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First Nations Ontario & BC Counselling

Honouring heritage. Supporting healing. Providing culturally-aware counselling for First Nations communities across Ontario and British Columbia.

We recognize that First Nations individuals and communities may face unique cultural, historical, and intergenerational challenges — identity, trauma, systemic stress, loss, and reconnection. Having counsellors who understand Indigenous experiences, values, and the importance of cultural safety can make therapy more effective. Our First Nations counselling services combine professional training with respect for tradition, connection to heritage, and cultural humility.

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Our approach is trauma-informed, culturally responsive, collaborative, and grounded in respect for each client’s background and lived experience. We meet you where you are — with sensitivity, understanding, and an openness to integrate cultural values or Indigenous perspectives when helpful.

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Eligible First Nations and Inuit individuals (from ALL Canada Provinces) can access counselling benefits (virtual and in-person counselling) under the Indigenous Services Canada's (ISC) Non-Insured Health Benefits program.

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Our counsellors are approved NIHB counselling providers and could direct bill for your convenience (you don't have to pay anything). We can assist you to apply for the funding.

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The Benefits also fund:

What We Help With

Honouring heritage. Supporting healing. Providing culturally-aware counselling for First Nations communities across Ontario and British Columbia.

We offer compassionate support for a range of mental-health and life-challenges common in many First Nations communities, including:

  • Intergenerational trauma, historical and collective trauma, cultural grief

  • Identity, belonging, cultural disconnection or reconnection

  • Anxiety, depression, stress

  • Family conflict, parenting challenges, intergenerational relationship stress

  • Substance-use difficulties and addiction

  • Loss, grief, bereavement (including loss of loved ones, land, culture, community)

  • Life transitions, adjustment (e.g., urban migration, reconnecting with community)

  • Coping with racism, marginalization, and systemic stress

  • Emotional overwhelm, burnout, chronic stress

  • Relationship difficulties (intimate, family, community)

  • Hope, resilience, self-esteem, empowerment, sense of identity and purpose

How Therapy Works for First Nations Clients

Honouring heritage. Supporting healing. Providing culturally-aware counselling for First Nations communities across Ontario and British Columbia.

We use a range of evidence-based and culturally responsive therapeutic approaches to support healing and growth:

  • Trauma-Informed Therapy — Safe, paced therapy that honours historical and interpersonal trauma, with sensitivity to culture and identity.

  • Culturally Responsive Counselling — Therapy that respects and integrates Indigenous values, traditions, worldviews, and community context.

  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) — To address anxiety, depression, unhelpful thought patterns, and build coping skills.

  • Mindfulness & Grounding Practices — With flexibility to incorporate traditional healing perspectives, if preferred.

  • Strengths-Based & Resilience-Focused Approaches — Emphasizing identity, heritage, community connection, personal strengths, and empowerment.

  • Family/Community-Inclusive Therapy — Recognizing the importance of family, kinship, community networks in First Nations healing.

  • Flexible Format: Short-Term or Ongoing Support — Whether you need a few sessions for a specific concern or deeper long-term support.

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We strive to create a therapeutic space that is safe, respectful, inclusive, and affirming of Indigenous culture and identity.

Who This Service Is For

Honouring heritage. Supporting healing. Providing culturally-aware counselling for First Nations communities across Ontario and British Columbia.

This service is ideal for:

  • Individuals from First Nations communities in Ontario or British Columbia

  • First Nations youth, adults, elders seeking culturally safe counselling

  • People coping with trauma, grief, loss (personal, intergenerational, collective)

  • Those navigating identity, cultural reconnection or belonging challenges

  • Families, couples, kinship groups looking for family-based or community-centred therapy

  • First Nations individuals facing systemic stress, racism, marginalization, or social challenges

  • Anyone seeking mental-health support in a culturally sensitive, trauma-informed environment

  • People wanting integration of traditional values, identity, spirituality, and modern therapy

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Sessions are offered in person and online for clients across Ontario and British Columbia.

FAQ

Why seek counselling specifically for First Nations clients?
Culturally aware counselling acknowledges your heritage, history, and lived experience. Therapy can feel safer and more meaningful when cultural identity, community, and intergenerational context are understood and respected.

 

Can therapy incorporate cultural or traditional healing perspectives?
Yes — if you wish, therapy can respect and integrate Indigenous values, traditions, community connections, and healing perspectives alongside evidence-based counselling.

 

Do you offer short-term as well as longer-term therapy?
Yes. We offer both short-term focused counselling and ongoing support depending on your needs and healing journey.

 

Is therapy confidential and safe?
Absolutely. Sessions are conducted in a safe, respectful, judgment-free space. Confidentiality and cultural safety are core to our practice.

 

Do you offer online therapy for remote or rural First Nations clients?
Yes. We offer secure virtual counselling to ensure access for clients regardless of location.

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