Empowering our community to help them feel their best

You can apply to get therapy from the ICC Counselling Program by clicking here and filling out the ICC Counselling Program form.

If you have extended health benefits, you can take advantage of them as insurance plans often cover our therapists. After payment for your session, we can provide a receipt to you, which includes all the information to submit a claim to your insurance provider. Please check if your insurance covers therapy. If you'd like, you can also send us a copy of your insurance policy at hello@ruhcare.com, and we can guide you through it.

The ICC Counselling Program offers financial support for eligible clients through the Healing Hearts program, made possible by Penny Appeal Canada. Please refer to the eligibility criteria here for more information and financial support options. If you are approved, the therapy sessions are fully/partially sponsored to make mental health care accessible to you.

Clients are matched with therapists best suited to their needs through the ICC Counselling Program form. We take your needs, preferences, and the therapist's specializations in account in the matching process, ensuring that each client is paired with the right therapist who can provide the most suitable support.

Upon submission of the ICC Counselling Program form, you will be matched with a Ruh Care therapist and can book a free intro call with your recommended therapist.

The 15-minute intro call with your Ruh Care therapist is an opportunity to introduce yourself, share what brings you to therapy (your needs), share what you are looking to achieve through therapy (your goals), learn about your therapist’s approach, and ask questions to help you make an informed decision about therapy. It’s important to note that consultations are not therapy or counselling sessions. 

Please note that only one intro call is allocated per client file. If you have booked this call on behalf of the intended client (e.g. your child/teen, sibling, or parent, etc.), please ensure they are present for the call. While you are welcome to attend the intro call on their behalf, please understand that we cannot offer an additional intro calls.

The next appointment booked with the client would be a therapy session.

Our partner, Ruh Care is an online therapy platform offering accessible, culturally responsive, and faith-sensitive mental health care. Their team of licensed Muslim therapists come from diverse ethnic backgrounds and are available to support individuals, children (ages 3+), couples, and families. They offer support through text, voice, or video in multiple languages, including English, Arabic, French, Hindi, Urdu, Somali, Punjabi, Farsi, German, Bengali, Malayalam, Tamil, Rohingya, Harari, Creole, Sindhi, and American Sign Language (ASL). Their strong multidisciplinary team includes Registered Psychotherapists, Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, Registered Social Workers, and Canadian Certified Counselors with various areas of specialization.

The Ruh Care team of Muslim therapists understand the unique nuances of our faith and cultural practices. Together, we are committed to empowering our clients to navigate life's challenges by providing comprehensive mental health care throughout their unique journeys of healing and growth.