Family Therapy in Nanaimo, BC
If you are feeling overwhelmed in your life or relationship, I am here to inspire hope and to help empower you to navigate life with calm confidence. It is normal to need support; sometimes help is required to understand why you are feeling stuck so that a perspective shift can take place, ultimately leading to a more meaningful life experience. Through a deeper understanding of self, the architecture of change can be built, new skills can be learned, enabling the potential for personal and relational transformation.
If you are feeling overwhelmed in your life or relationship, I am here to inspire hope and to help empower you to navigate life with calm confidence. It is normal to need support; sometimes help is required to understand why you are feeling stuck so that a perspective shift can take place, ultimately leading to a more meaningful life experience. Through a deeper understanding of self, the architecture of change can be built, new skills can be learned, enabling the potential for personal and relational transformation.
Breaking Chains Counselling provides counselling, hypnotherapy, recovery coaching, continuing care and trauma therapy in Nanaimo, Vancouver Island and online. All counselling services are offered face to face or online through e-counselling anywhere in the world you have internet access.
Breaking Chains Counselling provides counselling, hypnotherapy, recovery coaching, continuing care and trauma therapy in Nanaimo, Vancouver Island and online. All counselling services are offered face to face or online through e-counselling anywhere in the world you have internet access.
I specialize in anxiety-related concerns, including OCD, panic, hoarding, and phobias, as well as mood concerns and emotion regulation. Personal experiences have led me to supporting individuals and couples through fertility challenges, including secondary infertility, as well as pregnancy, and postpartum mental health. I offer support for parents and children, individuals with confirmed or suspected ADHD or Autism and those navigating late diagnosis. Additionally, I support chronic health concerns, body image, and disordered eating, using a Health At Every Size (HAES) approach.
I specialize in anxiety-related concerns, including OCD, panic, hoarding, and phobias, as well as mood concerns and emotion regulation. Personal experiences have led me to supporting individuals and couples through fertility challenges, including secondary infertility, as well as pregnancy, and postpartum mental health. I offer support for parents and children, individuals with confirmed or suspected ADHD or Autism and those navigating late diagnosis. Additionally, I support chronic health concerns, body image, and disordered eating, using a Health At Every Size (HAES) approach.
I love to work with clients who want a partner in their healing. They know that the understanding and answers they are seeking are within themselves. Often my clients express a kind of anxiety - generalized to many aspects of their lives or about a specific aspect, but just as often they come to me with a more vague sense of wanting to enjoy life more or move past a feeling of dissatisfaction or apprehension that seems to "follow them" in their lives. Together, we delve into deeply exploring what that is, using body, mind and spirit as tools. My clients are motivated to experiment, explore, and reflect to find what matters most.
I love to work with clients who want a partner in their healing. They know that the understanding and answers they are seeking are within themselves. Often my clients express a kind of anxiety - generalized to many aspects of their lives or about a specific aspect, but just as often they come to me with a more vague sense of wanting to enjoy life more or move past a feeling of dissatisfaction or apprehension that seems to "follow them" in their lives. Together, we delve into deeply exploring what that is, using body, mind and spirit as tools. My clients are motivated to experiment, explore, and reflect to find what matters most.
I have been working as a registered psychologist since 2008. It's important to me to create a safe, caring respectful environment where anyone, no matter who they are, feels welcome. The relationship between us is one of the most important factors in determining how helpful counselling with me will be. Clients often come to me with anxiety, depression, traumatic experiences, difficulties with life transitions, and grief or loss. We will work together to develop a plan to deal effectively with the issues that bring you to see me. (Can also contact by Fax: 250.984.0859)
I have been working as a registered psychologist since 2008. It's important to me to create a safe, caring respectful environment where anyone, no matter who they are, feels welcome. The relationship between us is one of the most important factors in determining how helpful counselling with me will be. Clients often come to me with anxiety, depression, traumatic experiences, difficulties with life transitions, and grief or loss. We will work together to develop a plan to deal effectively with the issues that bring you to see me. (Can also contact by Fax: 250.984.0859)
Gillian Sutherland
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RCSW, RCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Nanaimo, BC V9V
Waitlist for new clients
At Central Island Counselling, our clients will immediately find an advocate with compassion, acceptance and expertise. We provide the highest standard of private clinical counselling services to adults, youth, children and families in the Nanaimo area and beyond. We value privacy, professionalism and creativity in care. Our mission is to safely guide each client while they rediscover their internal resources. You are not alone and there is a path forward to healing.
