After an accident, you may experience anxiety, fear while driving, sleep disruption, intrusive memories, hypervigilance, irritability, low mood, or a sense of being on edge. These responses are common and can benefit from trauma-informed support.

Being in a motor vehicle accident is often a deeply shocking event. The physical injuries are usually apparent, but the emotional and psychological impacts—like driving anxiety, sleep disturbances, or trauma responses—require specialized care.

Your Coverage after an Accident

If you have been in an accident in British Columbia, you are automatically pre-approved for up to 12 counselling sessions under ICBC's recovery benefits within the first 12 weeks of the accident. You do not need a doctor's referral to begin.

As a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC), we can bill ICBC directly on your behalf, so you can focus entirely on your healing without worrying about out-of-pocket expenses or confusing paperwork.

Our Approach to ICBC Counselling

We offer compassionate counselling for accident-related trauma, stress, and emotional recovery. Depending on your needs, therapy may include EMDR, grounding tools, mindfulness, and supportive talk therapy to help reduce distress and restore a greater sense of safety. We can help with:

• Processing the trauma of the accident safely

• Overcoming fear of driving or being a passenger

• Managing physical pain and navigating the stress of rehabilitation

• Addressing sleep difficulties, flashbacks, and intrusive thoughts

• Providing EMDR therapy specifically targeted at accident trauma