Low-Cost Therapy and Counselling – Online or In-Person Appointments
Your Life is Ahead, Not Behind. Move Forward with Intention, Strategy, Clarity and Excitement
Therapy and counselling that fits your life and your budget. Our In-Person location is in Vancouver. For Online Appointments, you can connect from anywhere in British Columbia.
At Thrive, the people who answer our phones, reply to messages, and email are not receptionists. They are always highly qualified practitioners who are well-equipped to answer your questions and provide you with assistance. And isn’t that what you need right now? We make it easy to find the right therapist or counsellor.
“You are not a drop in the ocean. You are the entire ocean, in a drop.”
—Rumi
We Support Every Life Stage and Challenge
What Happens in Individual Therapy?
Individual therapy means sitting down one-on-one with a trained counsellor or therapist in Vancouver (or on Zoom) to get real about what’s weighing you down—whether that’s anxiety, depression, burnout, or simply not feeling like yourself. This isn’t about fixing you. It’s about unmasking what’s been holding you back and reclaiming the parts of you that feel lost or buried.
We don’t believe symptoms are problems to fix. They’re signals pointing to something misaligned. Together, we slow down, listen deeply, and begin charting your way out of survival mode—into something more real.
Therapy that doesn’t break the bank (because your rent already does)
Rent is high and coffee feels like a luxury item. The last thing you need is therapy costs that make your anxiety worse.
That’s why we offer low-cost counselling with our intern counsellors starting at $65 a session. And if even that feels like a stretch? We’ve got a sliding scale option—because mental health shouldn’t be reserved for the 1%.
Regular counselling is far more helpful than doing it once a month or less. Our Intern Counsellors offer sessions for $65 an hour as well as sliding scale.
What You’ll Actually Get Here
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Affordable sessions: $65 an hour, with a sliding scale available if money’s extra tight.
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Interns who actually care: They’re not “practicing on you”—they’re trained, supervised, and deeply committed to doing this work well.
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Consistency that matters: Weekly sessions, not once-a-month band-aids. Real change takes regularity.
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A safe space: No judgment, no eye-rolls, no “quick fixes.” Just someone who listens, asks the right questions, and sticks with you.
Meet Chris, Our Intern Counsellor
Chris Russell
INTERN COUNSELLOR
Chris isn’t here to diagnose your vibe or “fix” you (because you’re not broken). He’s here to walk alongside you through the messy stuff—whether it’s panic spirals, the heavy fog of depression, or just that gnawing “I should be happier” feeling. Sessions with Chris are grounded, compassionate, and very human. Expect some laughs, maybe a swear word or two, and most importantly—relief.
Looking for a different
type of therapy?
Individual Counselling
Take charge of your emotional well-being by seeking out individual counselling today!
Couples Counselling
Strengthen your relationship and improve your emotional well-being by seeking couple counselling today!
Psychedelic Integration
Learn more about psychedelics and how this approach may help your forward growth.
Low Cost Counselling Rates
INDIVIDUAL COUNSELLING
$65 + GST Per Hour
COUPLES COUNSELLING
$80 + GST Per Hour
If our low-cost rate is still a barrier, ask about our sliding scale option.
Low Cost Counselling FAQs
What is Low-Cost Counselling?
Low-cost counselling is a type of talk therapy offered at a lower price, making mental health services more affordable and accessible to a broader range of people. Generally, low-cost services are provided by trainee and intern counsellors under the direct supervision of a registered counsellor. Low-cost options are often made available through sliding scale fees, training clinics, government or community subsidized programs and non-profit organizations.
What are the services offered as a part of Thrive's Low-Cost Counselling?
Our low-cost therapists offer individual, couples and family counselling. You can access essentially all the services our registered full-fee therapists offer, albeit at much lower cost.
What are the benefits of Low-Cost Counselling?
Here are some of the major benefits of Low-Cost Counselling:
- Accessibility
- Reduced Financial Stress
- Encourages Regular Sessions
- Democratizes Mental Health Services
- Early Intervention
- Community Support
- Increased Diversity in Therapy Options
How does Low-Cost Counselling work?
Our reduced-fee counselling operates just the same as our full-fee counselling. You’ll book via our online calendar, our online contact form, or a phone call before meeting with your therapist for 50- or 80-minute sessions. These take place either at our downtown office or via the web-based platform Zoom.
Do you offer sliding scale rates for people who cannot afford to pay full price?
Yes. Let us know your situation in the contact form, and we can help provide low cost counselling.
Who is eligible for low-cost counselling services?
Kind-to-your-budget therapy is available to anyone. Reach out any time to get the process started.
How much is therapy in Vancouver?
This is hard to estimate. Rates of counsellors across the Lower Mainland increased with very little organization during the economic recession. While counsellors used to follow guidelines from their registration bodies, it seems everyone sort of decided their rates over the last few years. Registered counsellor rates seem to vary from $120-$200.