FNHA Counselling

Culturally Respectful Support for Indigenous Clients

Healing with Respect, Care, and Understanding

As an Indigenous person navigating life’s challenges, you deserve mental health care that honours your story, your identity, and your resilience. Open Heart Counselling is proud to support Indigenous clients through the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) Mental Health Benefits Program.

We provide virtual, trauma-informed counselling that centres safety, cultural awareness, and compassion. Whether you’re working through grief, trauma, anxiety, or relationship issues, our goal is to walk alongside you on your healing journey—with dignity and care.

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What Is FNHA Counselling?

FNHA Counselling is available at no cost to eligible First Nations clients who are registered with the First Nations Health Authority in BC. You do not need a referral from a doctor to begin.

Counselling can support you with:

  • Healing from intergenerational or personal trauma

  • Grief, loss, and family transitions

  • Anxiety, depression, or emotional distress

  • Building identity, self-worth, and confidence

  • Navigating life changes, stress, or isolation

  • Strengthening relationships and communication

What to Expect

From the first session, you’ll be welcomed into a space that values respect, privacy, and cultural humility. Sessions are adapted to your comfort level and may draw from evidence-based approaches such as CBT, EMDR, and mindfulness practices.

We prioritize:

  • Creating safety and trust

  • Supporting your mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being

  • Empowering your voice, choice, and pace in the process

  • Honouring your cultural background and lived experiences

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Get Started with FNHA Counselling

If you’re a status First Nations client and have coverage through FNHA, you may be eligible for free counselling sessions. We’ll help you confirm your benefits and make the process easy and supportive.

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Please note: All counselling services will be provided virtually at this time.

FAQs about FNHA Counselling

If you are a status First Nations individual with FNHA coverage in BC, you likely qualify for mental health counselling. We can help confirm your eligibility and begin the process.
No referral is required. You can book directly with us, and we’ll handle the coordination with FNHA on your behalf.
We are committed to providing culturally respectful and trauma-informed care. We honour Indigenous ways of knowing and are always learning how to best support the communities we serve.

Who We Are

At Open Heart Counselling, we believe healing happens in safe, compassionate spaces. Our work is grounded in respect, connection, and a deep understanding of each client’s unique story.

  • Rooted in evidence-based, trauma-informed practices
  • Here to support your journey, one conversation at a time
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At Open Heart we acknowledge that our work takes place on the traditional and unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and Sel̓íl̓witulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. We thank them for having cared for this land and we look forward to building compassionate community together.

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