Online counselling for women across BC
Connect with an experienced counsellor by secure video, wherever you are in British Columbia. Online counselling gives you the same personalized, evidence-based support as in-person therapy, without the commute.
- Secure virtual sessions from the comfort of home
- Flexible scheduling that fits around your life
- Available to women anywhere in British Columbia
Support for whatever you’re going through
Our counsellors specialize in a wide range of areas, all available through online sessions so you can get the right support wherever you are.
Anxiety
Target feelings of worry, fear, and panic. Learn how to feel more in control of your thoughts and reconnect with a sense of calm.
Perinatal
Support through every stage of the journey to parenthood, whether you're planning for a baby, coping with a loss, or adjusting to life as a parent.
Burnout
Understand what's fueling your exhaustion and the patterns keeping you overwhelmed. Strengthen your coping skills and set healthy boundaries.
Trauma
Process traumatic experiences in a safe and supportive environment. Develop coping strategies to manage triggers and reclaim control.
Simple, secure, and from wherever you are
Book online
Choose a counsellor and book a session that fits your schedule. No referral needed.
Get your secure link
You'll receive an email with a private, encrypted video link. There's nothing to download or set up.
Join from anywhere
At your session time, click the link to enter a virtual waiting room and connect from wherever you feel comfortable.
Inclusive Support
We're committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We're allies of LGB2TQIA+ and BIPOC individuals, and support those who self-identify as women, non-binary or gender non-conforming.
Personalized Care
Your needs and experiences are unique to you. Our counsellors are trained in a wide range of therapeutic techniques to ensure you receive the effective, high quality support you deserve.
Qualified Professionals
Every counsellor on our team is a licensed professional with a masters-level education and extensive experience supporting the needs of women.
Meet the counsellors offering online sessions
Our team of experienced counsellors each bring their own unique style and expertise, and all offer secure online sessions. Browse our team to find someone whose approach resonates with you.
View all counsellors
Each counsellor has their own unique skill set, experience and area of expertise.
- Master's level education
- Registered with a provincial body
- Extensive experience supporting women
Memberships & Certifications
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about online counselling at Women's Mental Health.
Yes. Research consistently shows that online counselling is as effective as in-person therapy for most concerns, including anxiety, depression, stress, and relationship difficulties. You get the same personalized, evidence-based support from the same qualified counsellors, just accessed remotely.
Yes. "Virtual counselling", "online counselling", and "online therapy" all refer to the same thing: sessions with a counsellor held by secure video rather than in person. Whichever term you use, it's the same personalized support from the same qualified counsellors.
Sessions take place through a secure, encrypted video platform that meets Canadian privacy standards. There are no downloads required. Once your appointment is booked, you'll receive an email with a secure link. At your session time, click the link to enter a virtual waiting room, then join your counsellor from a private space of your choosing.
Just a device with a camera and microphone (a phone, tablet, or computer), a reliable internet connection, and a quiet, private space where you feel comfortable talking. That's it, with no special software to install.
Online counselling is available to women located anywhere in British Columbia. Because our counsellors are BC-registered (RCC, RSW, or CCC), we can see clients who are physically located in BC at the time of their session, so wherever you are in the province, you can access our support.
Many extended health benefit plans cover counselling provided by a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC), Registered Social Worker (RSW), or Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC), whether sessions are online or in-person. We recommend checking with your benefits provider for specific coverage details.
Yes. Many clients mix online and in-person sessions depending on what works for them week to week.
