German-Speaking Therapists in Nanaimo, BC
Ich bin fest davon überzeugt, dass jeder Mensch das Potenzial hat, die Auswirkungen seiner schwierigen Lebenserfahrungen zu überwinden. Ich hoffe Sie auf Ihrem Weg zur Heilung von Depressionen, Angstzuständen, (komplexen) Traumata, Missbrauch und anderen psychischen Herausforderungen zu begleiten dürfen. Ich habe Erfahrung in der Arbeit mit Einzelpersonen und Familien mit unterschiedlichen kulturellen Hintergründen. Meine Expertise ist es, diejenigen zu unterstützen, die mit traumatischen Erfahrungen zu kämpfen haben.
Ich bin fest davon überzeugt, dass jeder Mensch das Potenzial hat, die Auswirkungen seiner schwierigen Lebenserfahrungen zu überwinden. Ich hoffe Sie auf Ihrem Weg zur Heilung von Depressionen, Angstzuständen, (komplexen) Traumata, Missbrauch und anderen psychischen Herausforderungen zu begleiten dürfen. Ich habe Erfahrung in der Arbeit mit Einzelpersonen und Familien mit unterschiedlichen kulturellen Hintergründen. Meine Expertise ist es, diejenigen zu unterstützen, die mit traumatischen Erfahrungen zu kämpfen haben.
We're a group of experienced, trained, and professional counsellors who serve the mid-island area and beyond. We also provide online services for those who prefer it or for those who live outside of the geographic area. Are you dealing with depression, anxiety, stress, relationship turmoil? We can help!
We're a group of experienced, trained, and professional counsellors who serve the mid-island area and beyond. We also provide online services for those who prefer it or for those who live outside of the geographic area. Are you dealing with depression, anxiety, stress, relationship turmoil? We can help!
Do you struggle with anxiety, overwhelm, or feeling disconnected from yourself or others? Do you find yourself putting your needs last, just trying to get through the day? Do you wonder if life is supposed to feel better than this?
Now more than ever, people are feeling anxious, uncertain, and emotionally exhausted as they try to manage relationships, work, parenthood, loss, and major life changes. When trauma, grief, or chronic stress go unprocessed, your nervous system can stay stuck in survival mode - making it hard to feel calm, connected, or like yourself.
Do you struggle with anxiety, overwhelm, or feeling disconnected from yourself or others? Do you find yourself putting your needs last, just trying to get through the day? Do you wonder if life is supposed to feel better than this?
Now more than ever, people are feeling anxious, uncertain, and emotionally exhausted as they try to manage relationships, work, parenthood, loss, and major life changes. When trauma, grief, or chronic stress go unprocessed, your nervous system can stay stuck in survival mode - making it hard to feel calm, connected, or like yourself.
You're working hard, providing, and holding it all together—but you're running on fumes and nobody seems to notice. Most men are taught that "sucking it up" is the only option. But carrying that load alone leads to the same few places: feeling burned out, snapping at the people you love, or feeling totally disconnected from the life around you. You feel stuck in a cycle of blame and attack, carrying a weight you weren't meant to carry by yourself. You don't need a lecture; you need a way to get your life back on track and feel like yourself again.
You're working hard, providing, and holding it all together—but you're running on fumes and nobody seems to notice. Most men are taught that "sucking it up" is the only option. But carrying that load alone leads to the same few places: feeling burned out, snapping at the people you love, or feeling totally disconnected from the life around you. You feel stuck in a cycle of blame and attack, carrying a weight you weren't meant to carry by yourself. You don't need a lecture; you need a way to get your life back on track and feel like yourself again.
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Hello and welcome. I specialize in three main (often overlapping) areas: addictions, neurodivergence and complex trauma. As a therapist, my goal is to help you understand who you are and to help you make sense of what happened to you, so that you can move forward in a more conscious and intentional way. Beyond self-awareness, I believe the purpose of therapy is to transform the negative emotional patterns and beliefs that have been influencing your thoughts, behaviours and relationships.
Hello and welcome. I specialize in three main (often overlapping) areas: addictions, neurodivergence and complex trauma. As a therapist, my goal is to help you understand who you are and to help you make sense of what happened to you, so that you can move forward in a more conscious and intentional way. Beyond self-awareness, I believe the purpose of therapy is to transform the negative emotional patterns and beliefs that have been influencing your thoughts, behaviours and relationships.
