Stress Therapists in Nanaimo, BC
Maya Awad
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP, ADHD-SP, HBSc (she, her)
Accepting NEW clients - Are you feeling overwhelmed or like you’re carrying a lot on your own? Feel like you're doing everything you’re “supposed to do,” but something still doesn’t feel right? Have a desire to better understand your thoughts, emotions, or patterns, work on building confidence or self-esteem, or find support for your relationship?
Mackenzie Howard
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
I provide psychotherapy to adults across Ontario who are navigating concerns such as anxiety, stress, burnout, perfectionism, relationship concerns, self-esteem, and life transitions. My approach is collaborative and individualized, with sessions focused on understanding your experiences and working toward goals that are meaningful to you.
Erin Ibrahim
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP, EMDR, ADHD-CCSP, BA
Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, relationship stress, self-esteem struggles, or just feeling stuck, we can work through it together. Pulling from a variety of frameworks to instead suit your unique needs instead of making it feel one-size-fits-all, I have interest in anxiety, depression, relationships, attachment, neurodiversity, and self-esteem. I look forward to connecting!
Michelle Oucharek-Deo
Registered Art Therapist, Productivity Coach
I help women navigating change, chosen or unexpected, reclaim their time, rediscover purpose, and bring some joy into the process. Using my Time Core Strategy System and tools like my Time Recovery Assessment, we’ll build a customized program to help you move forward with confidence and intention. It's time to dust those goals off and make time your ally.”
Kelly Love
FIFO Mental Health Therapist | Registered Clinical Counsellor | Licensed School Psychologist
Life doesn’t always happen between 9 and 5 — and neither do stress, burnout, mental health struggles, learning differences, or major life transitions. Alfresco Therapy offers strength-based clinical counselling and school psychology services for people balancing demanding lives, high expectations, and the pressure of holding it all together. Real-world support designed for every season of life.
Sheri Sadowick
Professional Counsellor - B.A., RTC, CT
West Kootenay based empathetic, trauma-informed counsellor and coach offering online Parent Support and Trauma Recovery Counselling, plus empowering 1-1 coaching. Founder of 'The Move Forward Method' 12-week online program for women healing. Travel the world with me... customized Adventure Travel Coaching! Sheri Lee Wellness: Healing with Intention ~ Growing with Purpose.
Sojourn Counselling and Neurofeedback
Registered Clinical Counsellor
We are a team of Registered Clinical Counsellors and mental health clinicians in Surrey, BC passionate about helping people heal, grow, and reach their potential. We provide therapy for anxiety, depression, PTSD, trauma, abuse, struggling relationships, family issues, adjustment challenges, attachment issues, mood disorders, self-esteem, addictions, grief and loss, marital issues, ADHD, and mor...
Michelle Keough
Master of Clinical Social Work, Registered Social Worker
Feeling disconnected from your partner has got you feeling discouraged and frustrated in your relationship. You're tired of having the same arguments continue to happen in your relationship with no understanding. Being stuck in conflict has lead to you feeling disconnected from your partner and is holding you back from creating a secure loving bond. You no longer need to feel alone in your rela...
Brittany Forester
Registered Psychotherapist, HBA, ADHD-CP, CCTP, EMDR
I take a trauma- and culturally-informed approach to supporting ADHD, trauma, stress, anxiety, and couples, and I have a passion for helping people build confidence in themselves. I draw from many frameworks such as EMDR, Narrative, CBT, DBT, IFS, as well as EFT and Gottmans with Couples.
Hoi Shuen (Kasey) Chung
Registered Social Worker (RSW)
Hi, I am Kasey Chung, MSW, RSW. I offer virtual counselling for youth and adults in English, Cantonese, or Mandarin across British Columbia. Whether you're seeking a single session, short-term support, or longer-term counselling, I provide a safe and compassionate space to navigate personal growth and emotional distress, and help you access community resources and supports when needed.
Matthew Pitts
Registered Psychotherapist
I work with individuals and couples, focusing on areas like anxiety, relationship conflict, career stress, and recurring interpersonal patterns. My approach is collaborative, reflective, compassionate, and direct when helpful. Drawing from experience in family law, finance, marriage, and parenthood, I help clients navigate conflict, stress, and personal growth.
Charmaine MacCuspic
Canadian Certified Counsellor
Hi, I’m Charmaine, a Canadian Certified Counsellor with over a decade of experience supporting families. I offer a warm, compassionate space with room for humour, helping clients navigate parenting, motherhood, life transitions, stress and difficult moments. My approach draws on attachment, mindfulness and Internal Family Systems.
Maria Yaglovski
Registered Psychotherapist/ Canadian Certified Counsellor
Hi, I’m Maria, a Registered Psychotherapist and Canadian Certified Counsellor. I provide a supportive, non-judgmental space to explore patterns, beliefs, and challenges. Through mindfulness and evidence-based approaches, I help you gain clarity, shift perspective, and create meaningful, lasting change.
Renata Roma
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
I offer support for individuals dealing with anxiety, including high-functioning anxiety, OCD, intrusive thoughts, and phobias, including animal-related fears. Many of my clients come in with relationship struggles. I also specialize in pet loss, and anxiety related to pets.
Kristina Founk
Registered Clinical Hypnotherapist, Counselling Therapist
Hi! I’m Kristina, and I specialize in guiding individuals through the challenges of anxiety, phobias, and panic attacks. I am an ARCH registered clinical hypnotherapist with specialized training in supporting individuals with PTSD/CPTSD. I would be honoured to help you achieve lasting relief through the transformative power of hypnotherapy. Together, we'll embark on a journey towards inner peac...
Melanie Zimerman
Canadian Certified Counsellor
I provide counselling to individuals aged 10 and above as well as I offer sessions in both English and Spanish. I have experience working with individuals who struggle with anxiety, trauma and PTSD, stress, low self-esteem, relationship issues, BPD, and more. I offer an integrative approach consisting of finding what is best suited for you and your needs. This includes Cognitive-Behaviour Therap…
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