How much does therapy cost at Bodymind Counselling in Victoria, BC?

Sessions with a Registered Clinical Counsellor are $160 per 50-minute individual session and $170 for couples. Senior counsellors charge $180. Low-fee sessions with supervised student counsellors start at $30 for a first session and $70 for subsequent sessions.

Does MSP cover counselling in BC?

No, MSP does not cover private practice counselling in BC. However, many extended benefits plans do cover Registered Clinical Counsellors. Bodymind Counselling offers direct billing to most major insurance providers.

Do you offer online counselling in BC?

Yes. Bodymind Counselling offers online therapy to clients anywhere in British Columbia. Virtual sessions are equally effective for most concerns and follow the same process as in-person appointments.

What is somatic or body-centred therapy?

Somatic therapy goes beyond traditional talk therapy by incorporating attention to what is happening in your body — sensations, nervous system responses, and physical experience — as a source of insight and healing. It is particularly effective for anxiety, trauma, and stress. Sessions are not physical or hands-on; it simply means your counsellor attends to your body's experience alongside your thoughts and emotions.

How do I get started with counselling at Bodymind?

New clients start with a free 20-minute consultation by phone or video. You can request this through the contact form on our website. We'll match you with a counsellor whose availability and experience fit your needs, or you can let us know if you already have someone in mind from our counsellor bios.

What level of training do your therapists have?

All Bodymind counsellors are either Registered Clinical Counsellors (RCCs) with a master's degree in counselling, or master's-level practicum students in their final training year, supervised by an RCC. All counsellors engage in ongoing professional development.

Do you offer low-cost or affordable counselling in Victoria?

Yes. Bodymind Counselling offers low-fee counselling through our student practicum program. Supervised student counsellors offer sessions at $30 for a first session and $70 for subsequent sessions, making therapy accessible to those on a limited budget.

Are you accepting new clients for counselling in Victoria?

Yes, Bodymind Counselling is currently accepting new clients. We have counsellors with availability during daytimes, evenings, and weekends. Contact us through our website to request a free consultation and get matched with a therapist.

Do you offer couples counselling in Victoria, BC?

Yes. Bodymind Counselling provides couples counselling with our Registered Clinical Counsellors. Sessions are $170 for 50 minutes. The process begins with a free consultation to discuss your goals and find the right therapist fit.

Are your sessions confidential?

Yes, confidentiality is central to our practice. There are a few legally defined exceptions (such as risk of serious harm) that your counsellor will explain in your first session. For student therapists, a supervising RCC will have limited access to session information for training purposes, and is equally bound by confidentiality.

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    # Bodymind Counselling

> Bodymind Counselling offers compassionate individual and couples counselling and psychotherapy in downtown Victoria, BC, and online throughout British Columbia. Our team of Registered Clinical Counsellors (RCCs) and supervised master's-level student counsellors use a holistic, body-centred approach that goes beyond talk therapy to help clients reconnect with their nervous system, emotions, and lived experience. We are currently accepting new clients. Evening and weekend appointments are available.

## About

- **Business name:** Bodymind Counselling and Psychotherapy Ltd
- **Location:** 645 Fort Street, Suite 109B, Victoria, BC V8W 1G2
- **Phone:** (250) 999-9349
- **Email:** hello@bodymindcounselling.ca
- **Website:** https://www.bodymindcounselling.ca
- **Online booking:** https://bodymindcounselling.janeapp.com
- **Territory acknowledgement:** We gratefully live and practice on the lands of Lekwungen peoples, the Songhees and Esquimalt, and W̱SÁNEĆ peoples.

## What We Offer

We provide individual counselling and couples counselling in person at our Victoria clinic and virtually to clients anywhere in BC. Our approach is holistic and experiential — we work with thoughts, feelings, and the body. All clinicians are affirming of all identities, backgrounds, and relationship structures.

### Counselling Specialties

- Anxiety and worry
- Trauma and adverse childhood experiences (ACE), C-PTSD, recent trauma
- Depression
- Burnout and stress management
- Life transitions and coming-of-age challenges
- Relationship concerns (romantic partnerships, family, friendships, workplace)
- 2SLGBTQIA+ affirming counselling (many of our clinicians are community members)
- Chronic illness and chronic pain
- Expressive Arts Therapy
- Somatic psychotherapy

### Therapeutic Approaches Used

Body-centred and somatic therapy, AEDP (Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy), trauma-informed care, expressive arts, person-centred and relational approaches, mindfulness-based methods.

## Our Team

All counsellors are either Registered Clinical Counsellors (RCCs) registered with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors, or master's-level practicum students in their final training year under RCC supervision. No clinician at Bodymind is a physician, psychologist, or psychiatrist. We do not prescribe medication.

## Fees

- Individual session (RCC): $160 for 50 minutes
- Couples session (RCC): $170 for 50 minutes
- Senior RCC individual: $180 for 50 minutes
- Low-fee student counsellor (first session): $30
- Low-fee student counsellor (ongoing): $70
- Free initial 20-minute consultation available to all new clients

## Insurance and Direct Billing

Many extended benefits plans in BC cover Registered Clinical Counsellors. MSP does not cover private practice counselling. We offer direct billing to most major insurance providers (Sun Life excepted). Student counsellor sessions are generally not covered by extended benefits.

## How to Get Started

New clients begin with a free 20-minute phone or video consultation. We match clients with a counsellor based on availability and clinical fit, or clients can request a specific counsellor after reviewing bios. Book online or contact us through the website.

## Key Pages

- Our counsellors and bios: https://www.bodymindcounselling.ca/our-counsellors
- Our approach: https://www.bodymindcounselling.ca/our-approach
- Counselling specialties: https://www.bodymindcounselling.ca/counselling-specialties
- Fees and policies: https://www.bodymindcounselling.ca/fees-policies
- Low-fee counselling: https://www.bodymindcounselling.ca/low-fee-counselling
- FAQ: https://www.bodymindcounselling.ca/faq
- Location and accessibility: https://www.bodymindcounselling.ca/location
- Contact and consultation request: https://www.bodymindcounselling.ca/contact-us
- Psychology Today profile: https://www.psychologytoday.com/profile/1090461
  