Online Therapists
Ich biete Therapie auch auf Deutsch an. Ich habe Erfahrung mit allen Altersgruppen, und benutze Techniken u.A. basiert auf kognitive Verhaltenstherapie, Achtsamkeit, Focusing und Familienaufstellung, sowie künsterischem Ausdruck. Mit Kindern und Jugendlichen benutzte ich auch Spielzeug, Sandspiel und Handpuppen. Da ich auch Logopädin bin, kann ich auch mit Stottern, Sprachentwicklungsstörungen, Aphasie, und Stimmstörungen arbeiten.
Ich biete Therapie auch auf Deutsch an. Ich habe Erfahrung mit allen Altersgruppen, und benutze Techniken u.A. basiert auf kognitive Verhaltenstherapie, Achtsamkeit, Focusing und Familienaufstellung, sowie künsterischem Ausdruck. Mit Kindern und Jugendlichen benutzte ich auch Spielzeug, Sandspiel und Handpuppen. Da ich auch Logopädin bin, kann ich auch mit Stottern, Sprachentwicklungsstörungen, Aphasie, und Stimmstörungen arbeiten.
Fragst du dich manchmal, “Wer bin ich?” oder “Ist das wirklich das Leben das ich führen möchte?” Fordernde Lebenssituationen, Ängste und Beziehungsschwierigkeiten können dazu führen, dass wir uns hilflos und überfordert fühlen. In meiner Beratung unterstütze ich Frauen, Balance zu finden, tiefer Verbindungen zu sich selber und anderen aufzubauen und Kontrolle über ihr Leben zurück zu gewinnen. Woran auch immer du arbeiten willst, ich bin für dich da.
Fragst du dich manchmal, “Wer bin ich?” oder “Ist das wirklich das Leben das ich führen möchte?” Fordernde Lebenssituationen, Ängste und Beziehungsschwierigkeiten können dazu führen, dass wir uns hilflos und überfordert fühlen. In meiner Beratung unterstütze ich Frauen, Balance zu finden, tiefer Verbindungen zu sich selber und anderen aufzubauen und Kontrolle über ihr Leben zurück zu gewinnen. Woran auch immer du arbeiten willst, ich bin für dich da.
Depressionen und Angststörungen treten über die gesamte Lebensspanne auf, auch in Lebensphasen, die wir mit Freude und Glück verbinden, zum Beispiel während der Schwangerschaft oder nach der Geburt eines Kindes. Sie haben vielliecht emotionale Labilität, Unfähigkeit, übermäßige Angst und Sorge um das Wohlergehen des Kindes, Selbstzweifel und Versagensängste ("Ich bin eine schlechte Mutter/ ein schlechter Vater, Ich kann mein Kind nicht versorgen"), Zwangsgedanken (z.B. das Kind zu schädigen und sich zu fühlen als würde dem Kind wegen mir etwas zustoßen), und Stillprobleme.
Depressionen und Angststörungen treten über die gesamte Lebensspanne auf, auch in Lebensphasen, die wir mit Freude und Glück verbinden, zum Beispiel während der Schwangerschaft oder nach der Geburt eines Kindes. Sie haben vielliecht emotionale Labilität, Unfähigkeit, übermäßige Angst und Sorge um das Wohlergehen des Kindes, Selbstzweifel und Versagensängste ("Ich bin eine schlechte Mutter/ ein schlechter Vater, Ich kann mein Kind nicht versorgen"), Zwangsgedanken (z.B. das Kind zu schädigen und sich zu fühlen als würde dem Kind wegen mir etwas zustoßen), und Stillprobleme.
Neeta Sai at Arisami Health & Wellness
Licensed Professional Counsellor, MA, MBA, RCC
1 Endorsed
Langley, BC V3A
We all deserve to live life that is fulfilling and meaningful to us. Our life experiences shape how we think and feel. When dealing with challenges we can feel overwhelmed, discouraged, or feel a loss of purpose or spiritual connection. We may feel we are in a crisis, feeling hopeless and alone. Counselling can help clients who wish to gain insight into their lives, relationships or jobs, who wish to make a change, or process past trauma. I have 5 years experience as a Registered Clinical Counsellor.
We all deserve to live life that is fulfilling and meaningful to us. Our life experiences shape how we think and feel. When dealing with challenges we can feel overwhelmed, discouraged, or feel a loss of purpose or spiritual connection. We may feel we are in a crisis, feeling hopeless and alone. Counselling can help clients who wish to gain insight into their lives, relationships or jobs, who wish to make a change, or process past trauma. I have 5 years experience as a Registered Clinical Counsellor.
