Therapists in Comox, BC
Georgette Whitehead
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RSW, RCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Comox, BC V9M
Waitlist for new clients
I provide counselling therapy for individual adults who may be seeking support to help deal with challenging life circumstances, mental health concerns, or coping with the effects of trauma and PTSD. I have experience working with women and men with lived experiences of abuse or neglect as well as indigenous persons affected by systemic trauma. I see many clients who are Veterans or currently serving Canadian Forces members. I provide qualified, compassionate, and confidential service that respects each individual's strengths, self-knowledge, and ability to make choices.
I provide counselling therapy for individual adults who may be seeking support to help deal with challenging life circumstances, mental health concerns, or coping with the effects of trauma and PTSD. I have experience working with women and men with lived experiences of abuse or neglect as well as indigenous persons affected by systemic trauma. I see many clients who are Veterans or currently serving Canadian Forces members. I provide qualified, compassionate, and confidential service that respects each individual's strengths, self-knowledge, and ability to make choices.
My goal is to help individuals navigate life's hurdles and acquire vital coping skills for a brighter tomorrow. Incorporating Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), play-therapy and a client-centered approach, I tailor each session to suit you or your child's distinct needs and aspirations. I believe in collaboration and empowerment. Together, we'll strive for your full potential, uncovering strengths and crafting effective strategies for growth and resilience. Regardless of age, my aim is to support you on your journey towards emotional well-being and personal fulfillment.
My goal is to help individuals navigate life's hurdles and acquire vital coping skills for a brighter tomorrow. Incorporating Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), play-therapy and a client-centered approach, I tailor each session to suit you or your child's distinct needs and aspirations. I believe in collaboration and empowerment. Together, we'll strive for your full potential, uncovering strengths and crafting effective strategies for growth and resilience. Regardless of age, my aim is to support you on your journey towards emotional well-being and personal fulfillment.
“That’s the other thing I learned that day, that the truth, however shocking or uncomfortable, in the end, leads to liberation and dignity.” ― Ricky Gervais. I am a UK, trained Clinical Psychologist/Psychotherapist. Psychotherapy requires being actively involved, honest and open to change one's thoughts, feelings, and behaviour. Change will sometimes be easy and swift, but more often, it will be slow and even frustrating. There is no guarantee that psychotherapy will yield positive or intended results. I will be with you, my patient, all the way.
“That’s the other thing I learned that day, that the truth, however shocking or uncomfortable, in the end, leads to liberation and dignity.” ― Ricky Gervais. I am a UK, trained Clinical Psychologist/Psychotherapist. Psychotherapy requires being actively involved, honest and open to change one's thoughts, feelings, and behaviour. Change will sometimes be easy and swift, but more often, it will be slow and even frustrating. There is no guarantee that psychotherapy will yield positive or intended results. I will be with you, my patient, all the way.
As a clinical counsellor and yoga instructor with training in somatic attachment therapy, integrated somatic trauma therapies, Somatic Experiencing, mindfulness, and influenced by Internal Family Systems, my goal is to provide a supportive space for you to journey through the mind-body connection to understand and heal the deeper underlying causes of present suffering. I take a non-pathological, bottom-up approach to therapeutic healing to address the root causes of issues. I am able to work with anxiety, depression, stress, chronic pain, self-esteem, identity, relationship conflict, trauma, and a wide variety of other issues.
As a clinical counsellor and yoga instructor with training in somatic attachment therapy, integrated somatic trauma therapies, Somatic Experiencing, mindfulness, and influenced by Internal Family Systems, my goal is to provide a supportive space for you to journey through the mind-body connection to understand and heal the deeper underlying causes of present suffering. I take a non-pathological, bottom-up approach to therapeutic healing to address the root causes of issues. I am able to work with anxiety, depression, stress, chronic pain, self-esteem, identity, relationship conflict, trauma, and a wide variety of other issues.
