Serving Ontario, Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and British Columbia.
Indigenous Therapy
Culturally safe and trauma-informed care that honours Indigenous ways of knowing, being, and healing.
Culturally Safe
We provide a respectful and inclusive space that honours Indigenous identities, languages, and healing traditions. Therapy is guided by your values, culture, and community connections.
Accessible Virtual Sessions
Connect from wherever you are. We offer secure online video therapy to ensure access to culturally safe support no matter your location.
Collaborative & Community-Centred
Healing happens in relationship with yourself, others, and the community. We work alongside you, integrating traditional teachings and evidence-based care for holistic healing.
Therapy that Respects Your Story and Your Strength
At Bluefields Counselling & Psychotherapy, we recognize that the mental health needs of Indigenous peoples are deeply shaped by history, community, and culture.
We honour the resilience of Indigenous communities and acknowledge the enduring impacts of colonization, displacement, and systemic inequities.
Our therapists offer a culturally responsive, trauma-informed approach that blends traditional knowledge with Western practices. We believe healing is relational, it happens through connection to land, spirit, community, and self.
Therapy with Bluefields is not about fixing you, it’s about walking beside you as you rediscover balance, strength, and belonging.
You Don’t Have to Walk This Path Alone
Your story, your culture, and your healing matters.
Connect with a therapist who honours your identity and walks beside you on your journey toward balance and belonging.
Who We Support
Our Indigenous Therapy services are available to Indigenous youth (12+), adults, and families across Ontario, Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and British Columbia.
Sessions are available virtually, making care accessible from your home or community.
Does Any of This Feel Familiar?
Feeling disconnected from your roots, community, or identity
Carrying intergenerational trauma or grief you can’t name
Struggling to find balance between traditional and Western worlds
Feeling misunderstood, unseen, or unsafe in healthcare systems
Experiencing anxiety, burnout, or emotional exhaustion
Wanting to reconnect with ceremony, language, or cultural practices
Navigating complex family dynamics or community expectations
Searching for meaning, belonging, or self-acceptance
If this speaks to your experience, know that your story matters and deserves to be heard.
We Can Support You In:
- Reconnecting with cultural identity, traditions, and community values
- Navigating traditional and Western health systems
- Healing from historical, collective, and intergenerational trauma
- Managing stress, anxiety, depression, or grief
- Strengthening family and community relationships
- Supporting land-based and spiritual healing practices
- Processing colonial trauma and reclaiming identity and voice
- Building self-esteem, empowerment, and emotional regulation
- Finding safety, belonging, and hope through connection
Why Bluefields Counselling & Psychotherapy?
At Bluefields, we offer more than therapy, we offer relationship, respect, and care that meets you where you are.
Our approach is grounded in cultural humility and the understanding that healing is not linear. We recognize that every story holds layers of pain and strength, and that true healing honours both.
We integrate evidence-based therapies with culturally responsive care, respecting traditional healing, ceremony, and community knowledge alongside Western approaches.
Depending on your goals, sessions may include:
- Trauma-informed and attachment-based therapy
- Somatic and mindfulness-based approaches
- Narrative and strength-based practices
- Space for storytelling, ceremony, and land-based reflections
At Bluefields Psychotherapy:
Your story is heard.
Your identity is respected.
Your well-being is at the centre of our work.
Why Indigenous Therapy Matters
Many Indigenous individuals share that they have felt unseen, invalidated, or retraumatized in healthcare systems that didn’t understand their history or culture.
Many Indigenous individuals share that they have felt unseen, invalidated, or retraumatized in healthcare systems that didn’t understand their history or culture.
Our therapists are trained in culturally safe, anti-oppressive, and trauma-informed care. When desired, we collaborate with community Elders, Knowledge Keepers, or healers to ensure your care aligns with your traditions and values.
Need Financial Support for Mental Health Services?
The Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) Program, funded by Indigenous Services Canada, provides health-related services to eligible First Nations and Inuit people across Canada.The program covers up to 22 hours of counselling per calendar year, with the option to request additional sessions when needed.
At Bluefields Psychotherapy, we are an NIHB-approved provider, meaning we can bill your sessions directly to the program so there are no out-of-pocket costs for eligible clients.
How It Works
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Assessment & Relationship Building
We begin with a free consultation to get to know you, learn about your story, and ensure a good fit. This is where trust and safety start.
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Personalized Care Plan
Together, we’ll create a therapy plan tailored to your unique needs, goals, and cultural context. Every session is built around what matters most to you.
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Ongoing Support & Growth
Healing takes time—and we’re here for every step. We’ll check in regularly, adapt your plan as needed, and celebrate your growth along the way.
Therapy can be a place to reconnect with yourself, your culture, and your strength.
Frequently Asked Questions About Indigenous Therapy
What makes Indigenous Therapy different?
Indigenous Therapy integrates cultural knowledge, spirituality, and community connection into the healing process. It acknowledges the collective and historical context of trauma and honours Indigenous worldviews as central to mental wellness.
Do I need to follow a specific tradition to access Indigenous Therapy?
No. Our services are open to all Indigenous peoples, regardless of background, nation, or level of cultural connection. You decide what elements of culture or tradition feel meaningful to bring into therapy.
What if I’ve had negative experiences with therapy before?
We understand that trust takes time. Our therapists create a space grounded in safety, respect, and consent. You set the pace, and we move only when you’re ready.
Are sessions covered by insurance?
Many extended health plans cover psychotherapy services. We can provide receipts with your therapist’s credentials for reimbursement.
Who can benefit from first responder therapy?
Anyone in a high-stress helping professions such as police officers, firefighters, paramedics, corrections staff, dispatchers, military personnel, and healthcare workers can benefit from targeted, trauma-informed therapy.
How do I get started?
You can start with a free consultation to learn more and see if Indigenous Therapy at Bluefields feels right for you.
Contact
Therapy can be a place to reconnect with yourself, your culture, and your strength.
Book your free consultation today and take the first step toward healing, balance, and belonging.
- Serving: Ontario, Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and British Columbia.