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I aim to create a non-judgmental space where the relationship between client and counsellor is built on trust and mutual respect. I see therapy as a journey—one that requires patience, empathy, and a deep respect for your unique story. My approach is person-centered, meaning I believe you are the expert on your own life. You’re in the driver’s seat, and I’m here to support and collaborate with you to find a path forward that truly fits who you are and what you need.

Growing up with a counsellor for a parent had a big impact on me—it taught me the importance of finding and using my voice. I’ve seen how easy it is for people to feel like they’ve lost that sense of influence in their own lives. Through counselling, I hope to help you reconnect with your voice and feel more empowered to take back control over your story.

I offer individual counselling and couples counselling.  I have flexible options for scheduling.

 Education and Training:

Graduate Certificate: Addictions and Mental Health Master of Counselling

Areas of Focus:

Anxiety Stress Depression Addiction Adoption Abandonment Self-Esteem Trauma Relationships and Couples Counselling Individual Counselling Grief and Loss Communication Disability Spiritual Support

Therapeutic Modalities:

Solution-Focused Therapy Emotion-Focused Therapy Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Eye Movement Integration (EMI) ICBC Counselling

I am a Canadian Certified Counsellor, CCC, with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association, and you should be able to submit receipts to most benefit plans. I can work with clients in British Columbia and the unregulated provinces. If your benefits plan covers Canadian Certified Counsellors then these appointments should be covered.  If your plan allows it, I can direct bill to some insurance plans, see them here.  

Age ranges served: 12+ Session Types: Individual adult and couples counselling. In-person or virtual. Fees: $150-165 per session Registration: CCPA, CCC 11243555

Email: dave.dyck@islandclinicalcounselling.ca Phone: 778-762-3750 

Location:  Dave provides counselling in our Duncan location on Mondays and Fridays.  Dave is in North Nanaimo on Tuesdays. Dave is in our Parksville location on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

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I have been counselling in career development services for over a decade and am a Certified Career Development Practitioner. Over the past twenty years, I’ve worked in social services with people from all walks of life, including individuals managing disabilities, survivors of intimate partner violence, newcomers to Canada, people navigating mental health and/or substance use challenges, and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. When working with neurodiverse clients and those experiencing cPTSD symptoms, I draw from my own lived experience and peer support training. I value collaboration and take a client-centered approach to exploring and addressing the concerns that bring people to therapy. In sessions I draw from talk-therapy, somatic techniques and connection with resources. I offer tools to keep clients on track between sessions.

I am committed to decolonizing the therapeutic relationship and continue to engage in Indigenous-led cultural competency training as part of this lifelong process. My work is informed by several therapeutic models, including Narrative Therapy (NT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT). I also use Attachment-Informed Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), especially in my work with couples. These models, along with Structural Family Therapy, shape my work with families to help strengthen and rebuild family bonds.

One of the quotes that inspires my work is: “When you stay on purpose and refuse to be discouraged by fear, you align with the infinite self, in which all possibilities exist.” – Wayne Dyer

Areas of Focus: Career assessment & goal-oriented planning Employment support: job development, acquisition & retention Conflict resolution in workplace or personal settings Strengthening self-worth & personal identity Communication & relationship skill-building (in-person & virtual) Navigating grief, trauma, PTSD, addiction, self-sabotage Couples therapy (connection, repair, or peaceful separation) Family therapy (improving dynamics, communication & connection)

Group therapy including: Late-Diagnosed ADHD in Women Navigating Loss Working with Shame & Self-Compassion Managing Disability DBT Parenting Support

Education: Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology Bachelor of Arts Associate of Arts Certified Career Development Practitioner (CCDP) Additional Training: Peer Support Training Ongoing Indigenous Cultural Safety & Competency Training Financial Literacy Facilitation Training ASIST Applied Suicide Training

Age Ranges Served: Children, Youth, Adults, Older Adults Session Types: Individual, Couples, Families, Groups — Available In-Person & Online Email: jessica.reid@islandclinicalcounselling.ca Phone: 250-228-6071 Pronouns: she/her Professional Affiliations: Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association – CCC (Candidate) BC Association of Clinical Counsellors – RCC (Candidate) BC Career Development Association – CCDP (Candidate)

Fees: Sliding Scale. (Not currently covered by extended benefits so lower cost sessions are available upon request.)

