Welcome!
“…the last of the human freedoms—
to choose one’s attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one’s own way”
~Viktor Frankl
Island Community Counselling is a non-profit agency striving to provide affordable therapeutic counselling within our communities. We work to create a safe space that fosters the growth and increased wellness of individuals, couples, and families. We offer individual, couples, family, and group therapy.
People seek counselling support at different times in their lives, for different reasons. Our team of qualified counsellors support you on your wellness journey by leading you into increased autonomy and competence while helping you experience improved relationality and well-being. We invite you to read about each team member in the “About Us” tab up top and consider who might be the best person to join you on your healing journey. Our dynamic team of qualified counsellors can support you with a wide range of challenges, and we are happy to serve you in person in Nanaimo, Parksville and the Comox Valley, as well as via a secure online platform.
If you are interested in becoming a happier and more fulfilled you,
please get in contact today!
We would like to respectfully acknowledge that the Island Community Offices are on the traditional and unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples, the traditional territories of the Snuneymuxw, Snaw-naw-as, Qualicum, and K’ómoks First Nations.
Mandate:
As an arm of Vancouver Island Community Counselling and Community Services Society, Island Community Counselling is mandated to provide affordable mental wellness education and therapeutic counselling services to the residents of mid- and north Vancouver Island, the Gulf Islands, and Powell River.
Vision:
Island Community Counselling is committed to being a Centre of Excellence for the effective delivery of mental health services, providing all residents of Vancouver Island, the Gulf Islands, and Powell River with safe, professional, and affordable mental wellness education and therapeutic counselling services regardless of one’s sexual identity or expression, colour, creed, ethnicity, values, beliefs, or country of origin.
Mission:
Island Community Counselling serves the mental wellness needs of our communities by providing professional, effective, and affordable mental wellness education and therapeutic counselling services, in person or on-line, assisting our clients to overcome life’s challenges and exercise their autonomy with dignity.