A Return to Love is a trauma-informed Women’s Healing Circle designed for women and gender-diverse people seeking deeper self-understanding and healing. This circle gently integrates body-based awareness, self-compassion practices, and feminine wisdom within a relational group setting. Women gather together to experience the power of the feminine, to share their stories, and to experience connection through healing rituals, poems, song and meditation. The group runs for three Saturday mornings 10am to 1pm. Date: April 11, 18, 25, 2026 Location: IN PERSON, North Nanaimo, BC. LIMITED TO 6 PEOPLE
A Return to Love is a trauma-informed Women’s Healing Circle designed for women and gender-diverse people seeking deeper self-understanding and healing. This circle gently integrates body-based awareness, self-compassion practices, and feminine wisdom within a relational group setting. Women gather together to experience the power of the feminine, to share their stories, and to experience connection through healing rituals, poems, song and meditation. The group runs for three Saturday mornings 10am to 1pm. Date: April 11, 18, 25, 2026 Location: IN PERSON, North Nanaimo, BC. LIMITED TO 6 PEOPLE
This is a group for individuals who are looking to obtain the requirements for the Approved Clinical Supervisor status with BCACC, or for those who would like support and guidance with the supervision of other clinicians. This is offered by Kathryn Atkinson, RCC-ACS and Lurline Raposo, RCC-ACS.
This is a group for individuals who are looking to obtain the requirements for the Approved Clinical Supervisor status with BCACC, or for those who would like support and guidance with the supervision of other clinicians. This is offered by Kathryn Atkinson, RCC-ACS and Lurline Raposo, RCC-ACS.
Education is such an important part of removing stigma and helping people access support. I am happy to announce I am trained to facilitate CMH Mental Health First Aid Certification, both in person and online. Get in touch to book your groups! Minimum 8, maximum 15 (online) or 25 (in person) One full day or two 3.5 hour sessions.
Education is such an important part of removing stigma and helping people access support. I am happy to announce I am trained to facilitate CMH Mental Health First Aid Certification, both in person and online. Get in touch to book your groups! Minimum 8, maximum 15 (online) or 25 (in person) One full day or two 3.5 hour sessions.
Are you tired of the heavy burden of constant overthinking? Join our in-person therapy group in North Nanaimo, designed to help you break free from anxiety and stress. Using Eckhart Tolle’s The Power of Now as a guide, we move beyond intellectual understanding into the actual practice of presence. Over six weeks, you will learn to disidentify from the "voice in the head," regulate emotions, and find a deep sense of inner peace. This small, supportive group (max 6 participants) offers a safe sanctuary to practice stillness and connection. Facilitated by John Woychuk, CCC.
Hosted by J. Woychuk Counselling and Psychotherapy
Counsellor, MA, CCC
Group meets in Nanaimo, BC V9V
Are you tired of the heavy burden of constant overthinking? Join our in-person therapy group in North Nanaimo, designed to help you break free from anxiety and stress. Using Eckhart Tolle’s The Power of Now as a guide, we move beyond intellectual understanding into the actual practice of presence. Over six weeks, you will learn to disidentify from the "voice in the head," regulate emotions, and find a deep sense of inner peace. This small, supportive group (max 6 participants) offers a safe sanctuary to practice stillness and connection. Facilitated by John Woychuk, CCC.
Beyond Blame is a group that supports men to move beyond abusive behaviours and to build healthy relationships. This is an 18 hour program for men who want to stop being abusive and learn ways to build relationships based on equality and mutual respect. You may want to consider participating if you are a man who is at risk, or has a history of abusing others; or if you want to address power and abuse in relationships.
Beyond Blame is a group that supports men to move beyond abusive behaviours and to build healthy relationships. This is an 18 hour program for men who want to stop being abusive and learn ways to build relationships based on equality and mutual respect. You may want to consider participating if you are a man who is at risk, or has a history of abusing others; or if you want to address power and abuse in relationships.
