Free Counselling Consultations in British Columbia
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Looking to start therapy? Find your next therapist by exploring our directory of counsellors in BC offering free consultations. Take a look at their profiles and watch video clips to get a feel for their therapy style and approach, and schedule a free consultation to see if they’re the right fit for you. The only commitment is to yourself.
Therapists
Molly McBride
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Virtual Sessions in MB, NU, YT, NT, BC, SK, and NL.
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Molly McBride
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Nervous system regulation, Addiction, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Befriending the Nervous System, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Boundaries and boundary setting, Childhood trauma, Depression coping skills, Emotional regulation, Existential questions, Familial and social relationships, Life transitions, Meaning and purpose, Negative thinking and ruminating, OCD, PTSD, Self Destructive Behaviour, Spirituality, Trauma processing, Workplace stress
Nervous system regulation, Addiction, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Befriending the Nervous System, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Boundaries and boundary setting, Childhood trauma, Depression coping skills, Emotional regulation, Existential questions, Familial and social relationships, Life transitions, Meaning and purpose, Negative thinking and ruminating, OCD, PTSD, Self Destructive Behaviour, Spirituality, Trauma processing, Workplace stress
Sabrina Sibbald
Registered Social Worker
Virtual Sessions in ON.
Waitlist
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Sabrina Sibbald
Registered Social Worker
she/her
Anxiety, Trauma, People pleasing, Attachment trauma, Befriending the Nervous System, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Childhood trauma, Boundaries and boundary setting, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Mind-body connection, BIPOC, Emotional regulation, Break-up recovery, Dissociation, Low mood, Social anxiety, Familial and social relationships, Family Conflict, Intergenerational trauma, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Mindfulness, Nervous system regulation, Perfectionism, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Identity and Self-Exploration
Anxiety, Trauma, People pleasing, Attachment trauma, Befriending the Nervous System, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Childhood trauma, Boundaries and boundary setting, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Mind-body connection, BIPOC, Emotional regulation, Break-up recovery, Dissociation, Low mood, Social anxiety, Familial and social relationships, Family Conflict, Intergenerational trauma, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Mindfulness, Nervous system regulation, Perfectionism, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Identity and Self-Exploration
Anastasia Sutulova
Pre-Licensed Professional
Virtual Sessions in MB, ON, YT, NU, NT, AB, BC, NL, and SK.
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Anastasia Sutulova
Pre-Licensed Professional
She/her
Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Addiction, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment, Borderline Personality Disorder, Break-up recovery, Boundaries and boundary setting, Career guidance, Childhood trauma, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Couples Therapy, Decision making, PTSD, Trauma, Emotional regulation, Dealing with difficult or narcissistic personalities, Fears and phobia, Panic attacks, Psychedelic therapy, Separation anxiety, Grief and Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration
Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Addiction, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment, Borderline Personality Disorder, Break-up recovery, Boundaries and boundary setting, Career guidance, Childhood trauma, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Couples Therapy, Decision making, PTSD, Trauma, Emotional regulation, Dealing with difficult or narcissistic personalities, Fears and phobia, Panic attacks, Psychedelic therapy, Separation anxiety, Grief and Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration
Taylor Smith
Registered Psychotherapist
Virtual Sessions in ON.
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Taylor Smith
Registered Psychotherapist
She/her
Addiction, Anxiety, Boundaries and boundary setting, Anger, Burnout, Conflict resolution, Dating challenges, Decision making, Emotional regulation, Depression, Familial and social relationships, Health anxiety, Fears and phobia, Interpersonal dynamics, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Mindfulness, Navigating challenging relationships, Neurodiversity, People pleasing, OCD, Relationships, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Self-esteem, Trauma, Grief and Loss
Addiction, Anxiety, Boundaries and boundary setting, Anger, Burnout, Conflict resolution, Dating challenges, Decision making, Emotional regulation, Depression, Familial and social relationships, Health anxiety, Fears and phobia, Interpersonal dynamics, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Mindfulness, Navigating challenging relationships, Neurodiversity, People pleasing, OCD, Relationships, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Self-esteem, Trauma, Grief and Loss
Andras Lenart
Canadian Certified Counsellor
Virtual Sessions in all provinces and territories.
