“Your present circumstances don’t determine where you go; they merely determine where you start.” – Nido Quebin

I am both honoured and thrilled to be working as part of the Island Clinical Counselling team. As a Registered Clinical Counsellor, I specialize in working with individuals and couples. I am skilled in working with anxiety, phobias, body focused repetitive behaviours (BFRBs), stress management, and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). I provide support to children, adolescents, individual adults, couples, and families and offer support to adults and young people with confirmed or possible autism spectrum disorder. I am a Gottman-trained couples counsellor: Gottman–trained therapists aim to help couples build stronger relationships overall and healthier ways to cope with issues as they arise in the future. I also find it a privilege to work with neurodiverse populations. I have experience providing support to individuals with traumatic histories and work with clients of all ages and abilities. I also have training and am equipped to support individuals, couples, and families impacted by acute and complex grief and bereavement.

I am deeply passionate about promoting mental health and empowering individuals to attain positive and meaningful change in their lives…. for change IS possible! My approach to counselling draws upon a strength-based framework that focuses on cultivating individual strengths, abilities, and internal resources. Although, I am largely guided by the principles of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) I am committed to tailoring my approach to honour the unique needs, interests, and resources of every client so I routinely incorporate a variety of therapeutic tools and counselling approaches.

Therapeutic Modalities:

Gottman Couples Therapy Training Levels 1 and 2 Certification Gottman Couples Therapy Treating Affairs and Trauma Certificate Gottman Couples Therapy Couples and Addiction Recovery Certificate Prolonged Grief Disorder Training through Columbia University (certificate) Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Exposure Response Prevention (ERPs) for OCD Person-Centered Therapy Mindfulness-Based Counselling Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) Strength Based Therapy Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (TF-CBT)

Education and Training:

I hold a post graduate diploma in General Psychology from Roehampton University and a Masters in Counselling Psychology through Yorkville University. I am also in the process of becoming skilled in Animal Assisted Therapy.

I can direct bill to the Autism Funding Unit (AFU) and First Nations Health Authority (FNHA). If your benefits plan covers Registered Clinical Counsellors then these appointments should be covered.

Age ranges: All

Email: lisa@islandclinicalcounselling.ca Phone: 778-762-3750 ext. 104 Pronouns: She/Her

Location: You will find Lisa working Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday in our North Nanaimo location. Lisa works out of our downtown clinic on some Saturdays.

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Not eligible for reimbursement by benefit plans. Welcome! My name is Cady (she/her) and I am an intern with Island Clinical Counselling. I am a lifelong learner that lives, works, and plays among the elements of nature on Vancouver Island. My compassion and interest in working alongside individuals, couples, and families started at a young age. My passion for therapeutic work motivated me to complete my undergraduate degree in Child and Youth Care, gain experience as a Child Life Specialist and is now leading me to complete a Master in Counselling through Athabasca University. I have professional experience working with the LGBTQIA2S+ and Indigenous communities in addition to subject areas such as terminal illnesses, grief and loss (including sudden death due to suicide and fentanyl poisonings), diverse abilities, in addition to mental health and substance use.

As human beings, it is inevitable that we will be challenged to navigate our way through hardships and obstacles of life. The process of self-discovery and healing can feel complicated and overwhelming. Allow me to acknowledge your perspective and help you in identifying your needs, sense of direction, and steps toward self-empowerment. I believe that collaborating with individuals is the most effective way to promote healing, increased self-awareness, and emotional growth. Come into sessions with me as your authentic self, and trust that you will be welcomed with open arms.

I enjoy therapeutic modalities such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Expressive-Based Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Mindfulness and Somatic-based practices. Some of the theories I find myself particularly drawn to are Attachment Theory, Systems Theory, Feminist Theory, Solutions-Focused Theory, and Psychodynamic Theory.

I have experience with all ages and family dynamics!

If you are interested in connecting with me for session work, please email me or refer to my schedule. Sessions are available beginning on September of 2023.

Email: cady@islandclinicalcounselling.ca Ages: all

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I truly believe treatment is a partnership between counsellor and client and will work with you to design an effective plan that recognizes your personal strengths and challenges. I use warmth, humour, and authenticity in my approach to make each client feel comfortable and to build a strong, positive therapeutic connection. I have experience using creative methods, such as games and movement activities, to connect with younger clients and spark their interest in the counselling process. I also support individuals with neurodiversity and their families.

I have been fortunate enough to live and work in communities both in Canada and around the world that have taught me the importance of culturally sensitive, un-biased mental health service. I aim to provide counselling that honours each client’s perspective on healing and recognizes all the elements that intersect to make each of us our own unique person. While I primarily base my approach on Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, a wide variety of treatment methods and interventions may be used depending on your needs, personality, and preferences.

I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor and I work with adults, children, youth, couples, and families. Please reach out to book a free 15-minute consultation.

Areas of Focus:

Anxiety ADHD Autism Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviours (BFRBs), such as skin picking, nail biting, and Trichotillomania (hair pulling) Body image dissatisfaction and body dysmorphic disorder Chronic Pain Depression Family Conflict Life transitions Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Relationship issues and Couples counselling Stress and Burnout Self-Esteem Trauma Women’s issues Tics and Tourette’s Sleep Disorders

Education and Training:

I have completed my Masters of Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University and Bachelor of Education from the University of Ottawa. I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor.

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for OCD Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Insomnia (CBTI) Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) Habit Reversal Therapy (HRT) Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (TF-CBT) Nature-based Therapy Informed Comprehensive Behavioural Intervention for Tics and Tourette’s (CBIT) ICBC Counselling

I am able to direct bill to Autism Funding Unit, ICBC, and Gameplan for Athletes.

Age ranges served: all.

Email: cat@islandclinicalcounselling.ca Phone: 778-762-3750 ext. 111 Pronouns: She/Her

Location: Cat works out of our Port Alberni office Monday to Friday and out of our Downtown Nanaimo and North Nanaimo location on Saturdays.

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Thank you for taking the first step toward creating a brighter future for yourself! Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, obsessive-coumpulsive disorder (OCD), body-focused repetitive behaviours (BFRB) or other mental health concerns? I am here to help. Together we will walk a journey towards wellness by unpacking your negative thinking patterns or unhelpful behaviours and work to create healthy thoughts and behaviours that will lead towards a healthier you!

My primary approach is through a cognitive behavioural therapy perspective. Through this lens we examine the power of our thoughts and behaviours on our mental health. I have experience working with OCD and BFRB as well as anxiety and depression. I work with children, youth and adults. Are you ready to take the next step towards wellness? I’d love to connect to see if this is the best fit for you.

Age groups: all ages

Bree@islandclinicalcounselling.ca

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Kathryn has over 13 years experience providing clinical counselling services to children, youth, individual adults, families, couples and groups. Kathryn is also an Approved Clinical Supervisor with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors. She works within a number of modalities and has expertise in the following areas: OCD, Body Focused Repetitive Behaviours (ex. hair pulling, skin picking), Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Tics, Hoarding, Transitions, Sleep Issues, Spiritual Support, Family Conflict, Diverse Abilities, Autistic individuals, and Impulse Disorders.

Age groups: all ages

kathryn@islandclinicalcounselling.ca

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