Helena Bryn-McLeod
Counsellor, BA, BEd, MACP
2 Endorsed
Salt Spring Island, BC V8K
Waitlist for new clients
I care about your unique lived experience. I work with teenagers, folks of any age, all genders, experiencing life challenges. I work with acute stress, identity challenges, relational PTSD, C-PTSD, sexual assault, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, and challenges with self-esteem. I'm trained in Narrative therapy, person-centred therapy, trauma-informed practices, and hypnotherapy. Humanizing you and giving you access to your own empowerment is the core of my work.
I care about your unique lived experience. I work with teenagers, folks of any age, all genders, experiencing life challenges. I work with acute stress, identity challenges, relational PTSD, C-PTSD, sexual assault, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, and challenges with self-esteem. I'm trained in Narrative therapy, person-centred therapy, trauma-informed practices, and hypnotherapy. Humanizing you and giving you access to your own empowerment is the core of my work.
Often my clients are wanting to explore a personal issue/problem/feeling that won't go away and is starting to affect almost every part of their life. Advice from friends or family isn't helping and nothing else they have tried has worked. They believe there must be a better way to be but somehow they are just stuck. I can help you tackle your issues, get unstuck, and find that better place. Both personally and professionally, I can attest to the power of awareness as a key factor in facilitating a desired change; We can’t find the truth listening to our own voice’s echo. We can find ourselves only in someone’s mirror”(Rumi, n.d)
Often my clients are wanting to explore a personal issue/problem/feeling that won't go away and is starting to affect almost every part of their life. Advice from friends or family isn't helping and nothing else they have tried has worked. They believe there must be a better way to be but somehow they are just stuck. I can help you tackle your issues, get unstuck, and find that better place. Both personally and professionally, I can attest to the power of awareness as a key factor in facilitating a desired change; We can’t find the truth listening to our own voice’s echo. We can find ourselves only in someone’s mirror”(Rumi, n.d)
Hi, my name is Meike (My-cah) and I am an EMDR-trained therapist specializing in trauma healing. I support my clients in moving from surviving to thriving. I am originally from Germany, with Romanian roots, and married into an Indian family. These experiences have shaped the multicultural lens through which I approach my work. I enjoy uncovering the unique world views my clients bring to the sessions. If you are struggling with anxiety, life transitions, stress, or lingering effects of past trauma, relationships, or are being held back by fear, I am here to help you feel more grounded, connected, and more like yourself again.
Hi, my name is Meike (My-cah) and I am an EMDR-trained therapist specializing in trauma healing. I support my clients in moving from surviving to thriving. I am originally from Germany, with Romanian roots, and married into an Indian family. These experiences have shaped the multicultural lens through which I approach my work. I enjoy uncovering the unique world views my clients bring to the sessions. If you are struggling with anxiety, life transitions, stress, or lingering effects of past trauma, relationships, or are being held back by fear, I am here to help you feel more grounded, connected, and more like yourself again.
Do people see you as capable and having it all together, while inside you feel alone, overwhelmed, or quietly afraid?
Are you moving through a life transition, carrying stress or anxiety that never fully settles, or noticing that your relationships feel stuck, draining, or emotionally painful?
Struggling does not mean you are failing. It often means you have been carrying too much for too long without enough space to be supported.
You don't have to face this alone. A short, free consultation call offers a chance to feel seen, explore your next steps, and begin cultivating confidence, calm, and balance.
Do people see you as capable and having it all together, while inside you feel alone, overwhelmed, or quietly afraid?
Are you moving through a life transition, carrying stress or anxiety that never fully settles, or noticing that your relationships feel stuck, draining, or emotionally painful?
Struggling does not mean you are failing. It often means you have been carrying too much for too long without enough space to be supported.
You don't have to face this alone. A short, free consultation call offers a chance to feel seen, explore your next steps, and begin cultivating confidence, calm, and balance.
Hello, I'm Katja, and I'm glad you're here. I work with individuals, groups, and families dealing with grief, loss, and past trauma. If you're feeling overwhelmed or disconnected, you're not alone. Many find it hard to move forward after a loved one's death or a diagnosis of a life-limiting illness. Juggling personal and work life can make you feel scared or lost. Sometimes, it seems others are coping more easily or turning away, which can deepen feelings of isolation. If this resonates, remember your story is valid, and support is available.
Hello, I'm Katja, and I'm glad you're here. I work with individuals, groups, and families dealing with grief, loss, and past trauma. If you're feeling overwhelmed or disconnected, you're not alone. Many find it hard to move forward after a loved one's death or a diagnosis of a life-limiting illness. Juggling personal and work life can make you feel scared or lost. Sometimes, it seems others are coping more easily or turning away, which can deepen feelings of isolation. If this resonates, remember your story is valid, and support is available.
