AsUR Counselling & Consulting Services

Rates vary depending on the counsellor. See each counsellor’s bio for the rates.

We accept the following payment methods:

• Credit card (preferred)

• Interac e-transfer

• Direct billing for approved third-party funding programs, such as AFU (Autism Funding Unit), Self Design, and SAJE. If you plan to use third-party funding for appointments, please contact us in advance to set up direct billing before your first session.

If cost is a barrier, please reach out to us.

We offer sliding scale rates for clients in need in an effort to make our services more accessible. Rate and availability vary based on the counsellor.

We also offer lower-cost counselling sessions with supervised Intern Counsellors who are completing their Masters degree in either Clinical Counselling or Social Work.

Many health insurance providers (e.g., Blue Cross, Manulife) reimburse services provided by a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC), Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC), or Registered Social Worker (RSW). Please review your benefits plan for details on your coverage.

Insurance Coverage Exclusions:

• Sessions with Intern Counsellors are not covered by most insurance plans.

• Sessions with pre-licensed counsellors are not covered by most insurance plans.

Please note that we do not offer direct billing to insurance providers. If your insurance plan covers counselling services, you can submit your receipts to your provider for reimbursement.

We do not provide formal/official diagnoses, but we do offer informal screening for adults and can assist you in finding a diagnostician in the community for formal assessments.

In British Columbia, adult ADHD can be diagnosed by Medical Doctors, Nurse Practitioners, Registered Psychologists, and Psychiatrists. Adult Autism is most commonly diagnosed by Registered Psychologists. While adults can technically be referred to psychiatrists for an Autism diagnosis, these cases are rare. If you need recommendations, feel free to reach out.

It’s natural to have feelings of discomfort and/or uncertainty around counselling. Getting used to counselling conversations and building a trusting relationship with your counsellor can take time.

Below are some tips that our clients have found to be helpful before booking their first session and during the initial stages of counselling:

• Book free consultations with counsellors and see if if you connect with them.

• Take some time to reflect on why you’re considering counselling. Jotting down your thoughts or discussing it with someone can help you clarify what you’d like to work on.

• Try a session or two - sometimes experiencing counselling firsthand can help you decide if it’s the right fit.

• Know that it’s okay if the counsellor isn’t right for you. Therapy is a personal process, and it may take time to find the right match. You are welcome to meet with more than one counsellor for consultations to assess fit

• If counselling hasn’t worked for you in the past, bring up your concerns during the consultation. A new counsellor or different approach might be more suitable.

• Bring someone you trust to your appointments if it helps you feel more comfortable. You’re welcome to attend with a parent, friend, sibling, partner, or support worker.

• Allow yourself some time before and after sessions to reflect and process your experience.

• You get to set the pace. If there are topics you don’t feel ready to discuss, that’s okay. Let your counsellor know, and they’ll work with you at a pace that feels accessible. You can also explore different session lengths and frequency.

We make every effort to make you feel comfortable during your appointment. If you need any sensory adjustments, such as dimmer lighting, or white noise, just let us know. You’re welcome to take breaks, move around, stim, sit, stand, lie down - we do not ask clients to remain seated, stay still, or maintain eye contact in appointments.

A standard counselling session is 50 minutes. We also offer shorter sessions (25 minutes) and extended sessions (80 minutes).

Counselling therapy can be short-term, long-term or anywhere in between.

Session frequency and length are shaped by many factors, including the reason you are seeking support, your availability, capacity, health, and financial considerations. You’ll work collaboratively with your counsellor to assess your progress and create a plan that aligns with your circumstances and goals.

We appreciate as much notice as possible should you need to reschedule or cancel an appointment. This will allow other clients who need to see us to book in.

If you miss an appointment, reschedule or cancel within 24 hours of the appointment, you will be charged the full cost of the scheduled session. This payment must be paid in full before you can schedule another appointment.