Female Therapists in Nanaimo, BC
Accepting new clients! I help people pleasers & perfectionists to feel confident and empowered in multiple areas of life such as with family, in relationships, and their career. My goal is to help you get clear on your values, and your strengths, so that you can honour healthy boundaries with yourself and others based on what's most important to you. I will help you to develop insight into the narrative that keep you in the comfort zone and to decide which parts are helpful and which ones are holding you back from your greatest fulfillment.
Accepting new clients! I help people pleasers & perfectionists to feel confident and empowered in multiple areas of life such as with family, in relationships, and their career. My goal is to help you get clear on your values, and your strengths, so that you can honour healthy boundaries with yourself and others based on what's most important to you. I will help you to develop insight into the narrative that keep you in the comfort zone and to decide which parts are helpful and which ones are holding you back from your greatest fulfillment.
In order to move our life forward, we sometimes need to be understood and feel connected with other people (or pets or other animals). If you would like support in the area of relationship challenges, anxiety management and/or self-regulation tools, please feel free to send me an email or call.
In order to move our life forward, we sometimes need to be understood and feel connected with other people (or pets or other animals). If you would like support in the area of relationship challenges, anxiety management and/or self-regulation tools, please feel free to send me an email or call.
It is my life goal to help people overcome adversity and live fulfilling, joyful lives. As a queer woman with lived experience in alternate relationships and familial arrangements, I seek to bring an inclusive, anti-oppressive and social justice lens to my practice. As a yoga instructor and practitioner, I bring a holistic and mindful approach to my work.
It is my life goal to help people overcome adversity and live fulfilling, joyful lives. As a queer woman with lived experience in alternate relationships and familial arrangements, I seek to bring an inclusive, anti-oppressive and social justice lens to my practice. As a yoga instructor and practitioner, I bring a holistic and mindful approach to my work.
Tanya Rolfe
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA, RP(q), RTC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Nanaimo, BC V9T (Online Only)
I realize that taking the first step towards therapy can be daunting and I want to make this process as accessible as possible for you. My name is Tanya, I am a Registered Psychotherapist (q) and Registered Therapeutic Counsellor with over 10 years of experience helping clients get 'unstuck'. Whether it be from childhood experiences, life circumstances, emotional, mental or physical reasons - together we can overcome those patterns, help you heal from the past, break free of self-criticism, and discover new ways of living a fulfilling life.
I realize that taking the first step towards therapy can be daunting and I want to make this process as accessible as possible for you. My name is Tanya, I am a Registered Psychotherapist (q) and Registered Therapeutic Counsellor with over 10 years of experience helping clients get 'unstuck'. Whether it be from childhood experiences, life circumstances, emotional, mental or physical reasons - together we can overcome those patterns, help you heal from the past, break free of self-criticism, and discover new ways of living a fulfilling life.
Is trauma from your early life and past relationships creating ripples in your present? You find yourself reacting in ways that you have worked hard to leave behind. You want things to be better, yet sometimes you feel helpless to change. You yearn for a richer, more emotionally vibrant life; meanwhile, vulnerability scares you. You feel disconnected from your body and your intuition; you may think you are a stranger in your own life. If these statements ring true for you: healing is possible, and my goal is to create a welcoming space to explore relational trauma, early attachment wounding, personal growth and life challenges.
Is trauma from your early life and past relationships creating ripples in your present? You find yourself reacting in ways that you have worked hard to leave behind. You want things to be better, yet sometimes you feel helpless to change. You yearn for a richer, more emotionally vibrant life; meanwhile, vulnerability scares you. You feel disconnected from your body and your intuition; you may think you are a stranger in your own life. If these statements ring true for you: healing is possible, and my goal is to create a welcoming space to explore relational trauma, early attachment wounding, personal growth and life challenges.
Hi there, I’m Amy. I’m an MSW Psychotherapist who is passionate about holding space for healing & transformational experiences. From a young age I’ve known that offering therapeutic care is my calling. I bring genuine curiosity, radical compassion & attunement to the clients who I support.
