NIHB Therapists & Counsellors

A collection of psychologists and therapists across Quebec who accept NIHB coverage and work with registered First Nations and recognized Inuit individuals. These professionals offer culturally informed mental health support, covered up to 22 hours per year through the Non-Insured Health Benefits program.

French-Speaking Female Therapists

A collection of female therapists across Quebec who offer mental health support entirely in French, for those who feel most at ease expressing themselves in their first language with a woman.

Couples Therapy

A collection of therapists across Quebec who work with couples navigating conflict, communication breakdowns, trust issues, and the distance that builds up over time. These professionals help partners understand each other better and figure out what they want from the relationship, whether that means rebuilding it or finding clarity about the path forward.

Play Therapy for Children

A collection of professionals across Quebec who use play, art, and storytelling to help children express what they’re going through and work through difficult emotions. These specialists work with children who struggle to put their experiences into words, offering an approach that meets them where they are.

Child Therapy

A collection of professionals who provide therapy for children, typically ages 5 to 12, working through anxiety, behaviour, school struggles, friendships, self-esteem, and adjusting to family changes.

Family Therapists

A collection of professionals across Quebec who work with the whole family in the room, helping parents, kids, and siblings improve communication, repair conflict, and adjust to change together. These therapists work with the patterns and dynamics between family members, not just individual symptoms.

Teen Counselling

A collection of professionals across Quebec who work with teens aged 13 to 18, navigating identity, anxiety, depression, academic pressure, relationships, social media, and conflict at home. These therapists understand how adolescence shapes the way young people experience and express what they’re going through.

Anxiety Counselling

A collection of professionals across Quebec who help with anxiety, from generalized worry and panic attacks to social anxiety and health-related fears. These therapists help you understand what keeps anxiety running and build the tools to quiet it down.

Depression Counselling

A collection of professionals across Quebec who help with depression, from low mood and lost motivation to long-standing depression that hasn’t responded to other approaches. These therapists help you understand what’s underneath and feel like yourself again.

Trauma Therapy

A collection of professionals across Quebec trained in trauma and PTSD therapy, including EMDR, somatic approaches, and work with complex and childhood trauma. These therapists help you process what happened in a way that lets you live more fully now.

Sexual Abuse & Domestic Violence Therapy

A collection of trauma-informed therapists across Quebec who support survivors of sexual abuse, sexual assault, domestic violence, and intimate partner violence (IPV). These professionals help you process what happened, rebuild a sense of safety, and move forward at your own pace.

Medavie Blue Cross Covered Professionals

Many international students in Montreal are covered by Medavie Blue Cross through their university health plan, including students at McGill and Concordia. The psychologists, social workers, and psychotherapists listed here have credentials recognized under Medavie Blue Cross plans, meaning sessions are typically eligible for reimbursement after you pay upfront and submit a claim.

Life Transitions Counselling

A collection of therapists across Quebec who help people navigate major life changes: moving to a new city, changing careers, ending or starting a relationship, retiring, losing a loved one, or simply arriving at a crossroads you didn't expect. These professionals help you process the loss that comes with change, adjust to a new version of your life, and find your footing again.