bottom of the to-do list? Do you feel overwhelmed, lost and lonely by the thought that there is no light at the end of the tunnel? Now more than ever, women are feeling exhausted and stuck about overcoming a difficult relationship, healing from abuse, setting boundaries, life transitions or moving past a traumatic experience.
Do you struggle with feeling disconnected from yourself and others? Do you put your needs at the bottom of the to-do list? Do you feel overwhelmed, lost and lonely by the thought that there is no light at the end of the tunnel? Now more than ever, women are feeling exhausted and stuck about overcoming a difficult relationship, healing from abuse, setting boundaries, life transitions or moving past a traumatic experience.
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Overwhelmed by thoughts, feelings and behaviors interfering with your life? Looking for change with lasting results? Have you tried counselling modalities that did not bring significant improvements to your life? Then I am the therapist that can effectively guide you to conquer that change. I have several years of therapeutic experience working as a Clinical Counsellor with reputable organizations such as Vancouver Coastal Health, Battered Women Support Services, and Vancouver School Board to name a few. My practice is also enriched by a Multicultural Approach. My location is easily accessible from Vancouver and Lower Mainland.
Overwhelmed by thoughts, feelings and behaviors interfering with your life? Looking for change with lasting results? Have you tried counselling modalities that did not bring significant improvements to your life? Then I am the therapist that can effectively guide you to conquer that change. I have several years of therapeutic experience working as a Clinical Counsellor with reputable organizations such as Vancouver Coastal Health, Battered Women Support Services, and Vancouver School Board to name a few. My practice is also enriched by a Multicultural Approach. My location is easily accessible from Vancouver and Lower Mainland.
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How does your Counsellor compare?
Number of Counsellors in Burnaby, BC
500+
Average cost per session
$150
Counsellors in Burnaby, BC who prioritize treating:
94% | Anxiety |
88% | Depression |
84% | Self Esteem |
84% | Stress |
81% | Relationship Issues |
73% | Life Transitions |
72% | Trauma and PTSD |
Average years in practice
8 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
56% | SunLife |
54% | Pacific Blue Cross |
47% | Manulife |
How Counsellors in Burnaby, BC see their clients
78% | In Person and Online | |
22% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
79% | Female | |
20% | Male | |
1% | Non-Binary |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counselling
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
Most Counsellors and Psychotherapists listed in the directory are certified by one of the main professional associations, mainly the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA), and will have a Certified Canadian Counsellor (CCC) designation with their name. Social Workers listed in the directory must be registered members of the college specific to their province. To be listed in the directory, Psychologists must be registered with the psychological college specific to their province or territory.
Providers whose professional membership or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Given the considerable variation in professional regulation and prerequisites across Canadian provinces, some providers may possess significant professional qualifications without necessarily holding professional memberships or being obliged to acquire them. As a result, they may be selectively included without the "Verified" seal.
Providers whose professional membership or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Given the considerable variation in professional regulation and prerequisites across Canadian provinces, some providers may possess significant professional qualifications without necessarily holding professional memberships or being obliged to acquire them. As a result, they may be selectively included without the "Verified" seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counsellor?
Psychologists, counsellors, psychotherapists and social workers can all provide counselling or talking therapy and have credentials and supervised, practical experience that enable them to do so in Canada.
Psychologists have a master's and/or doctoral degree and have passed both written and oral exams. Psychologists are able to complete mental health assessments and provide diagnostic information to clients as well as provide counselling therapy or psychotherapy. Counsellors and psychotherapists are expected to have a master's or doctoral degree in counselling psychology, social work, or a related mental health discipline and certification by a professional association, such as the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. Registered Social Workers possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work and where possible must be licensed or certified by the provincial government and/or regulatory college.
Psychologists have a master's and/or doctoral degree and have passed both written and oral exams. Psychologists are able to complete mental health assessments and provide diagnostic information to clients as well as provide counselling therapy or psychotherapy. Counsellors and psychotherapists are expected to have a master's or doctoral degree in counselling psychology, social work, or a related mental health discipline and certification by a professional association, such as the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. Registered Social Workers possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work and where possible must be licensed or certified by the provincial government and/or regulatory college.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, the cost of a therapy session in Canada could be between $100 and $200. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
If you are struggling to access therapy due to budget constraints, you could also consider public funded mental health services. Some types of outpatient mental health services are covered by Medicare, provided these are performed by a licensed mental health professional in the provinces or territory you reside in and who accepts the assignment.
If you are struggling to access therapy due to budget constraints, you could also consider public funded mental health services. Some types of outpatient mental health services are covered by Medicare, provided these are performed by a licensed mental health professional in the provinces or territory you reside in and who accepts the assignment.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your postal code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Professionals licensed by regulatory colleges and those certified by associations such as the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association are obligated to uphold client confidentiality unless there is a legal reason that requires them to disclose information. Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship and only under specific circumstances, such as when there is the potential or known harm to the client or others, or a court order, will a therapist be obligated to break the agreement. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed during the initial consultation.