Location: I will be working out of our Parksville office Mondays, Fridays, and Saturdays.

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Sometimes life can present situations and experiences that can leave us feeling overwhelmed, stuck, and alone. Although reaching out for support can feel vulnerable, it can also be an opportunity to explore new possibilities.

I am a Senior Clinician at Island Clinical Counselling in Parksville and North Nanaimo. My passion for counselling has always aligned with my personal and professional values of compassion, non-judgment, mutuality and respect. I enjoy meeting people where they are on their journey, focusing on their strengths, and supporting them in the direction they wish to go. The power of human resiliency and the capacity of all people to heal are the foundations from which I work.

If you are at a place on your journey where you are struggling and are curious about what counselling could offer, I would be honoured to support you. I am here to hold space for you in a safe, trusting, trauma-informed, and non-judgmental environment, to meet you where you wish to begin, listen to your story, and walk along side you on your path, so to speak.

I am so grateful to have the opportunity to join with people to help them access their capacity, focus on their strengths, move through obstacles, and live a meaningful life that reflects their personal values.

Education and Training:

I hold a Bachelor and Masters degree in Social Work. I am a Registered Social Worker with the BC College of Social Workers I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors. Therapeutic Modalities:

I have over 25 years clinical experience working in various positions with persons of all ages from many different walks of life. I have additional training and experience in a variety of modalities including:

Dialectical Behavior Therapy Cognitive Behavior Therapy Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Narrative Therapy Solution Focused Brief Therapy Mindfulness and Mindful Self-Compassion Journal Therapy/ Therapeutic Writing Somatic Experiencing/ Body Centered Therapy Pet Grief and Loss Stages of Change Areas of Focus:

Stress management and situational stress Anxiety and depression Emotional regulation Eating/body image/food related issues Relationship issues Grief and loss, including pet loss Life transitions Trauma including somatic approaches Caregiver burnout Infertility Many insurance plans cover Registered Clinical Counsellors and Masters level Registered Social Workers

Ages ranges served: Individuals 12+ Session Types: Individual adults. In person or online.

Email: brandi.nielsen@islandclinicalcounselling.ca Phone: 778-762-3750 ext. 138 Text: (250) 410-0946 Pronouns: She/Her Fees: $150.00 per session Registration: BCACC RCC 20408 BC College of Social Workers 08438

Location: Brandi works in our Parksville office on Mondays and Thursdays, and in North Nanaimo on Tuesdays.

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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-compulsive disorder (OCD), phobias, 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. I am able to direct bill to the Autism Funding Unit and have experience working with autistic children and adults.

Areas of Focus:

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Sports Psychology, focus on support for athletes Sports related injuries, such as brain injury Anxiety Disorders, Panic Disorders, Phobias Depression and depressive disorders Body Focused Repetitive Behaviours: picking and pulling disorders (BFRBs), such as Dermatillomania and Trichotillomania Tics and Tourette’s Syndrome Body Dysmorphic Disorder Trauma Therapy Support for major life transitions, such as support to post-secondary students Stress Management Support for caregivers of and individuals with diverse abilities Family Counselling Education and Training: I have completed my Masters in Counselling and a supervised practicum. I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor.

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) for anxiety, depression, and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Exposure Response Prevention (ERPs) Habit Reversal Therapy (HRT) Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for OCD Trauma Focused Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (TF-CBT) Informed Comprehensive Behavioural Intervention for Tics and Tourette’s (CBIT) I can direct bill to the Autism Funding Unit if I am approved as a service provider for your family. Contact Autism Funding for more information. I can bill Game Plan for athletes mental health. If your benefits plan covers Registered Clinical Counsellors then these appointments should be covered.

