Cognitive Behaviour Therapy on Vancouver Island

About Our Team

Our CBT Institute Clinicians — Vancouver Island CBT Institute
Sondra Petrus

Vancouver Island CBT Institute

Sondra Petrus

RCC, CCC

Evidence-based, trauma-informed CBT and ERP for anxiety, OCD, and related concerns — with adults, youth, children, couples, and families.

Where I see clients

  • Downtown Nanaimo
  • North Nanaimo
  • Parksville
  • Virtual

Areas of CBT practice

  • OCD
  • Generalized Anxiety
  • Panic
  • Phobias
  • Trauma
  • Mood Disorders
  • Eating Disorders
  • ADHD
  • Neurodiversity and Executive Functioning Challenges
  • Tics/Tourette's
  • Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviours
  • Hoarding
  • Chronic Pain
  • Sleep/Insomnia

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Bree Stutt

Vancouver Island CBT Institute

Bree Stutt

MC, RCC

Understanding how our thoughts, emotions, physical experiences, and behaviours work together can be empowering. With the right support and practical tools, meaningful change is possible.

Where I see clients

  • Parksville
  • Virtual

Areas of CBT practice

  • OCD
  • Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviours
  • Tics/Tourette's
  • Body Dysmorphia
  • Neurodiversity and Executive Functioning Challenges
  • Stress Management

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Lisa Marie Passarelli

Vancouver Island CBT Institute

Lisa Marie Passarelli

MA, RCC

I see CBT as an empowering approach that helps people understand the patterns keeping them stuck and develop practical tools for creating meaningful, lasting change.

Where I see clients

  • North Nanaimo
  • Downtown Nanaimo
  • Virtual

Areas of CBT practice

  • OCD
  • Generalized Anxiety
  • Phobias
  • Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviours
  • Grief/Life Transitions
  • Stress Management

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Angus Valleau

Vancouver Island CBT Institute

Angus Valleau

BKIN, MC, CCC

Core CBT, ERP, and trauma-focused CBT for children, youth, adults, couples, and families.

Where I see clients

  • North Nanaimo
  • Downtown Nanaimo
  • Virtual

Areas of CBT practice

  • OCD
  • Generalized Anxiety
  • Social Anxiety
  • Health Anxiety
  • Mood Disorders
  • Trauma

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Jason Yu

Vancouver Island CBT Institute

Jason Yu

MACP — Pre-Registration Clinical Counsellor

I know how isolating a Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviour can feel. My goal is to offer practical, evidence-based support within a space where you can speak openly—without shame or judgment.

Where I see clients

  • Virtual

Areas of CBT practice

  • Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviours
  • OCD
  • ADHD
  • Generalized Anxiety
  • Neurodiversity and Executive Functioning Challenges
  • Stress Management

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Monica Dice

Vancouver Island CBT Institute

Monica Dice

MA, RCC

Children and young people often need more than a place to talk. CBT can help them understand what they are experiencing and develop practical skills for approaching difficult thoughts, feelings, and situations.

Where I see clients

  • Duncan
  • Virtual

Areas of CBT practice

  • Generalized Anxiety
  • Social Anxiety
  • Panic
  • Health Anxiety
  • Mood Disorders
  • School Avoidance

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Brittany Hesketh

Vancouver Island CBT Institute

Brittany Hesketh

RCC

Trauma-informed CBT, ERP, and EMDR for anxiety, OCD, ADHD, and family challenges — with over 15 years supporting adults, children, teens, and families, and specialized OCD training through the Behavior Therapy Training Institute (BTTI).

Where I see clients

  • Downtown Nanaimo
  • Virtual

Areas of CBT practice

  • OCD
  • ADHD
  • Trauma
  • Generalized Anxiety
  • Mood Disorders
  • Neurodiversity and Executive Functioning Challenges
  • Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviours
  • Grief/Life Transitions
  • Substance Use
  • Eating Disorders
  • Stress Management

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CBT Institute Matching Form

Find Your Vancouver Island CBT Institute Therapist

The Vancouver Island CBT Institute provides structured, evidence-based Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and related behavioural treatments.

CBT is generally active, collaborative, and focused on clear treatment goals. Depending on the treatment, sessions may include learning practical skills, tracking symptoms, completing exercises between appointments, and gradually practising new ways of responding to difficult thoughts, emotions, sensations, or situations.

You do not need a formal diagnosis or need to know which specific CBT treatment is right for you. Tell us what you are experiencing, and our team will help identify an appropriate clinician and treatment option.

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