Affordable Counselling from Supervised Practicum Students

Looking for counselling that fits your budget? Our practicum student program offers sliding scale therapy with high-quality care at reduced rates. Each student is selected and supervised by a registered clinical counsellor, ensuring expert guidance without high costs. Whether you're seeking sliding scale couples therapy, individual support, or help navigating life's challenges, we make professional mental health services accessible and affordable. 
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Cait Leavitt

M.Sc., MPC and RCC Candidate (she/her)​

​​We are pleased to welcome Cait Leavitt to Allison Rice Therapy & Associates as an intern counsellor in 2024. Cait's therapeutic approach is collaborative and judgment-free, ensuring that every client feels safe and supported throughout their healing and personal development process. She tailors her techniques from a diverse range of therapeutic modalities to best meet the unique needs of each individual she works with. She is a strong believer that everyone has the strength within them to heal and therapy can provide the safe space and tools to help facilitate the process. 

Cait works with youth through to adults on mental health challenges including depression, anxiety and trauma. She has additional training within the sporting landscape and within concussion recovery. 

Cait has completed her Masters in Psychology and is now under supervision to become a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) through the British Columbia Association for Clinical Counsellors (BCACC). She is also a Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) through the Canadian Sport Psychology Association (CSPA). 

As a clinical counsellor intern, Cait uses a diverse therapeutic approach that draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Somatic Therapy and Compassion Focused Therapy to help individuals overcome mental health challenges to live an aligned and fulfilling life.

More About The Program

Our program is designed to provide you with reliable, affordable mental health support, while helping future counsellors gain valuable experience.
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​What You Can Expect:​
  • Experienced Care: Our carefully selected practicum students are advanced in their training, ensuring you receive effective, compassionate counselling at a reduced cost.
 
  • Expert Supervision: Each session is supervised by a Registered Clinical Counsellor, so you benefit from both student care and expert oversight, giving you quality service at an affordable rate.
 
  • Flexible and Affordable: Services are offered on a sliding scale, making it easier to access affordable therapy in Vancouver and get the help you need without financial strain

Allison Rice Therapy

Allison Rice is a clinical counsellor with over 20 years of experience. 


"I believe change IS possible and that people can find freedom from their struggles, no matter how deeply entrenched the patterns are or how slight the change might be." 

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