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Meet Our Counselling Team

Professionalism.  Experience.  Care.

Our team of registered counsellors and therapists provides compassionate, evidence-based counselling for children, youth, adults, couples, and families in Nanaimo and across British Columbia through secure online counselling.

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Mark Waldbillig, RCC

Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC)

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Mark Waldbillig, RCC
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Adults 16+

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Elise Dreef, Intern

Counselling Intern

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Elise Dreef, Intern
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Adults, Youths 16+, Low Cost Counselling Program

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Breanna Thompson, RCC CCC

Registered Clinical Counsellor & Canadian Certified Counsellor

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Breanna Thompson, RCC CCC
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EMDR, Internal Family Systems, Individuals 16+

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Jasmine Rosentreter, MSW

Registered Social Worker (MSW)

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Jasmine Rosentreter, MSW
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Children 6+, Youths, Adults (individual counselling)

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Craig Woelke, RCC

Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC)

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Craig Woelke, RCC
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Families, Couples, Adults, Youths 13+

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Rachael Do, RCC

Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC)

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Rachael Do, RCC
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Individuals 16+, couples, trauma, life transitions. Online only

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Anna Van Tol, Intern

Counselling Intern

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Anna Van Tol, Intern
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Couples, Individuals 13+

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Andrew Bertram, RCC

Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC)

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Andrew Bertram, RCC
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Couples, Trauma, Emotional Regulation

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Allie Greer, RCC

Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC)

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Allie Greer, RCC
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Adults and Youths (16+), Anxiety, Maternal mental health

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Lydia Weisner, RCC

Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) & Art Therapist

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Lydia Weisner, RCC
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Art Therapy: Children (7+), Youths, and Adults

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Catherine Patterson-Sterling, RCC PhD

Registered Clinical Counsellor PhD

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Catherine Patterson-Sterling, RCC PhD
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Families, Addictions, Couples & Youths (10+)

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David Hebb, RSW

Registered Social Worker (MSW)

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David Hebb, RSW
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Families, Couples

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Aiden Ball, RCC

Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC)

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Aiden Ball, RCC
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Families, Couples & Individuals (13+)

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Amy Kelly, RCC

Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC)

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Amy Kelly, RCC
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Children 3+, Youth, Adults, Maternal & Reproductive Mental Health & Parent Consultation

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Maura O'Keefe Skates, RSW

Registered Social Worker (MSW)

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Maura O'Keefe Skates, RSW
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Adults 18+, Anxiety and Depression, Couples

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Mohamad Shabib, CCC

Certified Canadian Counsellor (CCC) EMDR Therapist

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Mohamad Shabib, CCC
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Trauma & EMDR, Couples, Adults & Youths 13+, Addictions

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Ken Atnikov, RSW

Registered Social Worker (MSW)

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Ken Atnikov, RSW
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Families, Couples, Neurodivergence, Children (8+) & Youths

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Vanessa Stewart, RCC, RPN

Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC), Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN)

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Vanessa Stewart, RCC, RPN
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Personality/Mood Disorders, Trauma, Addictions, Youths 12+

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Jill Taggart, RCC PhD

Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC), PhD

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Jill Taggart, RCC PhD
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Couples, Trauma & EMDR Therapy

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Ron Depner, RCC

Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) & Clinic Director (ACS)

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Ron Depner, RCC
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Couples, Trauma & EMDR Therapy

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Sarah Campbell, Intern

Counselling Intern

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Sarah Campbell, Intern
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Low Cost Counselling Program, 16+

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Locations:

*Downtown Location: 

309, 477 Wallace St. 

Nanaimo, BC, Canada

V9R 5B7

*North Nanaimo Location:  A-5107 Somerset Dr.

V9T 2K5, Nanaimo, BC​

*Ladysmith Location:

626 1St Ave #103, Ladysmith, BC, V9G 1A1​

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*Campbell River Location:

964 Shoppers Row,

Campbell River, BC,

V9W 2C5 ​

Main Office: 

250-616-3579

Please note that sessions are by appointment only and your counsellor will meet you at the front door a minute or so before the planned session start time.

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