Licensed Registered Social Workers serving Vancouver. Available online and in person. Watch intro videos, compare specialties and 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.
Registered Social Worker
Registered Social Worker
Registered Social Worker
Registered Social Worker
Out-of-province licensed Registered Social Workers insured to provide online therapy in British Columbia. Timezone availability may vary.
Registered Social Worker
Registered Social Worker
Registered Social Worker
Registered Social Worker
Registered Social Worker
Registered Social Worker
Registered Social Worker
Registered Social Worker
“I wish I’d known about this platform sooner! I loved the introductory videos–this is what helped me choose the therapist to book an intro consultation with.”
First Session Client, 2025
Compatibility is the most important factor when choosing a social worker. But finding the right fit isn’t easy. First Session takes the time, guesswork, and emotional labour out of that process.
Narrow your search to a list of rigorously vetted therapists you’ll actually consider booking. Because finding a therapist shouldn’t involve reading endless generic bios.
Decide if a therapist is the right fit for you before booking with interview videos and in-depth bios. No more switching or re-telling your private feelings and story
Schedule an available session or free consultation right from the First Session platform. No 3rd party intake calls or back and forth emailing required.
Yes. A number of RSWs on First Session are based in Vancouver and offer in-person appointments. Online options from across BC are also available if you'd prefer the flexibility they offer.
Both are regulated, protected titles in British Columbia. RSWs hold a Master of Social Work degree and are regulated by the BC College of Social Workers, while RCCs are regulated by the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors and typically hold a master's in counselling psychology. Insurance coverage sometimes favours one designation over the other, so check your specific plan.
RSW is one of the most commonly covered designations under BC employer and extended health plans, but coverage and annual maximums vary by plan. Confirm your specific coverage before booking.
Yes. Out-of-province and BC-based RSWs on First Session are insured to provide online therapy to Vancouver residents, which significantly widens your options beyond who's available in person nearby.
RSWs are trained generalists, so sessions can cover a wide range of concerns depending on the practitioner, from anxiety and depression to relationship dynamics, grief, and life transitions. Their intro video and bio will give you a sense of their particular focus areas.
First Session verifies credentials during onboarding, and you can also check registration status directly through the BC College of Social Workers if you'd like independent confirmation.
Watch intro videos, compare approaches, and book a free 15-minute consultation with the therapists who feel like the right fit. No intake calls, no back-and-forth. Just direct booking.
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