Individual Counselling for Anxiety, Trauma, Life Transitions & Child Welfare Support
In Downtown Nanaimo and Online Across British Columbia
Struggling with anxiety, burnout, or feeling stuck in patterns that aren’t working? Individual counselling can help you make sense of what’s going on and begin creating meaningful, lasting change. I offer a supportive, non-judgmental space grounded in trauma-informed care.
If you're connected to the child welfare system, I bring an understanding of how it works—so we can focus on your experience, not explaining the system.
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.
Support for Those Impacted by Child Welfare
Support for individuals navigating the child welfare system whether you are a foster parent, kinship caregiver, biological parent, youth, or social worker. A safe, non-judgmental space to process your experiences, manage stress, and feel understood, without needing to explain how the system works.
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