Vancouver Island Therapy

Vancouver Island Therapy Vancouver Island Therapy is a full service, multi-disciplinary health clinic focused on providing mu

A gentle reminder for today 🤍Each day offers a new beginning — a quiet invitation to believe in yourself, trust the jour...
03/19/2026

A gentle reminder for today 🤍
Each day offers a new beginning — a quiet invitation to believe in yourself, trust the journey, and keep growing through whatever comes your way.
Even when things feel heavy or uncertain, remember: you are learning, adapting, and becoming stronger with every step.
You are stronger than you know and more capable than you may feel right now.
Take today one moment at a time. 🌿

📧 info@vancouverislandtherapy.ca
🌐 www.vancoverislandtherapy.ca
📱 778-269-4673
📍 Nanaimo/Online Sessions

🌿 Mental Health Self-Care Reminder 🌿Your mental health deserves the same care and attention as your physical health. Tod...
03/18/2026

🌿 Mental Health Self-Care Reminder 🌿
Your mental health deserves the same care and attention as your physical health. Today’s reminder: it’s okay to slow down.
✨ Drink some water�✨ Step outside for fresh air�✨ Take a few deep breaths�✨ Unplug from social media for a bit�✨ Speak kindly to yourself
You don’t have to do everything today. Doing your best is enough. Healing, rest, and growth all take time. Be patient with yourself. 💛
Tag someone who might need this reminder today.

📧 info@vancouverislandtherapy.ca
🌐 www.vancoverislandtherapy.ca
📱 778-269-4673
📍 Nanaimo/Online Sessions

Do you keep having the same arguments in your relationships?�Feeling unseen or misunderstood?�Finding yourself choosing ...
03/17/2026

Do you keep having the same arguments in your relationships?�Feeling unseen or misunderstood?�Finding yourself choosing partners who trigger old wounds?
Relationship struggles often trace back to attachment injuries and protective patterns that formed long ago. These patterns once helped you cope — but they may now be shaping how you connect, communicate, and respond in relationships.
Through trauma-informed, parts-based therapy and nervous system work, I help you:�✨ Understand your relationship patterns�✨ Heal wounded parts of yourself�✨ Build healthier, more secure connections
Change is possible — and it starts with awareness.
If you're ready to explore your patterns and create more fulfilling relationships, book a free consultation and let’s take the first step.

📧 info@vancouverislandtherapy.ca
🌐 www.vancoverislandtherapy.ca
📱 778-269-4673
📍 Nanaimo/Online Sessions

🌼 Spring Break Mental Health Reminders 🌼Spring break isn’t just about taking a break from school or work — it’s also a c...
03/16/2026

🌼 Spring Break Mental Health Reminders 🌼

Spring break isn’t just about taking a break from school or work — it’s also a chance to check in with yourself. Your mental health deserves care, patience, and compassion.
Here are a few gentle reminders for this season:
✨ You are brave for feeling your feelings
✨ You are more than your anxious thoughts
✨ It’s okay to ask for help
✨ You are allowed to set boundaries
✨ Nurturing yourself is important
✨ Growth is not a linear journey
✨ Change can be a good thing
✨ Feelings are only temporary

Take time to rest, recharge, and show yourself kindness. 🌱
You deserve it.
💛 Save this post for when you need a reminder.
💛 Share it with someone who might need encouragement today.

📧 info@vancouverislandtherapy.ca
🌐 www.vancoverislandtherapy.ca
📱 778-269-4673
📍 Nanaimo/Online Sessions

🌿 Now Accepting New Clients 🌿Taking the first step toward support can feel hard — but you don’t have to do it alone. Our...
03/13/2026

🌿 Now Accepting New Clients 🌿
Taking the first step toward support can feel hard — but you don’t have to do it alone. Our counselling office is currently welcoming new clients in a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space.
We’re here to help with:�✨ Anxiety & stress�✨ Depression�✨ Life transitions�✨ Relationship challenges�✨ Personal growth & self-understanding
Everyone deserves a place to feel heard, understood, and supported.
📅 Appointments available now�📩 Message us to learn more or book a session
Your healing journey can start today. 💚

📧 info@vancouverislandtherapy.ca
🌐 www.vancoverislandtherapy.ca
📱 778-269-4673
📍 Nanaimo/Online Sessions

✨ Ready to unlock the power of your mind? ✨Hypnotherapy helps you access your subconscious to create real, lasting chang...
03/12/2026

✨ Ready to unlock the power of your mind? ✨
Hypnotherapy helps you access your subconscious to create real, lasting change. Whether you want to:�🧠 Reduce stress & anxiety�💤 Improve sleep�🚭 Break unwanted habits�💪 Build confidence & motivation
Your mind already has the tools — hypnotherapy simply helps you use them.
🌿 Relax deeply.�🌿 Reframe limiting beliefs.�🌿 Step into the best version of yourself.