My goals in this practice are to help you: 1. Understand what ADHD is and how your neurobiology works. 2. Create customized strategies and tools to help you manage your symptoms. 3. Learn about emotional regulation and impulse control. 4. Learn how to advocate for yourself and help regulate your nervous system. 5. Create healthy boundaries in your life. 6. Enjoy your family and friends. 7. Dismantle our abelist society so you can live on your terms.
My goals in this practice are to help you: 1. Understand what ADHD is and how your neurobiology works. 2. Create customized strategies and tools to help you manage your symptoms. 3. Learn about emotional regulation and impulse control. 4. Learn how to advocate for yourself and help regulate your nervous system. 5. Create healthy boundaries in your life. 6. Enjoy your family and friends. 7. Dismantle our abelist society so you can live on your terms.
Do you notice yourself often feeling resentment, anger, guilt, or shame? Are you longing for connection but often feel uncared for or let down by others? Do you find yourself constantly numbing out or in a state of flight or fight? If you're stuck repetitively experiecing these reactions and are ready to get off the rollercoaster, then please keep reading. I understand how these patterns can disrupt mood, energy level, and cognitive functioning, making it difficult to fully enjoy daily activities and relationships. It's exhausting. You deserve to live with greater ease and calm.
Do you notice yourself often feeling resentment, anger, guilt, or shame? Are you longing for connection but often feel uncared for or let down by others? Do you find yourself constantly numbing out or in a state of flight or fight? If you're stuck repetitively experiecing these reactions and are ready to get off the rollercoaster, then please keep reading. I understand how these patterns can disrupt mood, energy level, and cognitive functioning, making it difficult to fully enjoy daily activities and relationships. It's exhausting. You deserve to live with greater ease and calm.
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unfulfilled in your life, unsure of how to move forward? Everyone struggles sometimes and we are not meant to do so alone. Life can throw us all kinds of intense challenges that may leave us feeling disoriented and disconnected; not even recognizing who we are anymore. I believe we all have the capacity to create meaningful change with the right support. My intention is to create a non-judgemental space for you to better understand and express yourself in a way that allows you to emerge reconnected to your own inherent wisdom.
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unfulfilled in your life, unsure of how to move forward? Everyone struggles sometimes and we are not meant to do so alone. Life can throw us all kinds of intense challenges that may leave us feeling disoriented and disconnected; not even recognizing who we are anymore. I believe we all have the capacity to create meaningful change with the right support. My intention is to create a non-judgemental space for you to better understand and express yourself in a way that allows you to emerge reconnected to your own inherent wisdom.
Terry Folks is a Spiritually Integrated Psychotherapist, a Registered Clinical Counsellor with BCACC and the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. Her practice attracts individuals in the health, mental health, legal, educational and helping professions. She has a reputation for providing a safe nurturing healing space. Her practice is Spiritually Integrated meaning she offers spiritual strategies if this interests you. Terry uses Rogerian client centered psychotherapy which focuses on the relationship as the primary catalyst for change. She is known for helping individuals change/interrupt patterns and move forward.
Terry Folks is a Spiritually Integrated Psychotherapist, a Registered Clinical Counsellor with BCACC and the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. Her practice attracts individuals in the health, mental health, legal, educational and helping professions. She has a reputation for providing a safe nurturing healing space. Her practice is Spiritually Integrated meaning she offers spiritual strategies if this interests you. Terry uses Rogerian client centered psychotherapy which focuses on the relationship as the primary catalyst for change. She is known for helping individuals change/interrupt patterns and move forward.
Karen Turner Clinical Counselling & Therapy
Counsellor, MA CPsy, RCC
Verified Verified
Comox, BC V9M (Online Only)
Are you feeling stressed, anxious or depressed? Are others in your life concerned about you? Are you facing an unsettling change or feeling stuck? Are you feeling unfulfilled in life? Are you struggling to cope with the loss of someone close to you, other losses, or nearing the end of your life due to illness? Asking for help when in need is an expression of hope. I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor in private practice located in Comox Valley BC providing services throughout BC. Please see below for the issues and challenges I work with and feel welcome to contact me.
