FAQ
Who is Ben Weidman?
Ben Weidman is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors, offering virtual therapy to clients across British Columbia. He works primarily with men navigating burnout, midlife transitions, late-recognized ADHD, and the exhaustion of holding everything together. He holds an MA in Clinical Counselling and Buddhist Psychology from Naropa University and has over a decade of clinical experience.
Do you only work with men?
No! Ben works primarily with men, and this is a core area of focus and expertise — but the practice is not exclusively for men. Anyone who recognizes themselves in the work is welcome. The specialization reflects a particular understanding of men’s mental health, not a restriction on who can book.
What kind of therapy does Ben Weidman offer?
Ben offers body-first, depth-oriented therapy that draws on parts work, somatic (body-based) therapy, and mindfulness, within a warm and relational approach. Rather than staying in analysis, the work focuses on what’s happening in the body and beneath the coping. It suits people who have often tried talk therapy before and are looking for something that reaches deeper.
Where is Ben Weidman located, and do you offer online therapy?
All sessions are virtual, offered by secure video to clients located anywhere in British Columbia, Canada. There is no in-person office; the practice is fully online, which means clients across BC — from Vancouver to the Interior to the North — can access the same care. I also serve people in the following unregulated provinces - Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Newfoundland and Labrador, Prince Edward Island, Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut.
What issues do you help with?
Common focuses include burnout and chronic stress, midlife transitions, late-recognized ADHD and neurodivergence, anxiety, depression, anger, people-pleasing and caretaking patterns, loss of motivation or purpose, and identity questions. Many clients are high-functioning on the outside while feeling exhausted, disconnected, or “off” on the inside.
What is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC)?
A Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) is a master’s-level mental health professional registered with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC), which is the recognized professional body for clinical counsellors in British Columbia. RCCs are trained to provide psychotherapy and counselling, and the designation is widely recognized by BC extended health insurance plans.
How much does therapy cost?
Individual sessions are $200 CAD for 60 minutes. Ben offers a free 20-minute consultation first, so you can get a feel for whether it’s a fit before committing to anything.
Does insurance cover sessions with a Registered Clinical Counsellor?
Many extended health benefit plans in British Columbia cover services from a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC). Coverage varies by plan, so it’s worth checking your policy for “Registered Clinical Counsellor” or “RCC.” Sessions are private-pay, and clients are provided with receipts to submit for reimbursement where their plan allows.
How do I book a session?
Start with a free 20-minute consultation, booked directly through JaneApp. It’s a real conversation about what’s going on and whether Ben is the right fit — not an intake interrogation or a sales call. Ben typically replies within two business days.
What happens in a first session?
The first conversation is low-pressure. You share what’s bringing you in — even “something’s off and I don’t know what” is a fine place to start — and Ben shares how he works so you can feel whether it fits. There is no obligation to continue if it doesn’t feel right.
How long does the work take?
It varies. Some people come for focused support over a few months; others do longer, deeper work over a sustained period. Ben’s approach favours a meaningful arc over quick symptom-patching, and pacing is set together rather than imposed.
What is body-first or somatic therapy?
Body-first (somatic) therapy pays attention to what’s happening in the body and nervous system, not just thoughts and words. The premise is that a lot of what keeps people stuck lives below the level of talk — in tension, numbness, or bracing — and that lasting change happens when the body feels safe enough to shift, not only when the mind understands.
What is parts work?
Parts work is a way of getting to know the different “parts” of yourself — the inner critic, the people-pleaser, the one on high alert — and understanding what each has been trying to protect. Rather than fighting these patterns, the work builds a relationship with them, which tends to loosen their grip. Ben’s approach is informed by Internal Family Systems (IFS).
Is this therapy or coaching?
Ben’s core practice is clinical counselling as a Registered Clinical Counsellor. He also offers a separate, deeper mentorship track — called Beyond Therapy — focused on purpose, meaning, and life direction for people who want to go past coping. The two are distinct: one is licensed clinical care in BC, the other is guidance and mentorship.
What if I’ve tried therapy before and it didn’t help?
Many of Ben’s clients have done therapy before and found it didn’t reach the thing underneath. A different fit — and a more embodied, direct approach — often makes the difference. If it turns out Ben isn’t the right person for you, he’ll help point you toward someone who is.
What are the limits of Ben’s therapeutic approach?
If you are struggling with an active addiction, actively suicidal, experiencing domestic violence or experiencing another acute emergency that requires a higher level of care, I am not equipped to adequately support your needs. Please seek your local crisis centre or find someone who specializes in these very important needs.
What does spiritual mean?
Many people are allergic to the word spiritual, and rightly so. It can be a vague term that is easily abused and misunderstood. For some it may elicit trauma and distrust from harm caused by traditional religious institutions and spiritual wellness grifters who just end up being energetic vampires. I define spirituality as the recognition that there is more to our existence than our perceived reality. That we have latent capacity to access information and wisdom beyond the means ordinarily taught in western education. That there is an awareness that exists beyond the “self” that we identify as. That ultimately we are all interconnected. That our fearful attachment to who we think we are is the primary source of our suffering. That we enter into this life to grow our consciousness and experientially encounter the fundamental principal of love. Ultimately, how spirituality is understood and expressed is unique to each individual.