About Us – NIHB Counselling Services
Supporting Indigenous Wellness Through Culturally Safe Mental Health Services
At NIHB Counselling (nihbcounselling.ca), our mission is to provide accessible, confidential, and culturally competent counselling services to First Nations and Inuit individuals and families across Canada, covered under the Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) Program.
We believe that mental wellness is deeply connected to cultural identity, community, and a strong support system. That’s why our team of licensed Indigenous and non-Indigenous mental health professionals are committed to walking beside you on your healing journey — with care, respect, and cultural humility.
What We Do
We provide NIHB-covered therapy to eligible clients for a range of mental health concerns, including:
Trauma and PTSD
Residential school and intergenerational trauma
Depression and anxiety
Grief and loss
Family and relationship issues
Substance use and recovery
Stress management and life transitions
Identity, self-esteem, and cultural reconnection
Our therapy sessions are fully covered through the NIHB Mental Health Counselling Program for eligible First Nations and Inuit clients. No referral or diagnosis is needed — just reach out, and we will walk you through the process with compassion and confidentiality.
Our Approach
We offer individual, couples, family, and youth counselling services, using a trauma-informed, client-centered approach rooted in cultural respect. Our therapists are experienced in:
Indigenous healing practices and traditional values
Trauma-informed cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
Strength-based and narrative therapies
Culturally adapted psychotherapy
In-person, telephone, and secure virtual counselling
Whether you’re looking to reconnect with your healing journey, overcome trauma, or simply talk to someone who understands, we’re here to support you.
Who We Serve
We support First Nations and Inuit individuals who are:
Registered under the Indian Act (Status First Nations)
Recognized Inuit clients by Inuit land claim organizations
Covered under the NIHB Mental Health Counselling Benefit
Living anywhere in Canada (we offer virtual services nationwide)
We welcome clients from all provinces and territories — including remote, rural, and urban communities.
How to Get Started
We’ve made it simple to access NIHB counselling services. Just follow these steps:
Contact Us through our secure Contact Page
We’ll verify your eligibility and get approval through NIHB
Start your sessions at no cost to you
No waitlists. No barriers. Just safe, confidential care.