FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions About Counselling at Emotion Wise
Finding the right fit for mental health counselling can be difficult. We try to make it easier for you to find psychological support locally in Vancouver and BC-Wide by answering your common questions.
$150 - $175 per 50 minute session (fees vary between counsellors), for sessions of different length please inquire directly.
We offer a limited sliding scale available on a case by case basis based on financial need. Please inquire directly.
We have low-cost counselling offered by a student in their Masters degree in Counselling or Social Work- sessions are $50/session with additional sliding scale available for those in need.
Many health benefits plans will reimburse you for counselling services. Contact your plan provider before your first session to ensure that your plan covers a Registered Social Worker (RSW) or a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC).
The cost of seeing a Registered Social Worker is eligible to be deducted as a medical practitioners for the purpose of the medical expenses tax credit through the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).
April Griffin, Cara Mann, Mina Alijevski and Suvi Teigen are approved providers for the First Nations Health Authority Mental Wellness Program (FNHA). Learn more about our FNHA Mental Wellness Counselling.
April Griffin and Mila Loskutova provide counselling with the Crime Victims Assistance Program (CVAP), additional top-up fees may apply in addition to the covered fee.
For further questions please contact info@emotionwise.ca
The number of sessions you attend will depend on your counselling goals.
After your first session you can discuss your hopes for counselling with you therapist and they can recommend a length of time depending on what issue you are working on.
We recommend meeting more frequently at the outset of the therapy and spacing out therapy as your meet your goals.
For childhood trauma and emotional regulation issues a 4-6 month commitment is recommended.
Our therapists hold sessions virtually/online and in Vancouver.
Vancouver Office:
#316-119 West Pender St.
*As of October 1, 2026 we have moved to the 3rd floor*
It is accessible to clients from Vancouver, Burnaby, and New Westminster by major bus routes and is close to the Stadium Skytrain Station.
Our counsellors each set their own schedule and are generally with various availability throughout the week, with some counsellors available evenings and weekends.
Please contact us for specific availability of our therapists.
Yes we provide direct billing to most insurance companies including: Sunlife, Canada Life, Manulife, Pacific Blue Cross, Desjardins, Greenshield, and more. Please inquire directly to see if we can direct bill to your insurance company.
We also provide direct billing for CVAP (Crime Victims Assistance Program (CVAP) and First Nations Health Authority (FNHA).
We require a consent form and credit card on file for those opting for direct billing.
We offer low-cost counselling at $50/session provided by Graduate level Interns in Social Work or Counselling. Further sliding scale is available based on need.
Our registered counsellors may offer sliding scale therapy on occasion, but spaces are very limited. We provide low-cost therapy through the following programs: First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) and Crime Victims Assistance Program (CVAP).