Medavie Blue Cross Therapists in Nanaimo, BC
Do you feel bogged down by intense anxiety or stress? Do you feel hopeless or depressed about your life? Are the relationships in your life toxic or filled with tension? Does addiction have a tight grip on your life? Do you feel chained to the past and due to trauma? If you relate to any of those questions and would like help navigating difficult emotions, thoughts, behaviours, relationships, or trauma, come talk to me. I have been trained by some of the leading experts in the field of psychotherapy such as Dr Gabor Mate and Dr Patrick Carnes, and I would be honoured to be a part of your journey to help you achieve your goals.
Do you feel bogged down by intense anxiety or stress? Do you feel hopeless or depressed about your life? Are the relationships in your life toxic or filled with tension? Does addiction have a tight grip on your life? Do you feel chained to the past and due to trauma? If you relate to any of those questions and would like help navigating difficult emotions, thoughts, behaviours, relationships, or trauma, come talk to me. I have been trained by some of the leading experts in the field of psychotherapy such as Dr Gabor Mate and Dr Patrick Carnes, and I would be honoured to be a part of your journey to help you achieve your goals.
I am a trauma-informed, attachment-oriented Registered Clinical Counsellor integrating relational therapy with evidence-based approaches including CBT, DBT, ACT, Emotion-Focused Therapy, somatic interventions, and parts work. I emphasize emotional regulation, self-compassion, shame resilience, nervous system awareness, and the development of secure relationships. My work balances practical coping skills with deeper exploration of identity, attachment patterns, and emotional experience.
I offer virtual or in-person counselling downtown Nanaimo, BC. Weekend and evening availability by request.
I am a trauma-informed, attachment-oriented Registered Clinical Counsellor integrating relational therapy with evidence-based approaches including CBT, DBT, ACT, Emotion-Focused Therapy, somatic interventions, and parts work. I emphasize emotional regulation, self-compassion, shame resilience, nervous system awareness, and the development of secure relationships. My work balances practical coping skills with deeper exploration of identity, attachment patterns, and emotional experience.
I offer virtual or in-person counselling downtown Nanaimo, BC. Weekend and evening availability by request.
Are you repeating the same patterns and reactions, wondering why you can't get them under control? Do you struggle to regulate emotions? Maybe you have negative thoughts that prevent you from living the life you want? Feeling anxious or always assuming the worst in life and relationships? Or maybe you can't seem to shake that low mood and empty feeling. If you're feeling stuck and hoping to change negative patterns, gain clarity on your thoughts and behaviours, or wanting to process past experiences, we can work together using effective evidence-based approaches to help you make sustainable changes in your life.
Are you repeating the same patterns and reactions, wondering why you can't get them under control? Do you struggle to regulate emotions? Maybe you have negative thoughts that prevent you from living the life you want? Feeling anxious or always assuming the worst in life and relationships? Or maybe you can't seem to shake that low mood and empty feeling. If you're feeling stuck and hoping to change negative patterns, gain clarity on your thoughts and behaviours, or wanting to process past experiences, we can work together using effective evidence-based approaches to help you make sustainable changes in your life.
I work with couples at all stages — navigating conflict, rebuilding connection, or simply wanting to communicate more fluently. I also work with high-functioning adults who want to live with more intention rather than reaction. They're the kind of people who'd rather understand something than just survive it. I believe therapy is like going to the gym, not the hospital — you don't have to be in crisis to benefit. You just have to be willing to show up and do the work.
I work with couples at all stages — navigating conflict, rebuilding connection, or simply wanting to communicate more fluently. I also work with high-functioning adults who want to live with more intention rather than reaction. They're the kind of people who'd rather understand something than just survive it. I believe therapy is like going to the gym, not the hospital — you don't have to be in crisis to benefit. You just have to be willing to show up and do the work.
Today as a society there are so many stressors that we have to deal with on an individual basis such as mental illness, trauma, struggles with addiction, work and relationship stress that can impact our overall ability to function and succeed. Going through any of these struggles alone is a near impossible task and I am happy that you are looking for someone to walk along with you through life's challenges.
Today as a society there are so many stressors that we have to deal with on an individual basis such as mental illness, trauma, struggles with addiction, work and relationship stress that can impact our overall ability to function and succeed. Going through any of these struggles alone is a near impossible task and I am happy that you are looking for someone to walk along with you through life's challenges.
My ideal client has often dug themselves into a hole into which they can not get out of on their own. The issues will be related to a difficult relationship of some description, partner, family, community, finance, environment, financial, and certainly themselves. It is likely that their goals are uncertain and that they feel lost. Very often, my ideal client does not know what they want, but can with certainty say what they don't want.
