Low-Cost Counselling

Stewart & Associates is proud to offer affordable low-cost counselling options to adult individuals and couples with little or no income. This ensures that everyone who wants it, has access to therapy.  Low-cost counselling fees start as little as $30 per session. We offer in-person sessions (except when mandatory social distancing protocols are in place) as well as telephone and video counselling options.

Effective low-cost counselling is provided by our Masters Level Interns. Our professionally trained Interns are supervised on a weekly basis.  Supervision is provided by our Clinical Director, Ruth-Ann Stewart or our Senior Associates, Richard Marquez , Laura Chiarenza or Susan Giles.

Our Interns demonstrate well developed counselling skills and are able to effectively support clients facing a variety of issues.  This can include anxiety, conflict resolution, depression, grief and loss, life transitions, relationship conflicts and trauma.

Low-Cost Counselling

We understand that many people are facing extreme financial challenges at this time.  We want to do whatever we can to help everyone get through these very difficult times.  Limited free counselling, by our Interns, is also available during exceptional circumstances.  Please contact us to inquire and to see if you qualify.

Please note that our cancellation fee will still apply to any late cancellations or no shows. Please check out Cancellation Policy for more details.

Please take a few minutes to view our current Intern’s Tracy or Theo to help you determine if our low cost counselling service might be of value to you.

EAP Programs and Other Counselling Options

You may also qualify for free or low cost counselling via the First Nations Health Authority, ICBC, Residential Historical Abuse Program (RHAP) or the Crime Victim Assistance Program.  Please click the link to each page to determine if you qualify.

Your company may also offer free counselling through an Employee Assistance Program.  If you work for the Government of Canada you may qualify for the Health Canada Employee Assistance Program.

Low-Cost Counselling with Licensed Therapists

Stewart & Associates’ licensed therapists also offer low-cost counselling, via a sliding scale fee, to a limited number of clients.  The sliding scale fee would be based on your current monthly income (before taxes).  This helps to ensure that your fee is proportionate to your income and that you can get the help you need at an affordable rate.

We realize that your financial circumstances may change.  If that happens we would be happy to reassess your fee.  This could mean an increase or decrease depending on your circumstances.  Please discuss your financial situation with your therapist to see if you qualify.

When you are ready to schedule your first session, please complete our Intake Form and someone will contact you as soon as possible.