Low-Fee Therapy
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No wait lists
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$45/hour
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Free Parking
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Downtown Kelowna
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In-Person or Virtual
Affordable therapy plays a crucial role in promoting mental health and well-being by ensuring that individuals have access to professional support without financial barriers. In a world where mental health issues are prevalent, making therapy affordable contributes to a more inclusive and compassionate society.
Affordable therapy options can encompass various modalities, including counselling, psychotherapy, and support groups. These services aim to address a wide range of mental health concerns, from stress and anxiety to more complex conditions. By removing the financial obstacle, individuals who might otherwise hesitate to seek help can access the support they need to navigate life's challenges.
Our Intern Counsellors
Our intern counsellors are under the direct supervision of Carol Loney, MA, RPC, MPCC-S, CCTP-II, and they are prepared to provide counselling for general mental health challenges.
For deeper or more complex issues, please have a look at our Associate and Specialist Counsellors.
Whatever the challenges are that you are facing, we have a counsellor for you.
Rachel Span
Low-Fee Intern Counsellor
With a focus on creating a safe and non-judgmental space, Rachel actively listens to her clients' concerns, helping them explore their thoughts and feelings. She employs a variety of therapeutic approaches tailored to each individual's unique needs.
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Driven by a genuine desire to make a positive impact, Rachel collaborates closely with clients to empower them to overcome challenges, build resilience, and enhance their overall quality of life.
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Click below too book a free consultation with Rachel to see if she is a good fit.
Chrissy Lwowski
Low-Fee Intern Counsellor
Centrally attentive to trauma informed, solution focused techniques, Chrissy works with families, couples, individuals and youth who are looking to explore the connections between their thoughts, feelings and behaviours.
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Chrissy creates a safe and soothing space, guiding clients through a framework of forensic counselling, education and empowerment to overcome obstacles and achieve goals.
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Working closely with attachment theory, Chrissy believes that when we know and understand how we and those we care for are showing up, we are able to nurture our relationships with empathy and break old patterns, improving our relationships and thus, also improving the quality of our lives.
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Chrissy is working towards her Registered Therapeutic Counsellor designation with the Association of Cooperative Counselling Therapists of Canada, and continues to expand her education in the topics of intimate relationships, attachment theory and somatic therapy.
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During her spare time, Chrissy enjoys a variety of outdoor activities, reading and arts & crafts.
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Please call the office to book with Chrissy.
Wendy Ward
Low-Fee Intern Counsellor
Wendy is dedicated to empowering her clients with compassion and empathy as they navigate personal growth and change. With seven years of experience working with neurodiverse teenagers in a high school setting, she excels at fostering a safe and supportive
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Her approach is grounded in understanding, patience,
and a genuine commitment to guiding clients toward meaningful and lasting results. Wendy also creates a compassionate space where parents feel seen, heard, and validated, utilizing therapeutic tools to help them move forward.
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Wendy offers a free in person or online consultation. Click below to book.
George Russu
Low-Fee Intern Counsellor
George has a genuine and warm presence, enriched by his cultural background and diverse life experience. He offers individual and couple counselling in English, Romanian, and Russian. While using a trauma-informed lens and drawing from several therapeutic approaches, George's interventions are tailored to the client’s unique circumstances and focused on fostering deeper connections, growth, and healing.
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George helps individuals understand and improve their relationships with themselves and others, emphasizing the power of connection as a key element in the healing process. He guides clients in navigating difficult life changes and making necessary adjustments to lead more fulfilling lives.
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In working with couples, George fosters courage in having difficult conversations, helping to illuminate authentic feelings and needs. Couples learn to lean on each other, build trust, and create nurturing partnerships.
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George offers a free in person or online consultation. Click below to book.
Affordability
This shouldn't be something that you have to consider when you need support for mental health challenges. But it is. Our Low-Fee Therapy program has provided affordable therapy locally and virtually for 6 years. We'll continue to help people in this way as long as we're able.
Realistic Cost
Low-Fee sessions are $45/hour (plus GST). A typical therapy treatment plan is 6 sessions long. That means you can spend less than $300 (tax included) to literally change your life. Trust me, a lot can change in 6 weeks! You just have to start.
Counselling Interns
The program is made possible by our Interns. Every intern we take on has completed their education, and is working on getting their hours to be a fully registered professionals. They have life experience and are supervised by a fully qualified Clinical Supervisor, in our clinic.