In this 6-week Live Online Mindful Self-Compassion course, you will learn some of the principles and practices of mindful self-compassion, so you can better relate to and care for yourself, both physically and emotionally. Research has shown that these techniques can help improve our emotional well-being, improve our ability to cope with life’s challenges, lower levels of anxiety and depression, promote healthy habits such as diet and exercise, and lead to more satisfying personal relationships. The course is a heartfelt, nurturing program to explore mindfulness and self-compassion. Information and registration at www.compassioninspiredhealth.com
In this 6-week Live Online Mindful Self-Compassion course, you will learn some of the principles and practices of mindful self-compassion, so you can better relate to and care for yourself, both physically and emotionally. Research has shown that these techniques can help improve our emotional well-being, improve our ability to cope with life’s challenges, lower levels of anxiety and depression, promote healthy habits such as diet and exercise, and lead to more satisfying personal relationships. The course is a heartfelt, nurturing program to explore mindfulness and self-compassion. Information and registration at www.compassioninspiredhealth.com
Do you want to connect with others on the autism journey? Join our virtual support group for autistic adults to connect with others and feel included and accepted (no diagnosis required). This group is a safe space to share your experiences and find new strategies. Brittany, a registered clinical counsellor, will lead the group and provide helpful insights about the autistic brain functions and behaviors to support everyone in achieving positive outcomes.
Do you want to connect with others on the autism journey? Join our virtual support group for autistic adults to connect with others and feel included and accepted (no diagnosis required). This group is a safe space to share your experiences and find new strategies. Brittany, a registered clinical counsellor, will lead the group and provide helpful insights about the autistic brain functions and behaviors to support everyone in achieving positive outcomes.
Do you want to connect with others on the autism journey? Join our virtual support group for adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) to connect with others and feel included and accepted. This group is a safe space to share your experiences and find new strategies. Brittany, a registered clinical counsellor, will lead the group and provide helpful insights about ASD brain functions and behaviors to support everyone in achieving positive outcomes.
Do you want to connect with others on the autism journey? Join our virtual support group for adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) to connect with others and feel included and accepted. This group is a safe space to share your experiences and find new strategies. Brittany, a registered clinical counsellor, will lead the group and provide helpful insights about ASD brain functions and behaviors to support everyone in achieving positive outcomes.
This ADHD Mindfulness Group offers a supportive space to connect with others who truly "get it." Together, we explore the unique ways ADHD impacts daily life—from executive dysfunction to emotional regulation. Through guided mindfulness practices tailored for restless minds, you will learn to observe your thoughts without judgment and anchor yourself in the present. We focus on practical coping strategies to manage symptoms, reduce overwhelm, and build self-compassion. Join us to transform your relationship with ADHD and discover tools for a calmer, more intentional life.
Hosted by J. Woychuk Counselling and Psychotherapy
Counsellor, MA, CCC
Group meets in Nanaimo, BC V9V
This ADHD Mindfulness Group offers a supportive space to connect with others who truly "get it." Together, we explore the unique ways ADHD impacts daily life—from executive dysfunction to emotional regulation. Through guided mindfulness practices tailored for restless minds, you will learn to observe your thoughts without judgment and anchor yourself in the present. We focus on practical coping strategies to manage symptoms, reduce overwhelm, and build self-compassion. Join us to transform your relationship with ADHD and discover tools for a calmer, more intentional life.
This is an ongoing group intended for parents, the unemployed, and those managing their disability and/or addiction. It is intended to provide the information needed to deal with debilitating anxiety, elevated distress, and crippling depression on a day-to-day basis.
This is an ongoing group intended for parents, the unemployed, and those managing their disability and/or addiction. It is intended to provide the information needed to deal with debilitating anxiety, elevated distress, and crippling depression on a day-to-day basis.
