Services


Individual Counselling with Registered Clinical Counsellor Rena Koon

Individual counselling with a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC), provides a safe, confidential space to explore thoughts, emotions, and life challenges. It can help with anxiety, trauma, stress, or transitions by building insight, coping skills, emotional regulation, and greater self-understanding to support healing and personal growth. Direct billing available for many insurance providers

Fee

20 minute initial consultation- no charge

50 minute session-$155

80 minute session – $230

Low Cost Counselling with Associate Counsellor Russel Lloyd

An Associate Counsellor is a clinician who has completed their graduate level education and practicum requirements and is in the process of obtaining their Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) designation through the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors BCACC. At Authentic Connection Counselling, Russel Lloyd practices as an associate counsellor. This allows him to offer counselling services at a reduced rate while providing clients with professional support.

Fee

20 minute initial consultation- no charge

50 minute session- $110

80 minute Session- $160

Low Cost Counselling with Practicum Student Counsellor Christine Holt

Low-cost and sliding scale counselling is available with Christine Holt, a MACP practicum student counsellor under clinical supervision. This option offers compassionate, professional support at a reduced rate, making counselling more accessible while still providing a safe, supportive space for growth, healing, and skill development.

Fee

20 minute initial consultation- no charge

50 minute session- $85

80 minute session -$130

If finances are a barrier to service, a sliding scale is available.

Funded Options

Authentic Connection Counselling may offer funded counselling options through FNHA, SAJE, CVAP, and ICBC. We also provide direct billing for Pacific Blue Cross, Sun Life and Green Shield, making therapy more accessible, affordable, and easier to navigate so you can focus on healing