ICBC Counselling Provider

Counselling after a motor vehicle accident can help you take back control of your life

A car crash, and sometimes the aftermath of a motor vehicle accident, can be traumatic. Many people sustain injuries that never fully heal and may lead to disability. They may be left with chronic pain and a reduced ability to participate in the activities they previously enjoyed. It can be difficult for someone who was previously healthy to deal with these long-term effects.

Sometimes, people develop symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, depression, or driving-related phobias.

The good news is counselling can help in the recovery process.

Working with a counsellor can assist individuals and families in understanding and working through the trauma, enabling them to regain a sense of self control and stability in their lives.

Judy is an ICBC Counselling Provider and can direct bill ICBC on your behalf. She has over 30 year’s experience helping people heal and recover to lead happier, healthier and more fulfilling lives.

Counselling after a vehicle accident can be the key to turning your life around if you have experienced the following:

• A dangerous or extremely upsetting event; You were part of a serious trauma.
• Witnessing a traumatic event; You saw the death or serious injury of another person.
• Feeling grief, shock, anger, guilt and other intense emotions that can arise from the experience.
• Sleep disturbances; difficulty falling or staying asleep or restless sleep.
• Nightmares; You re-experience the traumatic event(s) in your dreams, or you repeatedly dream about something similarly bad happening.
• Feelings anxious and/or depressed; You feel discouraged, fatigued, and have less interest in your usual activities.
• Irritability and edginess; You get angry too often. You can’t control or predict your outbursts.
• Flashbacks; You feel like you are reliving the event all over again. You feel afraid and can’t control them when they occur. outbursts. It hurts the people around you, and strains your relationship with them.
• Chronic Pain; You frequently feel uncomfortable and in pain.
• Driving related phobias; hesitating or fearful to drive.
• Major life changes; You have had a serious physical injury, financial strain or loss of independence.

It’s normal to be upset when something bad or traumatic happens to you or someone you know. But if you are still upset and negatively affected by it weeks or months later, it’s time to address it.

You can heal and feel healthier and happier again

What you can achieve with counselling for a motor vehicle accident:

• Be calmer again and more in control; think clearly and make good decisions.
• Reboost your sense of well-being.
• Relationship Support; Counselling can help individuals and their loved ones communicate and understand each other better in the aftermath of a crash.
• Adjustment to life changes; learn how to navigate and adapt to major life changes.
• Build resilience and gain the ability to bounce back from difficult and challenging situations.
• Manage or reduce your symptoms of chronic pain and be better able to manage pain.
• Experience the health benefits of rebalancing your body and mind.
• Sleep better.
• Safety planning; develop plans and strategies to regain confidence behind the wheel.

Counselling after a car crash can offer significant benefits, including helping individuals process their emotional reactions, recover from trauma, and help heal and regain stability in their lives.

Therapy can help. Proper treatment can bring you to a happier and healthier life. You can feel a sense of wellness again.

Proper treatment can help you heal.

 As a skilled therapist, I can help you heal/overcome this.

With over three decades of experience and training, I can help you recover and move forward after a car accident and the related trauma. I can help you feel better and get your life back on track. We’ll work together to find the best methods of treatment that work for you. With my guidance, and warm, accepting approach, together we’ll get you to the place you want to be.

I am a registered ICBC provider and participate in the auto injury program. I directly bill ICBC for your convenience. If you have any questions or concerns about your coverage, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me by calling 778-821-4762, by using the contact form or by emailing me directly at [email protected].

If you are ready to get relief, let’s get started.

 Contact me for a free 20-minute consultation. If you have any questions, or are wondering if counseling is right for you, a free consultation is a great place to start. You can tell me what challenges you are facing, I’ll tell you how I can help and how we might work together. There is no obligation to continue.

Call me at (778) 821-4762, or use the button below to schedule your free consultation now.

Or, if already know that you want to start counselling with me, schedule an appointment online or contact me to book.

My office in downtown Kelowna, BC is fully accessible. I also offer my counselling services via phone and video from the comfort of your home or office, or for those living out of town.