If you are someone who feels like you can’t think yourself out of your anxiety, or you feel like you can’t trust your inner compass, I am here to support you in exploring your paths, as well as tuning into yourself and the wisdom of your body.
If you are someone who feels like you can’t think yourself out of your anxiety, or you feel like you can’t trust your inner compass, I am here to support you in exploring your paths, as well as tuning into yourself and the wisdom of your body.
If you’re feeling anxious, depressed, overwhelmed, or stuck in cycles that don’t feel good anymore, you’re not alone. Maybe your emotions feel too big to hold, relationships feel uncertain, or stress is showing up in your body in ways you can’t shake.
I work with people who want to feel more grounded, at ease, and connected — not just in their minds but in their bodies, too. Together, we’ll untangle old patterns and move toward a life that feels more like yours.
I welcome clients of all identities and backgrounds. If this speaks to you, reach out—I’d love to connect.
If you’re feeling anxious, depressed, overwhelmed, or stuck in cycles that don’t feel good anymore, you’re not alone. Maybe your emotions feel too big to hold, relationships feel uncertain, or stress is showing up in your body in ways you can’t shake.
I work with people who want to feel more grounded, at ease, and connected — not just in their minds but in their bodies, too. Together, we’ll untangle old patterns and move toward a life that feels more like yours.
I welcome clients of all identities and backgrounds. If this speaks to you, reach out—I’d love to connect.
Let's make a beautiful world together! The real meaning of my own being does not exist without you. My existence is relying on you and my beautiful tomorrow is related to making relationships with you. I would like to support you emotionally, physically, spiritually, and mentally. You are the reason for my being. I would like to make a wonderful world with you.
Let's make a beautiful world together! The real meaning of my own being does not exist without you. My existence is relying on you and my beautiful tomorrow is related to making relationships with you. I would like to support you emotionally, physically, spiritually, and mentally. You are the reason for my being. I would like to make a wonderful world with you.
I work with children, teens, and families who may be struggling with anxiety, emotional regulation, trauma, or relationship challenges. My ideal clients want support in understanding themselves or their child better, improving communication, and creating more connection at home. Whether a child is acting out, shutting down, or overwhelmed by big emotions, I offer a compassionate, developmentally-informed approach to help families heal, grow, and thrive together.
I work with children, teens, and families who may be struggling with anxiety, emotional regulation, trauma, or relationship challenges. My ideal clients want support in understanding themselves or their child better, improving communication, and creating more connection at home. Whether a child is acting out, shutting down, or overwhelmed by big emotions, I offer a compassionate, developmentally-informed approach to help families heal, grow, and thrive together.
I am passionate about working with women and addressing issues that are standing in the way of you experiencing life from a place of joy, self-love and empowerment. As women we tend to wear many hats such as daughter, mother, spouse, caregiver, career woman. Low self-esteem, co-dependency or inability to say no, feeling responsible, poor body image, fertility issues, sexual abuse or abuse, perfectionism or emotional eating...all these challenges can create stress and overwhelm which can lead to anxiety, depression and more. Pls check out my website www.goddessrevealed.ca for more information about my work.
I am passionate about working with women and addressing issues that are standing in the way of you experiencing life from a place of joy, self-love and empowerment. As women we tend to wear many hats such as daughter, mother, spouse, caregiver, career woman. Low self-esteem, co-dependency or inability to say no, feeling responsible, poor body image, fertility issues, sexual abuse or abuse, perfectionism or emotional eating...all these challenges can create stress and overwhelm which can lead to anxiety, depression and more. Pls check out my website www.goddessrevealed.ca for more information about my work.
Are you feeling stuck or disconnected in your personal life or relationships? Maybe you’re struggling with loneliness, attachment issues or the complexities of modern dating. Are you finding it difficult to communicate with your partner, establish new, authentic connection, or carry the weight of unresolved trauma, loneliness, anxiety and life stress?
What you want is clear. You want to make genuine connections and feel more secure, valued, and understood. You want deeper, healthier, and more fulfilling connections, and you’re ready to explore what’s holding you back and move forward with clarity.
Are you feeling stuck or disconnected in your personal life or relationships? Maybe you’re struggling with loneliness, attachment issues or the complexities of modern dating. Are you finding it difficult to communicate with your partner, establish new, authentic connection, or carry the weight of unresolved trauma, loneliness, anxiety and life stress?
What you want is clear. You want to make genuine connections and feel more secure, valued, and understood. You want deeper, healthier, and more fulfilling connections, and you’re ready to explore what’s holding you back and move forward with clarity.
