Click on my North Nanaimo/Downtown locations on the first booking page for more availability.

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 feel profoundly honoured to support people in their journey toward wellness. My approach is nurturing, respect-based, collaborative, strength-based, and trauma-informed. I specialize in working with trauma and PTSD. I am able to provide EMDR trauma therapy to children and youth as well as adults and couples.  I love the richness of working with all people. Populations of specialty include: couples, men, middle agers, and elders. I am also passionate about working with people experiencing diverse challenges such as life transitions and aging, anxiety and depression, grief, relationship conflicts or issues, stress management and burnout, neurodiversity (adults and youth), and identity, sex and sexuality.

So often, people who have experienced one or many traumas also experience anxiety or depression, intrusive or overwhelming memories, sleep disturbances, hopelessness, and a deep loss of trust and confidence in themselves and others. I believe in creating a safe, nonjudgmental environment where people can be vulnerable and express themselves authentically. Together, we can rebuild a sense of safety and stability so people can manage their symptoms and heal their traumas.

I utilize a variety of modalities depending on the diverse needs of each individual, couple, or family; however, I am most proficient with Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy, Person-Centred Therapy and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). I am an ally to and for LGBTQ2+ and sex-positive communities and alternative life styles, highly respectful of all people from all cultures, religious beliefs, and walks of life, and I strive to apply a culturally responsive and socially just lens to all that I do.  I am passionate about working with diverse couples and families.

Education and Training:

I am so excited and grateful to be a Registered Clinical Counsellor with the amazing Island Clinical Counselling team. I am an EMDR Therapist for all ages and have a Working with EMDR with Children Certificate.  I have my Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology degree through Yorkville University. I also hold a Master of Vocational/Technical Education (Adult Education) degree from the University of Regina and received my Coaching Out of the Box certification as part of the SLP (Saskatchewan Leadership Program) training through the Saskatchewan Health Authority.

Therapeutic Modalities:

EMDR Therapist, Basic Training, EMDRIA Approved Working with EMDR with Children Certificate  EMDR & Parts Work for Treating Complex Trauma: Somatic Techniques to Decrease Defensiveness and Facilitate Trauma Processing Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Dialectical Behavioural Therapy Person-Centered Therapy Solution-Focused Brief Therapy Strength Based Therapy Narrative Therapy ICBC Counselling

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 am also an ICBC service provider.   If your benefits plan covers Registered Clinical Counsellors then these appointments should be covered.

Age ranges served: children and youth (4 and up), adults, elders. Session Types: Individual adults, children, and youth.  Families and Couples Counselling.  In Person or Virtual.

Email: catherine.moore@islandclinicalcounselling.ca Phone: 778-762-3750 ext. 114 Pronouns: She/Her Fees: $150-165 per session

Location: Catherine works out of our Downtown clinic Wednesday through Saturday.

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Not reimbursable by benefit plans. Currently offering a lower rate of $70 per session until summer 2025. I am excited to be part of the team at Island Clinical Counselling. I have a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology from Thompson Rivers University and a Master of Counselling degree at Athabasca University. I am in the process of registering with a regulatory body. For over a decade, I have supported children, adolescents, and adults with mental health concerns and I am currently available to work with individuals, couples, and families. I enjoy working collaboratively and believe in meeting you where you are.

My background is in exposure and response prevention (ERP) for anxiety-related concerns including OCD, hoarding, panic, and phobias. My personal experiences have led me to supporting people through fertility challenges, pregnancy, and postpartum mental health, with my graduate research centered on the impact of fertility-related stress on individuals and couples. I work with couples in monogamous and consensually non-monogamous relationships and provide 2SLGBTQIA+ affirming care.

I have a deep understanding of the challenges of parenthood. I offer support for parents and children, including individuals with confirmed or suspected ADHD and those navigating late diagnosis. Additionally, I have training in chronic health concerns, body image, and disordered eating, using a Health at Every Size (HAES) approach.

I am committed to using evidence-based therapies, delivered in a person-centered, trauma-informed, and culturally inclusive way. I work from cognitive-behavioural and mindfulness-based perspectives and have training in:

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) Motivational Interviewing (MI) Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) Gottman Method.

If you feel like we would be a good fit to work together, or have questions, please get in touch and we can discuss how we might get started.

Areas of focus:

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Anxiety, Panic, Phobias Depression Chronic Pain Tics and Tourette’s Fertility challenges including Secondary Infertility Pregnancy and Postpartum Parenting Support, Parent-Child Relationships ADHD Support (Confirmed and Undiagnosed), Late Diagnosis Body Image, Disordered Eating, Self-esteem, Health-At-Every-Size (HAES) Chronic Illness, Chronic Pain, Tinnitus Sleep Issues Relationship Issues Marriage and Couple Therapy Family Relationships and Communication Life Transitions and Decisions Identity and Career Exploration

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.

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 Pronouns: She/Her Fees: $70.00 per session until summer 2025

Location: I work out of the downtown Nanaimo office on Mondays and Fridays. I work in Parksville Tuesday to Thursday.

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