I am originally from Estonia, a small Northern European country known for its innovation and rich history. Its capital, Tallinn, is home to a beautiful medieval Old Town, and Estonia is also one of the most digitally advanced societies in the world, where many everyday services—such as taxes, healthcare, and even voting—can be done entirely online. Growing up there shaped my appreciation for adaptability and meaningful communication.

Today, I feel grateful to call Canada home, and I truly value the warmth and kindness I have experienced here.

I hold a Master’s degree in Psychology and am currently completing supervised hours toward registration as a Registered Clinical Councellor in BC. After moving to Canada, I spent several years working with youth on the autism spectrum. This experience has been deeply meaningful and has strengthened my ability to approach each person with patience, understanding, and respect for their unique way of experiencing the world.

As a therapist, I strive to create a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space where clients feel truly heard. I approach my work with empathy, curiosity, and compassion, and I am passionate about supporting people as they navigate challenges, build self-awareness, and move toward meaningful change in their lives.

Outside of my professional work, I enjoy cooking and baking, spending time with friends, and exploring nature through walks and hikes. I also love quiet moments curled up on the couch with a good book and a cup of tea.

Some areas of interest:

• Emotional regulation

• Family relationships

• Trauma and resilience

• Domestic violence

• Life transitions

• Parenting support needs

• Self-worth and self-esteem concerns

• Narcissistic Trauma

• Autism

• ADHD

• Anxiety

• Depression

Additional training:

• Trauma healing

• Unhealthy Family Relationships

• CBT

• Codependence

• Estranged Relationships

• Personality Disorders

• Narcissistic Abuse

• Internal family Systems

• Treating Adult Clients of Emotionally Immature Parents

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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 spouses of First Responders, Active-Duty personnel,  Veterans, and frontline workers. I provide support to clients centered around reproductive health, and the mental health aspects of the peri- and post-menopausal period. I also work with Disordered Eating 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 First Responders, Military Personnel/ Active Duty, and Veterans Managing Relationships Behavioural Change Reproductive 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 Training:

Emotion-Focused therapy for Individuals (EFFT) Certified Cognitive Processing Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT) Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) Motivational Interviewing (MI) Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) Currently completing a Two Year Somatic Attachment Psychotherapy Training

If your benefits plan covers Registered Clinical Counsellors then these appointments should be covered. I am not offering direct billing, please submit your receipts to your insurance provider.

Age ranges served: Ages 18+ Session Types: Individuals. In Person or Virtual.

Email: stephanie.robertson@islandclinicalcounselling.ca Phone: 778-762-3750 ext. 128 Pronouns: She/Her Fees: $150 per session (Registered Clinician Rates) Registration: BCACC RCC 19498 CCPA CCC 10009516

Location: Stephanie works out of our Port Alberni clinic on Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. 

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I have been working in the counselling field for more than 25 years supporting people with a person centered and trauma informed and strengths based approach. Most of my experience is working in a rural health care setting as a clinician and leader and I have also worked for Indigenous and Not for Profit organizations. My focus in counselling is to support you to reach your goals in a way that works for you.

I’ve learned that healing often happens in phases and that if a person is curious about working with a counsellor, its likely time to move into that next phase. I also believe that everything is connected, and I appreciate the complex relationships between thoughts, feelings, behaviours, interpersonal relationships, family and social structures and the environment.

I draw from many counselling modalities to tailor the right approach to each person. These include CBT, Mindfulness, Person Centered, Humanistic, Solution focused, and Response Based approaches.

One of the critical ingredients in your success in counselling is finding a counsellor who is a good fit for you so take your time to find someone that you match with.

Areas of Focus

Anxiety Burnout Depression Grief Life transitions Trauma Trauma exposed professionals Couples Counselling Clinical Supervision EMDR in Progress Education

Bachelors in Child and Youth Care – University of Victoria Masters of Counselling Psychology – City University Direct Billing: If your benefits plan covers Registered and/or Certified Clinical Counsellors then these appointments should be covered. I can direct bill to Canada Life, Blue Cross, Medavie, Telus Eclaims, Green Shield, and First Nations Health Authority (FNHA).