Hi there, I’m Amy. I’m an MSW Psychotherapist who is passionate about holding space for healing & transformational experiences. From a young age I’ve known that offering therapeutic care is my calling. I bring genuine curiosity, radical compassion & attunement to the clients who I support.
I understand clients have challenges that they would like support with navigating through. They need a counsellor who is non-judgmental, compassionate, and safe. Typically, client's goals revolve around achieving more self-awareness, skills, and abilities to help themselves live a meaningful life. I want to facilitate their passion about growth and creating lifestyles that support their values and goals. I support neurodiverse clients through affirming care, utilize strengths to help with growing edges, and understand that many underlying challenges are the result of societal expectations.
I understand clients have challenges that they would like support with navigating through. They need a counsellor who is non-judgmental, compassionate, and safe. Typically, client's goals revolve around achieving more self-awareness, skills, and abilities to help themselves live a meaningful life. I want to facilitate their passion about growth and creating lifestyles that support their values and goals. I support neurodiverse clients through affirming care, utilize strengths to help with growing edges, and understand that many underlying challenges are the result of societal expectations.
Amani Counselling Services
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Nanaimo, BC V9R
Thank you for stopping by. I am currently accepting new clients. I work from where the client is at - essentially you are in the driver's seat of where you want your counselling sessions to go. I have extreme empathy for people's situations and issues they find themselves in. Who hasn't struggled to find ways to deal with things that life throws out at you? I know you are doing the best you can at this moment in time.
Thank you for stopping by. I am currently accepting new clients. I work from where the client is at - essentially you are in the driver's seat of where you want your counselling sessions to go. I have extreme empathy for people's situations and issues they find themselves in. Who hasn't struggled to find ways to deal with things that life throws out at you? I know you are doing the best you can at this moment in time.
Ever feel stuck in a loop of frustrating patterns? Long for meaningful connection, but get lost in estrangement or conflict? Wonder why that joyful ease you occasionally glimpse feels buried under a sludge of anxiety, numbness, or anger? No matter how many "new leaves" we turn over — we find ourselves sinking back into the familiar muck. Here we go again! It's not just in your head. Pain and anxiety get encoded and frozen in the physical body, along with all the feelings it's not okay to feel. By adulthood, our nervous systems are hardwired to survive the situation we grew up in – and can get stuck there, replaying the same script.
Ever feel stuck in a loop of frustrating patterns? Long for meaningful connection, but get lost in estrangement or conflict? Wonder why that joyful ease you occasionally glimpse feels buried under a sludge of anxiety, numbness, or anger? No matter how many "new leaves" we turn over — we find ourselves sinking back into the familiar muck. Here we go again! It's not just in your head. Pain and anxiety get encoded and frozen in the physical body, along with all the feelings it's not okay to feel. By adulthood, our nervous systems are hardwired to survive the situation we grew up in – and can get stuck there, replaying the same script.
Chiron Centre for Mental Health & Trauma Inc
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Nanaimo, BC V9R (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
From a very young age, I knew my purpose was to help others. I’ve dedicated my life to fighting social injustices, learning therapeutic modalities, and holding space. Between my formal education & training, and my lived experiences, I offer a unique perspective as a wounded healer and witness to support you on your journey. I strive to provide quality, professional, evidence-based clinical services to individuals who are living with complex mental health concerns, while offering collaborative trauma-informed counselling services through the lens of attachment theory.
From a very young age, I knew my purpose was to help others. I’ve dedicated my life to fighting social injustices, learning therapeutic modalities, and holding space. Between my formal education & training, and my lived experiences, I offer a unique perspective as a wounded healer and witness to support you on your journey. I strive to provide quality, professional, evidence-based clinical services to individuals who are living with complex mental health concerns, while offering collaborative trauma-informed counselling services through the lens of attachment theory.
Jaime was born and raised in Nanaimo and has lived in the Nanaimo area all her life. She enjoys spending time with her immediate and extended families, playing with her dog Tony, and reading about the latest clinical trends, admitting to spending too much time in Chapters. She works with individuals, families, and groups to address and meaningfully heal the wounds created by a multitude of issues such as mood and anxiety disorders, life transitions, grief and loss, parenting, relationship issues, and more.
