Irene Cordero is a Certified Clinical Counsellor deeply committed to supporting individuals on their healing and growing journeys. Originally from Costa Rica, she has a diverse Indigenous Central American, Spanish, and Portuguese heritage and has called Vancouver Island home for the past nine years.

With over two decades of experience, Irene holds degrees in Psychology, a Masters in Clinical Group Psychology, and a Masters of Counselling from the City University of Seattle in Canada.

In her work, Irene focus on creating a safe, ethical and confidential space for you to share.  Her focus is on helping clients understand their unique life stories and challenges and discover their strengths so that they can feel better about themselves and their lives. She respects, honours, and values everyone’s stories and experiences.

Healing and growth are holistic (emotional, physical, spiritual and mental).  Irene provides a nonjudgmental, confidential, safe space for clients to explore their thoughts, behaviours and feelings to help them achieve their unique goals.  She enjoys working with individuals, couples and providing group counselling. Group work is powerful and beneficial for individuals who want to connect and build solidarity.

Irene is an ally for Black, Indigenous, People of Colour, Latinxs, People with Disabilities, and LGBTQ2+ communities. Providing ethical mental health care that is respectful, compassionate, and effective in addressing each individual’s or group’s unique needs is the core of her work. Everyone is welcome!

Areas of Focus:

Grief and Loss (ex. loss of loved ones, jobs, pets) Anxiety Depression Complex Mental Illness (with or without formal diagnosis) Trauma Informed Family Support Substance Use Life Transitions (ex. immigration, refugees, divorce) Disability Identity Couples Counselling

Education and Training:

Irene holds degrees in Psychology, a Masters in Clinical Group Psychology, and a Masters of Counselling from the City University of Seattle in Canada.  She completed her registration as a Canadian Certified Counsellor.

If your benefits plan covers Certified Clinical Counsellors then these appointments should be covered. 

Age ranges served: Ages 18+ Session Types: Individual adults.  Couples Counselling.   In Person or Virtual.

Email: irene.cordero@islandclinicalcounselling.ca Phone: 778-762-3750 ext. 135 Pronouns: She/Her Fees: $150 per session Registration: CCPA CCC 11250396

Location: Irene works out of our Port Alberni clinic on Monday nights. 

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I work through a strengths-based lens, and practice with authenticity and compassion that allows me to support flexible, personalized, and evidence-based treatments. I work to create a safe and trusting environment that welcomes clients from diverse backgrounds. This coincides with my natural ability to listen with empathy. I have experience working with first responders, military personnel/ active duty, and veterans. I  I also have experience providing support for pre and post natal care with a focus on reproductive health.  I also work with Eating Disorders and am familiar with the outpatient and inpatient intensive treatment plans in the province of BC.

Areas of Focus: Self-identity and Esteem Stress Management Managing Relationships Behavioural Change Reproductive Health Pre and postnatal health Controlling behaviours (includes disordered eating, compulsions and habitual patterns) PTSD, traumatic stress Medical diagnosis* ( includes cancer treatment and care, Neurological disorders, brain injuries and diabetes) Anxiety Depression *Specific registration to medical diagnosis such as a Mental Health provider through Breakthrough T1D for diabetes.

Education and Training: Through the University of Victoria, I completed my undergrad in Child and Youth Care and was involved in individual and family services in various communities in BC. Through the completion of my master’s in counselling psychology through Yorkville University, I completed my registration as both a Registered Clinical Counsellor and Canadian Certified Counsellor.

Additional trainings that support my areas of focus: Emotion-Focused therapy for Individuals Certified Cognitive Processing Solution-Focused Therapy Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Motivational Interviewing Dialectical Behaviour Therapy

Age ranges served: Ages 12+ Session Types: Individual adults and youth. In Person or Virtual.

Email: stephanie.robertson@islandclinicalcounselling.ca Phone: 778-762-3750 ext. 128 Pronouns: She/Her Fees: $150-165 per session

Location: Stephanie works out of our Port Alberni clinic on Monday mornings and Saturdays. She also works virtually on Tuesdays.

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I truly believe treatment is a collaborative partnership between counsellor and client. Together, we will design an effective plan that recognizes your personal strengths, challenges, and goals. I use warmth, humour, and authenticity in my approach to make each client feel comfortable and to build a strong, positive therapeutic connection.

I am especially passionate about supporting clients living with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), anxiety, Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviours (BFRBs), chronic pain, or those navigating life after a traumatic brain injury. I also enjoy working with clients to strengthen self-esteem and challenge negative self-talk that may be getting in the way of living life to the fullest.

For younger clients, I incorporate creative approaches-such as games and movement-based activities- to foster engagement and connection. I’ve received training in Expressive Play Therapy and use these methods to help children feel safe, seen, and involved in the counselling process.

Having lived and worked in diverse communities across Canada and internationally, I have developed a deep respect for culturally sensitive and unbiased mental health care. 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.

Areas of Focus:

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Anxiety Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviours (BFRBs), such as skin picking, nail biting, and Trichotillomania (hair pulling) Chronic Pain Child and Youth Counselling Expressive Play Therapy Recovery from antagonistic relationships Self-Esteem Life transitions Stress and Burnout Depression Trauma ADHD and Neurodiversity Women’s issues Tics and Tourette’s Cancer support 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 (CBT-I) 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) Support for Traumatic Brain Injury Expressive Play Therapy Crime Victims Assistance (CVAP) Counselling 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 can also direct bill Crime Victim’s Program (CVAP), ICBC, and Gameplan for Athletes.  If your benefits plan covers Registered Clinical Counsellors then these appointments should be covered.  I am a WorkBC counselling provider. If your plan allows it, I can direct bill to some insurance plans, see them here.  

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

Email: cat.zydyk@islandclinicalcounselling.ca Phone: 778-762-3750 ext. 111 Text: 236-260-2277 Pronouns: She/Her Fees: $150.00-165.00 per session Registration: BCACC RCC 20683

Location: Cat works out of our Port Alberni office Tuesday to Friday. 

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