Immigrant & Refugee Mental Health Counselling
Support for newcomers navigating trauma, transition, identity, and belonging
Moving to a new country—whether by choice, circumstance, or necessity—can deeply impact emotional health. At Wong Counselling & Consulting, we provide culturally responsive, trauma-informed support for immigrants, refugees, international students, undocumented individuals, and families adjusting to life in Canada.
Our approach centers safety, dignity, empowerment, and respect for your lived experience. Whether you are coping with migration stress, trauma, uncertainty, cultural adjustment, family conflict, or identity transitions, we walk with you through every step.
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How We Support Immigrant & Refugee Mental Health:
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Our therapy is grounded in cultural humility, anti-oppression, and non-judgmental care, with sensitivity to the unique pressures newcomers face:
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Migration-related anxiety & depression
Adjustment stress, isolation, homesickness, guilt, grief, and chronic worry.'
Trauma & post-traumatic stress
War, political violence, persecution, unsafe migration experiences, family separation, and resettlement trauma.
Cultural identity & belonging
Balancing identities, navigating culture shock, generational gaps, and redefining your sense of self.
Family & parenting challenges in a new country
Intergenerational conflict, shifting roles, and navigating Canadian systems.
Immigration stress & uncertainty
Legal status fears, sponsorship stress, work permit issues, and settlement pressure.
Racism, discrimination & microaggressions
Healing from systemic and interpersonal harm.
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Therapy is available in a supportive, culturally safe, multilingual-friendly environment.
What Therapy Looks Like
Support for newcomers navigating trauma, transition, identity, and belonging
Our sessions may include:
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Trauma-informed care
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Narrative Therapy for identity and belonging
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CBT & DBT for stress, fear, and emotional regulation
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Emotion-focused work for family & partner relationships
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Culturally sensitive counselling
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Settlement stress navigation
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Advocacy support & system navigation (letters when appropriate)
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We meet you where you are—with compassion, respect, and a commitment to your wellbeing.
Who This Service Is For:
Compassionate emotional support for individuals and couples navigating their fertility journey.
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Permanent residents & newcomers
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Refugee claimants & protected persons
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Undocumented individuals
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Migrant workers
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International students
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Sponsored partners experiencing stress or isolation
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Families adapting to life in Canada
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Second-generation children experiencing cultural conflict
FAQ
Do I need a diagnosis to start therapy?
No. You can begin therapy at any time, with or without a diagnosis or referral.
Do you provide multiple languages?
Yes. Our therapists with different languages options.
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Do you provide culturally sensitive and trauma-informed care?
Yes. Our therapists are trained in cross-cultural counselling, migration trauma, and anti-oppression frameworks.
Can therapy help with immigration or settlement stress?
Absolutely. We support individuals coping with uncertainty, legal stress, sponsorship issues, cultural adjustment, and identity transitions.
Can I get letters for immigration or refugee claims?
Yes—only when clinically appropriate and based on documented therapeutic work. We follow ethical and legal guidelines for all letters.
Do you offer therapy for international students?
Yes. We frequently support international students with academic stress, isolation, cultural adaptation, and identity issues.
Is therapy confidential if I have uncertain immigration status?
Yes. Your sessions are confidential. Your immigration status does not affect your access to mental health care.
Do you offer virtual sessions across Canada?
Yes—Canada wide.