Age ranges served: Ages 18+ Session Types: Individual adults and Couples. Provides clinical supervision to other counselling professionals.

Email: jess.mcconnell@islandclinicalcounselling.ca Phone: 778-762-3750 ext. 127 Pronouns: She/Her Fees: $150-165 per session (I will be offering Senior Clinician Rates in January, 2026) Registration: BCACC RCC: 3108

Location: Jess works out of our Port Alberni clinic on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays.

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Hello, I’m Patricia Mirth (she/her). I’m a Registered Clinical Counsellor, meditation teacher, poet, and workshop facilitator. As a Filipina immigrant and settler, I bring a multicultural and anti-oppressive lens to my work – meaning I centre the ways culture, lived experience, and identity shape our unique stories of strength and struggle. I work with adults, youth and children from all backgrounds and ages. As a person-first, heart-led human with racialized lived experience, I show up for clients with deep care, compassion and authenticity. Working together is a special collaboration that will likely include laughter, creativity and learning. With adults, I enjoy working on increasing mind-body connection, emotional/nervous system regulation, inner child and ancestral trauma healing. With children/youth, I specialized in coping skills, emotional literacy, communication, and understanding the self. To all, I hope to create gentle, brave spaces where people feel seen, understood and empowered. I offer clinical counselling sessions tailored to your specific goals, history, and preferences. I use an integrative, holistic approach, blending Somatic Therapy, Mindfulness-Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and Poetry Therapy through a decolonial and liberation psychology lens. Our work together may include a blend of talk therapy, psychoeducation, somatic processing, and reflective creative practices

Areas of focus:

Burnout/Stress Management

Anxiety & Depression

Identity Support (Racial, Cultural, Gender, & Sexual Identity)

LGBTQ2IA+ Affirming

Life Transitions

Relationships (family, romantic, or platonic)

Creative Blocks

Intergenerational Trauma & Inner Child Healing

Experiences of Racial Harm and Oppression

Parenting support

Child & Youth Counselling

Poetry Therapy / Therapeutic Writing

Mindfulness and Meditation

Education/Training:

I hold a Master’s of Clinical Counselling from the City University of Seattle’s Virtual program and have completed my Bachelor’s of Arts in Clinical Psychology with a minor in Counselling. I am registered with the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors (RCC #23189). I am also a certified Meditation Teacher (Lab of Meditation 200-hour Teacher Training) and mental health workshop facilitator for 8+ years. I completed my Master’s Capstone Dissertation on Poetry Therapy and utilized my love for writing and connection in individual sessions and groups.

Direct Billing:

I am an RCC (Registered Clinical Counsellor) with the BCACC. If your benefits plan covers Registered Clinical Counsellors, then these appointments should be covered.

I can direct bill to Telus eClaims (many plans) and Pacific Blue Cross at this time. 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.

Modalities: Somatic Therapy Mindfulness Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (M-CBT) Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) Poetry Therapy Internal Family Systems (IFS) Narrative Therapy Anti-oppressive / Feminist Therapy.

Age ranges served: All Ages Session Types: Individual counselling, and family counselling. Fees: $150-165 per session (Registered Clinician Rates) Registration: BCACC RCC 23189

Email: patricia.mirth@islandclinicalcounselling.ca Phone: 778-762-3750, ext. 156 Text: (250) 412-3985 Pronouns: She/Her

Location: Patricia provides counselling in our Port Alberni location on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.

