Adults Therapists in Duncan, BC

Thank you for checking out my profile. My name is Kerry and I am here to support you best I can to create the change you desire. I have a background in Child and Youth Care and I have been working with children youth and families for over 20 years.I am passionate about supporting youth or adults who may struggle with various life challenges such as anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, burnout, relationships and addictions.

Do you find yourself in states of dread or worry about the past, present or future? Have you experienced traumatic events and the impact is still present in your life? Are you finding that low energy is getting in the way of feeling a sense of connection, belonging, or happiness? Is parenting your child or youth especially challenging right now? Together, we can create a connected, safe space, upholding your dignity and strengths as we navigate changes together towards a more connected, happy, calm and preferred sense of you.

I offer holistic, trauma informed, person-centered counselling services to children, youth, young adults , parents and expectant parents (pregnancy, postpartum). My approach considers the essential role of the nervous system and is grounded in attachment theory, neuroscience, mindfulness, narrative therapy, emotion focused therapy, CBT, DBT, expressive arts and play therapy. I have over 20 years experience working with individuals and families in community based child and family services programs and 10 years as a counsellor, where I have worked for Child and Youth Mental Health and in private practice.

I'm a genderqueer trans counsellor who works with adults , youth, and families to gently explore difficulties while affirming the ways people are already working towards their own healing. Right now we are dealing with a lot: COVID-19, the ongoing and escalating police violence against Black and Indigenous peoples, as well as the ongoing racism against Asian and South Asian communities and Hispanic and Latin communities. In these times we need to find ways to support each other through the isolation, uncertainty and hardships. I offer several sliding scale options to make counselling as accessible as possible.

Specializing in burnout, trauma, anxiety, depression for young adults , women & professionals, particularly for highly sensitive people (HSPs), creatives, empaths & introverts. Often feeling like misfits in an over-stimulating society, we can become attracted to unhealthy behaviours & narcissistic partners to feel like we belong. Creative approaches to therapy are used which help ground the nervous system, allowing healing & peace to begin. When changes in life feel tough to navigate through, it is vital to have a compassionate and non-judgemental listener to help you feel connected, & find your place in the world.

I provide individual counselling to adults and adolescents struggling with issues such as depression, anxiety, traumatic stress, adverse childhood experiences, grief, guilt, shame, low self-esteem, suicide ideation, relationship and attachment injuries, communication issues, sexuality and gender identity, and a desire for personal change and growth. I believe in each individual's power to heal and thrive. I'm passionate about helping clients achieve their goals through a multi-disciplinary approach providing tools and transformational therapy. I do not discriminate based on private medical decisions.

I specialize in working with adults and teenagers experiencing depression and anxiety. I also work with people experiencing trauma, spiritual crisis, relationship issues, loneliness, problems due to medication, and stress in many forms. A block of time in my practice is kept open daily for those in crisis, who cannot find adequate support through the public system. I also work with couples wishing to heal relational concerns, and those with an inclination towards spiritual practice/life. I am LGBTQ2S+ friendly and welcome people from all faith backgrounds and walks of life. Sessions are available in-person, by email, and via video.

Welcome! We all love what we do and are here to help you find health, balance and peace. Vancouver Island Therapy is a full service, multi—disciplinary health clinic focused on providing multiple healing services to help you and your family. Located in Nanaimo, BC, we service many communities including; Port Alberni, Qualicum, Parksville, Nanaimo, Ladysmith, Duncan to Victoria. Diverse, professional and experienced, our practitioners bring a broad range of experience into their practice with clients. We are here to help emotionally, mentally, physically and spiritually. Each of us has decades of experience, a unique approach

I provide individual counselling for struggling teenagers and adults who are having difficulties coping with the inevitable ups and downs of life. I believe that even the most confident and capable of us can sometimes get stuck in challenging circumstances and unhelpful patterns of thinking, feeling and acting that unwittingly take us away from what matters most. My approach to counselling can help you learn new ways of understanding, relating to and coping with your painful experiences and encourages you to take intentional steps towards a rich and meaningful life.

Accepting New Patients-Providing Access to Low Fee Psychotherapy. I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (BCACC) and Psychodynamic Psychotherapist with a Master of Arts degree in Counselling Psychology, and a PhD (Cand.) in Psychoanalysis. I typically work with adults and older adolescents who are experiencing difficulty with depression, anxiety, panic, eating concerns, relationship difficulties, substance use and interpersonal trauma. Many of the people I work with have been distressed for some time but maintain internal capacities which allow for effective coping in many areas of life.

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.

Sometimes in life we can feel stuck in patterns that don’t make sense but that we just can’t seem to change. Do you feel like you're on high alert for signs of danger, feeling anxious? Or do you feel emotionally flat, only half alive? When you feel upset, do you find yourself with your back up, ready to fight? Do you feel like running away, escaping the situation? Do you find yourself frozen and collapsing, not able to act? You know you’re capable of overcoming these patterns, but how do you get there? The fight, flight, & freeze are survival states, hardwired into our nervous system through childhood trauma or overwhelming events.

At Central Island Counselling, our clients will immediately find an advocate with compassion, acceptance and expertise. We provide the highest standard of private clinical counselling services to adults , youth, children and families in the Nanaimo area and beyond. We value privacy, professionalism and creativity in care. Our mission is to safely guide each client while they rediscover their internal resources. You are not alone and there is a path forward to healing.

I provide a safe, supportive, non judgmental counselling service for individuals (i.e., children and adults ), as well as couples and families. Thirty years of experience and training help me be a strong support for people who need help. We will work together to navigate through difficult times. From our work we will find solutions and hope. I draw from a number of evidence based interventions, such as EMDR, CBT, Narrative Therapy, Play Therapy, and Family Systems in order to provide individualized therapy that address each client's unique needs and challenges.

I believe achieving well-being should be a positive and pleasant experience. Whatever challenges you have, it is never too late to take the first step in achieving your well-being and maintaining it. Humans are one of the most resilient creatures on Earth, because not only do we adapt and integrate, but are capable of creating unique solutions to solve any problem that comes our way. It is this innate creative power that makes us who we are. In our journey to achieve well-being, I look to the development of the whole person; emotions, social skills, spiritual beliefs, community participation, and awareness of the greater world.

I have a long history of social and community engagement, which are the foundations in my clinical practice. My involvement with social work has highlighted the gaps in mental health support and interventions for individuals, children, youth, young adults and families.

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.