Rates, Policies & Coverage
Online EMDR Therapy in British Columbia
Practical Information for Getting Started with Counselling and EMDR
Rates are set in accordance with the recommendations of the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC).
Initial 15 Minute Phone Consultation - No Charge
50 Minute Session - $165
80 Minute Session - $248
110 Minute Session - $330
Extended Health Coverage
For online sessions, please have a quiet and private space with a reliable internet connection.
If you have extended health benefits, you may be able to qualify for full or partial coverage for counselling services. Please check with your provider before booking a session to ensure that your benefits cover the services of a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC). Once you receive your electronic receipt, you can submit it to your provider for reimbursement.
Direct billing is not offered at this time.
How Long Does EMDR Take?
EMDR doesn't have a set number of sessions because everyone's needs are different, but many people notice progress within about 6–12 sessions. If someone has more complex or long-term trauma, it can take longer (20 sessions or more), and that's completely normal. We'll move at a pace that feels right for you, and I'll check in with you regularly so we can make sure the process feels comfortable and manageable.
I offer EMDR sessions weekly or bi-weekly, depending on your needs and what feels manageable for you. There's no "one right way"—the timing is tailored to your nervous system and the pace that feels supportive rather than overwhelming.
Payment & Cancellation Policies
Before your first session, you'll be directed to a secure online booking system to create your account. Payment can be made by e-transfer or credit card, and an electronic receipt will be provided once payment is received.
Payment Policy
Your appointment and well-being are extremely important to me. Since time is set aside for your session, 48 hours notice is requested for any cancellations or rescheduling. When not enough notice is given, it doesn’t allow for another client to be seen. For this reason, refunds are not provided for insufficient notice nor are credits given for a future session.
Cancellation Policy
Counselling and EMDR Therapy is a Dedication to Healing
EMDR is a commitment because healing takes time, consistency, and emotional readiness. EMDR works by helping the brain reprocess distressing memories so they no longer feel overwhelming or stuck. This process often unfolds over several sessions, and each step builds on the last. Because EMDR reaches deeper layers of memory, emotion, and belief, it requires steady engagement, a willingness to explore difficult experiences at a manageable pace, and trust in the therapeutic process. Regular sessions help maintain momentum, ensure safety and stabilization, and support meaningful, lasting change. For many people, this commitment becomes an empowering investment in their long-term wellbeing and emotional freedom.
“We repeat what we don’t repair.”
~ Christine Langley-Obaugh