Psych Consult provides short-term psychological support for your adult clients when you are temporarily away from your practice. There is no need to arrange coverage with me in advance—simply provide your clients with my information before you leave. If support is needed while you are unavailable, clients can contact me directly and book an appointment. Sessions are typically available within 48 hours, including flexible weekday, evening, weekend, and holiday availability. Support is short-term, until clients reconnect with you.
While You're Away: Give your clients the option of short-term
psychological support while you're unavailable.
Easy For You: There’s no need to arrange coverage individually. Give your
clients our information, and they can easily connect directly if they need support.
Experienced Support: Your clients have access to a licensed psychologist with
extensive training in CBT and DBT, with flexible availability
on weekdays, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
*Sessions available within 48 hours
How It Works
Here are answers to common questions about using Psych Consult as a short-term coverage option for your clients.
What do I need to do before I go away?
You don’t need to arrange coverage with me in advance. Simply give your clients my information before you leave. If they need support while you’re away, they can contact me directly and book an appointment.
How will my clients contact you?
Clients can contact me directly by phone, text, or email, or they can book online. You do not need to contact me or make arrangements on their behalf.
How quickly can my clients get an appointment?
Sessions are typically available within 48 hours, with flexible weekday, evening, weekend, and holiday availability.
What kind of support do you provide?
I provide short-term psychological support, typically 1–3 sessions, using evidence-based approaches including CBT and DBT.
Who is this service for?
This service is for adults in B.C. who have a regular mental health provider and may need short-term support while that provider is temporarily unavailable.
What happens when I return?
The service is intended to provide temporary support only. Your client returns to you for their ongoing care when you are available again.
Who will my clients see?
Your clients will see Dr. Brooke Seal, Licensed Psychologist (CHCPBC #1014806) and Associate Professor of Psychology with over two decades experience and extensive training in CBT and DBT.
What does it cost?
Sessions are $250 for 60 minutes. Clients pay for their sessions directly and receive a receipt that may be submitted to their extended health plan for reimbursement.
Is this a crisis service?
Psych Consult is not a crisis or emergency service. Clients who are in immediate danger or require urgent crisis intervention should call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.
A Simple Coverage Option:
Give your clients an option for support
while you're away.
Timely Access
Your clients can access short-term support while you're away, with appointments typically available within 48 hours.
Short-Term Support
Focused, evidence-based support from a Licensed Psychologist, intended to bridge the gap until your clients reconnect with you.
No Coverage Arrangement Needed
Simply give your clients our information before you leave. If they need support, they can contact us directly.
About the Founder
Dr. Brooke Seal
Licensed Psychologist (CHCPBC #1014806) and Tenured Associate Professor
Biography
Dr. Seal is a Licensed Psychologist, Associate Professor of Psychology, and seasoned clinician with over two decades of clinical and academic experience. She is also a mother of three. Her approach is informed by professional expertise, personal insight, and a dedication to providing quick, evidence-based support to people when they need it.