Are you feeling stressed, anxious or depressed? Are others in your life concerned about you? Are you facing an unsettling change or feeling stuck? Are you feeling unfulfilled in life? Are you struggling to cope with the loss of someone close to you, other losses, or nearing the end of your life due to illness? Asking for help when in need is an expression of hope. I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor in private practice located in Comox Valley BC providing services throughout BC. Please see below for the issues and challenges I work with and feel welcome to contact me.
Monika Grünberg received her Masters of Education in Counselling Psychology at the University of British Columbia in 1999. She moved to the Comox Valley and began full-time private practice in 1998.
Monika Grünberg received her Masters of Education in Counselling Psychology at the University of British Columbia in 1999. She moved to the Comox Valley and began full-time private practice in 1998.
My practice is founded on the belief that feelings of safety and connection are the foundations of healing. I; therefore, strive to create therapeutic relationships that feel warm, comfortable, and authentic. My hope is that in such a relationship you are able to be and/or discover your true self and feel deeply understood and cared for. I aim to meet you where you are and from there draw on several therapeutic approaches that support you in moving forward in the direction and way you wish. I am trained and experienced in Narrative Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, EMDR, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.
My practice is founded on the belief that feelings of safety and connection are the foundations of healing. I; therefore, strive to create therapeutic relationships that feel warm, comfortable, and authentic. My hope is that in such a relationship you are able to be and/or discover your true self and feel deeply understood and cared for. I aim to meet you where you are and from there draw on several therapeutic approaches that support you in moving forward in the direction and way you wish. I am trained and experienced in Narrative Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, EMDR, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.
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The teen years are a time of massive growth and development. There are so many physical, emotional & social changes at this time. Some teens struggle with overwhelming fears, confusion, anxiety, and/or depression. The stress and pressure of personal circumstances can feel like it is a lot to handle. As caring bystanders, we may witness a youth retreat into themselves and become difficult to reach. What is the answer? Talking with an experienced counsellor can make a difference.
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I specialize in working with children ages 3+, adolescents and adults with a variety of mental health and substance use issues including trauma, anxiety, depression, unhealthy relationships, addiction and self-esteem issues.
I specialize in working with children ages 3+, adolescents and adults with a variety of mental health and substance use issues including trauma, anxiety, depression, unhealthy relationships, addiction and self-esteem issues.
David Hadaller, Whole Heart Centre
Counsellor, MA, MFT, RCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Comox, BC V9M
- Saturdays in Comox - I want to help you have a fulfilling relationship. Finding your footing in life while struggling in your relationship can be difficult. It can feel like the ground beneath you isn't steady, and all too often you both feel alone together. I get it. We are human and it happens to the best of us. Maybe you once felt together like a team, and now you have drifted apart, unable to communicate with each other. A once fulfilling sex life now feels dull. I get it.
- Saturdays in Comox - I want to help you have a fulfilling relationship. Finding your footing in life while struggling in your relationship can be difficult. It can feel like the ground beneath you isn't steady, and all too often you both feel alone together. I get it. We are human and it happens to the best of us. Maybe you once felt together like a team, and now you have drifted apart, unable to communicate with each other. A once fulfilling sex life now feels dull. I get it.
I am passionate about helping my clients understand and regulate their emotions, set and maintain boundaries in all types of relationships, and deepen self-awareness to identify personal values and create balance in their lives. I work with people experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, burnout, and life transitions including navigating new parenthood and post-partum mental health.
I am passionate about helping my clients understand and regulate their emotions, set and maintain boundaries in all types of relationships, and deepen self-awareness to identify personal values and create balance in their lives. I work with people experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, burnout, and life transitions including navigating new parenthood and post-partum mental health.