Jaime was born and raised in Nanaimo and has lived in the Nanaimo area all her life. She enjoys spending time with her immediate and extended families, playing with her dog Tony, and reading about the latest clinical trends, admitting to spending too much time in Chapters. She works with individuals, families, and groups to address and meaningfully heal the wounds created by a multitude of issues such as mood and anxiety disorders, life transitions, grief and loss, parenting, relationship issues, and more.
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I work with folks who feel as though they don't fit into the mold and who have mostly felt alone in their problems. My clients tend to be creative, thoughtful, and have big inner lives, but struggle to show their real selves to the world around them because they've gotten the message that they wouldn’t be welcome - that care and acceptance aren’t a given. Together, we’ll figure out what they need, how to make sense of the wounds that have led them here, and how to care for the parts of themselves that feel rejected by others (and even by themselves.)
I work with folks who feel as though they don't fit into the mold and who have mostly felt alone in their problems. My clients tend to be creative, thoughtful, and have big inner lives, but struggle to show their real selves to the world around them because they've gotten the message that they wouldn’t be welcome - that care and acceptance aren’t a given. Together, we’ll figure out what they need, how to make sense of the wounds that have led them here, and how to care for the parts of themselves that feel rejected by others (and even by themselves.)
I am currently working out of We Thrive Wellness Centre in Belleville. I work with individuals experiencing anxiety and challenges in relationships at home, at work and those internal struggles within, struggles of 'who am I' and noticing repeating patterns that aren't serving anymore. One of my favourite quotes is from the Sufi mystic Hafiz, "I wish to show you, when you are lonely or in darkness, the astonishing light of your being." I generally have a rotating, 20-session space for two clients at a 'reduced rate'.
I am currently working out of We Thrive Wellness Centre in Belleville. I work with individuals experiencing anxiety and challenges in relationships at home, at work and those internal struggles within, struggles of 'who am I' and noticing repeating patterns that aren't serving anymore. One of my favourite quotes is from the Sufi mystic Hafiz, "I wish to show you, when you are lonely or in darkness, the astonishing light of your being." I generally have a rotating, 20-session space for two clients at a 'reduced rate'.
I believe that you are the expert about you and that I will work together with you to find information and strategies that will help you to feel better in your life. I work from a trauma informed perspective that means when I work together with individuals, I consider past trauma and how this may impact your resulting thoughts, feelings and behaviours. I have a range of therapeutic tools that use with clients including certification as an EMDR clinician through EMDRIA, Polyvagal pactices, Mindfulness, and Deep Brain Reorientation.
I believe that you are the expert about you and that I will work together with you to find information and strategies that will help you to feel better in your life. I work from a trauma informed perspective that means when I work together with individuals, I consider past trauma and how this may impact your resulting thoughts, feelings and behaviours. I have a range of therapeutic tools that use with clients including certification as an EMDR clinician through EMDRIA, Polyvagal pactices, Mindfulness, and Deep Brain Reorientation.
As human beings, we all experience ups and downs in life. Sometimes, we could use extra support to navigate these challenges. I offer a judgement free space to explore concerns, develop clarity and practice practical strategies to move forward. A safe, compassionate space allows us to understand ourselves more deeply, which allows us to make small changes. Small changes compound and not only can we overcome difficulties, we can grow and thrive.
As human beings, we all experience ups and downs in life. Sometimes, we could use extra support to navigate these challenges. I offer a judgement free space to explore concerns, develop clarity and practice practical strategies to move forward. A safe, compassionate space allows us to understand ourselves more deeply, which allows us to make small changes. Small changes compound and not only can we overcome difficulties, we can grow and thrive.
