Looking for affordable counselling in Winnipeg? Alleviate Holistic Health currently offers your first two sessions with Erl Fullido at no charge, then ongoing practicum sessions at $40 each. Erl is a student counsellor completing graduate training under clinical supervision. This option may make it easier to start counselling and understand the ongoing cost before you book. The practicum service is not eligible for insurance reimbursement; confirm the current terms with our team.
Cost matters, but so does knowing who you will meet and what you are booking. Here is how Erl’s practicum service works, what to ask before your first appointment and how to take the next step.
View Erl’s appointments and book online, or contact our team if you would like help choosing an appointment.
Affordable counselling in Winnipeg: key takeaways
- Alleviate currently lists the first two sessions with Erl at no charge and ongoing sessions at $40 each; Erl is a student counsellor.
- Dr. Trevi Freeze supervises Erl’s counselling practicum.
- Plan for ongoing $40 sessions as an out-of-pocket cost; confirm the clinic’s current practicum insurance rules before booking.
- Online booking currently lists 50-minute adult and child/youth appointments, with in-person and virtual options; check the age requirements and format before booking.
- You can book an available appointment with Erl online or contact Alleviate for help choosing the right option.
How do Erl’s no-charge and $40 counselling sessions work?
Our current online booking page lists Erl’s first two sessions at no charge and ongoing sessions at $40 each. This offer applies to his practicum counselling service. A practicum is the supervised clinical part of a counsellor’s training. Erl is still completing his graduate degree, and supervision is part of that work. The offer does not change his student status. Ask the clinic how the no-charge sessions and ongoing appointments are booked, and confirm the current payment and insurance rules before choosing a service.
This may be an option to explore if the cost of private counselling has kept you from reaching out, or if you are paying without benefits. You can ask about the service before deciding whether to book. There is no need to explain your finances in detail just to ask a question about fees.
The two no-charge sessions and the $40 ongoing fee apply to Erl’s specific service, not every counselling appointment at Alleviate. Other practitioners and appointment types have their own rates. If you are comparing options, ask for the practitioner’s name, session length and total fee together.
Meet Erl Fullido, student counsellor
Erl Fullido is completing an M.Ed. in Counselling Psychology at the University of Manitoba. He previously earned a B.A. (Honours) in Psychology and is completing his practicum at Alleviate under Dr. Trevi Freeze’s supervision.
Erl describes his approach as person-centred and collaborative. In everyday terms, that means making room for your experiences, values and goals, rather than assuming someone else knows what your life should look like. His profile also describes an emphasis on recognising strengths and helping people feel heard.
You can use an initial conversation to ask how Erl works, what supervision involves and whether his training fits the support you are seeking. His profile also offers more detail about his background and approach.
Who can book reduced-rate counselling?
Erl’s booking page lists individual practicum appointments for adults and for children or youth. Choose the appointment that matches the person attending. If you are unsure about age requirements or whether the service fits your concern, ask the clinic before booking.
For adults, our adult counselling page explains the broader service. Parents and younger people can also read about counselling for children and counselling for teens and young adults. Those pages describe clinic services; confirm Erl’s specific appointment options when booking online.
If you need couples counselling or family counselling, contact the team for the appropriate practitioner and fee. Do not assume that an individual practicum booking covers a joint appointment. Finding the right service matters as much as finding a manageable price.
Are appointments in person or online?
Online booking currently shows both in-person and virtual practicum appointments with Erl. In-person appointments are at our Winnipeg clinic at 770 Leila Avenue. When booking online, check the appointment title carefully so you select the format you want.
Child and youth appointments have additional age and format requirements. Check those details on the booking page or with reception. If you will be outside Manitoba for a virtual appointment, confirm eligibility with the clinic first.
You can also ask about practical needs, such as accessibility, privacy for an online appointment or help with the booking process. Our contact page has the clinic’s location and contact details.
Can I use insurance for Erl’s practicum sessions?
Erl’s reduced-rate practicum sessions are not eligible for insurance reimbursement. Plan for the $40 fee as an out-of-pocket cost. Having counselling coverage through work or school does not automatically make every practitioner or appointment eligible.
If you want to use benefits for another counselling service, ask your insurer which provider designations it accepts and check the named practitioner before booking. A clinic offering direct billing does not mean every service is covered by every plan.
Compare what you would actually pay. A lower advertised fee may be useful when you do not have coverage, while a different practitioner may be worth exploring if your plan reimburses that service. The clinic can explain its appointment options; your insurer can confirm your coverage.
What should I ask before booking?
You can keep the first enquiry simple: “I’m interested in Erl’s practicum counselling. How do the first two sessions and ongoing appointments work?” You do not need to share your full story in an email or phone message to get help with booking.
Useful questions include:
- Is this appointment suitable for my age and the kind of support I am seeking?
- Is it in person or virtual, and how long is it?
- What appointment times are currently available?
- How does clinical supervision work, including confidentiality?
- What are the cancellation and rescheduling terms?
- What happens to ongoing appointments when the practicum ends?
Availability can change. Use Erl’s online booking page to review appointment options, and contact the clinic if you cannot find the option you need.
What if I am new to counselling?
You do not need a polished explanation of what is wrong before making an enquiry. You can start by saying what has been difficult, what you hope to talk about or that you are unsure where to begin. The first conversation is also a chance to ask questions about the counselling process.
If writing things down helps, bring a short list of questions about the first session, the counsellor’s approach or what a good fit would feel like for you. Our guide to what to expect at your first counselling session has more ideas. If making a list adds pressure, you can ask your questions during the appointment.
Budget can be part of that conversation too. Ask how appointment frequency is discussed and explain what is workable for you. There is no fixed number of sessions that is right for everyone, and starting counselling is not a promise of a particular result.
What if I need free counselling in Winnipeg?
If ongoing $40 sessions are outside your budget, community services are worth exploring. Klinic’s drop-in counselling offers a one-time conversation without a booked appointment. Women’s Health Clinic provides free appointment-based counselling for eligible people. Check each service’s current eligibility and access details directly.
You may also have support through an employee assistance program or student services. These options have their own rules and may differ from ongoing private counselling. Ask what is available before assuming you need to pay privately.
What should I know about seeing a student counsellor?
Erl is completing his counselling degree and practicum under Dr. Trevi Freeze’s supervision. That is different from booking with a counsellor who has completed training and holds a professional designation. You can ask how supervision works, who is involved in your care, and how privacy and records are handled before you decide.
The right choice depends on your concern, budget and preference. If Erl’s practicum appointment is not a fit, our team can explain other counselling options and their fees. Our mental health services page shows the wider choices, and profiles such as Lizzie Knowles’s show how other counsellors describe their work. Ask the clinic for the named practitioner’s current fee; your insurer can confirm any benefits.
Book affordable counselling with Erl at Alleviate
If you are looking for affordable counselling in Winnipeg, Erl’s two no-charge introductory sessions and $40 ongoing practicum service are options to consider. Read his profile, choose the relevant appointment and ask any questions you need answered before you begin.
View Erl’s appointments and book online. Prefer help from the team? Call 204-339-2200 or contact Alleviate.
Fees, appointment requirements and availability can change. Confirm the current details when booking.
