To hold the designation of Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC), the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors requires counsellors to have at least a master’s degree in fields such as psychology, clinical counselling, education, or social work. In addition, RCCs must meet or exceed clinical supervision requirements and voluntarily commit to practicing in accordance with an ethical code of conduct and standards of practice.

BCRPT
To become a Registered Play Therapist in British Columbia, clinicians must complete extensive education, training, and supervised experience to ensure safe and effective work with children.

This includes:
A Master’s or Medical degree in a recognized mental health field,

Specialized play therapy training,

Supervised clinical experience, totalling 2,000+ hours, with required coursework in areas such as child development, ethics, and cultural responsiveness

We follow the BCACC’s recommended fee scale:

RCC
50-Minute Sessions:
Individual: $150
Couples: $195
Parent/Caregiver Support
Session: $160
Sibling + Family Session: $195

80-Minute Sessions:
Initial Consultation: $225
Couples Session: $225
Family Session: $225

RCC or RSW with Specialization
(i.e, BCRPT, Reg. Art Therapist or ExAT)
50-Minute Sessions:
Individual: $170
Parent/Caregiver Support: $180
Family Session: $225
Sibling Sessions: $195

80-Minute Sessions:
Initial Consultation: $295
Parent/Caregiver Support: $200
Family Session: $295
Sibling Session: $285
Individual EMDR Session: $255

Intern (Master’s Graduate)
50-Minute Individual Sessions: $100

Student
50-Minute Sessions: $50

Most Extended Benefits programs cover the cost of RCCs and RSW. Please check with your plan provider for details of the accepted services.

At this time, we do not offer direct billing. A receipt will be emailed to you upon receipt of payment. This can be submitted to your Benefits provider for reimbursement.

Extended medical plans may not cover students. Please check with your provider.

Revenue Canada deems counselling a claimable medical expense; this includes student counsellors.

We are pleased to provide services for:

Autism Funding Unit

Crime Victims Assistance Program

First Nation Health Counselling

Métis Nation BC Counselling Connection Program

Island Kids Cancer Association

Variety BC Mental Wellness Program

Jordan’s Principle