ICBC-approved provider

ICBC-approved provider

ICBC car accident counselling, Vancouver & Burnaby
Still feeling anxious, on edge, or not like yourself after the accident?

$0 out of pocket
No referral in most cases
Same-week availability

Trapped by the weight of past trauma? 
We can help.

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A therapist will reach out within 24 hours.
“After my car accident, I had constant anxiety and nightmares. Lighthouse helped me feel like myself again."
‍- Mitchell H., Vancouver‍
Takes 30 seconds.No obligation.

After the accident, you may look fine on the outside.
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Maybe you tense up every time you get in the car. You're not sleeping well. Or you can't stop replaying what happened.

Small things set you off — a loud noise, a close call, even traffic. You might feel foggy, withdrawn, or like you're just going through the motions.

‍You don't have to keep living this way.

‍We offer trauma-focused counselling covered by ICBC — no cost to you.

Yes, I Want to Feel Like Myself Again
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Most clients feel relief within a few sessions — here’s how we start.

ICBC-Covered Trauma Therapy That Restores Calm & Control

Car accidents don’t just leave physical injuries - they can disrupt your sleep, focus, and peace of mind. Our ICBC-covered trauma therapy helps you feel safe, calm, and in control again - with no fees, no waitlist, and in most cases no referral if your accident was within the last 3 months.

✓ No Fee ✓ No Waitlist ✓ No Referral Needed

* In most cases, if your accident was within the past 3 months, no doctor’s referral is required.

Right now Anxious at intersections • Nightmares • Tense body
After support Calmer driving • Better sleep • Relaxed & in control

Are any of these holding you back?

  • Flashbacks or intrusive memories of the accident
  • Panic, irritability, or sudden spikes of fear
  • Trouble sleeping or nightmares
  • Body tension, pain, or feeling constantly "on alert"

Most clients start to feel better in just a few sessions.

Start Feeling Safe Again - At No Cost to You

Your sessions are covered by ICBC. A therapist will reach out within 24 hours by phone or email.

Secure & confidential.  We never share your information.
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What happens next?
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We’ll reach out to schedule a time that works for you.
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We will confirm your ICBC coverage and book your first session.
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You can begin therapy right away - at no cost to you.
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ICBC-COVERED TRAUMA THERAPY

ICBC-Covered Care. Simple, Fast, Effective.

Get back to calm driving and full nights of sleep. We direct-bill ICBC, so you pay $0 with an active claim in Burnaby and Greater Vancouver.

How it works

Start within 7 days — ICBC direct billing, no referral needed in most instances

Free 15-minute consult

Share what happened and what’s felt hardest since the crash in a calm, supportive call.

Most people feel relief having a safe place to talk.

Matched with a specialist

Work with someone who understands post-crash anxiety and the lingering stress it leaves behind. You won't have to repeat your story.

You won’t have to repeat your story — your counsellor stays consistent throughout your care.

Begin covered sessions

We bill ICBC directly so you can focus fully on healing, not paperwork.

No fees, no forms — everything is handled for you.

2,437
ICBC clients helped
4.8 ★
Google reviews (100+)
40+
Referring clinics & practitioners

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ICBC Post-Accident Counselling Guide (Free)

This plain-English guide shows what ICBC covers, how direct billing works, and the exact steps to start counselling this week. You can read it online on your phone or download a printable PDF to bring to your doctor or adjuster.

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Privacy & Safety: private, PIPA-compliant rooms; encrypted EHR; confidential intake.

Recovery after a car accident is possible.

Real stories from ICBC-covered clients who came to us with driving anxiety, intrusive crash memories, and trouble sleeping—now back on the road with confidence.

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ 4.8/5 from ICBC clients
Jeremy P. Coquitlam • Verified Google Review

After a car accident and concussion, he struggled for years with stress and mood swings. Lighthouse coordinated care (doctor + OT) and provided concussion-aware therapy that restored day-to-day stability and confidence in his recovery. Accessing help was straightforward.

ICBC-covered Concussion recovery Stress & mood support
Babak K. Burnaby • Verified Google Review

Following a crash, he experienced severe driving anxiety. With flexible sessions (in-person + FaceTime) and practical techniques, he learned to manage panic and drive with more control and confidence.

