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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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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.

My passion for counseling 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 19+ 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, North Nanaimo on Tuesdays, and works virtually on Fridays (schedule these through her Nanaimo link). 

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Pronouns: She/Her

Farnaz Farrokhi is a counsellor at our Duncan and Parksville clinics who takes a biopsychosocial approach, integrating mind, body, and lived experiences to support healing. She draws from a range of modalities, including somatic approaches, Acceptance and Committment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and Trauma-Informed Care, to create tailored, person-centred treatments. With a directive and collaborative style, Farnaz ensures each client receives a unique therapeutic experience that meets their individual needs.

Having grown up in a war-torn country and on air force bases as well as working in the Office of the Prime Minister of Canada, Farnaz understands the effects of high-stress environments, especially for those in demanding careers. Her leadership roles and secondments to Emergency Operations Centres (EOCs) during crises gave her firsthand experience of the emotional toll these careers take, strengthening her ability to support military personnel, veterans, first responders, politicians, and their families as they manage stress, trauma, and life transitions.

With master’s degrees in both Counseling Psychology and Communications, Farnaz offers a holistic, trauma-informed approach. As a Certified Clinical Counsellor (CCC) she focuses on helping clients rebuild resilience and rediscover hope. She is committed to helping her clients rebuild resilience and manage life’s challenges.

Areas of Focus:

Anxiety, Burnout, and Stress Management Development of Self-Confidence for Adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity (ADH) & Neurodiversity Depression and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Grief and Loss Inner Child Work Child and Youth Counselling (all abilities) Couples Counselling Family Counselling Life Transitions & Identity Exploration Mental Health Support for Military, Veterans, Professional Helpers, First Responders, their Spouses, and Families Nervous System Regulation PTSD & Trauma Recovery Self-Esteem, Imposter Syndrome, and Boundary Setting Spiritual Support Survivors of Narcissistic Abuse and Antagonistic Relationships Workplace Mental Health Support and Management (including for Executives, Senior Leadership Teams, and politicians.) Therapeutic Modalities:

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Experiential Therapy Gestalt Therapy Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT) Somatic Therapy Trauma-Informed Care Education:

Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology Master’s Degree in Communications Session Types: Individual adults, children, and youth. Couples and Family Counselling. In Person or Virtual. Location: Mondays: Parksville; Tuesdays and Thursdays: Duncan

Farnaz.Farrokhi@islandclinicalcounselling.ca 778-762-3750, ext. 131 www.islandclinicalcounselling.com Fees: $150-165 per session Registration: CCC 11260860

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. I can direct bill to ICBC. If your plan allows it, I can direct bill to some insurance plans, see them here. If I am approved as a service provider I can accept Autism Funding.

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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 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.

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: From May to July 2025, take advantage of a special rate of $70. After this period, the price will increase. Secure your special rate today!

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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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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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