In keeping with the guidelines outlined by BC’s Clinical Counselling regulatory board (BCACC), counselling rates will be increasing on Jan 8th, 2025.
The New Fee Schedule for counselling will be as follows:
50min Individual Counselling (including EMDR) – $150 + tax ($157.50)
80min Individual Counselling – $225 + tax ($236.25)
50min Relationship Counselling – $176 + tax ($184.80)
80min Relationship Counselling – $265 + tax ($278.25)
Sliding scale programs are available. If you are currently on a sliding scale program, please note that your services will not be affected. If you are in need of assistance, contact me for details.
The BCACC is working to have registered counselling services exempted from GST but this is not in effect yet. This year the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) announced that BC counsellors can be exempt if they meet the same qualifications as psychotherapists in regulated provinces, but the process to grant this exemption is prohibitive. See this press release for more information:
