Registered Social Workers serving Burnaby, available online and in person. Watch intro videos, compare approaches and book a free 15-minute consultation directly.
Licensed Registered Social Workers based and insured in British Columbia. All Registered Social Workers on PST timezone unless otherwise noted.
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Out-of-province licensed Registered Social Workers insured to provide online therapy in British Columbia. Timezone availability may vary.
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A Registered Social Worker (RSW) is a social worker registered with the BC College of Social Workers. The college describes RSWs as qualified, regulated professionals who practise within their competence, education and training.
Filter the Burnaby listings by concern, such as anxiety, PTSD or grief. Then read each bio for the approach and training behind it.
A title shows a social worker's registration. A short intro video on a profile shows how they talk with clients, which helps you judge fit before you book. First Session lists both side by side.
Burnaby residents can book Registered Social Workers online or in person, and the listings above show who offers what.
First Session also lists social workers based elsewhere in Canada who are insured to provide online therapy in British Columbia.
The BC College of Social Workers regulates RSWs under the Social Workers Act, according to the Government of BC. The college lists three protected titles: Social Worker, Registered Social Worker and Registered Clinical Social Worker.
A Registered Clinical Social Worker (RCSW) needs a master's degree in social work and must pass the ASWB Clinical exam. The college says RCSWs may assess, diagnose and treat mental disorders based on the DSM.
According to First Session's BC guide, private counselling in the province averages $100 to $200 per hour. The BC Association of Clinical Counsellors' 2026 fee guide lists $140 to $175 for individual sessions with Registered Clinical Counsellors, and up to $225 for specialized services.
Sun Life says its standard extended health plans cover social workers under shared maximums. Profiles list fees, and a receipt supports your claim.
A City of Burnaby report shows 62% of residents mainly spoke English at home in 2021. Mandarin (11%) and Cantonese (8%) followed. Use the language filter to shortlist social workers who offer sessions in the language you prefer.
Registered Social Workers list different areas of experience. Filter by the concern you want help with, such as anxiety, PTSD or grief, then read the bio for the approach and training behind it.
Look for the Registered Clinical Social Worker designation if you want an assessment or diagnosis, since the college says RCSWs may assess and diagnose. The designation appears on each profile.
A bio lists training. A short intro video lets you hear tone and pace. Watch two or three profiles and book the social worker whose way of talking feels easy to you.
Book the free 15-minute consultation straight from the profile. Ask how the social worker approaches your concern, what the first few sessions look like, and which language sessions run in.
Compare the listed fee with your plan's per-session limit. Ask your insurer whether the plan names social workers as covered providers before you book a series of sessions.
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It can. Sun Life, for example, says its standard extended health plans cover social workers under shared maximums.
Plans differ, so look for the words social worker or RSW in your benefits booklet. Also check the maximum your plan sets for these providers.
Fees are listed on profiles, and you receive a receipt after a session to submit to your insurer.
It can. A BMC Psychology study cited in First Session's online therapy guide found that online counselling can be as effective as face-to-face counselling in reducing psychological distress.
A private room, headphones and a steady connection help the first call go smoothly. Watch the intro video to hear how a social worker comes across on screen, then book the free consultation to test the format.
The titles differ, and the practice overlaps. The BC College of Social Workers says RSWs and RCSWs may provide psychotherapy under the Social Workers Act, within their scope of practice.
On November 29, 2027, psychotherapy becomes a separately regulated profession under the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC. The college describes that model as complementary to the current framework for social workers.
A profile shows each therapist's designation, so you can see which title applies.
Yes, Fraser Health runs the Burnaby Community Mental Health and Substance Use Centre at 100-4940 Canada Way. It serves adults 19 and older who are dealing with mental illness and substance use problems, and it accepts self-referrals. Pathways BC lists the service as provided at no cost.
Fraser Health's Access Line, 1-833-866-6478, runs daily from 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Staff can point you to the right service.
A private social worker suits you if you want to choose the person and book directly.
First Session's vetting guide says therapists must be licensed and in good standing with their provincial college. Each therapist is interviewed on camera, typically for about 60 minutes, and the interview becomes the profile video.
Licence and designation appear on the profile. You can go straight to the intro video and the booking calendar.
Pick an RCSW if you want a social worker who may assess, diagnose and treat mental disorders, according to the college. That clinical registration requires a master's degree in social work and the ASWB Clinical exam.
In the free consultation, ask which registration the social worker holds and how they work with your concern.
You made the courageous decision to reach your full potential. Find the right social worker to help get you there, and make the most of the time and money you’re investing in yourself.
