Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Covered By Island Health

Cognito has partnered with Island Health to offer free service to all Vancouver Island Residents.

How it works


Cognito's program for anxiety, depression, and insomnia is now fully covered by Island Health.

REFERRAL FORM:
getcognito.ca/refer

Additional Information:
The Cognito Health Program through Island Health is a structured CBT Program where clients will work with a CBT Provider to develop skills and tools to manage their mild to moderate anxiety and depression.

This program does NOT offer:
1:1 with Psychiatrist
Counselling
Trauma Therapy
ADHD Management

Got Questions?
Please reach out to hello@getcognito.ca or phone 250-900-4028 with any questions.

All-In-One Mental Health Program

Fully Covered By Island Health Authority

Mild To Moderate Anxiety, Depression, & Insomnia

Fully Virtual Treatment

All-In-One Anxiety Treatment Program
Initial Assessment

Get Referred

Get referred directly to Cognito by visiting one of the following: family doctor, nurse practitioner, walk-in clinic, urgent care centre, telehealth clinic, clinical nurses, and other Island Health providers!

Prescriber Visit

Start With Cognito

You will receive 13 sessions of Cognito's Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Program. This includes virtual visits with a Nurse Practitioner, virtual Cognitive Behavioural Therapy twice monthly, medication management, and full access to a course library to learn tools & skills to manage your mental health long term.

Therapy Twice Per Month

Therapy Twice Per Month

Meet with a Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Care Provider twice a month. During the structured program, you will gain insight into the connection between your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. With the support of a CBT Care Provider, you will build a toolkit of CBT techniques aimed at managing unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, ultimately enhancing your mental well-being, especially in addressing symptoms of mild to moderate depression, anxiety, or insomnia.

Our clients love Cognito.

Here's what they're saying
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Cognito's support has been genuinely life-changing for me. They've been incredibly supportive in every way.

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I wish services like Cognito were more abundant.  A lot of folks need this level of support these days.  I consider myself fortunate to be on their program.

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This facility is providing amazing services for my health care needs. I appreciate the virtual care model, group therapy and courses that they offer.

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Cognito has been incredibly valuable to me, I reached out at one of the lowest points of my life. It’s been a learning experience and I’m not done yet but I’m happy I made the decision to reach out.

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I am very grateful to this service-it has helped me a lot. Cognito has been amazing. Their convenient platform and support from the team has been life-changing for me. Highly recommend!

8/10 Cognito Clients Feel better in just 12 weeks

Cognito is the trusted choice for thousands of Canadians when it comes to their mental health.
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A program built by clinical experts

Our team has decades of experience and knowledge
Nurse Practitioner

Laura Harvey

Nurse Practitioner Team Lead

Seline Tam

Nurse Practitioner Co-Lead
Maddie Cooper

Maddie Cooper

CBT Care Provider Team Lead

Nicole Brown

CBT Care Provider Co-Lead

Atit Walia

Nurse Practitioner

Brittany Bercier

CBT Care Provider

Dr Kent Comeau

Psychiatrist

Dr Emma Koopmans

Psychiatrist

We’ve helped thousands with their mental health.

We’ve helped hundreds
with their anxiety.
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