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Have you ever woken up with only one weird image that you remember from your dreams? Dreamweaving is a group dreamwork process developed by Dr. Leslie Ellis which uses these dream snippets to facilitate insight, transformation and a sense of embodied resource that you can take with you into your daily life. This group is experiential, somatically-oriented, collaborative and inclusive, with each participant contributing a dream snippet or a daydream image to work with as a group. Dreamweaving is a dreamwork specific group and is not a replacement for individual therapy. Meets online on zoom.
I primarily work with ADHD clients, either adult individuals or couples, who are struggling with emotion regulation, relationship issues, procrastination, anxiety and depression.
Have you ever woken up with only one weird image that you remember from your dreams? Dreamweaving is a group dreamwork process developed by Dr. Leslie Ellis which uses these dream snippets to facilitate insight, transformation and a sense of embodied resource that you can take with you into your daily life. This group is experiential, somatically-oriented, collaborative and inclusive, with each participant contributing a dream snippet or a daydream image to work with as a group. Dreamweaving is a dreamwork specific group and is not a replacement for individual therapy. Meets online on zoom.
This group is intended for men who have survived various forms of trauma and are looking for group support, as well as a way to process and share their story. There are two group phases with each phase consisting of 10 sessions. The first phase focuses on safety and stabilization; which includes coping skills, psychoeducation around the impacts of trauma and a safe environment to explore the healing process. The second phase focuses on continuing to provide a safe place for survivors to share and process their stories and to reintegrate these experiences into the survivor’s life story.
This group is intended for men who have survived various forms of trauma and are looking for group support, as well as a way to process and share their story. There are two group phases with each phase consisting of 10 sessions. The first phase focuses on safety and stabilization; which includes coping skills, psychoeducation around the impacts of trauma and a safe environment to explore the healing process. The second phase focuses on continuing to provide a safe place for survivors to share and process their stories and to reintegrate these experiences into the survivor’s life story.
Waves of Change is aimed toward female identifying people aged 19+ who identify anxiety as a barrier in their lives and are looking to develop resources and coping strategies to help them manage anxiety and stress. Meeting twice monthly, one evening and one daytime program, this program fosters positive mental health through a nature based group counselling program. It takes a holistic health perspective and builds resiliency and skills with the aim of integration of these skills into participants lives moving forward. Please see humannaturecounselling.ca for more information about the program starting in February, and how to register.
Waves of Change is aimed toward female identifying people aged 19+ who identify anxiety as a barrier in their lives and are looking to develop resources and coping strategies to help them manage anxiety and stress. Meeting twice monthly, one evening and one daytime program, this program fosters positive mental health through a nature based group counselling program. It takes a holistic health perspective and builds resiliency and skills with the aim of integration of these skills into participants lives moving forward. Please see humannaturecounselling.ca for more information about the program starting in February, and how to register.
This group is intended for men who have survived various forms of trauma and are looking for group support, as well as a way to process and share their story. There are two group phases with each phase consisting of 10 sessions. The first phase focuses on safety and stabilization; which includes coping skills, psychoeducation around the impacts of trauma and a safe environment to explore the healing process. The second phase focuses on continuing to provide a safe place for survivors to share and process their stories and to reintegrate these experiences into the survivor’s life story.
Hosted by Sandra S. Neil
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, CCC, RCC
Group meets in Gibsons, BC V0N
This group is intended for men who have survived various forms of trauma and are looking for group support, as well as a way to process and share their story. There are two group phases with each phase consisting of 10 sessions. The first phase focuses on safety and stabilization; which includes coping skills, psychoeducation around the impacts of trauma and a safe environment to explore the healing process. The second phase focuses on continuing to provide a safe place for survivors to share and process their stories and to reintegrate these experiences into the survivor’s life story.
