Burden Bearers of Canada is a clinical counselling agency dedicated to the advancement of psychological well-being for all who seek its services and to adherence to the highest standards of professional practice.
Since 1974, Burden Bearers of Canada has sought to provide the highest level of therapeutic care to all who are troubled and hurting. In this fast paced world in which we live the stress and inevitable change that comes with each day negatively impacts many people. It is at times such as these that family members, co-workers, and friends benefit from having someone to share their difficulties with. One of our long standing objectives is to be able to assist and provide clinical counselling for individuals at their point of greatest need.
Services Offered
The concerns we address: * Abuse (mental, physical, religious and sexual) * Abandonment patterns * Addictions * Adolescent development issues * Anger Issues * Anxieties * Behavioral Difficulties * Blended Family Issues * Burnout * Childhood Issues * Co-Dependency * Communication * Conflict Management * Depression * Divorce Adjustment * Dysfunctional Issues * Eating Disorders * Emotional Difficulties * Envy and Jealousy Dynamics * Esteem Issues * Family Issues * Fear of Failure * Loss and Bereavement Experiences * Marriage (pre and post) * Marriage Separation Counselling * Obsessive Compulsive Disorders * Phobias * Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome * Procrastination * Psychosomatic Concerns * Relationship Problems * Sexual Concerns * Sleep Disorders * Spiritual Issues * Suicidal Inclinations * Time Management Techniques
Fees and Payment
Our counselling fee is fully discussed with each client during the Intake interview. Payment for each session is made prior to the counselling time and may be made by cheque, cash or Visa.
On occasion a potential client may not be able to cover the full cost of their sessions.
While we must ensure that our costs are covered we do not want lack of financing to be a determent to a client. Each therapist on staff is committed to drafting a financial strategy that will be mutually beneficial to all concerned.
A community counseling agency is a group therapy practice that offers affordable mental health services. Most are independent non-profit agencies, state agencies, or publicly-funded agencies. A few may restrict who is eligible for services, so it is a good idea to check when you call.
Community counseling agencies are generally more affordable than other therapy providers, but how much more affordable they are will depend on whether you qualify for a discount or sliding scale fee (or if they accept your insurance). Many, but not all, have a policy that they won't turn away anyone due to inability to pay. You should ask about their fees when you first call.
Expect to talk to kind people who want to help you find the care you need. Most community agencies strive to connect you with a live person within 24 hours, if not immediately. If you're asked to hold or leave a message, don't give up; just leave a message and wait. You should hear back pretty quickly.
Most agencies try to set up an initial assessment appointment within a week (some do within 24 hours), though the waitlist to start therapy is usually longer—about a few weeks on average. If you're not eligible or if the agency is not right for you, it's usually still worth it to call or drop in, because staff are knowledgeable about local options and can often refer you to one.
