I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor specializing in relationships, personal healing, and overall well-being. I offer a calm, empathetic, and confidential space where clients can explore what is happening in their lives and relationships at a deeper level.
I work with people experiencing stress, burnout, anxiety, and ongoing relationship challenges, as well as those navigating life transitions or seeking meaningful personal growth. My approach is integrated and person-centered, supporting both emotional insight and practical change.
In my work, clients are guided to better understand patterns, improve communication, and develop effective tools to manage stress and regulate emotions. I draw from a variety of evidence-based methods and tailor my approach to meet each client’s unique needs.
I help people reduce stress, strengthen relationships, and move through life transitions with greater confidence and ease.
Areas of Focus
Relationships Challenges (Partners, Couples & Families)
- Relationship counselling to improve communication and enhance emotional connection
- Conflict resolution skills grounded in empathy and respect
- Support through life transitions such as parenting, separation, and financial stress
Well-being & Self-Awareness
- Personal growth, self esteem and reflection aligned with values and goals
- Stress and burnout support, including boundaries and self-care
- Building resilience and coping strategies for anxiety, depression, grief/loss and addictions
Healing & Emotional Growth
- Identifying stressors impacting relationships and well-being
- Mindfulness-based approaches to cultivate calm and emotional awareness
- Developing self-compassion and shifting long-standing patterns
- Body based approaches to support nervous system regulation
Ages ranges served: individual adults and seniors, Couples and families
Email: gillian.saxby@islandclinicalcounselling.ca
Phone: 778-762-3750
Pronouns: She/Her
Fees: $150.00-165.00 per session (Registered Clinician Rates); A Senior Clinician offering Registered Clinician Rates
Registration: BCACC RCC 13621
Location: Gillian offers virtual counselling services to anywhere in British Columbia on Monday and Tuesday.
Payment by etransfer only.
With over twenty years of counselling experience, I bring warmth, curiosity, and a deep respect for the resilience people carry into the therapy room. My background spans a wide range of settings — from employee assistance work and crisis stabilization to residential therapy and First Nations community supervision — and I’ve had the privilege of working alongside individuals of all ages, from preschoolers to older adults, across diverse cultural backgrounds.
I believe that meaningful change is possible, and my role is to create a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore what’s getting in the way and find your way forward. My approach is solution-focused and collaborative, drawing on the strengths you already have while helping you build new tools to navigate life’s challenges.
Whether you are dealing with a difficult season in life or working through something that has been weighing on you for years, I am here to walk alongside you.
Areas of Focus:
Anxiety
Depression
Addictions and substance use
Anger management
Grief and loss
Life transitions
Parenting support
Personal and workplace stress
Relationship issues
Education and Training:
Master of Education in Counselling – University of Northern British Columbia
Bachelor of Social Work – University of Northern British Columbia
Bachelor of Arts (Sociology) – Simon Fraser University
Early Childhood Education – Capilano College
Experience:
I have worked as an Employee Assistance Counsellor with Morneau Shepell, Telus Health, and Humanacare, providing short-term, solution-focused support to adults, teens, and children. I served as a Crisis Stabilization Clinician with Vancouver Coastal Health and spent several years as a therapist with Walmsley & Associates supporting mill and school district employees. I also provided therapeutic counselling to adolescents in a residential setting in Jamaica and served as a Clinical Supervisor for the Lake Babine Nation Wellness Program, supporting social workers and NNADAP workers across First Nations communities in northern BC.
Direct Billing: If your benefits plan covers Registered Clinical Counsellors, these appointments should be covered. Please check with your provider for details.
Age ranges served: Ages 8 and up
Session Types: Individual adults, children, and youth. Couples and families. In Person or Telephone.
Email: loraleigh.fitzgerald@islandclinicalcounselling.ca
Phone: 778-762-2750
Registration: BCACC RCC #2100
