Celina Grewal
Practicum Student
- Helps with: Abuse, Addictions / Substance Use, Anxiety, Chronic Illness, Chronic Pain, Depression, Grief, Loss and Bereavement, Life Transitions
- Languages: English
- Where: Burnaby · Coquitlam · Online
Practicum Students (Lower Cost)
No Fear Counselling runs a full time practicum program offering low cost counselling /psychotherapy provided by students currently completing their Masters degree in counselling.
- 50 minutes
- From $50 per session
- 13 counsellors
- In person or online
- 50 min · From $50
Who it's for
Who lower-cost practicum counselling is forWho it's for
Lower-cost counselling with a practicum student is for anyone in BC who wants support at a reduced cost. You do not need a crisis or a diagnosis to start.
People watching their budget
Students, people between jobs, newcomers to Canada, or anyone who finds regular counselling fees hard to fit in.
Everyday stress and change
Worry, low mood, burnout, self-esteem, a big life change, or questions about who you are and where you are going.
Supervised, lower-cost sessions
You meet a master's counselling student, in person or online anywhere in BC, guided by an experienced supervising counsellor.
Common concerns
What these counsellors help with mostCommon concerns
Sessions and fees
Session lengths and what they cost
Every session is 50 minutes.
The fee depends on the counsellor's level. See all fees and lower-cost options
Funding
Ways to pay for lower-cost practicum counsellingFunding
- Autism Funding
- Canadian Armed Forces (CAF)
- Crime Victim Assistance Program (CVAP)
- Employment Assistance Program (EAP)
- Extended Health Coverage
- First Nations Health Authority (FNHA)
- ICBC
- IFHP
- Low Cost / Free Counselling
- Partners in Canadian Veterans Rehabilitation Services (PCVRS)
- RCMP
- Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC)
- WorkBC
Where
Lower-cost practicum counselling in person in Burnaby, Vancouver and Chilliwack, or onlineWhere
About
More about lower-cost practicum counselling
No Fear Counselling runs a full time practicum program offering low cost counselling/psychotherapy provided by students currently completing their Masters degree in counselling. In the program, they will see a minimum of 200 in person client hours over a span of 6-12 months (depending on the university and student).
As of April 2022, over 40 Masters of Counselling graduates have completed their practicum at No Fear Counselling.
The practicum students are supported by weekly individual supervision from therapists with at least 5 years of clinical post Masters experience. Additionally, they come in for weekly 2 hour group supervisions to discuss challenges in their roles and engage in professional development training.
There are currently (as of September 2022) 16 students in the practicum program, coming from a number of different schools: University of British Columbia (UBC), Adler University, Yorkville University, City University, Athabasca University, and Tyndale University.
The program is run by our Director, Ofir Vaisman and Corey Chan. Individual supervision is provided by Ofir, Corey and 9 other experienced therapists from No Fear that act as Primary Supervisors to the practicum students.
If you are interested in future practicum placement, please email ofir@nofearcounselling.com with your CV and the semester you are interested in. Please apply at least 6 months before the beginning of a new term. We generally interview in March for a September start time; in July for a January start; and in November for the May start time.
Counsellors who offer lower-cost practicum counsellingCounsellors for lower-cost practicum counselling
James Barlow
Practicum Student
- Helps with: Acute Trauma, Anxiety, Attachment Concerns, Depression, Emotional Regulation, Goal Setting, Grief, Loss and Bereavement, Identity, Life Transitions, Men's Concerns, Purpose, Self Esteem, Chronic Illness, Coping with Injury/Loss, Crisis Management, Disability, Health, Self Compassion, Stress Management, Work and Life Balance
- Languages: English
- Where: Chilliwack · Surrey · Online
Jasleen Dhillon
Practicum Student
- Helps with: Anxiety, Burnout, Depression, Identity, Life Transitions, Self Esteem, Women's Concerns, Career Counselling, Attachment Concerns, Pre-Marital Counselling
- Languages: English, Punjabi
- Where: Vancouver · Burnaby · Online
Jesse Carson
Practicum Student
- Helps with: Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Life Transitions, Men's Concerns
- Languages: English
- Where: Chilliwack · Online
Mary Murphy
Practicum Student
- Helps with: Burnout, Coping with Injury/Loss, Existential Concerns, Goal Setting, Personal Development/Growth, Purpose, Relationship Concerns, Self Compassion, Spirituality, Stress Management, Work and Life Balance, Work Stress, Anxiety, Depression, Guilt/Shame, Identity, Self Esteem
- Languages: English
- Where: Vancouver · Online
Mary Tichelman
Practicum Student
- Helps with: Anxiety, Attachment Concerns, Burnout, Depression, Goal Setting, Life Transitions, Personal Development/Growth, Relationship Concerns, Self Esteem, Stress Management
- Languages: English
- Where: Vancouver · Online
FAQs
Common questions about lower-cost practicum counsellingCommon questions
Can't find your answer? Ask us a question.
A practicum student is completing a master's degree in counselling and sees clients as part of our practicum program. This is the hands-on part of their training, where they work with real people while getting close guidance. Because of this, they offer counselling at a lower cost, and you still decide what to share and when.
Every practicum student meets regularly with an experienced supervising counsellor, both one to one and in a group. In supervision, they talk through their work, get feedback and keep learning. If you have questions about how supervision works or what it means for your privacy, your counsellor can explain it at the start.
It depends on your plan, so we cannot promise coverage. Plans differ in what they accept, so the best step is to check your own plan and ask our team before you book. Our fees and funding page explains our rates, sliding scale options for eligible people and other ways to pay.
There may be a wait-list for the practicum program. When you reach out, we can let you know what to expect, and you can choose to wait or look at other options with us. If you are in crisis, call or text 9-8-8, or call 911 if you are in danger.
You can start with a free 15-minute consultation by phone or video. You can share as much or as little as you like about what brings you in, and ask any questions about how student sessions work. Sessions can then happen in person or online from anywhere in BC.