My ideal client has often dug themselves into a hole into which they can not get out of on their own. The issues will be related to a difficult relationship of some description, partner, family, community, finance, environment, financial, and certainly themselves. It is likely that their goals are uncertain and that they feel lost. Very often, my ideal client does not know what they want, but can with certainty say what they don't want.
We are accepting new clients of all ages for counselling! Here at Allius Services, we support people to connect with themselves in order to better connect with others. The more we learn about our own internal world, the more we can extend greater compassion to ourselves and to those around us. At Allius, we know the path to emotional well-being comes from those small, meaningful steps we take everyday that moves us a bit closer to what and who is most important to us. Together, we can co-create a plan that moves you forward in the direction of living a more meaningful life and one that is more connected to those you care about most.
We are accepting new clients of all ages for counselling! Here at Allius Services, we support people to connect with themselves in order to better connect with others. The more we learn about our own internal world, the more we can extend greater compassion to ourselves and to those around us. At Allius, we know the path to emotional well-being comes from those small, meaningful steps we take everyday that moves us a bit closer to what and who is most important to us. Together, we can co-create a plan that moves you forward in the direction of living a more meaningful life and one that is more connected to those you care about most.
I have had the honour throughout the past 20 years of my career to witness the power of individuals and families to make positive changes in their lives. My past experience includes work within counselling agencies, health centres, and with the government, supporting children, youth, and adults. My primary areas of therapy include anxiety, depression, stress, self esteem and interpersonal issues. I have specific training in cognitive-behavioural therapy and trauma focused CBT. I believe the relationship between myself and those I work with is integral, where your preferences inform our time together.
I have had the honour throughout the past 20 years of my career to witness the power of individuals and families to make positive changes in their lives. My past experience includes work within counselling agencies, health centres, and with the government, supporting children, youth, and adults. My primary areas of therapy include anxiety, depression, stress, self esteem and interpersonal issues. I have specific training in cognitive-behavioural therapy and trauma focused CBT. I believe the relationship between myself and those I work with is integral, where your preferences inform our time together.
Located in Nanaimo, BC, Limitless Wellness has been serving the community since 2013. As an established counselling practice, we offer therapy for individuals, couples, youth, and families. We are known for our warm, down-to-earth approach and carefully selected team of experienced therapists. We are not a directory type practice but a thoughtfully curated team of truly experienced and passionate therapists. We believe that who your therapist is matters just as much as your need for help. Our commitment to is to your wellbeing and our goal is to provide counselling that feels supportive, practical, and genuinely human.
Located in Nanaimo, BC, Limitless Wellness has been serving the community since 2013. As an established counselling practice, we offer therapy for individuals, couples, youth, and families. We are known for our warm, down-to-earth approach and carefully selected team of experienced therapists. We are not a directory type practice but a thoughtfully curated team of truly experienced and passionate therapists. We believe that who your therapist is matters just as much as your need for help. Our commitment to is to your wellbeing and our goal is to provide counselling that feels supportive, practical, and genuinely human.
Brain injuries or adverse life events can significantly impact the brain's ability to self-regulate and this gives rise to difficult mental states such as anxiety, depression, rage, irritability, difficulties with attention and mental focus, etc. Patients who seek treatment from me often carry labels such as bipolar disorder, personality disorder, depression, generalized anxiety disorder, etc. Regardless of labels, the core symptom that majority struggle with is extreme level of emotional arousal that the nervous system has difficulty inhibiting. They feel either "jacked" (or hijacked) or energetically/emotionally collapsed.
Brain injuries or adverse life events can significantly impact the brain's ability to self-regulate and this gives rise to difficult mental states such as anxiety, depression, rage, irritability, difficulties with attention and mental focus, etc. Patients who seek treatment from me often carry labels such as bipolar disorder, personality disorder, depression, generalized anxiety disorder, etc. Regardless of labels, the core symptom that majority struggle with is extreme level of emotional arousal that the nervous system has difficulty inhibiting. They feel either "jacked" (or hijacked) or energetically/emotionally collapsed.
My commitment to culturally sensitive, trauma-informed care has been at the foundation of my work since 2005. I have specialties in treating complex trauma, PTSD and dissociation and also help with a range of issues such as anxiety, depression and relationship struggles. I teach skills for those seeking better functioning, relationships and stablility and do deeper processing work when clients are ready to dismantle stuck patterns and issues often related to negatative experiences, beliefs and feelings about the self. I am an FNHA and CVAP approved provider and direct-bill to many insurance companies.
