Did you know ICBC offers free counselling?
When you have an accident, you are automatically eligible for up to 12 counselling session.
Can ICBC cover counselling after a car accident in Vancouver? In many cases, yes, ICBC is likely to approve counselling services to help with anxiety, trauma, fear of driving, PTSD symptoms, grief, and the emotional aftermath of a collision. This article explains how ICBC counselling works in BC, what types of mental health support may be covered, and how working with a trauma-informed counsellor can help you process both the emotional and physical impacts of an accident while navigating recovery.
Now Accepting ICBC Clients!
Now Accepting ICBC Clients!Everyone knows that you can get physio and massage after an accident, but what about the emotional damage that things like injury and concussion can cause? If you've been involved in a car accident accident you are eligible for up to 12 counselling sessions through ICBC!
These services are paid directly by ICBC and are at no cost to the client.
Offering lower cost and accessible counselling is something I promised to myself when I entered this field. Too many people have trouble accessing the lifesaving mental health services that should be a part of our wrap around systems.
Accepting ICBC clients is part of my path to keeping mental healthcare available and accessible to all 
What kinds of things can ICBC and post- car accident counselling help with?
Concussion Support
Head injury is a common outcome in car accidents, and they can really affect your day-to-day life. Working with a counsellor can help you figure out how to manage the set backs, find accommodations, and honour your need for rest during this time.
Impact on existing mental health conditions
If you were going through something before the accident, injury might feel like a set back for the hard work you'd been doing. For example, if you were in eating disorder recovery and can no longer meal plan due to headaches and lack of concentration associated with concussion - that might feel like a relapse you never wanted to happen. Talking with a specialist about this can help you remember the 'you' that was in recovery, and set the path for growth.
Low Mood
After an accident, you might not be able to do all the things you used to. You might find yourself withdrawing from events because they feel more overwhelming, or you might physically be unable to do the little things - like going for a bike ride or giving your kid a piggyback. This can create and exacerbate feelings of sadness and depression. Let's figure out how to get you back to doing the things you love, even if they have to be modified right now.
Driving Anxiety
Whether you were a driver, a pedestrian, or a passenger in an accident, you probably feel differently about cars and the road now. It is common and totally reasonable to have developed some new fears. But these fears don't have to stop you from living your life.
Trauma Symptoms
After an accident, your memory might feel a bit fuzzy. our brains and bodies try to protect us in traumatic events. Sometimes the lasting effects can pop up, seemingly out of nowhere. If you notice you startle easily, are feeling jumpy, or are experiencing nightmares, it might mean that your nervous system hasn't quite processed what happened.
Disability
Moving through life with lower ability than you had before an accident can create a lot of grief, frustration, and sadness. Talking to someone about how to move through these feelings can help you feel like you're back at home in your body.
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