Immigrant and Refugee Counselling in Vancouver
At Emotion Wise Counselling we work with people who are struggling with the immigration process, as well as those who have experienced trauma either in their country of origin, in the migration process and/or in Canada. We provide a space to talk through these experiences as well as provide trauma counselling to help you find healing from your past.
How To Begin Counselling
1. Reach out to set up a free consultation call with one of therapists who work with Immigrants and Refugees in Vancouver by emailing info@emotionwise.ca or booking a free consultation online at emotionwise.janeapp.com
2. If you have benefits check to see if you benefit plan covers part or all of the fee of counselling.
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University and College Benefit plans may cover fees associated with counselling
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Your work plan may cover counselling, check and see if you are covered by an RCC or RSW for therapy
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We have counsellors who are able to work with Refugees and Asylum seekers through the Federal Government's Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP)
We are happy to walk you through the process at any time by email or phone: 236-412-2539 if you are facing any challenges in booking an appointment together.
Counsellors at Emotion Wise Counselling who specialize in Immigrant and Refugee Counselling in Vancouver, BC:
The Challenges and Benefits of Immigration
Moving to a new country whether you came as a child, a student or as a refugee can create unique challenges for those living in Vancouver.
Many immigrants and refugees struggle with feeling alienated, disconnected, angry or disappointed after arriving in Canada. Many of the hopes and dreams and expectations for your life here may not have been fulfilled as an immigrant or refugee to Canada. You may miss the cultural experiences, extended family and celebrations in your home country.
Likely you have experienced racism and discrimination and have found multiple barriers finding your way in Canadian society.
On the other hand, one part of you may be grateful for being in Canada as you are able to express yourself and your gender, sexual orientation and your spiritual religious beliefs in a new way you were not able to in the past this may feel disorienting and difficult to come to terms with.
Your extended family or parents may not accept some of the new expressions of yourself, interests and desires that you have developed since you have come to Canada as an immigrant or refugee.
Our counsellors at Emotion Wise Counselling have walked alongside many clients who are dealing with both the joys and challenges of immigration to Vancouver, Canada.