Affordable Therapy Program

QUEER AFFIRMING COUNSELLING

WITHOUT FINANCIAL BARRIERS

Connect with affordable therapy services provided by our team of talented interns.

All our interns work through an anti-oppressive, sex-positive, intersectional feminist lens, and offer virtual sessions across Turtle Island.

They are:

  • 2SLGBTQIA+ identified

  • supervised by registered and practicing clinicians

  • at the Masters level, just about to graduate

Our counselling interns are able to provide trauma-informed counselling but not specialized trauma treatment. They are also unable to provide treatment for those experiencing active psychosis and cannot write gender affirming assessments for Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) and gender affirming surgery. Post-traumatic stress, intimate partner violence, sexual assault, and active addiction will be considered by our team of clinical supervisors on a case-by-case basis to ensure you are provided with an appropriate level and type of support.

FAQS

How much training do interns have?

All of our interns are completing their Masters degrees in either Counselling Psychology or Social Work and are closely supported by qualified and experienced Clinical Supervisors to ensure they provide the highest quality services. Counselling Interns have completed all academic requirements of their Master’s degrees, and work under the clinical supervision of a fully qualified and experienced Counsellor or Social Worker.

What are the session fees?

Sessions are $40 (plus applicable tax) per 50-minute session.

(80-minute sessions are pro-rated)

How long can I work with an intern?

Our interns spend 8 months completing their internship, and you are invited to work with them throughout their time with us.

How am I matched with an intern?

Our supervision team works to match applicants with interns who have experience and competence in the area(s) you’d like to work.

Once matched, you’ll be invited to meet one of our interns for a free consultation, so you can see if the match feels rights. We prioritize your agency and autonomy, and will work to match you with a counselling intern you feel you can work well with.