Refugee Counselling Services in Ottawa
At Family-Therapy, we know the courage it takes to start a new life in Canada. We’re here to help refugees and asylum seekers heal from the profound challenges and hardships they have faced, such as trauma, persecution, family estrangement, and leaving their home country. Our team can also guide you through important steps like refugee hearings, work permits, and becoming a Canadian citizen.
- Have you been hurt or treated unfairly because of who you are?
- Are you dealing with trauma from war, torture, persecution, domestic violence or other personal struggles?
- Do you feel overwhelmed by sadness or guilt?
- Is your culture making it hard to ask for help?
- Are there events, medical issues or personal issues you are too afraid to talk about or are too difficult to discuss with your lawyer which could be relevant to your refugee board hearing?
- Do you wonder how talking with a therapist might help with your refugee process?
- Do you need help organizing your papers for your hearings or a case summary for your appeal or deportation notice?
How Family Therapy Can Help
Our approach at Family-Therapy mixes mental health support with practical assistance to help you build a stable life in Canada. We provide a safe and private space where you can share your feelings and experiences at your own speed. Our counselling doesn’t just focus on healing—we also help you get ready for refugee hearings by practicing how to share your story clearly and confidently.
In addition to counselling, our Immigration Case Manager can offer specialized documentation support for immigrants and refugees with:
- Refugee Documents: We help check and organize all the papers you need for your refugee hearing, making sure everything is correct.
- Work Permits: We assist with applying for or renewing your work permit so you can stay in Canada and support yourself until your hearing.
- Permanent Residency: Once you’re approved as a refugee, we can help you apply for permanent residency or renew it if needed.
- Citizenship: After five years, we guide you through applying to become a Canadian citizen.
Services can be offered in your language using a professional interpreter. Professional interpretation services are free for cases of violence or domestic violence. The Interim Federal Health Plan (IFHP) covers the cost of counselling services for eligible refugees when you get a counselling referral from a doctor. Ask us more about how refugees and asylum seekers can access counselling services.
Take the first step by calling us today. Our dedicated psychotherapists in
Ottawa want to help you.
Take the Next Step
Your journey to healing and building a new life in Canada starts here. At Family-Therapy, we understand the challenges refugees face, and we’re committed to walking this path with you. Whether it’s addressing your mental health, organizing documents, or navigating the immigration processes, our professional therapists and immigration case manager are here to support you every step of the way.
Therapy isn’t just about feeling better—it’s about building a stronger future. Take the first step today with the caring team at Family-Therapy.