We're strong, soulful, savvy and smart, vibrant and sassy too! Hyper-skilled, 50+ and young at heart, highly sensitives, we’re engaged with learning, living full-out and having fun, devoted to personal growth and bettering ourselves! Keenly awake with HEAPS of bold passion, creativity and experience, aspirations, and dreams to fulfill! We're not afraid of vulnerability and our personal power, asserting boundaries and speaking our truths now. This ripe time is about being true to ourselves after putting others needs before our own, nurturing deep connections (online), sharing and telling stories, strengthening inner wisdom and feeling support!
We're strong, soulful, savvy and smart, vibrant and sassy too! Hyper-skilled, 50+ and young at heart, highly sensitives, we’re engaged with learning, living full-out and having fun, devoted to personal growth and bettering ourselves! Keenly awake with HEAPS of bold passion, creativity and experience, aspirations, and dreams to fulfill! We're not afraid of vulnerability and our personal power, asserting boundaries and speaking our truths now. This ripe time is about being true to ourselves after putting others needs before our own, nurturing deep connections (online), sharing and telling stories, strengthening inner wisdom and feeling support!
The emphasis of this group/workshop is to support new therapists in building confidence in experiential exercises to use with clients. You will learn and practise experiential techniques for working with some common client presenting concerns of low self-esteem, inner critic, relationship conflicts and childhood trauma. If you have been wanting to deepen your own satisfaction with your client sessions and help your clients to create meaningful change in their lives, then talk therapy is not enough. This group is offered online or in-person. Rolling start date depending on demand. See my website for details.
The emphasis of this group/workshop is to support new therapists in building confidence in experiential exercises to use with clients. You will learn and practise experiential techniques for working with some common client presenting concerns of low self-esteem, inner critic, relationship conflicts and childhood trauma. If you have been wanting to deepen your own satisfaction with your client sessions and help your clients to create meaningful change in their lives, then talk therapy is not enough. This group is offered online or in-person. Rolling start date depending on demand. See my website for details.
Online Groups
This Group has NO CHARGE & is FREE, it is offered in collaboration with Together We Can Drug & Alcohol & Education Society. The Family and Friends Education Program provides essential knowledge and support for those affected by a loved one’s addiction. This program offers informative session, expert-led discussions, and practical strategies to help families understand addiction, improve communication, and foster a supportive environment. Join us to learn how you can be a crucial part of your loved one’s recovery journey. Please message me for information to join!
This Group has NO CHARGE & is FREE, it is offered in collaboration with Together We Can Drug & Alcohol & Education Society. The Family and Friends Education Program provides essential knowledge and support for those affected by a loved one’s addiction. This program offers informative session, expert-led discussions, and practical strategies to help families understand addiction, improve communication, and foster a supportive environment. Join us to learn how you can be a crucial part of your loved one’s recovery journey. Please message me for information to join!
CanAm Interventions is an orientation training program that focuses on the principles, philosophies, and basics behind the most popular intervention disciplines utilized today. This training is beneficial to those working in the addiction, mental health, medical, legal and first responder fields. “Interventions 101” gives a broad overview of what is to be expected, introduces resources, and will guide you through how best to assist in the intervention process. The three day course will introduce you to key terms, concepts, and processes, and ultimately map out the national certification process for those aspiring to do interventions or be supportive team members.
Hosted by Patti Pike Certified Interventionist/ Counselling
Drug & Alcohol Counsellor, LAADC, ICAADC, CADC-II, CCIP, NAID
Group meets in Burnaby, BC V5R
CanAm Interventions is an orientation training program that focuses on the principles, philosophies, and basics behind the most popular intervention disciplines utilized today. This training is beneficial to those working in the addiction, mental health, medical, legal and first responder fields. “Interventions 101” gives a broad overview of what is to be expected, introduces resources, and will guide you through how best to assist in the intervention process. The three day course will introduce you to key terms, concepts, and processes, and ultimately map out the national certification process for those aspiring to do interventions or be supportive team members.
