Our Current Intern Counsellor
Our current intern counsellor is Brittany Vaughn, a master’s-level counselling student in the final stages of her training who offers compassionate, evidence-based support under close clinical supervision.
Brittany provides individual counselling and couples counselling.
Low Cost Counselling
At Charting Pathways Counselling, we offer low-cost counselling with an intern to make therapy more accessible for individuals and couples in New Westminster, Downtown Vancouver, and online across BC. This option provides quality, compassionate support at a reduced fee while supporting the training of future counsellors.
Why We Offer Low-Cost Counselling
We believe cost should not be a barrier to mental health support. Our low-cost counselling program helps:
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Increase access to therapy for individuals and couples
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Reduce financial barriers to counselling
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Support people experiencing stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, or relationship challenges
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Contribute to the training of skilled, compassionate future counsellors
Who Is Low Cost Counselling For?
Low cost counselling is especially helpful for:
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Individuals or couples who are curious about therapy but haven’t tried it before
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People paying out of pocket without extended health coverage
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Clients who want more frequent sessions to create meaningful change
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Couples looking for affordable couples therapy
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Anyone seeking low cost counselling in Vancouver or New Westminster
Counsellors-in-training often bring warmth, openness, and a strong commitment to their work. Many clients find this creates a supportive and comfortable environment—especially for those new to counselling.
What Can You Expect From Counselling?
Clients come to counselling for many different reasons, including stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, life transitions, or healing from trauma. Over time, many people experience:
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Greater self-understanding and emotional awareness
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Improved communication and healthier relationships
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Increased confidence and coping skills
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Healing from past experiences and major life events
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Improved mental health and overall wellbeing
Low cost counselling provides the space and consistency needed to support real, lasting change—at a pace that works for you.
Session Fees
Individual counselling: $45 per session
Couples counselling: $60 per session
Sessions are available in-person in New Westminster and Downtown Vancouver and online.
Insurance Coverage
Some extended health benefit plans may provide partial or full coverage for counselling with an intern, particularly when services are supervised by a Registered Clinical Counsellor. Coverage varies by provider and plan, so we recommend contacting your insurance company directly to confirm eligibility and reimbursement details.
We are happy to provide receipts or supporting information upon request.
Frequently Asked Questions
Low cost counselling is therapy provided by a counsellor-in-training who is completing their final clinical internship as part of a Master’s degree in counselling. Sessions are offered at a reduced rate while still meeting professional and ethical standards.
Yes. Counsellors-in-training have completed most of their education and clinical training. They also receive ongoing supervision from a registered clinical counsellor who reviews their work and ensures high-quality care.
Absolutely. Many clients find low cost therapy just as helpful as standard counselling. Because sessions are more affordable, clients often attend more consistently, which supports deeper progress and long-term change.
In addition to low cost counselling, Charting Pathways offers a range of professional counselling services to support individuals and couples with different needs and coverage options. Our services include individual counselling, couples counselling, ICBC counselling, CVAP counselling, and BCEHS counselling. This allows clients to access therapy through private pay, insurance-based programs, or specialized funding, depending on their situation.