My practice draws upon the power of stories to help liberate people from the problems that might lead them to despair or feeling stuck. Through thoughtful questions and collaboration with my clients, I pull together stories that help people to better connect to what matters most to them, their hopes and dreams, their relationships, and the world around them. Life is messy. I am prepared to talk about all of it. Most often the conversations I am engaged in with folks include topics of trauma, abuse, colonial violence, sexual assault, and suicidal thoughts. Please note my website is being updated and will be back up July 1st, 2024.
My practice draws upon the power of stories to help liberate people from the problems that might lead them to despair or feeling stuck. Through thoughtful questions and collaboration with my clients, I pull together stories that help people to better connect to what matters most to them, their hopes and dreams, their relationships, and the world around them. Life is messy. I am prepared to talk about all of it. Most often the conversations I am engaged in with folks include topics of trauma, abuse, colonial violence, sexual assault, and suicidal thoughts. Please note my website is being updated and will be back up July 1st, 2024.
I work with individual adults who struggle with anxiety, depression, and the persistent echoes of trauma. I have experience working with survivors of relational trauma and trauma related to adverse childhood experiences as well as those who experience ADHD, PTSD and C-PTSD. Clients often reach out to me for my warmth, genuine caring, and deep belief that healing is possible. I can help you build up grounding and regulation skills, identify the unconscious patterns that undermine your life, and help you find healthier, expansive, and more flexible ways of relating - to yourself, to others, and to the world.
I work with individual adults who struggle with anxiety, depression, and the persistent echoes of trauma. I have experience working with survivors of relational trauma and trauma related to adverse childhood experiences as well as those who experience ADHD, PTSD and C-PTSD. Clients often reach out to me for my warmth, genuine caring, and deep belief that healing is possible. I can help you build up grounding and regulation skills, identify the unconscious patterns that undermine your life, and help you find healthier, expansive, and more flexible ways of relating - to yourself, to others, and to the world.
Are you struggling with something? Let's talk about it. I'm here to support individuals and couples with a variety of mental health concerns while providing a holistic approach to health and well-being. We will work together to achieve your goals through non-judgement, skill building, coping strategies and empowerment. I'm here to hep you feel better so you can fully enjoy your life.
Are you struggling with something? Let's talk about it. I'm here to support individuals and couples with a variety of mental health concerns while providing a holistic approach to health and well-being. We will work together to achieve your goals through non-judgement, skill building, coping strategies and empowerment. I'm here to hep you feel better so you can fully enjoy your life.
Do you feel dread for no reason, isolated, listless, burnt out on screens, struggling to understand other people's choices or even your own? Do you feel confused about why you do the things that you do? Do you want to break patterns that you cannot seem to escape? I work with adults who constantly worry, can’t get out of bed in the morning, struggle to make friends and feel stuck in patterns that do not serve them. Learn why you do the things that you do and choose differently. I offer counselling & therapy for adults to overcome anxiety & depression, and break patterns.
Do you feel dread for no reason, isolated, listless, burnt out on screens, struggling to understand other people's choices or even your own? Do you feel confused about why you do the things that you do? Do you want to break patterns that you cannot seem to escape? I work with adults who constantly worry, can’t get out of bed in the morning, struggle to make friends and feel stuck in patterns that do not serve them. Learn why you do the things that you do and choose differently. I offer counselling & therapy for adults to overcome anxiety & depression, and break patterns.
Nicole Oliver
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Comox, BC V9M
Waitlist for new clients
I am specialized in working with adults, treating complex trauma (C-PTSD), intergenerational trauma, and childhood attachment and relational injuries. In working with trauma survivors, I am also experienced in working with those living with depression, anxiety, persistent pain and substance use, which are often rooted in trauma. For the majority of my career, I have had tremendous opportunities and the honour to work with First Nations communities, from Six Nations of the Grand River Territory to Nuxalk Territory. I am trained in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, which is a somatic (body-based) therapeutic modality.
