Online Counselling in BC for First Nations Clients Covered by the First Nations Health Authority - FNHA

Finding a counsellor who understands your experiences matters.

We provides FNHA-covered counselling for First Nations individuals, youth, couples, and families across British Columbia. 

For many First Nations people, mental health and wellbeing are connected to much more than individual experiences. The impacts of intergenerational trauma, historical and ongoing experiences of colonization, systemic barriers, racism, cultural disconnection, family experiences, and community challenges can shape how we understand ourselves, our relationships, and the world around us.

You deserve a counselling experience that recognizes the full context of your life, not one that views your struggles in isolation.

Our therapists provide a compassionate, trauma-informed, and culturally respectful space where you can explore your experiences, strengthen your relationships, develop coping strategies, and move toward greater healing and wellbeing.​

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FNHA-Covered Counselling Support for Individuals, Youth, Couples & Families

Every person's story is unique. Counselling is not about fitting your experiences into a category, it's about understanding what you have been through, what you are carrying, and what support would be most helpful for you.
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We provide FNHA counselling support for:

Individual Counselling for Adults with FNHA Coverage

Life experiences, trauma, stress, and emotional challenges can affect how we relate to ourselves, others, and the world around us. Individual counselling provides a private space to explore your experiences, build understanding, and develop tools that support your mental health.
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Support may include:
  • Anxiety and persistent worry
  • Depression and low mood
  • Trauma and difficult life experiences
  • Intergenerational trauma
  • Stress and emotional overwhelm
  • Identity and belonging
  • Grief and loss
  • Relationship challenges
  • Substance use concerns
  • Life transitions and personal growth

Couples Counselling for Couples with FNHA Coverage

Relationships can be affected by stress, trauma, communication difficulties, and the challenges of navigating life together.
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Couples counselling can support partners in improving communication, rebuilding trust, understanding each other's experiences, and creating healthier ways of connecting.

Counselling for Children and Teens with FNHA Coverage

Youth today navigate many pressures, including identity development, relationships, school, family expectations, social challenges, and questions about their future.

Our therapists provide a supportive, non-judgmental space where youth can talk openly, feel heard, and develop skills to manage emotions, relationships, stress, and difficult experiences.

Individual online counselling may not be suitable for very young children (e.g. under 7 years old).

Family Counselling for Families with FNHA Coverage

Families carry shared histories, strengths, challenges, and patterns that can shape relationships across generations.
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Family counselling provides a space to improve communication, navigate conflict, strengthen relationships, and better understand each person's perspective.

How to Get Started with FNHA Counselling

Choosing to seek counselling is a meaningful step toward caring for yourself and your wellbeing.

Whether you are experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, substance concerns, stress, identity challenges, or the impacts of experiences passed through generations, support is available.

You do not have to carry everything alone.

FNHA Counselling Eligibility: Status, Treaty, or Client Number

First Nations individuals, couples, and families with a status, treaty or client number may be eligible for FNHA covered mental health counselling services.

FNHA covers 100% of the session fees for attended appointments for eligible First Nations clients. After ensuring FNHA approval for session coverage, we direct-bill FNHA via Pacific Blue Cross for session fees. This means that you can access mental health counselling services at no out of pocket cost. 

Here is how you can access online FNHA counselling:

  1. Reach out to let us know that you would like to begin counselling either by filling out a contact form on our website, calling our office at our toll free phone number at 1-866-620-9314, or emailing our Client Care team at [email protected] 
  2. Our Client Care team will send you an Intake & Consent Form by email for you to review and complete online. Look for the section in the form that asks about direct-billing to Indigenous Services Canada programs; this is where you can provide your status/treaty number to authorize direct-billing to FNHA
  3. Once you submit your consent form, we will seek prior approval from FNHA to confirm your session coverage and then reach out to you to schedule your first appointment.
  4. Our Client Care team will also send you an FNHA Authorization form to provide your authorization for us to direct-bill to FNHA through Pacific Blue Cross.
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If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out and our team would be happy to support you.

Note that FNHA does not cover potential fees associated with missed appointments with less than 24 hours notice; please reach out to our Client Care team or your therapist at your earliest opportunity if you need to reschedule your appointment or an emergency results in missing your appointment.

FNHA Mental Health Counselling Therapists

The relationship you build with your therapist matters. Feeling understood, respected, and comfortable with your counsellor can be an important part of the healing process.

 Our FNHA-approved therapists offer compassionate, trauma-informed counselling for First Nations individuals, youth, couples, and families across British Columbia.

Explore our team below to learn more about each therapist’s experience, approach, and areas of support. You can choose a therapist who feels aligned with your needs, or if you are unsure who may be the best fit, we are happy to help you connect with a therapist who meets your needs.

The following therapists on our team are registered with the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) as approved mental health counselling providers.

Accessible Online & Phone FNHA Counselling Across BC

Accessing mental health support should not require long travel, taking time away from responsibilities, or overcoming unnecessary barriers. Virtual counselling can make accessing FNHA-covered mental health support easier for individuals, youth, couples, and families.

Deep Sea Psychology provides secure online and phone counselling throughout British Columbia, allowing you to connect with your therapist from a private and comfortable location.