Counselling in BC | Sliding Scale, Transparent Pricing & Accessible Therapy

OK, you’re looking for therapy? Vitality Collective makes counselling accessible with a clear sliding scale, evening and weekend availability, free consultations, direct texting for easy booking, and online sessions across BC. With locations in Surrey, Vancouver, Chilliwack, Kelowna, and the Okanagan, our therapists meet you where you are.

Counselling in BC that fits your life

OK, you’re looking for therapy in BC? Where to start? Accessing the support you need should be simple. At Vitality Collective, we make the process streamlined and transparent from the start. Here’s why Vitality Collective is the chosen counselling clinic across BC via telehealth and at our clinics in Kelowna, Vancouver, Surrey and Chilliwack

  • 30+ registered counsellors and social workers with diverse training and backgrounds

  • Transparent rates (tax-exempt and BCACC-aligned)

  • Sliding scale therapy options available based on need and counsellor availability

  • Evening and weekend appointments for busy schedules

  • Free consultations and quick text booking at 1-855-425-4310

  • Direct billing to 15+ insurers, including ICBC, CVAP, WorkBC, and more

  • Sessions available in English, Punjabi, Hindi, and Japanese

  • Hybrid options for in-person and virtual sessions depending on your needs

Counselling anywhere in British Columbia

Vitality Collective offers both in-person and online counselling across British Columbia, with offices in Vancouver, Surrey, Chilliwack, and the Okanagan (Kelowna), plus virtual appointments anywhere in BC.

Our flexible model makes therapy accessible no matter your schedule or location.

If you’re in a remote community or simply prefer the comfort of home, our telehealth counselling sessions make care accessible anywhere in British Columbia. Sessions are delivered through secure, confidential video platforms, providing the same quality support as in-person therapy.

Text ‘therapy’ to  1-855-425-4310 or fill out our New Client Inquiry Form to get started. Returning client? schedule your next session online in minutes.

Flexible hours: evening & weekend counselling

Finding time for therapy can feel like a challenge especially when life already feels full. At Vitality Collective, we understand that clarity and flexibility help lower that barrier. 

We offer after-school, evening, and weekend sessions, so you can choose times that work around your life and commitments. Our counsellors work with individuals, couples, families, and children, providing short-term and long-term therapy tailored to your needs and schedule.

Our team: 40+ registered counsellors

Vitality Collective’s growing team includes over 40 Registered Clinical Counsellors (RCCs), Canadian Certified Counsellors (CCCs), and Registered Social Workers (RSWs). 

Our team provides care in English, Japanese, Punjabi, and Hindi, and our Best Match approach helps you find the right fit. Each practitioner has received advanced post-graduate training in evidence-based approaches such as CBT, EMDR, Somatic Therapy, AEDP, Narrative Therapy, and more.

Evidence-based therapy at Vitality Collective

There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to therapy. With our Best Match approach, we help match you with a counsellor best for you, with options from a wide range of trauma-informed, evidence-based, and experiential modalities, including:

  • EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)

  • Sensorimotor Psychotherapy

  • OEI (Observed and Experiential Integration)

  • DBT (Dialectical Behaviour Therapy)

  • ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy)

  • Mindfulness-Based Approaches

  • Existential Analysis & Existential Therapy

  • Lifespan Integration (LI)

  • Polyvagal-Informed Therapy

  • Psychodynamic Therapy

  • Art Therapy

  • Play Therapy

  • Sandplay / Sandtray Therapy

  • CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy)

  • Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)

  • Gottman Method Couples Therapy

  • EFT (Emotion-Focused Therapy – Couples & Individual)

  • IFS (Internal Family Systems)

  • Relapse Prevention Therapy

  • Hypnotherapy

  • Relational Life Therapy

  • Trauma-Informed Yoga Therapy

  • Satir Transformational Systemic Therapy

  • Narrative Therapy

  • Motivational Interviewing (MI)

  • Adlerian Therapy

  • Attachment-Based Therapy

  • Person-Centred Therapy

  • Bowen Family Systems Therapy

  • Somatic Experiencing Therapy (SE)

  • Gestalt Therapy

  • AEDP (Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy)

Transparent pricing & sliding scale therapy in BC

Clarity creates trust. That’s why we’re transparent about our fees from the start, so you can make informed choices, plan sustainably, and focus fully on your wellbeing.

Our rates align with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors’ recommended fee scale:

Individual Counselling (50 min) – $160

Extended Individual (75 min) – $220

Couples/Family Counselling (50 min) – $180

Extended Couples/Family (75 min) – $240

All sessions are tax-exempt as of December 20, 2024, when the CRA removed GST from counselling services by Registered Clinical Counsellors in BC. If cost is a barrier, select counsellors offer reduced-fee sessions on a sliding scale based on availability.  Simply contact to our client care coordinators to inquire about current openings.

Direct billing & insurance coverage for counselling at Vitality Collective

Vitality Collective provides direct billing to a wide range of extended health plans and partner organizations, making therapy more affordable and seamless.

We are registered with: ICBC, Crime Victim Assistance Program (CVAP), BC Emergency Health Services, AgSafe, WorkBC, Autism Funding Unit, Doctors of BC, Telus eClaims, Greenshield, Medavie Blue Cross, GeoBlue, Air Canada Union, Vancouver Coastal Health, Delta School District, BC Teachers’ Federation, and more.

Coming soon: direct billing with Sun Life and Canada Life.

If your plan allows direct billing for RCCs, CCCs, or RSWs, we’ll set it up for you. Otherwise, we provide detailed receipts for easy reimbursement. If you don’t have extended coverage, you may be eligible for counselling through community funding, a Health Spending Account, or a Private Health Services Plan.

Free counselling consultations in BC 

New clients are encouraged to book a free 15-minute consultation to meet their counsellor, ask questions, and ensure a good fit before beginning therapy. Text us directly at 1-855-425-4310 to get started. Our admin team monitors messages and responds within one business hour.

Multi-language + LGBTQ Affirming therapy in BC

At Vitality Collective, inclusivity is a core value. You can book sessions in English, Punjabi, Hindi, or Japanese, and our counsellors are experienced in working across cultures, identities, and lived experiences. Our therapy is LGBTQ2S+ affirming, trauma-informed, and anti-oppressive.

Recognized partners & programs

We’re proud to support clients through provincial and national programs including:

  • WorkBC

  • ICBC

  • Crime Victim Assistance Program (CVAP)

  • Autism Funding Unit

  • BC Emergency Health Services

  • First Nations Health Authority

  • Fraser Valley Aboriginal Children and Family Services Society

  • Wellness Together Canada

  • Canadian Mental Health Association BC

Flexible BC Counselling Services | Sliding Scale Therapy | Vitality Collective

At Vitality Collective, accessibility isn’t an afterthought, it’s our foundation. We’ve built our practice around making therapy easy to access, transparent to understand, and flexible to your life. If you’re ready to take the next step, text ‘therapy’ to 1-855-425-4310, or fill out our New Client Inquiry Form

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