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Licensed therapists based and insured in British Columbia. All therapists on PST timezone unless otherwise noted.
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Registered Clinical Counsellor
Registered Clinical Counsellor
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Registered Clinical Counsellor
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Registered Professional Counsellor - Provisional
Registered Professional Counsellor - Provisional
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Out-of-province licensed therapists insured to provide online therapy in British Columbia. Timezone availability may vary.
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Canadian Certified Counsellor
Canadian Certified Counsellor
Canadian Certified Counsellor
Canadian Certified Counsellor
Canadian Certified Counsellor
Canadian Certified Counsellor
Canadian Certified Counsellor
Canadian Certified Counsellor
Canadian Certified Counsellor
Canadian Certified Counsellor
Canadian Certified Counsellor
Canadian Certified Counsellor
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Canadian Certified Counsellor
Canadian Certified Counsellor
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
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Registered Therapeutic Counsellor
Registered Therapeutic Counsellor
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BCACC's fee guide recommends $140 to $155 per 50 minutes for counsellors under three years past their master's, $155 to $175 for three to five years, and $175 to $225 for specialized services.
HeretoHelp BC notes that some counsellors offer a sliding scale based on income.
Counselling at a public mental health centre is covered by MSP. Private counsellors usually are not, according to HeretoHelp BC, which also confirms that no doctor's referral is needed.
Extended health benefits, an employee assistance program or private insurance may cover some of the cost. Match the designation on the profile to the providers your plan names.
Oceanside Mental Health and Substance Use sits in the Oceanside Health Centre at 489 Alberni Highway. The office is open Monday to Friday from 8:30 to 4:30, with walk-in from 9 to 4:30, and the number is 250-951-9550 extension 38060.
Island Health accepts referrals from individuals, and the site closes on statutory holidays.
Oceanside Palliative and Bereavement Support in Qualicum Beach runs Grief In Common, a weekly group that meets for six weeks after registration, at no cost. The number is 250-752-6227.
Individual grief work is a separate choice, and the grief therapists page linked below lists therapists you can book.
Yes. The second set of listings above is made up of therapists insured to work with BC residents by video, so an appointment needs only a screen and a quiet room.
Check the booking calendar for your time zone. First Session profiles show live availability.
Not by a government college today. BCACC certifies RCCs, handles complaints, and says regulation begins on November 29, 2027.
BCACC reports that the RCC accounts for more than 90% of all clinical counsellors and psychotherapists in BC. First Session confirms credentials at onboarding.
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