Find a Therapist

Joban Rai

I work from a trauma-informed and strengths-based approach. I believe that you have everything you need to heal within you and lead a more authentic and meaningful life, and my work with you will help bring that out. I use a cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) lens. I believe your thoughts, emotions, and behaviours are all interconnected and each one of them impacts and affects the other.

However, I also often use other modalities in my practice based on your individual needs. Some other modalities I use are acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), Gestalt, and observed experiential integration (OEI) level 1.

Regardless of the modalities I use with you in our work together, I place a huge emphasis on getting to know you and your story.

Island Clinical Counselling Parksville

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.

Our Parksville office is located inside Seaview Centre at 211-198 Island Hwy East. Fully accessible for levels of mobility; elevator access. We also offer remote sessions to clients across BC.

Alice Lurie

I work with couples and individuals to hone their own strengths to overcome personal struggles while forming additional skills and self-reliance, so they are confident in handling future challenges. I provide a safe space to examine your thoughts, feelings and behaviours. I work with anxiety and depression, the aftereffects of distressing and traumatic experiences, and helps clients to improve the quality of their relationships. My specific interests include anxiety, stress, depression and grief, anger, emotional regulation, and career and workplace difficulties.

Gopi Panchasara

I provide a personalized, supportive approach to help clients navigate their unique challenges. By creating a warm, understanding environment, I guide clients through practical strategies that fit their lives and offer tools for managing stress, improving emotional resilience, and building stronger relationships. With experience across diverse backgrounds, I ensure clients feel respected and valued, whether sessions are in English, Gujarati, or Hindi.

In our work together, clients feel understood and supported as they gain insight and develop effective coping skills. Many find a renewed sense of confidence and connection, feeling more empowered to face challenges and build a fulfilling life.

Chris Graham

My own practice is focussed on working with men and professional pilots. I spent over 20 years as a professional pilot, from air ambulance to airline, and I have developed a strong ability to assess risk.

My training included a sound academic base and focussed on the soft skills of professional counselling such as listening and attending, making sure a client is seen and heard. I continue taking further training, particularly in areas that have evidence of being effective in treating trauma, PTSD and C-PTSD. My approach is client centered, trauma informed  and can include the modalities of EMDR, narative therapy, CBT, REBT, parts work (IFS), and somatic elements.

Ms Alisha Mann

Ms. Alisha Mann is a Registered Psychotherapist, with training in various therapeutic modalities, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Therapy (SFT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
Alisha has a Master of Arts in Psychology and is a Registered Psychotherapist (RP) through the College of Registered Psychotherapists in Ontario (CRPO). She utilizes an open, respectful, and mindful approach when working with individuals from all walks of life. She speaks English, Hindi, and Punjabi fluently.

Michael Poydenko

Hi! I’m Michael, a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) specializing in talk and somatic therapy. I have education in health systems and relational therapy.

Interpersonal relationships play a central role in our mental health over our lifespan, and taking time to reflect on our closest relationships, or ourselves can be grounding and stress relieving. In a session with me, you can expect to tap into your feelings and dilemmas, get creative with problem-solving and sit with the unknown, all while being in a safe, receptive, and inclusive space.

My specific areas of expertise include depression, anxiety, self-harm, existentialism, interpersonal conflicts, spirituality, and burnout. I offer a trauma-informed and inclusive space.

Daryl Sutter

My practice is to assist individuals, groups, children, and families; working through times of stress, anxiety, and depression.  I use Narrative Therapy, Solution, And Strength-Based Therapy, as well as Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT). I work with clients with trauma, anxiety, stress, and PTSD. As a lifelong learner, I am always looking for unique ways to connect with my clients, listen to your story, uncover how your past influences the present, and guide one towards the future. I also utilize solution-focused therapy to support the client working towards positive, achievable goals. I would be honoured to have the opportunity to assist you!

Delaney Hughes

I believe in tailoring our therapeutic process to your unique needs and goals. My approach focuses on helping you become comfortable and confident in your own abilities, while introducing new strategies from evidence-based modalities to help you create a healthier and happier life. I use a variety of humanistic, cognitive-behavioural, dialectical, psychodynamic and mindfulness approaches. I work on an underlying foundation of trust, honesty and compassion, and provide a supportive environment that facilitates growth and healing. I practice through a lens of lived experience with trauma and mental illness. I understand how dark and frightening the difficult times can be, but I also know that it is possible to emerge a stronger, more resilient person.

Krish Dhir

Feeling stuck in a rut of boredom and disinterest? Struggling to find motivation and energy? You’re not alone. At Krish Dhir Social Work and Psychotherapy Services, we understand the challenges men face when it comes to maintaining their mental well-being. Whether it’s work-related stress, global concerns, or just the monotony of daily life, we’re here to help.

If you notice that a loved one is showing any of the typical depression signs like oversleeping or not sleeping, tension, or uncont