"Thanks for looking to me as your prospective psychotherapist. I wish it were otherwise, but suffering is intrinsic to life. However, adversity can deepen our happiness if we learn to live more consciously. What we resist, persists. What unexamined core beliefs have you living below your potential? Together, we'll challenge seemingly 'protective' self-sabotage, explore your deepest aspirations, and develop strategies against overwhelm and discouragement. Instead of relying upon outer authority, we will access your innate wisdom. I'll support you in taking decisive action to live your singular life with greater purpose and meaning."

"Dr. Kelly McManus has a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and has been practicing for over 12 years in various mental health settings as a Psychologist and as Registered Clinical Counsellor. Dr. McManus also has a Masters Degree in Education. She works with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. She uses integrative, strengths-focused, evidenced-based therapy. Her education includes theory and practice in the major approaches in Psychology including Psychodynamic, Cognitive-Behavioural, and Narrative. Dr. McManus tailors her approach to your particular needs, goals, and preferences. Dr. McManus also takes ICBC and Veteran's Affairs clients."

"After 10 years of working with women and their families as a midwife, I am pleased to work with women and families in a counselling capacity. My practice is accessible to new mothers and mothers-to-be in clinic, on Skype and in clients homes. I offer individual, group and family counselling. After a practicum with CYMH I am passionate about working with children and often treat the family as an interconnected system."

"I welcome individuals, couples, and groups and work with a wide variety of issues and have over 25 years of experience with exercise science, exercise and nutritional psychology, health promotion and coaching. I work with clients struggling with disordered eating and body image and take the "health at every size" approach to health counselling. I offer both individual and group therapy for anyone challenges with eating (binge/purge, emotional, food restriction, and food obsession), overexercise (exercise for weight loss), and negative body image."

"With more than 22 years of experience, Megan takes a compassionate body-centred holistic approach to therapy and healing; the mind and body connection. She helps those who are suffering from stress, anxiety, depression, grief, all addictions including process addictions, disordered eating, attachment /relationship difficulties, complex trauma and abuse. At the client’s pace, the deeply embedded causes are explored while moving gently through the presenting problem into the deeper underlying causes. "

"As social beings, we have an innate need to develop a secure connection with at least one significant person in our lives. I practice an attachment-based and emotion-focused approach to working with individuals, couples, and families. My goal is to help create a safe space in which you feel supported to explore the issues that have become problematic for you, to help you identify the choices you have to make personally meaningful change, and to help empower you to use your own wisdom and resources to transform your experience of relationship with yourself and those who are most important to you."

"My primary work is in sexual, and mental health concerns. I have extensive training in ISTDP, and behavioral approaches such as CBT, DBT, and ACT. This makes me highly effective working with mood disorders such as anxiety, depression and pain. My range of skills makes me a very direct clinician. My experience in other capacities including finance, human resource management, harassment investigation, and conflict resolution mediation help to guide my practice. I work with individuals, couples and families/supports with varied needs. Most importantly, I strive to provide a safe space for clients to navigate making life changes."

"Dr. Cheryl Bucar Having experienced personal and work related loss, I have learned that recovery from the trauma of loss and change is a process. In many situations such as a death or divorce the individual is able to label the loss and associated feelings as grief. Often in an organizational context, individuals do not think that the work related change as loss which can trigger profound feelings of grief. Understanding organizational loss in this context, normalizing the feelings that go with this type of change allows the integration of this knowing into my group and individual counselling work."

"My name is Tara. I have been a Psychatric Nurse since 2013. Prior to that, I worked as a psychatric nursing assistant. I have worked in various acute care and long term care facilities, as well in the community as a crisis worker. I have a passion for helping people navigate personal crises, and develop or build on their existing skills. "

"Are you feeling stressed, anxious or depressed? Are others in your life concerned about you? Are you facing an unsettling change or feeling stuck? Are you feeling unfulfilled in life? Are you struggling to cope with the loss of someone close to you or other losses? Asking for help when in need is an expression of hope. I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor in private practice located in the Comox Valley, BC, providing services to all of BC. I provide counseling, therapy & consulting to individuals, couples and small family groups. Please see below for the issues and challenges I work with."

"Janice has had a private practice for 22 years, 16 of those in Nanaimo. Her office location provides comfort, confidentiality and convenience. Her schedule is structured to meet the needs of clients. Janice believes that people have the ability to make change in the form of behavior, belief, or perception. As a therapist Janice assists her clients in their process of change. She is highly skilled in assessing and implementing the interventions most appropriate to each individual unique situation."

"I believe that change is already inside each person, waiting to happen with the right support and information. For nearly 20 years, I have helped people to get clear about their troubles and to heal emotional injuries. I help adults of all ages with many issues such as self-esteem, relationship problems, work problems, and life transitions. People who come to me for help may be experiencing worry, anxiety, panic, depression, sleep disturbances, or chronic pain. My professional approach to each person's needs is tailored, drawing from cognitive behavioral, developmental, and body-centered frameworks."

"Are you feeling hopeless, anxious, depressed, suicidal or alone? Are you finding yourself unconsciously drawn into unfulfilling relationships, again and again? Are you seeing your own unhealthy patterns in relationships, but don't know what to do to change them? Is it crazy making? Don't give up! The effective techniques I use, could be the solution you seek to make lasting changes within yourself and how you feel in your relationships."

"For over 10 years, I have been providing therapy to individuals, couples and families who are needing support in navigating and improving their mental health, relationships and circumstances. Using a variety of skills and interventions, I work collaboratively with people in assisting them to identify where and why they might be struggling, what changes they would like to make and develop a treatment plan that aligns with their needs and beliefs."

"Giving voice to your best self often takes place in the context of a safe, supportive, and confidential relationship. My intention is to create an open, curious, accepting space where you can explore, grow and restore balance to your life. "

"I am a registered psychologist providing therapy for adults, youth and children serving Comox Valley and surrounding areas. Working with clients with a range of difficulties including anxiety, depression, trauma, navigating challenging life transitions, grief and loss, relationship challenges, and life stress, I bring an energetic, accepting and holistic approach to all of my clients. I provide treatment that is comprehensive and guided by up to date research and best practice guidelines."

"I work with children, youth, and their families to assist with various behavioral and mental health issues. I also work with adults who want to develop mental health skills and strategies for healthy coping. "

"Kathryn provides counselling services & art therapy to children, adolescents, adults & seniors with a variety of concerns/ diagnoses such as ASD, ADHD, ODD, anxiety, depression, or behavioural issues. Combining a client-centred approach with various art materials, Kathryn helps each individual reach their therapeutic goals such as increased self-awareness, emotional expression & regulation, social skills, self-esteem, empathy, life transitions & more."

"People who have difficulties in their relationships have often been hurt in the past. If this happened early in life, they may not even be aware of it. I help individuals, couples and family members discover and heal old wounds from early trauma or past relationships. I offer a variety of therapeutic options so that you can chose a treatment approach that is a good fit for you. My client-centred practise ensures that everyone is treated with respect, confidentiality, compassion and cultural sensitivity."