Therapists in Nelson, BC

I offer a compassionate and trauma-informed space for your unique lived experience to be witnessed and supported. Together we can explore your aspirations, creatively access inner resources and strengths, and begin to process difficult emotions. I work with diverse individuals, particularly those with heightened emotional or physical sensitivities. Whether you are challenged by anxiety, overwhelm, health symptoms, or relational distress, I can meet you in the depth of experience to develop tools for greater resilience and grace in daily life.

I'm a Registered Clinical Counsellor with the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC). Although life can seem busy and chaotic at times, our time together is an opportunity to slow down, become clear, and find ways to resolve current concerns or issues from the past that interfere with living fully in the present. Your health, wellness, and goals come first. I work with individuals struggling with a wide range of concerns, such as anxiety, depression, self-esteem, burnout, trauma injuries, developmental stages, problematic eating, relationship issues, as well as life transitions and grief.

Are you looking for a counsellor who is open to see what you see? I am here to align with you as we look at how to find the right answers specific to you. Whether you struggle with anxious thoughts, periods of despair, difficulties with your relationships or just feel generally unhappy and restless, or perhaps life has thrown a curve-ball that is out of your control and traumatic to integrate, I believe the wisdom of our bodies can be utilised so that you can find resonant and usable techniques to change your life. I know that inner peace and healing are absolutely attainable and I am excited to walk with you as you find a new path.

In-person, Video and Walk and Talk. My passion in life is people, and my personal and professional motto is “Live true. Love deep”. I’m ever intrigued and inspired by the precious and unique journey of each unfolding person—galvanizing that movement towards wholeness and connection is my raison d’être. To this purpose, I bring a Masters degree in Counselling Psychology, 20 years of experience, and advanced studies and certification in Relationships, Recovery, Trauma, Deep Sexuality, and Transpersonal psychology. I work with individuals, couples, and groups to reclaim their full human potential and live their deepest truth.

I offer a person-centered, holistic approach to supporting people to connect with their innate wisdom to heal, grow, and thrive. Honouring the unique context of peoples’ experiences, I support people on their transformational path through anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, loss, loneliness, depression, healing trauma & creating resilience. My focus is to create a safe, warm, inclusive atmosphere where the fear & shame that often hold us back from healing can soften through an experience of compassionate acceptance & deeply attuned therapeutic support.

I am a Registered Therapeutic Counsellor with a focus in Relational Somatic Therapy & Early Life (pre and perinatal) Attachment Therapy. I offer a compassionate, body-centered, somatic approach to working with clients to build resiliency, adapt to major life transitions, build secure attachment in primary relationships and bring support and tools to trauma resolution. Currently accepting new clients in my practices in Nelson, Slocan Valley, BC and online. You can see my web site at: gritandgracecounselling.ca and make contact to set up a free 15 minute consult via email or phone.

Everyone at some point in their lives encounters difficult experiences and I believe everyone can benefit from a non-partial witness to the difficulties life brings. I specialize in issues surrounding depression and anxiety as well as trauma and abuse using mindfulness and somatic-based approaches. I endeavour to collaborate with clients through deep listening, compassionate reflection and evidence based practices to help you shift your responses and make choices to help yourself heal.

Hello! I have been working as a Counsellor and therapist for the past 12 years. I hold specialities in art therapy and relational somatic therapy. I offer a warm, empathetic, and trauma informed space for clients to explore their healing process and move towards a more integrated and authentic self. I believe that as a human being having a human experience at some point or another we could all benefit from a therapeutic presence. I am here to walk with you through this journey and value the importance of connecting and listening to self.

There are times in our lives when we just need someone there. Someone who we know gets us and cares as much as we do. At times it's when it's most difficult to reach out, we feel vulnerable and perhaps alone. We can be dealing with old resurfacing trauma, or behaviors we don't understand why they are happening. Perhaps we have anxiety, depression or grief has come knocked at our door. Relationships are challenging us. We want to be met and have a sense of being seen for who and what we are. We long to be understood or simply to find new ways of being and wonder how to get there. We long for change and the knowing that we are OK.

I am accepting new individual clients (adults and youth) in-person in Nelson BC and online to residents anywhere in British Columbia. I support those managing: trauma, life transitions, relationship issues, divorce/custody litigation, sexual assault/abuse, perinatal issues, anxiety, and depression. My approach is an integration of EMDR, mindfulness, narrative and strengths-based modalities tailored to you.

I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor and I am currently accepting new clients for in person and virtual sessions. I am trained in Accelerated Resolution Therapy. I am here to support individuals as they cope with issues such as anxiety, depression, chronic pain and grief. I also work with couples and support them as they develop communication skills to improve their relationship, and navigate life changes such as the blending of two families, divorce and co-parenting. I enjoy working with youth and helping them address school-related and home-related challenges. I have additional training in working with clients with ADHD.