Driving anxiety Crash-related panic Coping skills
Laura M. Vancouver • Verified Google Review

“They called me back the same day and handled ICBC. I was terrified at intersections after my crash—breathing work and EMDR helped me drive again.”

ICBC direct-billed — $0 cost Intersection anxiety EMDR when ready
Diana W. Salt Spring Island • Verified Google Review

“After months of nightmares and panic while driving, I finally feel in control. They guided me through concussion-safe pacing and trauma therapy. ICBC billing was simple.”

Nightmares / flashbacks Concussion-aware care Trauma-informed
Monique S. Vancouver • Verified Google Review

“I avoided highways for weeks. Therapy helped me calm my body and I returned to my normal routes. They explained ICBC so I didn’t worry about payments.”

Return to driving Body tension & startle response ICBC handled for me

ICBC-covered trauma therapies after a car accident

After a crash, it’s common to feel stuck on high alert - replaying the accident at night, gripping the wheel too tight, or avoiding routes you once drove every day. These therapies are fully ICBC-covered and help calm your body, steady your nerves, and get you back on the road with confidence.

    • Best for: flashbacks, jolting awake, or panic when passing the crash site.
    • What it does: helps your brain file the accident as “past” so everyday triggers stop spiking you.
    • Session feel: short sets of eye movements or taps while you stay in control. Many notice calmer nights within a few sessions.
    • Best for: dread before driving, avoidance of certain routes, or skipping the highway.
    • What it does: builds a step-by-step driving ladder (side streets → merges → bridges) with tools that hold up in real traffic.
    • Session feel: practical, structured, and focused on confidence between sessions.
    • Best for: stiff neck/shoulders, shallow breathing, jumpiness at sudden stops.
    • What it does: resets the body’s alarm so your grip loosens and your breath steadies.
    • Session feel: gentle orienting, grounding, and small movements — without retelling the crash story.
    • Best for: panic spikes at intersections, sirens, or sudden braking.
    • What it does: simple eye-position and focus techniques that quickly bring arousal down.
    • Session feel: short, structured sets with frequent check-ins — you remain fully present and in control.

Most people notice their nervous system settling within just a few sessions - fewer flashbacks, steadier driving, calmer nights.

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Eye Movement Desensization & Reprocessing

EMDR is supported by overwhelming research and our first-hand observations of clients successfully overcoming trauma validate EMDR as one of the most effective psychotherapies available today. Studies consistently show EMDR effectively treats a wide range of trauma-related conditions, including PTSD, anxiety, depression, and phobias.

By using bilateral stimulation, such as eye movements or tapping, EMDR unlocks the brain's natural ability to reprocess distressing memories, reducing their emotional intensity and allowing for a sense of relief and empowerment.

Post-Crash Body Symptoms

Where do you feel it?

Tap a symptom or a body area to see why it happens and how therapy helps your nervous system shift out of survival mode.

Headaches & Pressure After Driving

Your system is still bracing. That "band around the head" feeling is common post-collision.

  • Somatic work helps the neck/jaw let go.
  • EMDR reduces reactivity to driving cues.
  • Most feel relief within a few sessions.

Tight Throat or Trouble Swallowing

Fight/flight keeps throat and chest tight when you plan routes or pass crash reminders.

  • Breath pacing lowers the alarm signal.
  • Gentle exposure re-pairs safety with driving.

Nausea or Stomach Upset

The gut responds to stress quickly — it can flare with driving thoughts or routes.

  • Grounding settles the gut-brain loop.
  • Session pacing prevents overwhelm.

Numbness or Tingling

Adrenaline and bracing change how sensations register — scary, but very common.

  • Re-sensitization restores normal feel.
  • Sleep and pacing reduce spikes.

Always Tense - Shoulders, Jaw, Back

Your body learned to "hold on" and stayed there. We teach it to release safely.

  • Somatic + EMDR unwind the brace.
  • Simple at-home resets in minutes.

Short or Shallow Breath, Tight Chest

When your system scans for danger, breaths stay short and high. We shift it back to rest.

