Julia Kavanagh

Counsellor, RCC, RSW

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Julia Kavanagh

Counsellor, RCC, RSW (she, her)

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Available both in-person and online

2150 Bowen Road Unit 7 Nanaimo, BC V9S

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I'm a somatic therapist who works with adults interested in including the wisdom of the body in sessions. Rather than focusing only on thoughts or just talking, we pay close attention to what else is happening inside of your body, such as sensations, impulses, and subtle ways your body is communicating. The body communicates important messages that, when experienced and explored, can help you to make sense of your difficulties, live authentically, and respond to life with greater clarity and self-trust. In addition to working with adults, I also absolutely love to work with children using child-centered play-based therapy.

The work I do goes beyond symptom reduction, to addressing emotional difficulties at the root. We can use somatic mindful therapy and sand tray therapy to explore the unconscious drivers of your concerns, so you can live with greater freedom, aliveness, and choice. With children, I address emotional and behavioural difficulties through play-based therapy.

If you're curious about my work, I invite you to reach out and see if we'd be a good match! You might also consider checking out my website for more information about my philosophy and approach. I'd be so happy to meet you!

Call or Email Julia Kavanagh now for a free 15 minute consultation - (236) 707-5313

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Covalent Counselling

2150 Bowen Road

Unit 7

Nanaimo, BC V9S map

(236) 707-5313

My website

I am accepting clients in Nanaimo for Monday to Thursday. Monday evening appointments are available.

I specialize in Anxiety, Child and Self Esteem

$150 Per Session

Individual one-on-one therapy

Let's Connect (236) 707-5313

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Covalent Counselling

2150 Bowen Road

Unit 7

Nanaimo, BC V9S map

(236) 707-5313

My website

I am accepting clients in Nanaimo for Monday to Thursday. Monday evening appointments are available.

I specialize in Anxiety, Child and Self Esteem

$150 Per Session

Individual one-on-one therapy

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $150

Payment Methods

e-Transfer, Mastercard, Visa

I offer direct billing for most insurance plans and provide a receipt after each session.

Julia Kavanagh

Counsellor, RCC, RSW

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (236) 707-5313

I offer direct billing for most insurance plans and provide a receipt after each session.

Julia Kavanagh

Counsellor, RCC, RSW

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (236) 707-5313

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of British Columbia / 25299 Julia Kavanagh

Education and Years In Practice

Attended City University of Seattle, Master of Counselling, Graduated 2025

Additional Credentials

Degree/Diploma from University of Alberta Bachelor of Arts, Honors (First Class Honors) / 2021

Degree/Diploma from University of Calgary Bachelor of Social Work / 2023

I'm a Registered Clinical Counsellor and Registered Social Worker. I hold certifications in Emotion-Focused Therapy, over 500 hours of yoga teacher training, training in the Hakomi Method, and over 80 hours of play therapy training.

Julia Kavanagh

Counsellor, RCC, RSW

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (236) 707-5313

Julia Kavanagh

Counsellor, RCC, RSW

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (236) 707-5313

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Anxiety
Child
Self Esteem

Expertise

Depression
Grief
Life Transitions
Relationship Issues
School Issues
Spirituality

Just like a fever, surface level symptoms (e.g., anxiety) are often an indication of something deeper going on. Together, we don't stop at the diagnosis and instead delve deeper, exploring and processing the unconscious roots of your emotional difficulties using mindfulness and body-based techniques. With children, I use play-based therapy to alleviate their behavioural and emotional problems.

Julia Kavanagh

Counsellor, RCC, RSW

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (236) 707-5313

Julia Kavanagh

Counsellor, RCC, RSW

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (236) 707-5313

3 Endorsements

Ian Gartshore

Marriage & Family Therapist, MTh

Julia is an enthusiastic, bright, resourceful and deeply caring therapist. She easily connects with, and empathises with people. She also has enough of a 'big kid' inside of her to easily connect with children, her passion. I highly recommend her.

Rita Rodriguez Bellizia

Counsellor, MSc, BA, RCC

Julia Kavanagh is a deeply humanistic and compassionate therapist. Rooted in client-centred practices, she meets each person with warmth, respect, and authenticity. Her presence fosters trust and empowers clients on their path to healing.

Gavin Singh Dosanjh

Counsellor

Julia is strongly skilled in helping clients better understand their thoughts and emotions. Julia employs a holistic approach by focusing on the intertwine between the mind, body, and spirit, allowing for clients to feel understood on a deeper level.

Client Focus

Age

Toddler ,

Children (6 to 10) ,

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Age

Toddler ,

Children (6 to 10) ,

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Existential
Experiential Therapy
Humanistic
Person-Centered
Play Therapy
Psychodynamic
Sandplay
Somatic
Strength-Based

I use a variety of therapeutic techniques to facilitate emotional processing and transformation. We can use the Hakomi Method, empty-chair techniques, narrative, and sand tray interventions to address anxiety and cultivate psychological change. With children, I use child-centred play therapy techniques. Please see my website for detailed information on each method.

Julia Kavanagh

Counsellor, RCC, RSW

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (236) 707-5313

Julia Kavanagh

Counsellor, RCC, RSW

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (236) 707-5313

Location

Primary Location

Covalent Counselling

2150 Bowen Road

Unit 7

Nanaimo, BC V9S

(236) 707-5313

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I am accepting clients in Nanaimo for Monday to Thursday. Monday evening appointments are available.

Julia Kavanagh

Counsellor, RCC, RSW

Call for a free consultation now - (236) 707-5313

I am accepting clients in Nanaimo for Monday to Thursday. Monday evening appointments are available.

Julia Kavanagh

Counsellor, RCC, RSW

Call for a free consultation now - (236) 707-5313

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