

Individual Counselling for Anxiety, Depression, Boundaries & Life Transitions
In Downtown Nanaimo and Online Across British Columbia
If you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck in patterns that aren't working, or navigating a difficult season in life, counselling can help. I offer a supportive and non-judgmental space to explore what you're going through and begin creating meaningful change.


Hello, I'm Marina!
Compassionate Counselling in Nanaimo & Online Across BC
I’m a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) and Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) based on Vancouver Island. I provide in-person counselling in Nanaimo and virtual sessions across British Columbia.
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A Journey Shaped by Experience
My path to counselling is guided by both professional training and lived experience. I am adopted, have Indigenous roots, and have spent much of my life supporting children, youth, parents, and foster caregivers. I’ve also been a foster parent myself, which gives me a personal understanding of the joys and challenges of caregiving. My background in social work helps me see the systems that shape people’s lives and relationships, and informs how I show up for clients with compassion and grounded perspective.
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Balancing Life’s Many Roles
I’m also a partner, daughter, sister, and dog mom. Like many people I work with, I know what it’s like to hold multiple roles while navigating identity, belonging, and change.
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How I Work With Clients
Healing happens in relationship. In therapy, we explore patterns and coping strategies with curiosity and compassion rather than judgment. Together, we focus on what’s working, what isn’t, and how you might build new ways of coping, connecting, and caring for yourself.
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My approach is relational, client-centred, and trauma-informed, creating a space where you can slow down, feel heard, and explore your experiences at a pace that feels safe and respectful.
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You’re Not Alone
Reaching out for counselling can feel vulnerable, but you don’t have to navigate it alone. I would be honoured to walk alongside you.

My Services
Individual Counselling
Counselling for individuals provides a supportive space to navigate stress, relationships, emotional challenges, or life transitions. Together, we’ll explore patterns, develop coping strategies, and work toward greater balance, confidence, and connection. Offered in-person in Downtown Nanaimo or online across British Columbia.
Child Welfare & Caregiver
Counselling
Support for those navigating the child welfare system - including foster parents, kinship caregivers, biological parents, and youth. A safe space to process your experiences, manage stress, and feel understood.

You don’t need to have all the answers, and you don’t need the “perfect” words.
All you need is a safe space to start exploring, be heard, and take the first step toward feeling better.
You Don't Have to Carry This Alone
MACP, RCC (Registered Clinical Counsellor) & CCC (Canadian Certified Counsellor).
Registered with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors, Member #27457.
Registered with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association, Member #11254599

250-893-4806
Virtual Sessions Throughout British Columbia
In Person Thursday Sessions at 335 Wesley Street, Suite 207A,
Nanaimo, BC