Clinical Counselling

BrainConnect: Accessible Counselling for Brain Injury

In a national population health study of neurological disorders, illness and injury, the highest prevalence of self-reported diagnosed mood disorders was seen in those with traumatic brain injury. In British Columbia, individuals living with brain injuries encounter significant challenges in accessing essential mental health services. Issues such as financial constraints, transportation limitations, and navigating available services often create substantial barriers.

Our program is specifically designed to address these challenges. We offer tailored virtual support services to ensure accessibility for everyone affected by brain injury across the province. By utilizing technology as an outreach approach, we strive to deliver effective counselling regardless of location or financial situation.

Meet our clinical counsellors and find out more about eligibility criteria below. 

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Meet our counsellors

Richard Mortimer

Clinical Counsellor

Hello, my name is Richard and I work as a counsellor at BrainTrust Canada. I’m honoured to be invited into clients’ lives and to walk alongside them during their times of challenge, success, uncertainty, personal growth, and triumph. When I’m not in the office, I fill my soul by listening to music, playing the drums or guitar, and spending quality time with friends and family.

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Claire Optland

Clinical Counsellor

Hi! My name is Claire and I’m a counsellor at BrainTrust. During my early career I worked at Connect, a brain injury rehabilitation home. This amazing experience and the many remarkable individuals and caregivers I was privileged to work with sparked my passion for supporting the brain injury community. When I’m not working, you can find me spending time with my husband, my daughter, our two dogs, and exploring the beautiful outdoors we get to call home in the Okanagan.

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Manroop Sohal

Clinical Counsellor

Hello, my name is Manroop. As a counsellor with BrainTrust, I aim to cultivate an accepting, compassionate, safe, and judgement-free environment for clients to engage in introspection and self-reflection. I am grateful to walk alongside clients on their unique journey. When I am not in the office, you can find me spending quality time with my friends and family, or catching up on watching some of my favourite TV shows.

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Eligibility Criteria

Please review our eligibility critieria:

Proof of acquired brain injury

To provide you with appropriate care, we require proof of an acquired brain injury confirmed by a physician and through medical or rehabilitation documentation.

We accept the following kinds of documentation: 

Medical proof of acquired brain injury from a:

  • CT scan
  • MRI report
  • Neurologist report
  • Physiatrist report

Other medical or rehabilitation documentation that clearly indicates acquired brain injury, such as:

  • Hospital records
  • Medical, rehabilitation, or hospital discharge reports
  • Neuropsychological assessment
  • Psychiatric report with DSM V diagnosis of acquired brain injury

We understand that getting proper documentation can be tough. Contact Us anytime if you’re having trouble getting the documentation you need – we’re here to help!

Age

Our adult Clinical Counselling services are available to those ages 18 and over.

Location

You must be currently living in British Columbia.

Note: If you are outside of this area, our Paid Services are offered remotely and are open to anyone living in Canada & the U.S.

If you don’t meet the eligibility requirements listed above, Contact Us for more options or take a look at our Paid Services model to see if it’s right for you.

Generously supported by

Logo of the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia, a sponsor of the West Coast Brain injury Conference