BEING AND BECOMING COUNSELLING AND WELLNESS SERVICES
Affordable Counselling in Burnaby & Online Across BC
Advanced training. Accessible care. Access quality counselling services with practicum counsellors at a reduced rate.
Find Support and Healing with Reduced-Cost Counselling in Metro Vancouver and Online Across BC
Affordable, Professional Counselling
Delivered by Master’s and Doctoral Practicum Students Practicing Under Clinical Supervision
At Being and Becoming Counselling and Wellness Services, we’re proud to offer reduced-cost counselling delivered by master’s and doctoral-level practicum students working under the direct supervision of a Registered Psychologist. This program provides high-quality, research-informed therapy at a fraction of the standard cost — without compromising the care you receive.
Why Choose Our Affordable Counselling Program?
Advanced Training, Backed by Experience
Our practicum therapists are completing advanced clinical training as part of their master's or doctoral studies. Our doctoral practicum therapist is already a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) — a designation reflecting clinical competence, ethical training, and real-world experience — and is now furthering that expertise through doctoral-level education.
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
Our practicum therapists draw on current clinical research, refined assessment and intervention skills, and a commitment to lifelong learning — all shaped by their ongoing graduate training.
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.
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.
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Trauma Therapy
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Anxiety Therapy
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Depression Therapy
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Stress & Burnout Therapy
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Professional Eating Help
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Body Image Therapy
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Grief Therapy
AFFORDABLE MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT ACROSS BC
Other Areas of Focus
OUR 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 Practicum Counsellors
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Tara McSweeney
Registered Clinical Counsellor & Doctoral Practicum Student
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Chloe Sernasie
Master’s Practicum Counsellor
Our Approach
How We Help
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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.
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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.
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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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Absolutely. Our doctoral practicum therapist is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC), meeting professional standards and ethical requirements, and is now pursuing additional doctoral-level education, training, and supervised practice. Our master's practicum therapist is completing her clinical training under the direct supervision of a Registered Psychologist as part of her graduate program.
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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.
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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 making counselling more accessible to the community, while also supporting the development of future mental health professionals.
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Possibly. Some plans may cover services supervised directly by a Registered Psychologist. Others 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:
Our Rates
Master's Practicum Counsellor
Individual Counselling (50 minutes) — $75
Doctoral Practicum Counsellor
Individual Counselling (50 minutes) — $100
Extended Individual Counselling (75 minutes) — $150
Couples/Relationship Counselling (50 minutes) — $120
Extended Couples/Relationship Counselling (75 minutes) — $180