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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 Women’s issues Tics and Tourette’s Cancer support Sleep disorders Nature Therapy 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 SPACE: Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (learn more in our blog post) ICBC Counselling CVAP Counselling Direct Billing: If your benefits plan covers Registered Clinical Counsellors then these appointments should be covered. I am direct billing to multiple insurance companies, ICBC, Crime Victim’s Assistance, Autism Funding (if selected as a service provider for your family), Game Plan, WorkSafe, Work BC, and Metis Nation.

Age ranges served: All Session Types: Individuals and families in person or virtual

Email: cat@islandclinicalcounselling.ca Phone: 778-762-3750 ext. 111 Pronouns: She/Her Fees: $150-165 per session (Registered Clinician Rates) Registration: BCACC RCC 20683

Location: Cat works out of our Port Alberni clinic Tuesdays to Fridays.

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I am a counselling student at Island Clinical Counselling working with youth (11+), adults, parents, couples, and families. My approach is warm, trauma-informed, neurodiversity-affirming, and focused on helping clients understand their emotional patterns and behaviours while developing practical tools for meaningful change.

I also specialize in digital wellness, including video gaming disorder (VGD), problematic smartphone use (PSU), and social media overuse. Digital habits often start as ways to manage stress or emotional pain but can easily become their own challenge through reinforced reward cycles, avoidance, and identity-based rewards. My work helps clients understand both the underlying needs as well as the behavioural habits and biopsychosocial drives that keep them feeling stuck.

Technology-related addictions often reveal deeper concerns such as anxiety, trauma, perfectionism, identity challenges, or neurodiversity. When issues fall outside my scope—such as body dysmorphic disorder, eating disorders, or concerns requiring medical, psychiatric, physiotherapy, or occupational therapy involvement—I collaborate with and refer to appropriate specialists while continuing to support the client’s emotional wellbeing. Below are the areas I work with directly.

Specializations

Gaming Disorder Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD) Problematic Smartphone Use (PSU) Social Media Addiction (SMA) Cybersex Addiction Online Pornography Addiction Online Shopping Addiction Compulsive Buying Disorder (CBD) Digital Burnout Technology-Related Family Conflict Trauma-Related Digital Overuse Areas of Focus

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Executive Functioning Challenges Emotional Dysregulation Anxiety Disorders Social Anxiety Disorder Self-Worth and Self-Esteem Concerns Depressive Disorders Identity Development Concerns Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Stress and Burnout Trauma- and Stressor-Related Disorders Adjustment Disorders Sleep-Wake Disorders Communication Challenges Relationship Distress Family Systems Concerns Parenting Support Needs Couples Therapy Needs Grief and Bereavement Chronic Fatigue and Exhaustion Therapeutic Modalities

Executive-function and ADHD supports Behavioural Activation (BA) Habit Reversal Training (HRT) Motivational Interviewing (MI) Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) Family Systems Therapy Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) Narrative Therapy Adlerian Therapy Mindfulness & Somatic approaches Psychoeducation (sleep, attention, emotional regulation) Education

Masters of Arts in Counselling Psychology (Yorkville University) in Progress Bachelor of Science in Business (Various) Certification

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) Trauma-Informed Practice (Levels 1 and 2) Working With Addictions Working with Children: Risk Mitigation I continue to improve my skill set in order to facilitate the best possible change for my clients.

Professional Associations

British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC) – Student Member Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA) – Student Member Unplugged Canada – Affiliate Speaker on Smartphone Addictions The McCreary Centre Society – Member & Advisor on Video Game and Gaming Adolescent Health Survey Rotary Club of Vancouver Sunrise – President (2025–2026) Delta Mu Delta International Honours Society – Member 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: 11+.

Session Types: Individual adults, adolescents, and youth. Couples and families. In Person or Virtual.

Email: johann.robertson@islandclinicalcounselling.ca Phone: 778-762-3750 ext. 141 Fees: $70.00 per session or apply for the Pay What You Can program. (not covered by benefit plans)

Location: I work out of the Port Alberni office on Tuesdays and Downtown Nanaimo on Wednesdays.

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