During your first visit, you and your counsellor will discuss your concerns. Depending on the circumstances, your counsellor may help you set up a strategy and specific goals for addressing the issue. Future sessions will be booked at regular intervals as determined by you and your counsellor.
Depending on the therapeutic style and intervention being used, our sessions are generally 1 hour to 1.5 hours.
If you are in crisis or experiencing a mental health crisis, contact the crisis line at 346-8282 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
We primarily operate as an Employee Support System wherein psychotherapy services are covered by an employer. Check with your employer (Human Resources or Occupational Health) to see who your EFAP provider is. BSC also provides counselling services for those not eligible through an EFAP, your sessions may be covered through your insurance or extended health benefits coverage. Inquire as to how much coverage you have for psychology/ psychotherapy services for the calendar year.
We do not do direct billing. You will be provided with a receipt following payment which can be submitted to your insurance plan for reimbursement.
An hour session with one of our psychotherapists is $95