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“One of the most courageous decisions you will ever make is to finally let go of what is hurting your heart and soul.” —Brigitte Nicole

Counselling Fees & Policies

What you can expect

Counselling Services

Our relationship is key in developing a supportive space for you during our time together. Therefore, I believe that informing you of my services (fees, policies, and options) is important prior to investment. I have provided some of the information on services below. This information will also be discussed in our initial appointment, along with my consent to service and confidentiality forms.

For more information about me, my perspective, and the therapeutic relationship, please review here.

I also offer training and supervision to other counselling professionals looking to develop their skills in grief and loss, and  mental health. 

Appointments may be conducted in-person or through eTherapy [tele-health (over the phone or video)].

Currently Accepting New Clients

I offer counselling to individuals on a variety of topics:

Let's Start with a Free Consultation

Our relationship is key in developing a supportive space for you during our time together. You deserve quality service and treatment, which is why I start off with a free 15-minute consultation so you have all of your questions answered and we can see if we’re a good fit!

Click here for more information about me and how we can work together.

How We Can Work Together

Working together looks different for each client. For you, we may work together briefly as your concerns are managed quickly, or you may need to learn just a handful of skills. Or, you may choose to work with me for some time to manage a variety of concerns that are impacting you life. And we may work together on and off over the years, touching base with things that pop up and when you may need a little help.

When we work together, you get to decide how long that work is and what you want to work on.

I draw from Cultural Safety and Trauma-Informed Practice training. I work from an Existential focus in therapy overall, but to get there, I work through an eclectic lens. This means I bring in tools from different therapies as needed because no two clients are alike and therefore each session will be tailored towards what might be best for you at the time. 

To support you best, I make sure to practice what I teach in my own life so that I can model the hard work I am asking you to do (such as challenging thoughts, doing things to take care of myself, and holding boundaries). You are not alone in this journey and I am here to offer my help. Additionally, our time together is always wrapped in support & encouragement so that our relationship becomes more than just a place for healing – but rather an empowering space where change happens!

Extended Benefits:

I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor. Please check with your Extended Health Benefits provider to ensure you are covered for sessions prior to attending counselling with me. If you are looking to have your benefits cover your session fees, please check with your provider for reimbursement options, and funding available. Payment is due by the completion of the session and you will be issued a receipt to submit to your Extended Health Benefits provider.

Extended Health Providers that cover RCCs:

Great West Life

Pacific Blue Cross

Sunlife Insurance

Green Shield Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs

Chambers of Commerce

*Family Assistance Programs

*Workers Compensation Board (WCB)

*Victim’s Assistance Services (call 604-660-3888 or toll free in BC at 1-866-660-3888 to enroll with CVAP)

ICBC (if involved in a Motor Vehicle Accident causing anxiety and trauma you are allotted 12 sessions from the time of the accident, with extension options available*)

*= Requires approval by the provider for service prior to commencing counselling

Fees & Rates:

50-minute sessions  $135.00

80-minute sessions: $200.00

I currently offer counselling and consultation services for individuals in the office or through eTherapy. Folks who are funded through FNHA and ICBC are not charged for services attended*with funding approval. A sliding scale option is available. Please contact me to discuss this option further.

Fees are due at the end of each session. I currently accept cash, email money transfers, and credit card payments* only.

Please contact me at (778) 908-5317 or at info@devanceciliacounselling.com for more information.

Cancellation Policy:

24 hours’ notice is required for all cancellations. In the event that you are unable to keep an appointment, please make contact to notify. If cancelling with less than 24 hours’ notice, the full fee for the session will be charged.

*Please note that for funded counselling options, late cancellation and no show fees are not covered by funding providers and are the responsibility of the client to pay.

Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC)

I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) with the British Columbia Association for Clinical Counsellors (#12871).

LGBTQ2S+ ally.

I am an affirming counsellor. My space is safe, confidential, respectful and non-judgmental.

Mental Health Provider for the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA).

My space is safe, confidential, respectful and non-judgmental. I also draw from Cultural Safety and Trauma Informed Practice training.

ICBC approved practitioner.