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Andras Lenart
Canadian Certified Counsellor
Relationships, Self-Development, Social anxiety, ADHD, Anger, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Motivation, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Dating challenges, Meaning and purpose, Couples Therapy, Emotional Numbness, Anxiety, Decision making, Deep connections, Fears and phobia, Existential questions, Men's issues, People pleasing, Perfectionism, Productivity, Sexuality and gender issues, Psychedelic therapy, Personal Growth, Emotional Fluidity
Relationships, Self-Development, Social anxiety, ADHD, Anger, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Motivation, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Dating challenges, Meaning and purpose, Couples Therapy, Emotional Numbness, Anxiety, Decision making, Deep connections, Fears and phobia, Existential questions, Men's issues, People pleasing, Perfectionism, Productivity, Sexuality and gender issues, Psychedelic therapy, Personal Growth, Emotional Fluidity
Caitlin Black
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Virtual Sessions in ON.
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Caitlin Black
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
She/Her/Hers
Self-Development, Couples, ADHD, Borderline Personality Disorder, Dating challenges, Family issues, Mindfulness Practices, People pleasing, Postnatal Care, Separation and divorce, Neurodiversity, Grief and Loss
Self-Development, Couples, ADHD, Borderline Personality Disorder, Dating challenges, Family issues, Mindfulness Practices, People pleasing, Postnatal Care, Separation and divorce, Neurodiversity, Grief and Loss
Blair McLean
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Virtual Sessions in BC, MB, NL, NT, NU, PE, SK, and YT.
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Blair McLean
Registered Clinical Counsellor
He/Him/His
Anger, Stress, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Boundaries and boundary setting, Highly Sensitive Person, Intergenerational trauma, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Mind-body connection, Productivity, Mindfulness, Grief and Loss
Anger, Stress, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Boundaries and boundary setting, Highly Sensitive Person, Intergenerational trauma, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Mind-body connection, Productivity, Mindfulness, Grief and Loss
Cayla Townes
Registered Psychotherapist
Virtual Sessions in ON, BC, NL, NT, NU, YT, and SK.
Waitlist
Cayla Townes
Registered Psychotherapist
she/her
Attachment trauma, Life transitions, Self-esteem, Attachment wounds, Aging, Anxiety, Depression, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Childhood trauma, Workplace stress, Self-Development, Stress, Relationships, Perfectionism, People pleasing, Overwhelm, Meaning and purpose, Caregiver burnout, Chronic and acute illness, Imposter syndrome, Separation and divorce, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Grief and Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration
Attachment trauma, Life transitions, Self-esteem, Attachment wounds, Aging, Anxiety, Depression, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Childhood trauma, Workplace stress, Self-Development, Stress, Relationships, Perfectionism, People pleasing, Overwhelm, Meaning and purpose, Caregiver burnout, Chronic and acute illness, Imposter syndrome, Separation and divorce, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Grief and Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration
Lior Papo
Registered Psychotherapist
Virtual Sessions in all provinces and territories.
Waitlist
Lior Papo
Registered Psychotherapist
She/Her/Hers
Self-Development, Stress, Depression, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Self-Care Routines, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Navigating challenging relationships, Trauma processing, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, PTSD, Parenting, Trauma
Self-Development, Stress, Depression, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Self-Care Routines, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Navigating challenging relationships, Trauma processing, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, PTSD, Parenting, Trauma
Jacqueline Groves
Registered Social Worker
Virtual Sessions in ON.