At Central Island Counselling, our clients will immediately find an advocate with compassion, acceptance and expertise. We provide the highest standard of private clinical counselling services to adults, youth, children and families in the Nanaimo area and beyond. We value privacy, professionalism and creativity in care. Our mission is to safely guide each client while they rediscover their internal resources. You are not alone and there is a path forward to healing.
Are you experiencing challenging life events that have left you feeling overwhelmed, stressed, and in need of balance? Do you find yourself struggling with anxiety, relationships, transitions, depression, grief, decision-making, stuck in a place you feel you don't belong? Whether you seek authenticity, self-esteem improvement, empowerment, potential fulfillment, there's a way forward, and I'm here to help.
Are you experiencing challenging life events that have left you feeling overwhelmed, stressed, and in need of balance? Do you find yourself struggling with anxiety, relationships, transitions, depression, grief, decision-making, stuck in a place you feel you don't belong? Whether you seek authenticity, self-esteem improvement, empowerment, potential fulfillment, there's a way forward, and I'm here to help.
I truly believe treatment is a partnership between counsellor and client and will work with you to design an effective plan that recognizes your personal strengths and challenges. I use warmth, humour, and authenticity in my approach to make each client feel comfortable and to build a strong, positive therapeutic connection. I have experience using creative methods, such as games and movement activities, to connect with younger clients and spark their interest in the counselling process. I also support individuals with neurodiversity and their families.
I truly believe treatment is a partnership between counsellor and client and will work with you to design an effective plan that recognizes your personal strengths and challenges. I use warmth, humour, and authenticity in my approach to make each client feel comfortable and to build a strong, positive therapeutic connection. I have experience using creative methods, such as games and movement activities, to connect with younger clients and spark their interest in the counselling process. I also support individuals with neurodiversity and their families.
Most essentially, Jude offers a space of compassionate, embodied, trauma-informed inquiry for relationships that need nurturing. As we discover and embrace our own inner 'coding' of language, symbols, meaning and emotion, we find a new engagement with life, ourselves, and those around us.
Most essentially, Jude offers a space of compassionate, embodied, trauma-informed inquiry for relationships that need nurturing. As we discover and embrace our own inner 'coding' of language, symbols, meaning and emotion, we find a new engagement with life, ourselves, and those around us.
Hello and welcome. I work with those who are experiencing trauma, dealing with anxiety, or struggling to find their way out of burnout. I believe that regardless of what we've been through, we all have the capacity to re-connect with who we really are (that inner “self” or “pilot light” that’s always there). I strive to guide individuals in connecting with their true selves and in navigating a path forward that is in line with what’s truly important to them. In sessions with me, you can expect to be met with warmth, curiosity, authenticity, and at times, humour.
Hello and welcome. I work with those who are experiencing trauma, dealing with anxiety, or struggling to find their way out of burnout. I believe that regardless of what we've been through, we all have the capacity to re-connect with who we really are (that inner “self” or “pilot light” that’s always there). I strive to guide individuals in connecting with their true selves and in navigating a path forward that is in line with what’s truly important to them. In sessions with me, you can expect to be met with warmth, curiosity, authenticity, and at times, humour.
The ADHD & Relationship Centre
Licensed Professional Counsellor, MA, RCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Nanaimo, BC V9R (Online Only)
People with ADHD are bright, empathetic, and creative. We often struggle with harnessing our uniquely wired brains to fit into a world built for neurotypicals. We know we are capable of so much more, but we're functioning well under that capacity. Examples of the issues we experience include time management, organization, remembering things and motivating ourselves to do things. Other forms of mental illness may accompany our ADHD. However, with some support, we can improve our systems for functioning in ways that are actually fun. We can also improve our intimate relationships, which makes life better all-round.
People with ADHD are bright, empathetic, and creative. We often struggle with harnessing our uniquely wired brains to fit into a world built for neurotypicals. We know we are capable of so much more, but we're functioning well under that capacity. Examples of the issues we experience include time management, organization, remembering things and motivating ourselves to do things. Other forms of mental illness may accompany our ADHD. However, with some support, we can improve our systems for functioning in ways that are actually fun. We can also improve our intimate relationships, which makes life better all-round.
