Counselling FAQs | Bowen Family Systems & RCC Questions | SteadyCore BC

Finding the right Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) in North Vancouver and Surrey starts with knowing what to look for. In British Columbia, Registered Clinical Counsellors are credentialed members of the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC) — a professional body that sets standards for training, ethics, and practice. Working with an RCC ensures you are seeing a qualified professional who meets rigorous educational and clinical requirements. There are several ways to find a Registered Clinical Counsellor in North Vancouver and Surrey. The BCACC website maintains a searchable directory of all registered members practicing in BC, which allows you to filter by location, specialty, and approach. Psychology Today also maintains a directory of counsellors in North Vancouver where you can read individual profiles and learn about each counsellor's areas of focus and therapeutic approach. At SteadyCore Counselling, Leila Howard is a Registered Clinical Counsellor and Approved Clinical Supervisor (RCC-ACS) based in North Vancouver. Devana Weiss is based in Surrey. With a practice grounded in Bowen Family Systems Theory, Leila and Devana works with individuals, couples, and families navigating anxiety, stress, relationship challenges, and life transitions. In-person sessions are available at our North Vancouver and Surrey office, with virtual counselling available across British Columbia. We offer a free 15-minute consultation so you can get a sense of our approach and determine whether SteadyCore is the right fit before booking your first session. Please visit our contact page to get in touch.

The cost of counselling in BC varies depending on the counsellor's training, credentials, and experience. At SteadyCore Counselling, our standard session fee is $155 for a 60-minute hour with a Registered Clinical Counsellor. We believe in transparency around fees and are happy to discuss what to expect before you book. Many extended health insurance plans in BC cover counselling with a Registered Clinical Counsellor. We recommend checking with your provider to confirm your coverage, as plans vary significantly in the amount they reimburse per session and annually. We also offer a free 15-minute initial consultation so you can ask questions, get a sense of our approach, and determine whether SteadyCore is the right fit for you before committing to a full session. For those seeking a more affordable counselling option, Leila Howard and Devana Weiss provide clinical supervision to intern counsellors through an affiliated non-profit organization in BC where sessions are available at a significantly reduced rate of $25. Please contact us for more information about this option and how to access it.

Yes. SteadyCore Counselling offers secure and convenient online counselling to individuals, couples, and families across British Columbia. Virtual sessions provide the same thoughtful, Bowen Family Systems informed approach as our in-person appointments, and are a flexible option for clients who prefer to meet from the comfort of their own home or who are located outside of our North Vancouver and Surrey offices. Online counselling at SteadyCore is well suited for individuals navigating anxiety, stress, life transitions, and relationship challenges, as well as couples and families seeking to understand and shift long-standing patterns. Virtual clinical supervision is also available for Registered Clinical Counsellors across BC. We are also open to working with clients outside of British Columbia depending on the counselling regulations of your province or country. If you are located outside of BC and are interested in working with us, we encourage you to reach out and we will do our best to explore whether virtual counselling is an option for your situation. To book a virtual appointment with Leila Howard, RCC-ACS, or Devana Weiss, RCC-ACS, please visit our contact page.

This is one of the most common questions people have when looking for mental health support in BC, and it is a great one to ask. In British Columbia there are several types of regulated and credentialed mental health professionals, and understanding the differences can help you make an informed decision about the kind of support that is right for you. A psychologist in BC holds a doctoral level degree (PhD or PsyD) and is registered with the College of Psychologists of British Columbia. Psychologists are trained to conduct psychological assessments and testing, diagnose mental health conditions, and provide therapy. Their doctoral level training typically means a longer path to licensure and their fees are generally higher, often ranging from $200 to $300 or more per session. A Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) is a credentialed member of the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC) and holds a minimum of a master's degree in counselling or a related field. RCCs are trained to provide professional counselling and psychotherapy for a wide range of mental health concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, and life transitions. While RCCs do not conduct formal psychological assessments or provide diagnoses, they are highly trained clinicians who provide effective, evidence-informed counselling to individuals, couples, and families. At SteadyCore Counselling, Leila Howard and Devana Weiss are both Registered Clinical Counsellors and Approved Clinical Supervisors (RCC-ACS) — a designation that reflects advanced clinical training and the qualification to provide supervision to other counsellors. Our work is grounded in Bowen Family Systems Theory, a research-informed approach that supports lasting change by helping clients understand the emotional and relational patterns influencing their lives.

Yes. SteadyCore Counselling is currently accepting new clients for individual, couples, and family counselling in North Vancouver and Surrey, as well as virtually across British Columbia. We welcome you to reach out to explore whether SteadyCore is the right fit for you. Inquire about our appointment availability. Leila Howard, RCC-ACS, is accepting new clients at our North Vancouver office and virtually across BC. Devana Weiss, RCC-ACS, is accepting new clients at our Surrey office and virtually across BC. Both counsellors offer a free 15-minute initial consultation so you can ask questions, learn more about our Bowen Family Systems approach, and determine whether working together feels like a good fit before committing to a full session. Clinical supervision is also available for Registered Clinical Counsellors in BC seeking Bowen-informed individual supervision and consultation. If you are an RCC or provisionally registered counsellor interested in working with an Approved Clinical Supervisor, we encourage you to get in touch. To book your free consultation or first appointment, please visit our contact page or email Leila at leilahoward@steadycorecounselling.ca (mailto:leilahoward@steadycorecounselling.ca)or Devana at devanaweiss@steadycorecounselling.ca(mailto:devanaweiss@steadycorecounselling.ca)