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Island Clinical Counselling Nanaimo

At Island Clinical Counselling, we create a welcoming, non-judgmental space where you can feel seen, heard, and supported. Whether you’re facing overwhelming stress, navigating deep loss, or seeking personal growth, our compassionate team of experienced counsellors is here to walk alongside you. Together, we’ll explore your strengths, build resilience, and help you move forward with hope and clarity.

We have 2 offices in Nanaimo, at 4800 Island Hwy N, Unit 21, and 41 Chapel Street. Please note that our two Nanaimo offices require individuals to walk up stairs.  If you have difficulty with stairs please consider booking in Parksville, Duncan, Port Alberni, or virtual services, as we offer remote sessions to clients across BC.

Sarah Larson

I enjoy working with men to explore their personal narratives and how these stories have influenced their sense of identity and emotional wellbeing. I offer a unique multi-cultural perspective, influenced by work experience and living abroad. This mindset paired with a trauma-informed practice allows me to create a safe space for therapeutic change. I enjoy working with men with diverse experiences and identities from all walks of life to explore how internal narratives may be impacting mental wellbeing. My goal is to create an environment that feels safe and inspires growth.

Ben Malt

My approach to counselling depends greatly on you and your experiences. Our work will begin by understanding your story, experiences and the resulting life that you’re living. Through getting to know each other and hearing about your experiences, we will use the information revealed to begin resolving your issues – be it helping you understand existing problems, manage difficult symptoms or adopt healthier ways of living and relating.

I believe the best results come from a strong relationship and a willingness to change and challenge your self. If you feel ready to take these steps, please reach out to see if we’re a good fit to work together. Have a nice day.

Brittany Sirtonski

Our biggest moments of crisis, when supported with care, consciousness, and insight, are in fact our greatest sources of personal growth and transformation. I help individuals to strengthen the resources they have within themselves, learn to navigate challenging and uncomfortable emotions and life experiences, and build resiliency to navigate through tough times. As you begin to more consciously navigate life’s ebbs and flows, I support you in moving towards a more comfortable, content and meaningful life.

Courtney Sung

Whether you are struggling with life transitions, relationship challenges, anxiety, or depression, we are here to help. Life has many ups and downs and our counselling philosophy is to witness your journey and empower you to strive towards your goals. We may unpack past experiences through a trauma-informed lens, develop tools for managing emotions, or process current life challenges. Whatever your need is, we are here to help. You are unique and your counselling experience should be too.

Jason Lam

Seeking counseling can be a challenging process and it’s important to work with a therapist that is the right fit for you. I thrive in working with individuals feeling overwhelmed, wanting relief, or seeking a deeper understanding of themselves. I primarily focus on mood, trauma and stress-related disorders such as anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, identity, self-esteem, and the effects of childhood abuse or neglect. During sessions, I often draw from CBT, mindfulness, attachment and neuroscience. The decision to look for a counselor often comes at a time of crisis. I understand and accept that it is my job to build your trust and create a space for you to process experiences, challenge barriers, and reclaim your story.

Tori Head

As a therapist, I draw from my background in collegiate hockey to emphasize the importance of movement and building emotional capacity. Specializing in ADHD, emotional regulation, anxiety, depression, anger management, and domestic violence support, I approach therapy through a trauma-informed lens. My focus is on stabilizing and strengthening autonomic patterns, creating a safe and authentic space for your healing journey.

I offer in-person and online therapy.

Dominic Brennan

We all need an outlet outside of family, friends and work to open-up about issues that need clarification. We can collaborate on solutions, and come up with ideas. Counselling often helps in dealing with problems that are bringing us down, and we feel holding us back from progressing in life.
My approach is influenced by person-centered theory using techniques from Solution Focused Therapy. I do not focus a great deal on emotions or get stuck in the past. Instead, I work on current behaviors, and where you want to go from here by breaking down what is holding you back.

Mr. Gerry Bock

Our practice is focused on assessing the sources of the issues and providing strategies and tools for the management and resolution of symptoms. Specifically, we offer services for Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, Relationship Improvement, Mediation, and High Conflict family situations. We welcome the opportunity to connect with you and discuss how we can assist. We offer sessions through Face to Face, Telephone, Zoom, and Skype.

Iosif Oros

I specialize in supporting adult men facing anxiety, depression, anger, trauma, addiction, and relationship issues. My goal is to help men build resilience, develop healthy coping strategies, and create meaningful, lasting change. I offer a safe, non-judgmental space to explore life’s challenges and gain insight. My approach is client-centered, practical, and strength-based. I’m trained in CBT, MI, SFBT, Grief Therapy, and trauma-informed care, with experience in behavioural therapy. I provide both in-person and online counselling tailored to the unique mental health needs of men.

Nelson Szeto

Attachment-based/systems-based that’s integrated in Adlerian, CBT, and EMDR approaches. Working with anxiety, couples work, and parent-child family therapy. Trauma and abuse populations as well.

Rimal Sandhu

With over 18 years of experience, I often tailor a therapeutic approach that best fits my client’s needs, often drawing from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Adlerian Psychology. From 2020 to 2024 I was a part of an agency providing individual counselling services primarily to men, addressing men’s issues. I take pride in providing counselling services in a culturally sensitive manner with client centred, trauma-informed, psych-educational, solution focused and goal-oriented approaches. Some areas of practice include (but are not limited to): communication/interpersonal relationships, workplace issues, career dissatisfaction, stress, depression, anxiety, chronic pain, trauma, and/or life transitions.

Ala’a Founouni

As a male therapist and father to a young son, I’m especially passionate about men’s mental health. I’ve seen firsthand how powerful it can be to create safe, non-judgmental spaces where men feel supported in opening up and doing the deeper work. I also offer sliding scale options to help make therapy more accessible for potential clients who are being priced out of mental healthcare, something I care deeply about.

I’m a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) and Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) with nearly a decade of experience in community counselling, support, and advocacy. I offer a down-to-earth, trauma-informed approach for clients dealing with stress, depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use, or relationship strain. I draw from CBT, DBT, and strength-based tools to help you better understand what you’re going through, cope more effectively, and move forward in a way that works for you. My style is warm, direct, and grounded in real-life experience.

Element Health Company

At Element Health Co., we strive to increase mental health access and resources by removing stigmas and creating an intentional, insightful and inclusive environment that supports people with their goals. We are committed to your mental health and wellness.

Kathryn Atkinson

To all of you who feel weary, frightened, overwhelmed, alone: take refuge here. You are not alone. There is hope. Although the waves seem too rough, they can be calmed. Let’s navigate these storms together. My specialties include Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (exposure response prevention-ERPs), Tics (CBIT), Body Focused Repetitive Behaviours, Anxiety, Trauma, Habit Reversal, mood, and working with those with diverse abilities and autism. I use many modalities depending on the needs of my clients, but am most proficient with Cognitive Behaviour Therapy.