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Nanaimo, BC V9T (Online Only)
I offer Heart-Centered & Compassion-Focused Psychotherapy. Are you being held back from fulfilling your purpose or true potential? Are past traumas or life stressors impacting you mentally, emotionally or physically? Are your relationships suffering because you’re not able to be fully present in the moment? I believe that every single one of us has a profound contribution to share with the world. My greatest passion is helping people find their individual expression, inner strength & abundant joy.
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Do you feel stuck, either within yourself or with someone you're close to, and wonder what is holding you back? You desire being your true self and communicating authentically. Whether it's just you, or you with a loved one(s), I'd like to help you untie those knots and find beautiful movement. I thrive working with motivated folks through: +Self-discovery & boundaries +Exploration of sex, erotic templates & gender, with self or in relationship +Development of skills in communication & interpersonal connection +Psychedelic integration +Unweaving the tangles & finding alignment with your values. Expect laughs, tears, & aha's!
Do you feel stuck, either within yourself or with someone you're close to, and wonder what is holding you back? You desire being your true self and communicating authentically. Whether it's just you, or you with a loved one(s), I'd like to help you untie those knots and find beautiful movement. I thrive working with motivated folks through: +Self-discovery & boundaries +Exploration of sex, erotic templates & gender, with self or in relationship +Development of skills in communication & interpersonal connection +Psychedelic integration +Unweaving the tangles & finding alignment with your values. Expect laughs, tears, & aha's!
Gravitate Counselling Inc.
Counsellor, MA, MEd, MSW, RCC, ADHD-CC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Nanaimo, BC V9R
Our Clinical Director offers free matching sessions to support you to choose a counsellor based on your individual concerns, preferences, schedule and more. One of the greatest predictors of a meaningful counselling experience is the fit between you and your counsellor. Let us help you find the right fit. We have a team of therapists who bring diverse life experience, education, training, and counselling methods to our practice. We offer counselling services to children (5-12), teenagers (13-19), adults, seniors (65+), families, and couples of all ethnicities, religions, genders, sexual orientations, and relationship structures.
Our Clinical Director offers free matching sessions to support you to choose a counsellor based on your individual concerns, preferences, schedule and more. One of the greatest predictors of a meaningful counselling experience is the fit between you and your counsellor. Let us help you find the right fit. We have a team of therapists who bring diverse life experience, education, training, and counselling methods to our practice. We offer counselling services to children (5-12), teenagers (13-19), adults, seniors (65+), families, and couples of all ethnicities, religions, genders, sexual orientations, and relationship structures.
Ann meets people from a position of warmth, compassion, openness and curiosity. She has a deep commitment to connect and work alongside individuals, couples and families to develop an authentic, trusting relationship, and offers counselling using a collaborative approach. By creating a safe therapeutic environment, Ann’s goal is to support her clients build on their personal strengths and understanding, allowing them to develop the resiliency they require to cope with the challenges they are facing. She helps clients move away from feeling stuck, with a focus on helping them explore their own power and ability to make changes.
Ann meets people from a position of warmth, compassion, openness and curiosity. She has a deep commitment to connect and work alongside individuals, couples and families to develop an authentic, trusting relationship, and offers counselling using a collaborative approach. By creating a safe therapeutic environment, Ann’s goal is to support her clients build on their personal strengths and understanding, allowing them to develop the resiliency they require to cope with the challenges they are facing. She helps clients move away from feeling stuck, with a focus on helping them explore their own power and ability to make changes.
Kathryn believes that counselling is a collaborative process between the client and their counsellor, and treats the relationship as a partnership. She uses a strengths-based and solution-focused approach to help her clients move toward their goals. She helps clients learn and practice techniques to change unhelpful thought patterns, regulate their emotions, and cope more effectively with challenges. Kathryn also assists clients to improve their communication, boundary setting, and conflict resolution skills.
Kathryn believes that counselling is a collaborative process between the client and their counsellor, and treats the relationship as a partnership. She uses a strengths-based and solution-focused approach to help her clients move toward their goals. She helps clients learn and practice techniques to change unhelpful thought patterns, regulate their emotions, and cope more effectively with challenges. Kathryn also assists clients to improve their communication, boundary setting, and conflict resolution skills.
