Where Can I Find Low-Cost Online Counselling in Ontario?
By everwell counselling
Maybe you’ve just Googled “Free Therapy” or “Low-Cost Counselling” and have found your way here. We are happy to offer you some suggestions on how to access these free counselling or low-cost therapy services.
Take a look below for a list of low-cost or free counselling options in Ontario. We completely understand that finances are an issue for many people who are in search of a counsellor or therapist and we are here to help.
everwell
Here at everwell we have an affordable counselling program that is staffed by our therapist interns. The base rate for therapy is $70 per session but it is possible to receive your sessions for lower than this if you are in financial need. This might not be the “free therapy” option you were envisioning but we can offer a low-cost, consistent therapist that will offer you amazing support throughout your therapy journey. To get connected with one of our therapist interns, you can book a free consultation or fill out our ‘Get Started’ questionnaire here.
Mind Beacon
Mind Beacon offers reduced-rate therapy services for all Ontario residents, thanks to funding by the Government of Ontario. Mind Beacon provides a therapist-guided program designed to help you develop resiliency and coping skills. This isn’t one-to-one therapy in the traditional sense –it is a program where you will be guided by a therapist online.
Bounce Back
Bounce Back is a free skill-building program managed by the Canadian Mental Health Association. It is a guided self-help program that’s effective in helping people aged 15 and up who are experiencing mild-to-moderate anxiety or depression, or may be feeling low, stressed, worried, irritable or angry. Participants receive telephone coaching, skill-building workbooks and online videos.
CouchMD
CouchMD offers mental health support to residents of Ontario. CouchMD is staffed by physicians who will evaluate and assess your concerns and support you with follow-ups and management of medication when appropriate. CouchMD is fully virtual and offers telephone appointments.
AbilitiCBT
AbilitiCBT is another government-funded, therapist-guided program. It will allow you to have an initial consultation with a therapist and then you will work through 10 structured modules with your therapist as a guide.
Interested in booking your free consultation?
We provide virtual counselling with a human touch and make it easy to connect with a registered therapist. Contact us and let’s talk about whether counselling at everwell is right for you.