Low-Cost Therapy with Student Clinicians
Our supervised Student Therapists offer Low-Cost Therapy as part of their clinical training. While they’re still completing their graduate education, they work under the close supervision of a registered clinician. This program not only makes therapy more accessible, but it can also offer a meaningful, supportive experience for clients.
Let’s explore how it works, who it’s for, and what you can expect.
How it works
All sessions are digital / online / telephone-based / virtual (i.e., telephone or video-based)
All sessions are audio and / or video recorded for training purposes, viewed by the student and their supervisor, and destroyed after they are no longer needed for supervisory.
Clinical sessions are typically during weekday hours (9:30am – 6:30pm, EDT / EST);
Clinical services are intended for personal issues.
After the initial 80-minute intake session, your file will be discussed with the student’s supervisor whereby a treatment plan will be discussed and the student will follow-up with you to discuss subsequent treatment planning.
Things we cannot assist with
The student clinician cannot assist with issues involving litigation, patients presenting with potential or officially diagnosed conditions (e.g., borderline personality disorder, bipolar personality disorder, schizophrenic patients, etc.), or patients who are actively suicidal or that have made recent suicidal attempts.
Who is this program for?
At our clinic (CWCP), we partner with our federally registered charity, Bridging With Support, to offer low-cost therapy for communities who have historically faced systemic barriers to care, including:
2SLGBTQIA+ Folks
Indigenous Communities
People of Colour
What we can support with
Student clinicians can help with many of the same challenges a registered therapist would:
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2SLGBTQIA+
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Anxiety
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Depression
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Identity exploration
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Life transitions
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Self-esteem
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Stress
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Trans & non-binary
How much does it cost?
Our fee structure is designed to reduce financial pressure while ensuring high-quality care. Here’s what to expect:
Individual Therapy
- Initial 80-min intake session: $80
- Ongoing 50-min sessions: $35–$135
- Ongoing 80-min sessions: $53–$203
Relationship / Couples Therapy (as available)
- Initial 80-min intake: $100
- Ongoing 50-min sessions: $45–$170
- Ongoing 80-min sessions: $68–$255
All session payments for sliding scale appointments are by eTransfer only and paid 72-hours prior to the appointment date. eTransfers are to be sent to info@bwsfoundation.ca noting your clinician’s name in addition to your session date and time.
How to get started
How to get started
If you’re interested in booking a session with a student clinician, the process is simple:
- Fill out our Service Request Form.
- You’ll be booked for an 80-minute intake session.
- After the initial 80-minute intake session, your file will be discussed with the student’s supervisor.
From there, you and your student clinician will work together (with supervisory support) to build a treatment plan based on your needs and goals.
CWCP is a proud community partner of Bridging With Support
BWS is a charitable organization that aims to subsidize the cost of mental health service support to the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, Indigenous populations, and people of colour across Ontario.
Your donation to BWS helps make therapy accessible to those who need it most.