I am specialized in working with adults, treating complex trauma (C-PTSD), intergenerational trauma, and childhood attachment and relational injuries. In working with trauma survivors, I am also experienced in working with those living with depression, anxiety, persistent pain and substance use, which are often rooted in trauma. For the majority of my career, I have had tremendous opportunities and the honour to work with First Nations communities, from Six Nations of the Grand River Territory to Nuxalk Territory. I am trained in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, which is a somatic (body-based) therapeutic modality.
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How does your Counsellor compare?
Number of Counsellors in Comox, BC
80+
Average cost per session
$145
Counsellors in Comox, BC who prioritize treating:
94% | Anxiety |
79% | Depression |
79% | Stress |
77% | Self Esteem |
74% | Relationship Issues |
73% | Trauma and PTSD |
73% | Life Transitions |
Average years in practice
12 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
51% | Canada Life | Great-West Life |
49% | Pacific Blue Cross |
44% | Green Shield Canada |
How Counsellors in Comox, BC see their clients
87% | In Person and Online | |
13% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
89% | Female | |
10% | Male | |
1% | Non-Binary |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counselling
How can I find a therapist in Comox?
Search for nearby therapists or counsellors by inputting your city, postal code, or a provider’s name into the search bar. From there, you can filter providers by the issues they treat, cost, insurance, gender, and other factors to find providers who are well-suited to your needs. To navigate between locations within the same country, enter a new city or postal code into the search bar.
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
Most Counsellors and Psychotherapists listed in the directory are certified by one of the main professional associations, mainly the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA), and will have a Certified Canadian Counsellor (CCC) designation with their name. Social Workers listed in the directory must be registered members of the college specific to their province. To be listed in the directory, Psychologists must be registered with the psychological college specific to their province or territory.
Providers whose professional membership or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Given the considerable variation in professional regulation and prerequisites across Canadian provinces, some providers may possess significant professional qualifications without necessarily holding professional memberships or being obliged to acquire them. As a result, they may be selectively included without the "Verified" seal.
Providers whose professional membership or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Given the considerable variation in professional regulation and prerequisites across Canadian provinces, some providers may possess significant professional qualifications without necessarily holding professional memberships or being obliged to acquire them. As a result, they may be selectively included without the "Verified" seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counsellor?
Psychologists, counsellors, psychotherapists and social workers can all provide counselling or talking therapy and have credentials and supervised, practical experience that enable them to do so in Canada.
Psychologists have a master's and/or doctoral degree and have passed both written and oral exams. Psychologists are able to complete mental health assessments and provide diagnostic information to clients as well as provide counselling therapy or psychotherapy. Counsellors and psychotherapists are expected to have a master's or doctoral degree in counselling psychology, social work, or a related mental health discipline and certification by a professional association, such as the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. Registered Social Workers possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work and where possible must be licensed or certified by the provincial government and/or regulatory college.
Psychologists have a master's and/or doctoral degree and have passed both written and oral exams. Psychologists are able to complete mental health assessments and provide diagnostic information to clients as well as provide counselling therapy or psychotherapy. Counsellors and psychotherapists are expected to have a master's or doctoral degree in counselling psychology, social work, or a related mental health discipline and certification by a professional association, such as the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. Registered Social Workers possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work and where possible must be licensed or certified by the provincial government and/or regulatory college.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, the cost of a therapy session in Canada could be between $100 and $200. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
If you are struggling to access therapy due to budget constraints, you could also consider public funded mental health services. Some types of outpatient mental health services are covered by Medicare, provided these are performed by a licensed mental health professional in the provinces or territory you reside in and who accepts the assignment.
If you are struggling to access therapy due to budget constraints, you could also consider public funded mental health services. Some types of outpatient mental health services are covered by Medicare, provided these are performed by a licensed mental health professional in the provinces or territory you reside in and who accepts the assignment.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your postal code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Professionals licensed by regulatory colleges and those certified by associations such as the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association are obligated to uphold client confidentiality unless there is a legal reason that requires them to disclose information. Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship and only under specific circumstances, such as when there is the potential or known harm to the client or others, or a court order, will a therapist be obligated to break the agreement. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed during the initial consultation.