Age ranges served: All Session Types: Individual adults, children, and youth. Families and Couples Counselling. In Person or Virtual.

Email: bree.stutt@islandclinicalcounselling.ca Phone: 778-762-3750 ext. 105 Pronouns: She/Her Fees: $150-165 per session

Location: Bree works out of our North Nanaimo clinic on Tuesdays and Fridays, virtually on Wednesdays, and in our Downtown clinic on Thursdays.

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I am honoured to be part of the skilled and compassionate team at Island Clinical Counselling, providing support for adults, youth, children, couples, and families. I believe in working collaboratively and meeting you where you are, every step of the way. I am committed to using evidence-based therapies, delivered in a person-centered, trauma-informed, and culturally inclusive way.

I aim to provide affirming care that supports 2SLGBTQIA+ and neurodiverse identities. I work with individuals with confirmed or suspected neurodiversity and those navigating later in life discovery.

I specialize in cognitive, behavioural, and mindfulness-based treatments for anxiety-related concerns, mood and emotion regulation, panic, obsessive-compulsive behaviours (OCD), hoarding, phobias, BFRBs, tics, chronic health issues, tinnitus, body image, eating concerns, and trauma. My background is in exposure and response prevention (ERP) and I also offer virtual reality exposure therapy (VRET). If you are curious about how VR therapy might support you or your child in managing fear or anxiety, please book a free consult to explore this option.

I incorporate leading trauma therapies including cognitive processing therapy, trauma-focused CBT, and EMDR, which uses visual, auditory, or tactile dual attention stimulation to support trauma processing.

I have a special interest in supporting individuals and couples through fertility challenges, pregnancy, postpartum mental health, and parenthood. My graduate research focused on the impact of fertility-related stress on individuals and couples.

I work with both monogamous and consensual non-monogamous relationships, using emotion focused therapy (EFT) and the Gottman Method to support communication and connection.

Areas of Focus:

Anxiety, Panic, Phobias Obsessive-Compulsive Behaviours (OCD) Depression and Mood Concerns PTSD and Trauma Processing Attention-Deficit/hyperactivity (ADH) and Autism Support (Confirmed and Unconfirmed), Late Discovery Tics and Tourette’s Misophonia Body Focused Repetitive Behaviours (picking, pulling, nail biting) Fertility Challenges, Secondary Infertility Pregnancy and Postpartum Mental Health Parenting Support, Parent-Child Relationships Body Image, Eating Concerns, Self-esteem, Health-At-Every-Size (HAES) Chronic Health Issues, Chronic Pain Tinnitus Sleep Issues, Insomnia Relationship Counselling Family Relationships Narcissistic Trauma Identity and Career Exploration Child and Youth Counselling

Education and Training:

Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology, Athabasca University Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Thompson Rivers University Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) Trauma-focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (TF-CBT) Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Tics and Tourette’s (CBIT) Habit Reversal Therapy for Body Focused Repetitive Behaviours (BFRBs) EMDR (EMDRIA Approved basic training) Narcissistic Abuse Trauma Care for Survivors Virtual Reality for Anxiety and Phobia Treatment (VRET) Parent-child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) for Couples and Families The Gottman Method for Couples, Level 1 & 2 Managing chronic pain

I can direct bill to the Autism Funding Unit if I am approved as a service provider for your family.  Contact Autism Funding for more information. If your plan allows it, I can direct bill to some insurance plans, including Veteran’s Affairs and Greenshield.

Age ranges served: All children, youth and adults Session Types: Couples, individual adults, individual children and youth, families, in person sessions or virtual.

Email: sondra.petrus@islandclinicalcounselling.ca Phone: 778-762-3750 ext. 121 Text: 778-410-5510 Pronouns: She/Her Fees: 150-175 dollars.   CCPA CCC 11248969

Location: I work out of the downtown Nanaimo office on Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays.  I am in North Nanaimo on Wednesdays.  I work in Parksville Tuesdays.

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