Hi there!
I was in a similar boat as you, applying to counselling psych with BSc in biology.
Now, not all programs in Canada require an undergrad in psychology, though many of them do. To my recollection, UVic, SFU, UBC (all in BC) don't as well as McGill (though they do require 42 credits in undergrad psych courses...which is similar to a bachelors anyways). There might be more, so take a look at the accredited list and look into them one by one.
UBC/SFU/Uvic have similar course requirements. But given that you did your undergrad in general sciences, chances are, you will have to take extra courses to fulfill their prerequisite courses, which probably will take about a year. If you want to go into a phd, you need to apply to a program with a thesis (usually called MA, but calgary calls it MSc). So make sure you have research experience as well, especially in psychology (try to attend conferences, get grands, maybe even try for a publication). And like you said, relevant work experience (crisis line, peer support etc.) are important.
P.S. I think you need an MA in counselling psych in order to apply for phd in counselling psych.
Good luck!
