“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
Your relationship with your counsellor is key in developing a supportive space for you during your time together. Therefore, we believe that informing you of our services (fees, policies, and options) is important prior to your time, money, and emotional investment. We have provided some of the information on services below. This information will also be discussed in your initial appointment, along with our consent to service and confidentiality forms.
For more information about our counsellors, and the therapeutic relationship, please review here.
Devan also offers 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)].
At DevanCecilia Counselling, we offer counselling to individuals on a variety of topics:
- Grief & Loss
- Stress & Burnout
- Anger
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Life Changes & Transitions
- Trauma
- Assertiveness
- Men’s issues
- 2SLGBTQIA+
- Neurodivergence
- Late-life diagnosis
- Identity
- Family Therapy
Your relationship with your counsellor is key in developing a supportive space for you during your time together. You deserve quality service and treatment, which is why we offer start 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 our counsellors and how you can work together.
Working together looks different for each client. For you, you and your counsellor 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 your counsellor for some time to manage a variety of concerns that are impacting you life. You and your counsellor may also work together on and off over the years, touching base with things that pop up and when you may need a little help.
When you work with your counsellor, you get to decide how long that work is and what you want to work on.
You are not alone in this journey and our counsellors are here to offer support. Additionally, your 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!
We are a collective of Registered Clinical Counsellors. Please check with your Extended Health Benefits provider to ensure you are covered for sessions prior to attending your first counselling session. 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:
Many insurance providers are connected through Telus e-claims. Please check here to see if your provider is connected for direct billing.
Pacific Blue Cross – available for direct billing
Sunlife Insurance – available for direct billing
Manulife – direct billing available
*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
*Please note that Devan is currently offering a waitlist for for clients. Please complete the Contact Me Form to be added to the waitlist.
We currently offer counselling and consultation services for individuals in the office or through virtual eTherapy.
Folks who are funded through FNHA are not charged for attended services *with funding approval.
For folks utilizing CVAP funding, CVAP covers $135 of each session, with the remaining cost of the session fee charged to the client.
For folks utilizing ICBC funding, session fees are paid by the client and reimbursed through ICBC, once assessment approval has been granted by their claims adjustor. Please contact Devan to discuss this option further.
Fees are due at the end of each session. E-transfers are preferred, and we accept cash. Credit card payments are available through the scheduling software only.
Please contact DevanCecilia Counselling at (778) 908-5317 or at devan@devanceciliacounselling.com for more information.
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 Counsellors (RCC)
We are a collective of Registered Clinical Counsellors (RCC) with the British Columbia Association for Clinical Counsellors.
LGBTQ2S+ ally.
W are affirming counsellors. Our space is safe, confidential, respectful and non-judgmental.
Mental Health Provider for the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA).
Our space is safe, confidential, respectful and non-judgmental. Devan is an approved FNHA provider, drawing from Cultural Safety and Trauma Informed Practice training.
ICBC approved practitioner.
Devan is an approved ICBC provider* Direct billing is not available, Please contact to discuss ICBC funded counselling.