Fees, Insurance & Cancellations

Fees

Therapy is an investment in your wellbeing.
The standard length of a counselling session is 50 minutes, with extended 75-minute sessions available upon request.

Elise follows the BCACC recommended rate for experienced counsellors:

  • Individual Counselling: $150–$165

  • Couples Counselling: $170–$195

Payment is due at the end of each session and can be made by e-transfer or any major credit card. Receipts are provided upon payment. Outstanding balances must be settled before your next appointment.

Insurance

Many extended health plans offer partial or full coverage for counselling with a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC).


To make the process easier, Elise offers direct billing for many major insurance providers — please confirm your eligibility with your insurer before your first appointment.

Elise also accepts ICBC and CVAP claims. If your sessions are covered by one of these programs, mention this when booking so the appropriate documentation can be arranged.

A limited number of sliding scale spots may be available upon request.

Cancellations

Your appointment time is reserved just for you. Please provide at least 24 hours’ notice if you need to cancel or reschedule.
Sessions cancelled with less than 24 hours’ notice are billed 50% of the session fee, except in cases of emergency.

If your counselling is funded by ICBC or another third-party provider, you are responsible for any late cancellation fees.
CVAP allows up to three missed or late-cancelled sessions per approval period; these count toward your total number of covered sessions.