Ecounselling Fees:
First trial session of ecounselling - $75
Each following single session of ecounselling - $95
Monthly subscription for ecounselling - $200/month (includes 4 sessions)
Each following single session of ecounselling - $95
Monthly subscription for ecounselling - $200/month (includes 4 sessions)
How this works:
This is the cost of a therapeutic message from me, in response to a counselling message from you. Other types of correspondence are free, and this includes items such as administration types of messages, simple questions or clarification questions. The reason that ecounsellors typically refer to it as a session is because we try to think about replying to a counselling message in an hour time block. The time that it takes to read what you have written to me, to carefully consider the issue at hand, and then to write a helpful and thoughtful response will typically take at least an hour. There is an element of trust associated with this type of counselling, and clients are encouraged to ask questions if there are concerns with this fee schedule. Try to think of it in this way, provide yourself an uninterrupted hour time block to write a counselling message to me, and this will result in me taking at least an hour to develop my therapeutic response. For more information on invoicing, see what to expect.
This is the cost of a therapeutic message from me, in response to a counselling message from you. Other types of correspondence are free, and this includes items such as administration types of messages, simple questions or clarification questions. The reason that ecounsellors typically refer to it as a session is because we try to think about replying to a counselling message in an hour time block. The time that it takes to read what you have written to me, to carefully consider the issue at hand, and then to write a helpful and thoughtful response will typically take at least an hour. There is an element of trust associated with this type of counselling, and clients are encouraged to ask questions if there are concerns with this fee schedule. Try to think of it in this way, provide yourself an uninterrupted hour time block to write a counselling message to me, and this will result in me taking at least an hour to develop my therapeutic response. For more information on invoicing, see what to expect.
BCACC Recommendations
Another benefit of ecounselling is that by not needing an office space to meet in, I can pass these savings in overhead costs on to clients. The BCACC recommends that Registered Clinical Counsellors charge $120 per hour, but my clients only need to pay $85 per online session. |
Sliding Scale
For some individuals where there are financial concerns, or they do not have extended health care plans, there is a sliding scale option available. Just send me a message in the contact form, and we can work to make an arrangement to fit your needs. The number of sliding scale spaces is limited, so please ask about availability. |
Extended Health
In the province of British Columbia, there are some extended health care benefit plans (for employees or students) that cover the services of an RCC that is registered with the BCACC. Check with your benefit plan to see if you may be covered. If your are covered, you may be able to submit your invoice for a refund. If you need any other information to receive your refund, please let me know. |