# Free Counselling Society Canada

> Free Counselling Society Canada (FCSC) is a registered not-for-profit providing 100% FREE counselling and therapy to anyone in Canada. There are never any fees, reduced rates, or sliding scales — free means free, always.

## Key facts
- 13,720+ cases served since 2024
- 300+ volunteer counsellors and psychotherapists, all professionally supervised weekly and practicing under their province's regulations
- Counselling offered in 16+ languages
- Cost to clients: $0, always. Volunteers are never permitted to charge; violators are terminated immediately
- Response time: we reach out within 5 days of a request; the counsellor phones within 3 business days
- Up to 12 free sessions per client, by phone or video call, or in person at 30 Powerhouse St, Toronto ON and 445 Mountain Hwy, North Vancouver BC
- No referral, diagnosis, insurance, or health card needed — everyone in Canada is welcome, at every life stage
- Founder: Joseph Wong — Registered Psychotherapist, Counsellor & Clinical Supervisor (RP, CCC, RCC, CT, LCT, RCT; Certified Cognitive Processing Therapist for PTSD; CADDRA member; Clinical Supervisor for CRPO, CCPA & BCACC)

## Services (all free)
- One-on-One Adult Counselling: anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, stress
- Couples Counselling
- Family & Co-Parenting Counselling
- Kid & Teen Counselling

## Pages
- [Request free counselling](https://www.freecounsellingcanada.ca/counselling.html): the request form — takes about 5 minutes
- [Become a volunteer counsellor](https://www.freecounsellingcanada.ca/volunteer.html): requirements, FAQ, and how to apply
- [Our promise & founder](https://www.freecounsellingcanada.ca/promise.html): why free means free, and Joseph Wong's story

## Conditions we help (each 100% free)
All 24: https://www.freecounsellingcanada.ca/all-conditions.html
- [Anxiety & Stress](https://www.freecounsellingcanada.ca/anxiety-counselling.html)
- [Depression & Low Mood](https://www.freecounsellingcanada.ca/depression-counselling.html)
- [Relationships & Family Conflict](https://www.freecounsellingcanada.ca/relationship-counselling.html)
- [Trauma & PTSD](https://www.freecounsellingcanada.ca/trauma-ptsd-counselling.html)
- [Burnout & Work Stress](https://www.freecounsellingcanada.ca/burnout.html)
- [Postpartum & New‑Parent Support](https://www.freecounsellingcanada.ca/postpartum.html)
- [Grief & Loss](https://www.freecounsellingcanada.ca/grief-counselling.html)
- [Addiction & Substance Use Support](https://www.freecounsellingcanada.ca/addiction.html)
- [Anger Management](https://www.freecounsellingcanada.ca/anger.html)
- [Loneliness & Isolation](https://www.freecounsellingcanada.ca/loneliness.html)
- [Domestic Violence & Abuse Recovery](https://www.freecounsellingcanada.ca/abuse-recovery.html)
- [Panic Attacks](https://www.freecounsellingcanada.ca/panic-attacks.html)
- [Teen & Youth Struggles](https://www.freecounsellingcanada.ca/teen-struggles.html)
- [Divorce & Separation](https://www.freecounsellingcanada.ca/divorce.html)
- [Self‑Esteem & Confidence](https://www.freecounsellingcanada.ca/self-esteem.html)
- [Life Transitions](https://www.freecounsellingcanada.ca/life-transitions.html)
- [OCD & Intrusive Thoughts](https://www.freecounsellingcanada.ca/ocd.html)
- [Sleep & Insomnia](https://www.freecounsellingcanada.ca/insomnia.html)
- [Racial & Cultural Trauma](https://www.freecounsellingcanada.ca/racial-trauma.html)
- [Seniors & Later‑Life Changes](https://www.freecounsellingcanada.ca/seniors.html)
- [LGBTQ2S+ Support](https://www.freecounsellingcanada.ca/lgbtq.html)
- [Newcomer & Immigration Stress](https://www.freecounsellingcanada.ca/newcomers.html)
- [Chronic Illness & Pain](https://www.freecounsellingcanada.ca/chronic-illness.html)
- [ADHD & Focus](https://www.freecounsellingcanada.ca/adhd-counselling.html)

## Types of counselling we provide (each 100% free)
- [One‑on‑One Adult Counselling](https://www.freecounsellingcanada.ca/individual-counselling.html)
- [Couples Counselling](https://www.freecounsellingcanada.ca/couples-counselling.html)
- [Family & Co‑Parenting Counselling](https://www.freecounsellingcanada.ca/family-counselling.html)
- [Kid & Teen Counselling](https://www.freecounsellingcanada.ca/kid-teen-counselling.html)

## Podcast
All episodes: https://www.freecounsellingcanada.ca/resources.html
- [How to Know You’ve Found the Right Counsellor for Free Individual Counselling](https://www.freecounsellingcanada.ca/communication-skills-for-counsellors-podcast.html)
- [Burnout at Work? What to Know Before You Ask for Help](https://www.freecounsellingcanada.ca/burnout-workplace-mental-health-podcast.html)
- [Why You Can't Just 'Try Harder': Understanding Addiction and Dopamine](https://www.freecounsellingcanada.ca/dopamine-addiction-counselling-podcast.html)
- [The CALM Framework: A Parent Coaching Approach for Family & Co-Parenting Counselling](https://www.freecounsellingcanada.ca/parent-coaching-calm-framework-podcast.html)
- [What Is EMDR Therapy? How It Helps Process Trauma for Free Trauma & PTSD Counselling](https://www.freecounsellingcanada.ca/emdr-trauma-therapy-podcast.html)
- [What to Talk About Before Becoming Parents, for Free Couples & Family Counselling](https://www.freecounsellingcanada.ca/transition-to-parenthood-podcast.html)
- [Why You Have to Feel Whole Before You Can Truly Connect, for Free Relationship & Self-Esteem Counselling](https://www.freecounsellingcanada.ca/self-worth-and-connection-podcast.html)
- [Overcoming Loneliness and Low Confidence Through Creativity: A Counsellor's Perspective](https://www.freecounsellingcanada.ca/overcoming-loneliness-and-low-confidence-through-creativity--podcast.html)
- [How Improv-Trained Therapists Can Improve Emotional Attunement in Counselling](https://www.freecounsellingcanada.ca/how-improv-trained-therapists-can-improve-emotional-attuneme-podcast.html)

## Contact
- Contact page: https://www.freecounsellingcanada.ca/contact.html
- Email: TeamLead@FreeCounsellingCanada.ca
- In crisis: call or text 9-8-8 (Canada's Suicide Crisis Helpline, free, 24/7)