BEING AND BECOMING COUNSELLING AND WELLNESS SERVICES

Reduced-Cost Counselling

Advanced training. Accessible care. Access quality counselling services with our doctoral practicum students at a reduced rate.

Find Support and Healing with Reduced-Cost Counselling in Burnaby and Online Across BC

Affordable, Professional Counselling

Delivered by Doctoral Practicum Students Who Are Already Registered Clinical Counsellors

At Being and Becoming Counselling and Wellness Services, we’re proud to offer reduced-cost counselling delivered by doctoral-level practicum students who are already Registered Clinical Counsellors (RCCs). This unique program provides high-quality, research-informed therapy at a fraction of the standard cost—without compromising the care you receive.

Why Choose Our Reduced-Cost Counselling Program?

Advanced Training, Backed by Experience

This isn’t entry-level therapy. Your counsellor is already a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC)—a designation that reflects clinical competence, ethical training, and real-world experience. Now, they’re expanding that expertise through doctoral-level education at a highly accredited institution.

Supervision by a Registered Psychologist

All sessions are conducted under the direct supervision of a Registered Psychologist, ensuring you benefit from multiple layers of expertise.

Access to Evidence-Based, Up-to-Date Care

Doctoral training programs from accredited universities emphasize the highest standards in clinical science, cultural competency, and ethical practice. You benefit from:

  • The latest psychological research

  • Refined assessment and intervention skills

  • A commitment to lifelong learning and excellence

High-Quality Counselling at Reduced Cost

Because sessions are part of a supervised practicum, you can access exceptionally skilled counselling at a more accessible rate—without compromising quality.

Our Doctoral Practicum Students

  • Makayla Freeman

    Registered Clinical Counsellor

    & Doctoral Practicum Student

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  • Eugene Chi

    Registered Clinical Counsellor

    & Doctoral Practicum Student

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  • Absolutely. All our practicum students are Registered Clinical Counsellors (RCCs) ensuring they meet professional standards and ethical requirements. They are now pursuing ADDITIONAL education, training and supervised practice.

  • Supervision means your counsellor regularly consults with a registered psychologist about your case (maintaining confidentiality). The supervising psychologist is responsible for your care and will oversee all elements of the care you receive. This provides an additional layer of professional oversight. You will be supported not just by one, but by two clinical minds: your counsellor and their supervisor.

  • Our reduced rate reflects our training program structure. While you receive fully professional services, the educational component allows us to offer more accessible pricing. This is our commitment to both offering lower cost counselling services to the community in an effort to make it more accessible, while also supporting the development of future mental health professionals.

    By working with a doctoral practicum student you will also be supporting the development of future mental health professionals while receiving quality care.

  • Possibly. Some plans may cover services for psychological services “directly” supervised by a registered psychologist. Other plans will cover sessions with an RCC who is also receiving supervision. Please check with your extended health insurance provider.

Below are commonly asked questions about working with a doctoral practicum student:

Frequently Asked Questions

Our Rates

Individual Counselling (50 minutes)………………………………………………..………...$100

Extended Individual Counselling (75 minutes)……….…………………………………...$150

Couples/Relationship Counselling (50 minutes)……………………………………...….$120

Extended Couples/Relationship Counselling (75minutes)……………….…..……….$170

AFFORDABLE COUNSELLING IN BURNABY AND ONLINE ACROSS BC

Areas We Support

Our practicum counselling team has extensive experience working with a variety of concerns and are equipped to draw from different therapeutic approaches to best support your needs and preferences.

AFFORDABLE MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT ACROSS BC

Other Areas of Focus

OUR DOCTORAL PRACTICUM STUDENTS ARE TRAINED TO HELP WITH A WIDE VARIETY OF CONCERNS.

Relationship Issues

Emotion Regulation

Self-Worth & Confidence

Grief & Loss

Communication

Life Transitions

Identity & Sexuality

Perfectionism

Ethical Non-Monogamy

Our Approach

How We Help

1.

We Get to Know you

We take the time to learn about you— your current concerns and challenges, your strengths, your history and your hopes/aspirations.

2.

We Develop A Plan

We work with you to identify your goals and what you hope to get out of counselling. Together, we create a personalized plan of how to get you there.

3.

We Help You Move Forward

We work with you until you meet your goals. We assess your progress and make changes as needed, helping you to create meaningful and lasting change.

We offer in-person counselling in Burnaby, BC, as well as online and phone counselling across British Columbia.

Begin Your Journey with Being and Becoming

WAYS TO GET STARTED…

1. Request an Appointment

If you are ready to book an appointment please click on the link below.

2. Book A Free Consultation Online

You can book a free phone consultation online using our secure booking portal. Consultations are optional but provide an opportunity to assess whether a therapist feels like a good fit for you and answer any questions you may have.

3. Reach out and ask Questions

We are available to answer your questions. You can contact us using one of the methods below:

Call us
(778) 658-0582

Reach out inquiry using the contact form

Please note due to an influx of spam we no longer accept written inquiries.