Starting First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) counselling is like driving after years of navigating rough, inherited terrain shaped by history, systems, and stories that aren’t yours alone. You’re in the driver’s seat, and I’m beside you. We go at your pace. Together, we make space for safety, healing, and clarity. Whether taking your first steps toward emotional wellness or reconnecting with cultural roots, you don’t have to do it alone.
I am a registered clinical counsellor (#19428), and I am a registered provider with FNHA
At Ease Counselling offers in-person counselling in Burnaby and virtual sessions across the province. This service is free of charge for those approved through FNHA’s Mental Wellness and Counselling program.
The FNHA funds mental health and wellness services for Indigenous individuals and families in British Columbia. This includes Status First Nations people, as well as individuals recognized under the program who live either on or off reserve.
FNHA counselling services are designed to support emotional well-being, promote cultural safety, and address the intergenerational impacts of trauma. Eligible clients receive up to 22 counselling sessions per year, with more available upon request depending on need and circumstances.
A doctor’s referral is not required. You can contact a counsellor like me and book a session directly.
This service may be a good fit for you if you:
Counselling topics sometimes include:
This ensures that safety, choice, and consent are central to our work.
You are the expert in your life. I listen with empathy and help you build tools for healing and resilience.
You are the expert in your life. I listen with empathy and help you build tools for healing and resilience.
Includes practical tools for managing emotions, coping with distress, and staying grounded in the present.
This includes acknowledging the lasting effects of colonization, systemic oppression, and intergenerational harm, while honouring culture and community.
At Ease Counselling sessions focus on meeting you where you are and working at your pace alongside you with compassion, kindness, and curiosity in Burnaby and online.