Waitlist
Jacqueline Groves
Registered Social Worker
She/Her
Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Depression, Depression coping skills, Anger Management, Attention and Impulsivity, Behavioural Issues, BIPOC, Break-up recovery, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Meaningful Connections, Building Self-Care Routines, Women's Health, Workplace stress, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Personal Growth, Burnout, Interpersonal dynamics, Conflict resolution, Meaning and purpose, Imposter syndrome, Christian counselling
Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Depression, Depression coping skills, Anger Management, Attention and Impulsivity, Behavioural Issues, BIPOC, Break-up recovery, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Meaningful Connections, Building Self-Care Routines, Women's Health, Workplace stress, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Personal Growth, Burnout, Interpersonal dynamics, Conflict resolution, Meaning and purpose, Imposter syndrome, Christian counselling
Andrea Montello
Psychologist
Virtual Sessions in ON.
Waitlist
Andrea Montello
Psychologist
She/Her
Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Dissociation, Childhood trauma, Anger, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment trauma, Attachment wounds, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Meaningful Connections, Burnout, Trauma, Trauma processing, Workplace stress, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Sports Performance, Specific phobias, Social anxiety, Depression, Emotional Numbness, Fears and phobia, Intergenerational trauma, Performance anxiety, Grief Processing, Nervous system regulation
Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Dissociation, Childhood trauma, Anger, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment trauma, Attachment wounds, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Meaningful Connections, Burnout, Trauma, Trauma processing, Workplace stress, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Sports Performance, Specific phobias, Social anxiety, Depression, Emotional Numbness, Fears and phobia, Intergenerational trauma, Performance anxiety, Grief Processing, Nervous system regulation
Rob Matula
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Virtual Sessions in BC.
Waitlist
Rob Matula
Registered Clinical Counsellor
He/ him
Anxiety, Depression, Career guidance, Men's issues, BIPOC
Anxiety, Depression, Career guidance, Men's issues, BIPOC
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Frequently asked therapy questions
Does every therapist offer free consultations?
It is common practice for therapists/counsellors to provide free consultations, though some therapists may not extend this offer if they're not currently taking on new clients, or they might require a fee for the first consult.
You can book a free initial consultation with nearly all therapists listed in our directory. It can be very helpful to use the time to meet a potential therapist, learn about their approach, and get a feel for overall compatibility.
How long does a free consultation last? Is it online or over the phone?
Free consultations usually take 15 minutes and will use the same platform as you would for full sessions (i.e. online sessions = online consultation).
What should I expect during a free consultation with a counsellor?
A free consultation acts as an introductory meeting rather than a complete therapy session. You’ll discuss your motivations for seeking therapy, alongside understanding the therapist's methods. It also includes practical details such as scheduling, fees, and confidentiality policies.
What kind of information should I be ready to share with the therapist during our consultation?
Be prepared to briefly discuss what brings you to therapy and what you hope to achieve. Sharing any relevant personal history or current challenges can help the therapist understand your needs.
Can I schedule free consultations with multiple therapists to compare, or is that frowned upon?
Meeting with a few different therapists/counsellors to see who feels right for you is totally okay and can be beneficial, especially if you’re brand new to therapy. Think of it as research to find the best therapist to support you on your mental health journey.
What are the next steps if I feel comfortable with the counsellor and want to start regular sessions?
The therapist will likely leave it up to you to book a full-length session after your consultation – you should feel ready to start, and a good therapist will never try to convince you.
You can let them know on the consult call that you’d like to schedule a full session, or take some time to process before confirming via email.
Is therapy covered by MSP? Can I use my work health insurance?
In British Columbia, the types of counselling covered by provincial healthcare plans (MSP) include psychiatrists via doctor referral, or receiving counselling directly in a medical setting such as from your family doctor or in a hospital.
Otherwise, you can expect therapy costs out-of-pocket in the range of $90 to $200+ per session. You may be able to use your workplace insurance benefits to help offset out-of-pocket expenses. Typically, you pay for your session first and then submit your bill as a claim to your insurance provider for reimbursement after.
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