  • Box breathing + vagal work deepen breath.
  • Gradual route practice builds confidence.
Tap a symptom or body area to learn more
Post-Crash Body Symptoms

Where do you feel it?

Tap a symptom to see why it happens and how therapy helps your nervous system shift out of survival mode.

Headaches & Pressure After Driving

Your system is still bracing. That "band around the head" feeling is common post-collision.

  • Somatic work helps the neck/jaw let go.
  • EMDR reduces reactivity to driving cues.
  • Most feel relief within a few sessions.

Tight Throat or Trouble Swallowing

Fight/flight keeps throat and chest tight when you plan routes or pass crash reminders.

  • Breath pacing lowers the alarm signal.
  • Gentle exposure re-pairs safety with driving.

Nausea or Stomach Upset

The gut responds to stress quickly — it can flare with driving thoughts or routes.

  • Grounding settles the gut-brain loop.
  • Session pacing prevents overwhelm.

Numbness or Tingling

Adrenaline and bracing change how sensations register — scary, but very common.

  • Re-sensitization restores normal feel.
  • Sleep and pacing reduce spikes.

Always Tense – Shoulders, Jaw, Back

Your body learned to "hold on" and stayed there. We teach it to release safely.

  • Somatic + EMDR unwind the brace.
  • Simple at-home resets in minutes.

Short or Shallow Breath, Tight Chest

When your system scans for danger, breaths stay short and high. We shift it back to rest.

  • Box breathing + vagal work deepen breath.
  • Gradual route practice builds confidence.
Tap a symptom to learn more

I Know What It's Like After a Crash.

2,000+ Clients Helped 200+ Physician & Rehab Referrals 95% Report Relief Within Weeks
Robert Miles, RCC — Clinic Director at Lighthouse Counselling
Robert Miles, RCC - Clinic Director

Why I Started Lighthouse

After my own accident, I felt overwhelmed - panic, exhaustion, emotional shutdown. I tried talk therapy session after session, but it felt like worksheets and surface-level advice. Nothing reached the fear in my body.

If you’ve been there too, I get it. I built Lighthouse because I needed something that actually worked - and now it’s helping thousands of people like you feel safe again.

What Makes Lighthouse Different

Most therapy stops at the surface. We go deeper. Our trauma-focused methods work directly with your nervous system - the part that still holds on to fear and tension long after the danger is over.

  • Trusted network: physicians, physiotherapists, and rehab clinics across BC refer to us after motor-vehicle accidents.

What You Can Expect

  • No cost (covered by ICBC) with direct billing
  • No referral needed if your accident was within 3 months
  • Past 3 months? You may still qualify - we’ll guide you
  • Start quickly - we handle the ICBC paperwork
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Common Questions

Clear, direct answers so you can focus on healing — not paperwork.

  • Do I need a referral for ICBC counselling after a car accident?

    No referral needed. If you were in a car accident, ICBC typically covers your first 12+ counselling sessions at no cost to you. We bill ICBC directly so you don’t pay out of pocket.

  • How long does ICBC trauma counselling usually last after an accident?

    Most people approved through ICBC receive 12 sessions covered at no cost. Some need fewer; others can qualify for extended coverage — we’ll work with you and ICBC on a plan that fits your recovery.

  • Do you offer online ICBC counselling sessions?

    Yes. Online trauma therapy is fully covered by ICBC. You can start from home — no travel, no waiting rooms, just a private link at your appointment time.

  • What training do Lighthouse therapists have for car-accident trauma?

    All counsellors are Registered Clinical Counsellors (RCC) with specialized trauma training. We use approaches like EMDR and body-based therapies that calm flashbacks, reduce body tension, and restore a sense of safety — not just talk.

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ICBC TRAUMA CARE

Feel like yourself again.

You've read enough to know this could help. The consult is free, covered by ICBC, and takes 15 minutes. No paperwork, no commitment — just a conversation.

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Where You Can Find Us

We have locations within Vancouver and Burnaby. We also offer online sessions for added flexibility.

East Vancouver

(Boundary)
300–3665 Kingsway
Vancouver, BC
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South Granville

200–1892 W Broadway
Vancouver, BC V6J 1W9
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Burnaby

(by Metrotown)
201–5050 Kingsway
Burnaby, BC
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