Find the Right Counsellor on Vancouver Island
Choosing a therapist can feel overwhelming, especially if you’ve had a difficult experience in the past or are starting therapy for the first time. At Island Clinical Counselling, we understand how important the right fit is.
Our team of Registered Clinical Counsellors, Certified Canadian Counsellors and Social Workers provides experienced, evidence-based counselling on Vancouver Island, supporting individuals, couples, and families with compassion and professionalism. You can trust in our training, expertise, and genuine commitment to your care. Looking for low-cost support? Check out our Pay What You Can Program.
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Looking for Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for a specialized concern? Connect with the CBT Institute.
Find Your Counsellor
Search our whole team across every office — filter by location, who you're looking for support with, when you're available, or what your funding covers — to find the right fit.
Accessible Counselling & Sliding Scale Options
We are committed to making counselling more accessible.
Lower-cost therapy options are available through our student therapists and clinical interns. These services offer high-quality, supervised low-cost counselling on Vancouver Island.
Direct Billing for Counselling Services
Many of our counsellors offer direct billing for counselling services.
If your extended health plan covers:
- Registered Clinical Counsellors (RCC)
- Certified Clinical Counsellors (CCC)
- Registered Social Workers (RSW)
Your sessions may be eligible for reimbursement. Please check with your provider for details.
Neurodiversity-Affirming Counselling for ADHD & Autism
Island Clinical Counselling is committed to neurodiversity-affirming therapy for ADH and autism. We have an amazing new coaching program at Island Clinical Counselling. Check out Hayley Honeyman’s profile for more information.
We recognize that neurodivergent individuals are not disordered, but often navigate environments that are not designed for them. Our approach focuses on:
- Strength-based support
- Self-understanding and acceptance
- Adapting environments rather than “fixing” individuals
- Building skills aligned with personal goals
Contact our office: 778-762-3750 ext. 1
Meet Our Clinic Director
Kathryn Atkinson, Clinic Director
I have been working in the field of mental health since 2010, with a focus on helping individuals and families navigate anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), and Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviours (BFRBs) using evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT). As the Clinic Director of Island Clinical Counselling, I am passionate about ensuring clients receive thoughtful, high-quality care by leading and supporting our team of clinicians through supervision, consultation, and ongoing training. My role also includes helping clients connect with the therapist who is the best fit for their needs. My background includes working with children, youth, adults, couples, and families, with additional training in autism, sleep disorders (including insomnia), and parent-based approaches such as the SPACE program. I also support concerns related to trauma, depression, tics and Tourette’s, ARFID, and life transitions. In addition to my clinical work, I provide supervision and consultation to other counsellors and have taught at both undergraduate and graduate levels. I am an Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS) with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors and hold a Clinical Supervision Certificate from the University of Ottawa. I am also actively involved in the community, supporting local counselling initiatives. I volunteer with Nanaimo Family Life to support their counsellors and I am on the Board of Directors at Nanaimo’s Child Development Centre.
Read more about Kathryn in our blog post here. Check out Kathryn’s video biography below.
Let Us Help You Find the Right Therapist
Not sure where to start? Please fill out this short questionnaire so we can recommend the best fit for your needs and preferences. Your responses are confidential and will only be used to support your connection to the right therapist. Our leadership team will review these responses personally. You only need to complete the survey once, and we will get back to you via text/email. If you did not receive a confirmation at the end of the survey and a notification email from us, your survey did not go through!