My commitment to culturally sensitive, trauma-informed care has been at the foundation of my work since 2005. I have specialties in treating complex trauma, PTSD and dissociation and also help with a range of issues such as anxiety, depression and relationship struggles. I teach skills for those seeking better functioning, relationships and stablility and do deeper processing work when clients are ready to dismantle stuck patterns and issues often related to negatative experiences, beliefs and feelings about the self. I am an FNHA and CVAP approved provider and direct-bill to many insurance companies.
I’m especially passionate about helping people feel less alone in their struggles, and more connected to themselves and others. I work with teens (14+), adults, and partners in relationships who are dealing with anxiety, the impacts of trauma, self-doubt, questions of identity, and relationship challenges, as well as those facing life transitions like caregiving, loss, or family strain. Many who come to me are doing their best to navigate the tension between self-protection and growth, whether within themselves or in their significant relationships.
I’m especially passionate about helping people feel less alone in their struggles, and more connected to themselves and others. I work with teens (14+), adults, and partners in relationships who are dealing with anxiety, the impacts of trauma, self-doubt, questions of identity, and relationship challenges, as well as those facing life transitions like caregiving, loss, or family strain. Many who come to me are doing their best to navigate the tension between self-protection and growth, whether within themselves or in their significant relationships.
You've felt it — the quiet distance from your partner, the pull of pornography, the shame that follows. You're a man who wants more: real intimacy, presence, and freedom from the patterns keeping you stuck. As a Registered Psychotherapist & Certified Holistic Sexologist, I offer professional, yet non-pathologizing psychodynamic talk & somatic-based psychotherapy to help you heal your relationship with sexuality, intimacy, and yourself. The patterns that play out in your most intimate, private moments are often the same ones running the rest of your life — and looking here is exactly where the real work begins. Ready? Let's talk.
You've felt it — the quiet distance from your partner, the pull of pornography, the shame that follows. You're a man who wants more: real intimacy, presence, and freedom from the patterns keeping you stuck. As a Registered Psychotherapist & Certified Holistic Sexologist, I offer professional, yet non-pathologizing psychodynamic talk & somatic-based psychotherapy to help you heal your relationship with sexuality, intimacy, and yourself. The patterns that play out in your most intimate, private moments are often the same ones running the rest of your life — and looking here is exactly where the real work begins. Ready? Let's talk.
It is with deep gratitude that Gillian offers a safe, supportive space for individuals seeking counselling to be heard, understood, and respected. She aspires to help those who are suffering reconnect with hope and increase the joy and meaning in their lives. Her counselling approach prioritizes safety, comfort, and individualized support, allowing clients to work toward their goals at a pace that feels right for them. Gillian believes that healing happens most effectively within a foundation of trust, creativity, and compassion, and she is committed to helping each person feel genuinely supported on their journey.
It is with deep gratitude that Gillian offers a safe, supportive space for individuals seeking counselling to be heard, understood, and respected. She aspires to help those who are suffering reconnect with hope and increase the joy and meaning in their lives. Her counselling approach prioritizes safety, comfort, and individualized support, allowing clients to work toward their goals at a pace that feels right for them. Gillian believes that healing happens most effectively within a foundation of trust, creativity, and compassion, and she is committed to helping each person feel genuinely supported on their journey.
Brittany Sirtonski
Registered Psychotherapist, BAHons, MACP, ExA,ABS, KAP, RP, PhD(IP)
9 Endorsed
Nanaimo, BC V9S
If you are ready to do the deep holistic work that changes everything - welcome.
Perhaps there has been a quiet part inside you that has been calling you home for a long time, and after all these years, you are learning to listen to that voice, more and more. You are learning to recognize how trauma has impacted you, and discovering your authentic Self coming online as you do the work to peel back the layers and learn to integrate all of the parts of You. Cue Brittany: I am here to walk alongside you, to support and guide you in your journey back home to your whole Self. I offer focused intensives, therapy groups & retreats.
If you are ready to do the deep holistic work that changes everything - welcome.
Perhaps there has been a quiet part inside you that has been calling you home for a long time, and after all these years, you are learning to listen to that voice, more and more. You are learning to recognize how trauma has impacted you, and discovering your authentic Self coming online as you do the work to peel back the layers and learn to integrate all of the parts of You. Cue Brittany: I am here to walk alongside you, to support and guide you in your journey back home to your whole Self. I offer focused intensives, therapy groups & retreats.