Salish Sea Counselling and Consulting
Registered Social Worker, RCSW
Verified Verified
Nanaimo, BC V9T
We all need help sometimes and it takes courage to reach out. Whether it's dealing with anxiety, or feeling that you're not engaged/ enjoying your life, Salish Sea Counselling can support you to refresh your energy, develop positivity and learn new skills. Salish Sea integrates conceptual knowledge, the body/ energetic patterns, mindfulness approaches, spirituality and medical model formulations to support your personal and professional discovery and growth. After a few sessions at Salish Sea, people find they're able to communicate more effectively, be more authentic and live increasingly satisfying lives and take responsibility for the quality of their relationships with others.
We all need help sometimes and it takes courage to reach out. Whether it's dealing with anxiety, or feeling that you're not engaged/ enjoying your life, Salish Sea Counselling can support you to refresh your energy, develop positivity and learn new skills. Salish Sea integrates conceptual knowledge, the body/ energetic patterns, mindfulness approaches, spirituality and medical model formulations to support your personal and professional discovery and growth. After a few sessions at Salish Sea, people find they're able to communicate more effectively, be more authentic and live increasingly satisfying lives and take responsibility for the quality of their relationships with others.
Emilie Kemlo Psychologist -Active Practice
Psychologist, MA, R, Psych, ACTIVE, PRACTIC
Verified Verified
Nanaimo, BC V9T
Emilie Kemlo, Psychologist is a dedicated specialist in emotionally based trauma release work for 36 years with all ages,nationalities, and income levels, using a sliding scale fee, low rates and immediate availability. She is registered with College of Psychologists of BC, worked at Counseling Center of Tokyo, Tokyo International University, and in Vancouver and Victoria, B.C. with a deep understanding of all psychological issues, both Western, First Nations and multicultural Asian issues in health, sex, work and relationships. She was a founding teacher of BC School of Art Therapy, Victoria, and uses Bioenergetic Analysis, visual language and various psychotherapeutic approaches.
Emilie Kemlo, Psychologist is a dedicated specialist in emotionally based trauma release work for 36 years with all ages,nationalities, and income levels, using a sliding scale fee, low rates and immediate availability. She is registered with College of Psychologists of BC, worked at Counseling Center of Tokyo, Tokyo International University, and in Vancouver and Victoria, B.C. with a deep understanding of all psychological issues, both Western, First Nations and multicultural Asian issues in health, sex, work and relationships. She was a founding teacher of BC School of Art Therapy, Victoria, and uses Bioenergetic Analysis, visual language and various psychotherapeutic approaches.
Would you like to feel healthier and more vibrant? Have you been living with anxiety, insomnia, stress, chronic illness or depression? I offer not just tools and strategies to help rebuild your health and energy, but valuable perspective that comes from over 25 years of focusing on these issues. My approach encourages you to become aware of the interplay between your mind and body, and the role your nervous system plays in the development of illness. If you'd like to get back in touch with your own "internal compass" and balance life's demands with greater ease, contact me.
Would you like to feel healthier and more vibrant? Have you been living with anxiety, insomnia, stress, chronic illness or depression? I offer not just tools and strategies to help rebuild your health and energy, but valuable perspective that comes from over 25 years of focusing on these issues. My approach encourages you to become aware of the interplay between your mind and body, and the role your nervous system plays in the development of illness. If you'd like to get back in touch with your own "internal compass" and balance life's demands with greater ease, contact me.
Kimberley Hopwood
Counsellor, BScPsyc, MCouns, RCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Nanaimo, BC V9R
Waitlist for new clients
I love my work! For over 20 years I've been helping individuals and couples create a life they love with proven, measurable, effective and fast methods to break through old patterns, get past limiting beliefs, and create possibilities they never knew existed. This isn't therapy like you've seen it on TV or in the movies, it doesn't have to take years. If you're tired of the "same old, same old" you deserve to feel better.
I love my work! For over 20 years I've been helping individuals and couples create a life they love with proven, measurable, effective and fast methods to break through old patterns, get past limiting beliefs, and create possibilities they never knew existed. This isn't therapy like you've seen it on TV or in the movies, it doesn't have to take years. If you're tired of the "same old, same old" you deserve to feel better.