Vanessa is Masters trained Clinical Social Worker located in Nelson BC. Clients may be experiencing various stressors, mood concerns, grief/loss, life transitions, trauma and inter-personal relationship struggles that they are seeking support for. Vanessa also specializes in counselling individuals and their families during their journey with fertility, perinatal mental health and birth trauma. Vanessa is a certified Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) practitioner with Advanced and Enhanced certification in this modality. Please contact to book.

Hi! I'm Amanda Erickson. I have been providing individual therapy and couples therapy for 17 years now. I hold a Master's Degree in Counselling Psychology. I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) in Nelson, BC. I have been in the field of social services for 25 years. I work with clients to improve well being in day to day life. I provide support for people around issues like relationships, emotional regulation, communication difficulties, trauma, anxiety, depression, parenting issues, attachment issues, substance use, and grief and loss.

I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor living and working in Nelson British Columbia. I believe that developing trust and safety is the most important part of the counselling process. I hold a belief that we all have within ourselves the resources to grow and transform, provided we are given an environment of emotional safety that allows for self-exploration and authentic expression.

Hello, if you have been wondering about counselling, or struggling with anxiety, depression, challenges in your relationship(s) or self-esteem, I will meet you where you are and support changes that you want to create. I work from a trauma-informed, person-centred counselling approach. I am a warm, compassionate, and caring person who is empathetic and non-judgemental. I incorporate DBT and CBT techniques to help you develop coping skills to move forward in your life. My intention is to create a safe space where you can do “your work” in healing yourself, working through old traumas and patterns and create a healthier way to be.

With 15 years of clinical social work experience (MSW, RSW), Alisha works from a place of curiosity and collaboration, rather than authority. She has a wide variety of clinical and supervision experiences and is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in social work where she will research autism, females, and the education system. Alisha is passionate about the world of neurodiversity, and autism in particular. Alisha has no agenda to pathologize your experience and is instead interested in hearing your story. You are the expert of your world. No one knows what you are going through better than you.

Do you feel like you don't fit in and/or are watching the world through a window? Does life feel overwhelming and simple errands or hangouts with friends lead you to need a few days to recover? Are you looking to learn more about who you are, what you need to succeed, and how to live within your capacity? You've come to the right place! I work with queer and neurodivergent clients to answer those questions, explore identity, and cultivate relationships that work for you (whether it's a monogamous one or not)!

Hello! Thank you for taking the time to read my profile. If you are struggling with something in particular, or simply feeling overwhelmed within life's challenges I would be honored to walk with you in your journey toward finding grounding and strength in your life.

As a compassionate and dedicated counsellor, I believe in the inherent capacity for growth and transformation within every individual. Drawing on a diverse background in cultural anthropology, somatic therapy, and various alternative modalities such as yoga, Reiki, tantra, and breathwork, I approach counselling with a holistic perspective that honours the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit. Whether you're experiencing anxiety, depression, difficulties with self-worth, or feeling stuck and disconnected, together we can explore the profound potential for healing, growth, and joy within you.

As a dedicated counsellor with extensive experience working with adults, youth, couples, and families, I understand the unique challenges each group faces. My approach is compassionate and client-focused, helping individuals navigate personal struggles, relationship conflicts, and family dynamics. Whether you’re a young person dealing with life transitions, a couple seeking to strengthen your bond, or a family striving for harmony, I offer a supportive space for growth and healing. Together, we can work towards building healthier, more fulfilling relationships and a balanced, happier life.

If you are in a position of wanting to change something in your life, big or small, or wanting to process and integrate the past, counselling can help. From professional schooling in psychology and social work, to certification in Somatic Therapy and Registered as a Therapeutic Counsellor, along with 7 years of community building experience, I bring an approach of deep care and softness to help you connect to your true self and be your own best healer and holder in this lifetime. Balancing the core needs of self-love and healthy community and relationship connections.

Thank you for taking a big step to empower yourself by seeking counselling. I love working with diverse clients and issues, but specialize in sex and relationships, sexual and gender orientation questions and men's issues/ issues with men. If you are struggling with what it means to be masculine or to be in a relationship with a man, dealing with sexual or romantic issues or exploring ways of relating outside of the box like polyamory, kink or queerness I am here for you.

I bring over 25 years of supporting clients and bring a passion to my counselling work with individuals and couples. We all need support in life wether for loss, anxiety, relationship strain, parenting struggles or more serious issues like addiction or depression. I want to you to feel safe, validated and hopeful. Counselling can bring relief and possibility to what feels unmanageable and you can learn new ways of living that fundamentally change the cycles and patterns that often leave one stuck and unhappy.

Life can be unsettling, overwhelming, even traumatic at times. Self-esteem can waiver, relationships can be difficult, we can become anxious, depressed, experience guilt, loss and sadness. All are normal parts of the human experience, yet not always easy to navigate on our own. My belief is that through a dialogical relationship with a compassionate other, while listening to the information our body provides, healing is very possible. I aim to create an environment which assists couples in acquiring skills to strengthen communication and connection. Individual uniqueness is celebrated as are an understanding of individual needs.