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Ian Gartshore
Marriage & Family Therapist, MTh
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Ian Gartshore

Marriage & Family Therapist, MTh

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Available both in-person and online
353 Seventh St. Nanaimo, BC V9R
When life is difficult the resulting symptoms usually include depression, anxiety, fear, anger and/or withdrawal. Rather than avoiding these states I have helped hundreds of clients turn them into resources, significantly improving their lives --usually after only a few sessions. I have 25+ years experience working with couples, individuals, families and groups, and have supervised 20+ new therapists. I specialize with couples, helping them to move beyond arguing, tension, anger, resentment and distancing into happy couples. My clients turn their problems into workable solutions. Free tips: www.shorecounselling.ca.
All relationships go through difficulties. This is normal. Sometimes people need assistance to help them through their transitions. The good part: As a result of making the changes they end up enjoying better relationships and lives. See free tips at www.shorecounselling.ca.
Relationship counselling is a specialty most therapists lack. If you wish a healthy productive and loving relationship then choose wisely. The results will make your effort and money well worth it.
Call or Ian Gartshore now for a free 15 minute consultation - (855) 336-1330

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Shore Counselling Services

353 Seventh St.

Nanaimo, BC V9R map

(855) 336-1330
My website
I see clients both in person and virtually through a secure video service. In person clients meet in a comfortable counselling space.
I specialize in Relationship Issues, Anger Management and Anxiety 
$160 Per Session  
I see individuals, couples and families  
Let's Connect (855) 336-1330
Photo of Ian Gartshore, Marriage & Family Therapist, MTh

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Shore Counselling Services

353 Seventh St.

Nanaimo, BC V9R map

(855) 336-1330
My website
I see clients both in person and virtually through a secure video service. In person clients meet in a comfortable counselling space.
I specialize in Relationship Issues, Anger Management and Anxiety 
$160 Per Session  
I see individuals, couples and families  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $160
  • Couple Sessions $170
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

ACH Bank transfer, Cash, Cheque, Paypal
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Clients usually e-transfer or sometimes pay cash and I e-mail a receipt that can be used for insurance or income tax purposes (under healthcare).
Photo of Ian Gartshore, Marriage & Family Therapist, MTh
Ian Gartshore
Marriage & Family Therapist, MTh
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (855) 336-1330
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Clients usually e-transfer or sometimes pay cash and I e-mail a receipt that can be used for insurance or income tax purposes (under healthcare).
Photo of Ian Gartshore, Marriage & Family Therapist, MTh
Ian Gartshore
Marriage & Family Therapist, MTh
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (855) 336-1330

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of British Columbia / 2560 Ian Gartshore
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • Attended Wilfred Laurier University, Graduated 1994
  • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from Wilfred Laurier University Masters in Marriage and Family / 1994
  • Certificate from BCACC 2560 / 2013
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I assist clients to move out of fear, shame, anger, depression or anxiety so that they can enjoy far better relationships.
Photo of Ian Gartshore, Marriage & Family Therapist, MTh
Ian Gartshore
Marriage & Family Therapist, MTh
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (855) 336-1330
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I assist clients to move out of fear, shame, anger, depression or anxiety so that they can enjoy far better relationships.
Photo of Ian Gartshore, Marriage & Family Therapist, MTh
Ian Gartshore
Marriage & Family Therapist, MTh
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (855) 336-1330

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Relationship Issues
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Codependency
  • Divorce
  • Eating Disorders
  • Family Conflict
  • Gambling
  • Grief
  • Infidelity
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Marriage
  • Men's Issues
  • Parenting
  • Self Esteem
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Spirituality
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Veterans
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Using a relationship lens I gently and strongly assist clients to begin to move into healthier ways of functioning within a few sessions, sometimes utilising in-session exercises to empower them. I receive very positive feedback from most of my clients.
Photo of Ian Gartshore, Marriage & Family Therapist, MTh
Ian Gartshore
Marriage & Family Therapist, MTh
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (855) 336-1330
"
Using a relationship lens I gently and strongly assist clients to begin to move into healthier ways of functioning within a few sessions, sometimes utilising in-session exercises to empower them. I receive very positive feedback from most of my clients.
Photo of Ian Gartshore, Marriage & Family Therapist, MTh
Ian Gartshore
Marriage & Family Therapist, MTh
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (855) 336-1330

Endorsement

Jessica Williams
Jessica Williams
CounsellorBEdMARCC
Ian is an amazing counsellor! As a seasoned counsellor with decades of experience, clients feel safe and comfortable, and his expertise in healing shame for couples and individuals is commendable. I highly recommend Ian for any of your counselling needs.

Client Focus

Age

Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Single Parent

Ethnicity

Hispanic and Latino
Indigenous Peoples

Religion

Christian

Age

Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Single Parent

Ethnicity

Hispanic and Latino
Indigenous Peoples

Religion

Christian

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Attachment-based
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Existential
  • Experiential
  • Family / Marital
  • Family Systems
  • Gestalt
  • Interpersonal
  • Narrative
  • Person-Centered
  • Positive Psychology
  • Relational
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
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Utilising family systems training I help clients to understand the historical roots to their challenges and work to change this in order to create happier, more meaningful, lives, and relationships. I have integrated other modalities such as anger "management", healing shame, brief therapy, and others.
Photo of Ian Gartshore, Marriage & Family Therapist, MTh
Ian Gartshore
Marriage & Family Therapist, MTh
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (855) 336-1330
"
Utilising family systems training I help clients to understand the historical roots to their challenges and work to change this in order to create happier, more meaningful, lives, and relationships. I have integrated other modalities such as anger "management", healing shame, brief therapy, and others.
Photo of Ian Gartshore, Marriage & Family Therapist, MTh
Ian Gartshore
Marriage & Family Therapist, MTh
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (855) 336-1330

Location

Primary Location

Shore Counselling Services

353 Seventh St.

Nanaimo, BC V9R

(855) 336-1330

Nearby Areas

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I see clients both in person and virtually through a secure video service. In person clients meet in a comfortable counselling space.
Photo of Ian Gartshore, Marriage & Family Therapist, MTh
Ian Gartshore
Marriage & Family Therapist, MTh
Call for a free consultation now - (855) 336-1330
"
I see clients both in person and virtually through a secure video service. In person clients meet in a comfortable counselling space.
Photo of Ian Gartshore, Marriage & Family Therapist, MTh
Ian Gartshore
Marriage & Family Therapist, MTh
Call for a free consultation now - (855) 336-1330