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Dr. Jeff Halvorsen

Now more than ever, men are feeling overwhelmed and uncertain about how to navigate financial strain, relationship tension, and shifting expectations of masculinity.

At Riverstone Counselling, I offer a space where you don’t have to have it all figured out. You can talk openly, set the pace, be heard, and begin to reconnect with your values, your strength, and your sense of self.

Working with men is my passion – so much so that I did my PhD focusing on men’s well-being, masculinity, and healthy relationships. I’d love to share what I’ve learned and walk with you. Let’s get started, shoot me an email or book a free, 15-minute consultation on my website.

Chris Graham

In my practice, I offer a supportive and affirming space for folks to explore their identities, emotions, and relationships. Drawing on a range of therapeutic approaches, including both individual and group therapy, I focus on empowering clients to achieve personal growth, enhance their emotional well-being, and navigate life’s challenges with resilience and confidence.

Tammam El-Khodor

I work with individuals who are struggling with different issues including, depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, and complex PTSD. I integrate different techniques in my counselling approach with a particular interest in using Narrative Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).

Dr. John Álvarez de Lorenzana

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.

Mei Wong

I hope to create a safe place for you to feel accepted and understood in order to find hope, transformation and healing. I am trauma informed and will collaborate with you to find the best approach. My areas of specialization are trauma, depression, grief and loss, addictions, anxiety, self-esteem and relationship issues. I use evidence based therapeutic approaches such as Narrative therapy, CBT, DBT, EMDR, solution focussed therapy, somatic psychotherapy and Gottman couples therapy methods. You deserve to live a fulfilling authentic life and I would feel honoured to walk alongside you on this journey. My passion lies in helping men find resilience and create a meaningful life so take your first step and call for a free consultation today.

Island Clinical Counselling Duncan

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 Duncan office is located inside Coastal Offices at 208-255 Ingram Street. Fully accessible for levels of mobility; elevator access. We also offer remote sessions to clients across BC.

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.

Michael Gintowt

Pragmatic and Solution Oriented. First, I clear up any vague or unclear treatment goals or confusions. Before assuming that there is a problem based on faulty thinking, I review the basic life situation to make sure that basic human needs are being met. I take into account any impulses and direction that come from the deeper, more authentic Self (psycho-spiritual issues). When indicated, I will work with dreams, metaphor, and imagination. On a good day, I help people make the necessary changes to their inner and outer worlds, so their goals are met.

Georgette Whitehead

I have been providing counselling support to men living with depression, anxiety, PTSD, addictions, sleep, chronic pain, and relationship issues since 2010. I provide individual therapy using a variety of modalities including cognitive behavioural, strengths-based, and trauma-informed therapies that honor your strengths and experiences. I work with many veterans and current military members. I offer a variety of specialized therapies empirically validated to treat trauma. Many of my clients are dealing with and learning to manage chronic pain.

Amandeep Jassal

Amandeep is a deeply intuitive professional therapist who brings a gentle presence and calming energy to his work with clients. An effective listener, Amandeep tunes into his client’s words, body language, and emotions to ask targeted questions that guide the client to the root causes of the issue.

Working from a compassion-focused lens, Amandeep incorporates his training in cognitive behavioural therapy, dialectical behavioural therapy, solution-focused therapy, and mindfulness training (mindful self-compassion and mindfulness-based stress reduction).

Alexander Cahuas

I am a counselor and registered personal trainer who can combine mental health counseling with physical well-being. Our sessions will begin around understanding your present environment- what do we want to keep and what can we let go of. Next, what are you willing to try for your future as well as what has happened in your past. I combine my understanding of clinical practice philosophies (CBT, DBT, Narrative Therapy) with Indigenous mental health perspectives and strategies. I believe well-being is a practice. To sustain and nurture this practice does take some practice and help. My role is to hear where you are at, provide alternative perspectives on challenges, and provide potential solutions we can practice.

Kate Bonnell

It’s important to me that my clients feel like they walk away from counselling with something, whether that’s a new insight, a skill, or a different perspective on what is an issue for them. My approach is collaborative, direct, and fully guided by my clients.

I feel it’s important to acknowledge the hand you were dealt and consider upbringing, socioeconomic status, race, sexual orientation, and gender norms and how they play into your own experience.

I work in trauma, anxiety, depression, and I’m passionate about helping late discovered adults with ADHD and autism understand themselves better. Some therapeutic styles I employ include CBT, DBT, IFS (internal family systems), and narrative.

Online and in-person sessions available Saturday through Wednesday.

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.

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.