📧 info@vancouverislandtherapy.ca
🌐 www.vancoverislandtherapy.ca
📱 778-269-4673
📍 located in Nanaimo/Online Sessions

Trauma-Informed Support for MothersAnna helps women navigate the emotional transition into motherhood through:✨ Trauma-i...
03/10/2026

Trauma-Informed Support for Mothers

Anna helps women navigate the emotional transition into motherhood through:
✨ Trauma-informed therapy
✨ Inner child healing
✨ Nervous system regulation
✨ Compassionate support during the postpartum journey
Together we can help you feel more grounded, connected, and supported in this new chapter of your life.
🌼 Free Consultation Available
You don’t have to go through this alone.
Book a free consultation today
and let’s support you through this tender transition.
📧 info@vancouverislandtherapy.ca
🌐 www.vancoverislandtherapy.ca
📱 778-269-4673
📍 Online Sessions

Today we celebrate the strength, resilience, and wisdom of women everywhere. 💜On this International Women’s Day, we hono...
03/09/2026

Today we celebrate the strength, resilience, and wisdom of women everywhere. 💜
On this International Women’s Day, we honor the stories, struggles, growth, and achievements of women in our community and around the world. Every woman’s journey is unique, and every voice deserves to be heard, valued, and supported.
At our counselling office, we are proud to provide a safe, compassionate space where women can explore their experiences, heal, grow, and reconnect with their strength. Whether you’re navigating stress, relationships, life transitions, or simply seeking support, you don’t have to do it alone.
Today—and every day—we stand with women, celebrate women, and support women.
✨ Your voice matters.
✨ Your story matters.
✨ You matter.

Are you tired of feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or emotionally drained?Maybe your mind won’t slow down.Maybe you wake up ...
03/05/2026

Are you tired of feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or emotionally drained?
Maybe your mind won’t slow down.
Maybe you wake up already stressed.
Or maybe you feel numb and disconnected from life.
Anxiety and depression are often signs that your nervous system has been stuck in survival mode for too long.
Through trauma-informed, parts-based therapy and nervous system regulation, we can gently help your system move out of survival and into safety, clarity, and connection.
Life doesn’t have to feel like something you just “get through.”
✨ Free consultations available
DM me or book through the link in bio.

🌿 What Kind of Counselling Do We Offer? 🌿We provide compassionate, client-centered support tailored to your unique journ...
02/20/2026

🌿 What Kind of Counselling Do We Offer? 🌿
We provide compassionate, client-centered support tailored to your unique journey.
✨ Individual counselling (online & in person)
👧 Youth | Teens | Adults
👨‍👩‍👧 Family counselling
💑 Couples counselling
🎨 Art therapy (children 10 & under)
🌀 Hypnotherapy
💛 EMDR
🌱 A.R.T.
🤝 Group therapy
No matter where you are in life, you don’t have to navigate it alone. Support is here.
📩 Email us to book a consultation or learn more. Info@vancouverislandtherapy.ca

✨ Men’s Emotional Wellness Group ✨“Life is challenging. The problem is not the problem. Coping is the problem.”Do you fi...
02/17/2026

✨ Men’s Emotional Wellness Group ✨
“Life is challenging. The problem is not the problem. Coping is the problem.”
Do you find yourself stuck in old patterns — blaming, people-pleasing, avoiding, or rationalizing? Are you ready to make real, lasting change?
Join Jim Edwards (BSW, RSW, CCAC) — social worker, addictions counsellor, and man in recovery — for an 8-week journey toward emotional healing and resilience. 🌿
In this small-group setting, you'll:
💬 Explore how attachment and early experiences shape your coping patterns
🧠 Learn emotional regulation and connection skills
💪 Build genuine self-awareness and personal strength
❤️ Deepen your capacity for love, safety, purpose, and meaning
🕕 When: Sundays 6–7:30am
📅 Dates: March 10, 17, 24, 31 & April 7, 14, 21, 28
💲 Cost: $440 for 8 x 1.5 hr sessions
📍 Facilitated by: Vancouver Island Therapy
👉 To register, contact Vancouver Island Therapy
✉️ info@vancouverislandtherapy.ca
📞 778-269-4673

🎨 Art Therapy for KidsArt is more than just fun—it’s a powerful way for children to express feelings they may not yet ha...
02/12/2026

🎨 Art Therapy for Kids
Art is more than just fun—it’s a powerful way for children to express feelings they may not yet have words for. Through drawing, painting, and creative play, kids can explore emotions, build confidence, and develop healthy coping skills in a safe, supportive space.
Art therapy can help with:
• Managing big emotions like anxiety or anger
• Improving self-esteem and confidence
• Strengthening communication and social skills
• Processing life changes or challenges
Every child deserves a creative outlet where they feel seen, heard, and understood. 💛
If you’re curious about how art therapy could support your child, we’re here to help.

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5941 Nelson Road
Nanaimo, BC
V9T6P6

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 5pm - 9pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 9pm
Thursday 8am - 7:30pm
Friday 9:30am - 5pm
Saturday 9:30am - 5pm

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