Grief Therapists in Powell River, BC

Accepting New Clients / Available for supervision (not practicum students). People today are making their mental health a priority. When someone reaches out for counselling, it's usually because of a problem they want to work through, something they hope to change, or an area of their life they desire to grow and develop. My passion is to support & walk alongside my clients at these times in their lives. Counselling is very much a collaborative process. I see my role as creating a therapeutic environment that feels comfortable & safe so clients can explore their lives more fully and come to a greater understanding of who they are.

Like many people, I grew up in an environment where we didn't talk about our struggles and emotions. From an early age, I learned to keep the difficult things inside and deal with my emotions on my own. In 1999, I became a crisis phone counsellor and realized that I wasn't the only one who had had this kind of experience. I realized that a lot of people felt the way I did and kept their emotions inside. For the first time, I learned how healing it could be to share struggles with supportive people.

Life throws many surprises at us, and while we cannot predict the outcome of any situation, we can take control of how we respond to certain situations. When you work with me you’ll learn about acceptance and how to exert your power of choice over whatever life may throw at you. My work as an Elementary School Counsellor and 27 years of experience in the Education system allows me to work with children and to provide support for families who are experiencing anxiety, depression, grief & loss , trauma and social, emotional and behavioral stresses.

I am a Professional Transpersonal Counsellor and Registered Therapeutic Counsellor with memberships from CACCF and ACCT. I also taught Personal Development for many years. I am also a Certified Care Giver. I offer private, family and group counselling services.

Supporting individuals navigate life's challenges is why I became a counsellor. Life can be overwhelming and we all need support. Through evidence based practices, such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Interpersonal Therapy, I help those struggling with depression, anxiety, panic, OCD, bipolar disorder, anger, low self esteem and PMDD. I also support those impacted by loss , grief and infertility.

Hilda Nanning provides specialized therapy for individuals experiencing crisis, trauma, discord or conflict in regards to self or in relation to others. Some of the relationships Hilda's clients bring into the therapeutic sessions may involve intimate or family relations. Some of the problems she is skilled to work with include: relational discord, issues relating to separation/divorce, trauma, grief / loss , health, aging, employment/career, sexuality, identity, fleeing sociopathy/ violence and abuse, substance misuse, eating/not-eating , challenging transitions and emotional pain such as: worries and fears, depression, regret, shame, eroded confidence/self-esteem and anxiety, feeling stuck or isolated.