Counselling in Maple Ridge
& virtual therapy across BC

Session lengths vary slightly depending on individual needs; however, sessions are typically 50 minutes long for regular appointments. We also offer complimentary 15-minute initial consultations to get to know your counsellor.

Absolutely! We offer online and phone appointments when in-person is not feasible or less practical for you. There is also more flexibility for these appointments. If you don't see something in our booking schedule that is a good fit for your availability, let us know! Explore our online and phone sessions. (https://www.thewholehearted.ca/online-counselling)

We offer a sliding fee scale. Please inquire about what is currently available for lower-fee sessions if the cost is a concern for you. ​ Our 50-minute sessions cost $140 and our 90-minute sessions cost $180 for individuals. ​ Some benefit plans may provide coverage for counselling. We can give you a receipt to send to your benefits if they cover counselling with Registered Social Workers. Please make sure to confirm with them beforehand to avoid surprises. *Late cancellations within 48 hours of your appointment are charged 50% of the session cost the first time and the full cost after that. This is not based on whether there is a 'good enough' reason for missing--we understand that life happens and can interrupt our plans. This policy is practical for the clinic's financial viability and is never applied punitively. We also believe that if you are paying for something, it should benefit you. Your counsellor will spend the missed time reviewing your notes, planning sessions, or doing further research related to your concerns to benefit your counselling together.

Emily has both her RSW (Registered Social Worker) and RCC (Registered Clinical Counsellor) designations. An RSW is a professional who is part of the BC College of Social Workers, whereas an RCC professional is part of the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors. Some counsellors have one or both designations. This is important to be aware of because some benefit plans cover only one or the other, or different amounts for these two designations. As Emily has both of these, there should be fewer concerns. However, it's still essential to check your plan in case counselling is not covered, if coverage is limited, or if your plan requires a higher qualification, such as a psychologist or psychiatrist (though this is more uncommon).