“Be brave. Dare greatly. Rise strong!”― Brené Brown. Are you a first responder, front line worker, or public safety personnel, struggling to manage post-traumatic stress symptoms, or occupational stress? Do you feel activated, out of control, or shut down due to operational stress? Are you a peer, or colleague experiencing vicarious trauma, or compassion fatigue, and realize you must ‘do your own work’? Are you a leader seeking to explore the art of self-regulation, calm personal reactivity, and optimize your ability to manage, or supervise others?
“Be brave. Dare greatly. Rise strong!”― Brené Brown. Are you a first responder, front line worker, or public safety personnel, struggling to manage post-traumatic stress symptoms, or occupational stress? Do you feel activated, out of control, or shut down due to operational stress? Are you a peer, or colleague experiencing vicarious trauma, or compassion fatigue, and realize you must ‘do your own work’? Are you a leader seeking to explore the art of self-regulation, calm personal reactivity, and optimize your ability to manage, or supervise others?
I offer an integrative approach to therapy that incorporates various modalities, including Integrative Body Psychotherapy (IBP), Somatic Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT). I emphasize the connection between the body and mind, particularly in the context of trauma and emotional healing. I specialize in addressing attachment injuries, utilizing a strength-based, person-centered, and an holistic approach to promote deep healing. My therapeutic environment is warm and empathetic, ensuring clients feel heard and supported throughout their sessions.
I offer an integrative approach to therapy that incorporates various modalities, including Integrative Body Psychotherapy (IBP), Somatic Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT). I emphasize the connection between the body and mind, particularly in the context of trauma and emotional healing. I specialize in addressing attachment injuries, utilizing a strength-based, person-centered, and an holistic approach to promote deep healing. My therapeutic environment is warm and empathetic, ensuring clients feel heard and supported throughout their sessions.
Thinking of going for counselling can be a frightening thought. If you are at this stage you probably feel like your life could be better, your quality of interactions with other people could improve; you want more out of the life you have or are at your wits end in regards to some aspect of your life. Whatever the circumstance my goal is to meet you where you are at and to work together to work towards healing or a better quality of life.
I also specialize in First Responders and encourage any First Responder to reach out.
Thinking of going for counselling can be a frightening thought. If you are at this stage you probably feel like your life could be better, your quality of interactions with other people could improve; you want more out of the life you have or are at your wits end in regards to some aspect of your life. Whatever the circumstance my goal is to meet you where you are at and to work together to work towards healing or a better quality of life.
I also specialize in First Responders and encourage any First Responder to reach out.
I offer support to people who are struggling with burnout, return to work, PTSD, trauma, unrealistic expectations, self defeating behaviors and relationship difficulties. These symptoms may be rooted in trauma, abuse or wounds from the past or you may be experiencing them for the first time; no matter your circumstance, I am here to listen. When you are struggling, you may experience feelings of overwhelm, hopelessness, shame, guilt or exhaustion. This can feel incredibly lonely and destabilizing, it may feel like the joy has been lost in your life.
I offer support to people who are struggling with burnout, return to work, PTSD, trauma, unrealistic expectations, self defeating behaviors and relationship difficulties. These symptoms may be rooted in trauma, abuse or wounds from the past or you may be experiencing them for the first time; no matter your circumstance, I am here to listen. When you are struggling, you may experience feelings of overwhelm, hopelessness, shame, guilt or exhaustion. This can feel incredibly lonely and destabilizing, it may feel like the joy has been lost in your life.
Meridian Mental Health and Assessment provides counselling, psychotherapy, and psychological assessment services for children, adolescents, adults, and couples. With offices in Nanaimo, Duncan, and Victoria, our growing team includes registered psychologists, counsellors, and supervised interns and practicum students. We support people experiencing trauma and PTSD, anxiety, depression, stress, burnout, relationship concerns, life transitions, and learning or developmental challenges. Our goal is to connect each client with a clinician and approach suited to their needs, circumstances, and goals. Care is practical and collaborative.
Meridian Mental Health and Assessment provides counselling, psychotherapy, and psychological assessment services for children, adolescents, adults, and couples. With offices in Nanaimo, Duncan, and Victoria, our growing team includes registered psychologists, counsellors, and supervised interns and practicum students. We support people experiencing trauma and PTSD, anxiety, depression, stress, burnout, relationship concerns, life transitions, and learning or developmental challenges. Our goal is to connect each client with a clinician and approach suited to their needs, circumstances, and goals. Care is practical and collaborative.
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