Rates & POlicies
How We Work
If you’re interested in receiving therapy, you’re welcome to choose a therapist and book a Free Initial Consultation to meet them or book an Intake Session to begin Individual Therapy, Couples Therapy or Family Therapy.
Free Initial Consultation
Choosing a counsellor that you feel comfortable with is often a matter of personal choice. To help you in making this important decision, booking a free initial consultation gives us the chance to meet and find out if working together may be the right fit for you.
Don’t know who you’d like to work with? No problem. We’re happy to help you find the right fit based on your needs, preferences and budget. Let us know here.
Counselling Sessions
If you wish to begin working together after the free consultation, or if you simply wish to begin working together right away, you are welcome to book an Intake Session to begin Individual Therapy, Couples Therapy or Family Therapy.
Rates & Policies
Prices below do not include GST. GST is charged for therapy services provided by a Practicum Student Counsellor, Expressive Arts Therapist (ExAT) or Intern Counsellor (a counsellor not yet holding an RCC designation). Therapy or clinical supervision/consultation services provided by an RCC, RSW or RCC-ACS are GST exempt.
Therapy with a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC)
Individual Session
50 minutes
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$150-185
80 minutes
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$205-235
Couples or Family Session
50 minutes
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$165-195
80 minutes
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$220-245
Therapy with an Expressive Arts Therapist (ExAT)
Individual Session
50 minutes
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$120
80 minutes
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$175
Couples or Family Session
50 minutes
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$135
80 minutes
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$190
Therapy with an Intern Counsellor
Individual Session
50 minutes
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$135
80 minutes
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$190
Couples or Family Session
50 minutes
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$150
80 minutes
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$205
Low Cost Therapy with a Practicum Student Counsellor
Individual Session
50 minutes
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$25
80 minutes
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$40
Couples or Family Session
50 minutes
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$45
80 minutes
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$60
Clinical Supervision/Consultation
for Professionals
Supervision
50 minutes
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$185
80 minutes
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$235
Group/dyadic supervision/consultation available upon request.
Policies
Please also see our FAQ page for answers to our most frequently asked questions.
Low-Cost, Sliding-Scale or Free (Pro-Bono) Therapy Options
If you are unemployed, low income or in financial need, we are pleased to offer low-cost or sliding-scale rates by our Intern Counsellors, Practicum Student Counsellors or fully licensed RCC therapists (space permitting). Our practicum students may also be able to offer free counselling to those in financial need depending on their caseload/availability. To find out more, please fill out the form on our Contact Page or email info@safespacecounselling.ca
Payment Method:
Credit card is our preferred payment method. It is secure and can be automatically charged through on our end after each session so that we dedicate more of our time with you to therapy. We also accept Interac e-Transfer. Receipts are sent by email following each session.
Cancellation:
At least 1 day’s notice is required for cancelling or rescheduling appointments. Late/same-day cancellations or no shows are subject to a cancellation fee.
Will insurance cover my sessions?
If you wish to claim our therapy sessions, please check with your insurance provider before booking with us that your insurance plan covers services provided by a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) or Registered Social Worker (RSW). A receipt is provided following each session, which you can submit with your insurance claim. Direct billing may be available for select insurance providers and clients with funding from ICBC, FNHA, CVAP or Hollyburn’s Foster Parent Support Program.
Do you accept direct billing?
Yes, we may be able to offer direct billing depending on your insurance provider. Please feel free to contact us for more information.
Please note that our students and RCCs are only licensed to serve individuals, couples and families that are residents of the province of British Columbia, Canada.
Interested in working with us?
We’d love to hear from you! Get in touch to book a free consultation or have us help find the right fit for you. We will do our best to accommodate your needs based on therapist availability and your needs, preferences and budget.
FAQ
Have questions? Here we have listed some of our most common inquiries. If you can’t find your answer here, check our full FAQ page. Still have something you’d like cleared up? Get in touch with us and we’ll be happy to help.
Our practice specializes in a wide range of concerns, including trauma, anxiety, depression, stress management, life transitions, relationship challenges, and personal growth.
We also specialize in working with family-related issues such as parenting or family-related challenges, couples therapy for parent couples, and overcoming childhood wounds.
We employ evidence-based therapies tailored to individual needs such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment therapy (ACT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for individuals, couples and families, Narrative Therapy, and trauma therapies such as EMDR (Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy.
Sessions typically last 50 minutes (or up to 80-90 minutes depending on the practitioner and therapeutic modality used). Fees vary based on the service and therapist.
More information about our rates may be found here. For specific pricing details, please contact us directly at info@safespacecounselling.ca or (604) 440-2105.
You can book a free consultation or counselling with us at any time by visiting our booking page or by contacting us at info@safespacecounselling.ca or (604) 440-2105.
If you are a new client, please complete our new client booking form. After you submit it, we will contact you to book you in. If you are already a client of ours, you can contact our administrative staff to book or book yourself in using our [Jane Online Booking System].