Counselling

We are here for you to access low-cost counselling services, in-person at The Adler Centre, or remotely across BC. Whatever your age, culture, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, ability and socioeconomic status, you are welcome.

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Our Rates

Our counsellors are trained at the Masters Degree level. Our carefully selected interns are completing their practicums under clinical supervision to become Registered Clinical Counsellors and our Associates are registered with the BCACC and/or the CCPA.

Individual Rates

  • $65/session
    with a Master’s Intern (sliding scale available, see FAQ)
  • $125/session
    with an Associate (RCC or CCC Registration)

Relationships and Family Rates

  • $90/session
    with a Master’s Intern (no sliding scale available for this rate)
  • $140/session
    with an Associate (RCC or CCC Registration)

Individual

If you are reading this, please recognize your courage to get this far. Are you feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, broken, or disconnected? Whatever your challenges, our counsellors are here to walk with you as you move toward connection, empowerment, and living your life the way you want to. Our counsellors will meet you where you are at. They will support and work with you to make lasting change.

You are welcome here. No referral needed. No cap on session numbers. No eligibility limitations. Counsellors available now – contact us.

We can support you with:

  • Anxiety and/or Depression
  • Grief and loss
  • Trauma
  • Attachment
  • Immigrant / Newcomer challenges
  • Life transitions
  • Chronic pain / illness
  • Conflict resolution
  • Work/career concerns
  • Growth and personal development
  • & any other challenges

 

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Relationships and Family

Do you wonder about how to develop a better understanding of yourself and your partner(s) / family members? You may be feeling frustrated when communicating, stuck in patterns of behaviour, and at a loss for how to move forward. Relationship & family counselling offers a space for you to address this and work together to explore communication, conflict resolution, and establish connection and/or re-connection.

You are welcome here. No referral needed. No cap on session numbers. No eligibility limitations. Counsellors available now – contact us.

We can support you with:

  • Relationship, Marriage, Family challenges
  • Conflict resolution
  • Parenting
  • Commitment
  • Attachment
  • Non-monogamy & Polyamory
  • & any other challenges

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FAQs

See full list of FAQs
  • How does the sliding scale rate work?

    The sliding scale rate is available on a case-by-case basis determined by employment status, income, and/or disability. The sliding scale rate is only available with our Intern counsellors. Please discuss your eligibility directly with your counsellor.
  • Can I choose my counsellor, see a list of counsellors, and/or have a free consultation?

    We will add you to our waitlist, including contact information and any relevant information or requests. We will try to match you with a counsellor that meets your requests. If you find that your counsellor is not a good fit, let us know and we can transfer you to a different counsellor.

    We do not offer free consultations. However, you can request to briefly talk on the phone with your counsellor once your counsellor has reached out to you to book an intake appointment.
  • Will my insurance / extended health cover counselling?

    Maybe. The Adler Centre does not directly bill to insurance providers. We will provide you with receipts which you can then submit to your extended health provider. If you are planning to use extended health, please make sure to check with your provider to see what kind of coverage your plan provides.

    All Associate counsellors have an RCC (Registered Clinical Counsellor) or CCC (Canadian Certified Counsellor) credential. Our Interns are not registered counsellors but are under the clinical supervision of an RCC.
  • What are Masters level Intern counsellors?

    Our intern counsellors are unregistered graduate student counsellors completing their practicum placement with the Adler Centre as part of their Masters Degree. The interns come from various accredited universities, most often the University of British Columbia, City University, and Adler University. They are here for 8-12 months on average while they gain the necessary hours to become Registered Clinical Counsellors (RCC).
  • Are all your counsellors Adlerian practitioners?

    No. While our clinic promotes Adlerian values of encouragement, social interest, and the human need to belong, it is not required that our counsellors have an Adlerian approach. For a list of Certified Adlerian Counselling Therapists (CAC), please see the Practitioners page.
  • Do you offer in-person or remote sessions?

    Yes. We offer in-person or remote sessions, including video and telephone.