Megan Vandersluys
Counsellor, MEd, RCC
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1 Endorsed
Nanaimo, BC V9S
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I help adults make sense of what triggers their own reactivity with their kids, where that came from, how it plays out in their relationships and how to tame those triggers to break the cycle of authoritarian and shame based parenting. It is hard work making those changes but I truly believe it’s never too late to repair those relationships. Using EMDR, I help clients process past childhood memories that hold those negative reactions, so that we can heal and parent from a more empathetic and respectful place. I truly believe that the hardest part of parenting is undoing the hardwiring we experienced during our own childhood.
Parenting has changed a lot since we were parented. What we know now about child development, the brain, attachment is so different from what our parents knew about children and how they parented. I love to work with parents who are trying to figure out how to show up differently for their kids and break the cycle of unhealthy dynamics they grew up with.
Additionally, as a Certified Step Family Counsellor I assist step parents to manage the complicated process of living in a step family. Stop walking on eggshells. Parents who work with me appreciate my straightforward and down-to-earth approach. I offer 24/7 online scheduling, after school appointments, and parent support.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
- Couple Sessions $180
- Pay by ACH Bank transfer, Cash, Cheque, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa
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Megan Vandersluys
Counsellor, MEd, RCC
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of British Columbia / 16214 Megan Vandersluys
- In Practice for 16 Years
- License: BC Association of Clinical Counsellors 16214 / 2019
- Certificate from Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association 1588 / 2009
- Attended University of Victoria , Graduated 2007
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Megan Vandersluys
Counsellor, MEd, RCC
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Child
- Parenting
- ADHD
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Behavioural Issues
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Education and Learning Disabilities
- Family Conflict
- Peer Relationships
- Play Therapy
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Step Family Counselling
- Stress
- Transgender
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
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Megan Vandersluys
Counsellor, MEd, RCC
Endorsement
Client Focus
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Art Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- EMDR
- Emotionally Focused
- Expressive Arts
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT)
- Person-Centered
- Play Therapy
- Sandplay
- Strength-Based
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Megan Vandersluys
Counsellor, MEd, RCC
Groups
Friendship Skills for primary school age kids
A small group for children to develop confidence in their social skills, work on friendship skills in the moment with a trained social skills coach. This group is great for kids who are shy and struggle to speak up, as well as for kids with ADHD who forget to wait and need reminders to watch for peer social cues. Group is kept small so everyone gets a chance to participate. Contact us to find out more.
Expertise
ADHD
Anxiety
Peer Relationships
Types of Therapy
Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
Age
Preteen
Session Cost
$20-$40
Group Meets
Every Tue, Thu 5:30 P.M. - 6:30 P.M.
Location
Blossom Tree Counselling
Nanaimo, BC V9S
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Location
Call for a free consultation now - (778) 763-1446 x101
Megan Vandersluys
Counsellor, MEd, RCC