- Receive and offer to others support who experience ADHD - Share tips, tricks, and strategies around common executive functioning, emotional, and interpersonal struggles (including time management, emotional self-regulation, organization, relationships, communication, etc) - Connect into a space with others who have a shared experience -Get support with symptoms of ADHD and the feelings around those symptoms. - Engage in a fun and connected environment designed to help you grow and thrive.
- Receive and offer to others support who experience ADHD - Share tips, tricks, and strategies around common executive functioning, emotional, and interpersonal struggles (including time management, emotional self-regulation, organization, relationships, communication, etc) - Connect into a space with others who have a shared experience -Get support with symptoms of ADHD and the feelings around those symptoms. - Engage in a fun and connected environment designed to help you grow and thrive.
An experiential group space for trans and nonbinary folx to come together and be seen, heard, and witnessed by others in our shared humanness. A Process Group is a confidential, co-created space where folks can connect, share, and support each other. It’s a place to feel seen, heard, and understood in your humanity. Being witnessed by others in a safe and caring space can be deeply healing, easing feelings of isolation and emotional pain. The group will also explore how we relate to one another, offering insights into our experiences in other parts of life.
Hosted by Beckham Ronaghan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW , RSW , BAH
Group meets in Victoria, BC V8Z
An experiential group space for trans and nonbinary folx to come together and be seen, heard, and witnessed by others in our shared humanness. A Process Group is a confidential, co-created space where folks can connect, share, and support each other. It’s a place to feel seen, heard, and understood in your humanity. Being witnessed by others in a safe and caring space can be deeply healing, easing feelings of isolation and emotional pain. The group will also explore how we relate to one another, offering insights into our experiences in other parts of life.
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Adults Support Groups
Why should adults see a therapist?
Adults may benefit from therapy for a wide range of reasons—whether it’s managing symptoms of a diagnosed mental health condition like anxiety or depression, navigating life transitions, coping with grief or trauma, or simply seeking support during a challenging life period. Many adults find that therapy helps them build healthier coping skills and better process their emotions, which may lead to better relationships and reduced stress. It’s important to note that, unlike psychiatrists or primary care physicians, therapists do not prescribe psychiatric medication. However, they will often work alongside prescribing clinicians to ensure coordinated care and can provide behavioural therapy as an important addition to psychiatric medication. Mental health concerns can look different in adulthood than in childhood or adolescence, so finding a therapist with expertise working with adult clients is important. Conditions like major depressive disorder (MDD), generalised anxiety disorder (GAD), bipolar disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), for instance, may present or resurface differently in adulthood than in childhood or adolescence. Adult-specific stressors, such as job strain, caregiving responsibilities, relationship challenges, financial stress, or identity transitions, can also influence the onset and type of symptoms an individual experiences. Adult-focused therapists, therefore, are trained to understand these complexities and tailor care accordingly.
How do I know if a therapist is the right fit for me?
When seeking care, it’s important to understand a therapist’s treatment specialties and their overall approach to treatment . Some therapists focus on common adult conditions like anxiety or depression, while others specialize in areas such as trauma, substance use disorders, or obsessive-compulsive disorder. It’s also important to consider a therapist’s training when seeking care. Therapists in Canada hold various licenses depending on their training and provincial requirements. Common therapy credentials include Registered Social Workers (RSW), Registered Psychotherapists, and Certified Canadian Counsellors (CCC). Psychologists (PhD or PsyD) receive additional doctoral-level training and may focus on assessments or more specialized therapeutic approaches. All of these professionals can provide talk therapy but do not prescribe medication. When searching for a therapist, consider their credentials and training background to ensure a good fit.
How do I find a therapist who sees adults?
Psychology Today’s online directory allows you to search specifically for therapists who work with adults. Each provider profile includes key information such as clinical specialties, therapeutic approaches, licensure, accepted insurance plans, languages spoken, and session fees. Reviewing these details can help you determine whether a particular provider aligns with your needs and can indicate whether they are a good match for adult clients.