Affordable Counselling Nova Scotia:
Five Star Wellbeing Intern Counselling Clinic
Quality counselling should be accessible.
We know cost can make it difficult to get the mental health support you need. Our Intern Counselling Clinic offers professional, compassionate counselling at a more affordable rate for people who may not have insurance coverage or who find the regular cost of therapy difficult to manage.
Counselling with Dianne Lévesque — $45/hour
September 10, 2026 – June 30, 2027
We’re pleased to welcome Dianne Lévesque, Counselling Therapist Intern, to Five Star Wellbeing.
Dianne is completing her graduate training in counselling and will be offering individual counselling through our Intern Counselling Clinic for $45 per one-hour session.
Affordable Counselling. Professional Support.
Our Intern Counselling Clinic connects you with a graduate counselling student who is completing the supervised clinical experience required to become a counselling therapist.
Dianne will receive close clinical supervision, guidance and mentoring from Derrick McEachern, Registered Counselling Therapist and an Approved Supervisor with the Nova Scotia College of Counselling Therapists.
This means you receive affordable counselling while working with a developing therapist who is supported throughout her clinical practice.
What You Can Expect
- Affordable counselling at $45/hour
- Professional clinical supervision
- Compassionate, client-centred care
- A safe and confidential space
- Evidence-based counselling approaches
Need a Lower Rate? Talk to Us.
We don't want cost to be the only reason you can't access counselling.
If $45 per session is difficult for you, please contact Derrick McEachern at derrick@fivestarwellbeing.com. Where possible, we'll work with you to find a rate that better fits your financial circumstances.
Fees collected through the Intern Counselling Clinic help cover administration, insurance, office space and professional supervision.
Is the Intern Counselling Clinic Right for Me?
Before beginning counselling, we screen prospective clients to make sure their needs are a good fit for the experience and scope of practice of our counselling intern.
If Dianne and the Intern Counselling Clinic are a good fit for you, we'll help you get started.
Affordable support is available. You don't have to wait until things become overwhelming to reach out.
Learn more about Dianne Lévesque or book your first appointment online.
If someone you know needs support, please share!
To book, visit our online booking page https://fivestarwellbeing.janeapp.com/. Please choose Intern Counselling Clinic to select an Affordable Counselling Session.
If you require more information, or need help booking, please email info@fivestarwellbeing.com.
Take good care,
Derrick
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About the Author:
Derrick McEachern is a Registered Counselling Therapist (RCT) in Nova Scotia, a Canadian Certified Counsellor and an Approved Supervisor for the Nova Scotia College of Counselling Therapists. He specializes in providing mindfulness-based and emotionally focused therapy. He offers workshops and webinars and consults with businesses on ways to improve employee wellbeing and mental health.
Derrick McEachern, M.Ed., RCT, CCC
Counselling Therapist, Owner
Five Star Wellbeing Counselling and Mental Health
tel: 902 698 1194
derrick@fivestarwellbeing.com
https://fivestarwellbeing.com