I invite you to book your free 20 minute consultation now if you're yearning to heal from painful emotions that have caused deep suffering in your life. My mission is to help you discover joy in living. I do this by helping you recognize and overcome what's standing in the way of living the life you deserve. I am dedicated to helping my clients deal with their difficult experiences and struggles in life. I compassionately support and guide my clients to discover their untapped strengths and resources so they can attain their greatest potential and find deeper meaning in life.
I invite you to book your free 20 minute consultation now if you're yearning to heal from painful emotions that have caused deep suffering in your life. My mission is to help you discover joy in living. I do this by helping you recognize and overcome what's standing in the way of living the life you deserve. I am dedicated to helping my clients deal with their difficult experiences and struggles in life. I compassionately support and guide my clients to discover their untapped strengths and resources so they can attain their greatest potential and find deeper meaning in life.
Dakova Health
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, RCC, FNHA, MCP, EMDR
Not Verified Not Verified
Nanaimo, BC V9T
We all go through different problems, experience different life stressors or trauma, and at times everyone needs someone to just listen. Dakova Health has trained and experienced psychologists and counsellors that specialize in different areas of practice to meet your specific needs.
We all go through different problems, experience different life stressors or trauma, and at times everyone needs someone to just listen. Dakova Health has trained and experienced psychologists and counsellors that specialize in different areas of practice to meet your specific needs.
I eagerly anticipate the opportunity to accompany you on your journey. Embracing the ethos of lifelong learning, I am passionate about the pursuit of self-awareness and discovery. Within my practice, I foster an environment of trust and introspection, delving into the intricate interplay between thoughts and actions, guiding individuals toward empowerment and holistic well-being. Whether navigating the complexities of immigration, career transitions, shifts in relationships and transitional life events, I stand as a steadfast ally, offering both empathy and practical tools to navigate life's ebb and flow.
I eagerly anticipate the opportunity to accompany you on your journey. Embracing the ethos of lifelong learning, I am passionate about the pursuit of self-awareness and discovery. Within my practice, I foster an environment of trust and introspection, delving into the intricate interplay between thoughts and actions, guiding individuals toward empowerment and holistic well-being. Whether navigating the complexities of immigration, career transitions, shifts in relationships and transitional life events, I stand as a steadfast ally, offering both empathy and practical tools to navigate life's ebb and flow.
My approach is tailored to the needs of each individual. I emphasize the importance of a strong, compassionate therapeutic relationship and work primarily from a trauma informed, client-centered model. I incorporate elements of emotion focused, narrative, dialectical behavioural, internal family systems, parts work, attachment, strengths/resiliency based, and somatic approaches. I primarily work from a process oriented place by working on issues brought up in the moment and spending time breaking down the beliefs, emotions, and behaviours that accompany each issue.
My approach is tailored to the needs of each individual. I emphasize the importance of a strong, compassionate therapeutic relationship and work primarily from a trauma informed, client-centered model. I incorporate elements of emotion focused, narrative, dialectical behavioural, internal family systems, parts work, attachment, strengths/resiliency based, and somatic approaches. I primarily work from a process oriented place by working on issues brought up in the moment and spending time breaking down the beliefs, emotions, and behaviours that accompany each issue.
Aziza Ahmed
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Nanaimo, BC V9R (Online Only)
The journey toward healing can be challenging and you don’t have to do it alone. As a counsellor, my goal is to offer you a safe space to belong, be seen and heard, and explore life's challenges together. I will work with you to develop and deepen an awareness of your experiences, understand narratives/patterns that prevent you from making a change, and move towards more preferred ways of being. I have over 5 years of experience working in therapeutic and supportive roles with youth, families, and adults. I specialize in the areas of anxiety, depression, trauma, relationships, life transitions & more.
The journey toward healing can be challenging and you don’t have to do it alone. As a counsellor, my goal is to offer you a safe space to belong, be seen and heard, and explore life's challenges together. I will work with you to develop and deepen an awareness of your experiences, understand narratives/patterns that prevent you from making a change, and move towards more preferred ways of being. I have over 5 years of experience working in therapeutic and supportive roles with youth, families, and adults. I specialize in the areas of anxiety, depression, trauma, relationships, life transitions & more.
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