ICBC Counselling

Guidance through your covered sessions after a motor vehicle accident.

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

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.

How we can support your recovery:

  • 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

Start your recovery journey

Please have your ICBC claim number ready when you reach out, and we can handle the rest.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Some clients notice change in 6–12 sessions for a focused target; complex trauma can take longer. We will check in regularly on your progress and adjust the plan together.

  • Yes — we offer secure video sessions with adapted bilateral stimulation, available to clients anywhere in British Columbia.

  • EMDR helps your brain reprocess distressing memories so they stop triggering present‑day reactions. Guided by a trained therapist, you briefly recall a target memory while engaging in bilateral stimulation (eye movements, taps, or tones). This dual focus lowers emotional intensity, links the memory to more balanced beliefs, and reduces symptoms like hyperarousal, avoidance, and anxiety.

Free

Complimentary Consultation

20 MINUTES

Individual Counselling Fees

$170

Individual Counselling
Standard Session

50 MINUTES

$170

EMDR Counselling
Session

50 MINUTES

$255

Extended EMDR
Counselling Session

75 MINUTES

Insurance Coverage: Please check with your insurance provider to confirm that Registered Clinical Counsellors (RCC) is part of your insurance coverage.