Clinical Supervision

Available in Nanaimo, Parksville, Duncan, Port Alberni, and Virtually

We provide individual, dyadic, and group supervision for:

Registered Clinical Counsellors (RCCs) and Certified Canadian Counsellors (CCC)
Provisional Counsellors
Interns and practicum students
Counsellors working toward BCACC Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS) designation
Established supervisors seeking Supervision of Supervision

Our supervision services are available in-person in Nanaimo, Duncan, Parksville, Port Alberni, and online throughout BC.

Our Clinical Supervisors

Kathryn Atkinson, MA, RCC-ACS

As Clinic Director of Island Clinical Counselling, I bring over a decade of experience supporting individuals and families with anxiety, OCD, and Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviours (BFRBs). I lead and support our team of clinicians to ensure high-quality, compassionate care, and help connect clients with the therapist who is the best fit for their needs.

Kathryn provides supervision grounded in ethical practice, relational accountability, and clinical depth. She works with new and experienced clinicians seeking growth, confidence, and excellence in therapeutic practice.

Areas of Focus:

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Anxiety Disorders, Panic Disorders, Phobias
Parenting Anxious Children
ARFID
Adult Children in the Home
Sleep Issues, with a focus on Insomnia
Depression and Depressive Disorders
Trichotillomania; Picking and Pulling Disorders (Body Focused Repetitive Behaviours-BFRBs)
Tics and Tourette’s Syndrome
Body Dysmorphic Disorder
Trauma Therapy
Couples Counselling/Relationship Issues
Support for major life transitions, such as support to post-secondary students
Stress Management
Support for caregivers of and for individuals with diverse abilities
Spiritual Support
Disability Advocacy
Vestibular Disorders and Tinnitus
Family Counselling
Autism
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity (ADH) for adults and children
Intellectual Disability
Pain Reprocessing Therapy

Education, Certification, and Specialized Training:

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of British Columbia
Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from the Adler School of Counselling Psychology
Training Certificates in:
- Clinical Supervision from the University of Ottawa
- Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) for anxiety, depression, and Obsessive-
  Compulsive Disorder (OCD) from the International OCD Foundation
- SPACE: Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (learn more in our blog post)
- SPACE for ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Habit Reversal Treatment (HRT)
- Trauma Focused Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (TF-CBT)
- Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I)
- Comprehensive Behavioural Intervention for Tics and Tourette’s (CBIT)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) Informed Approaches
- Interpersonal Therapy for Depression for Adolescents (IPT-A)
- Inference Based Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (I-CBT)
- Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Chronic Pain (CBT-CP)
- Culturally Adapted Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
- Adlerian Family Therapy

Email: kathryn.atkinson@islandclinicalcounselling.ca
Phone: 778-762-3750 ext. 101
Text: 778-313-0634
Pronouns: She/Her
Fees: $180.00-195.00 per session (Clinical Lead Rates)
Registration: BCACC RCC 6221

Read more about Kathryn in our blog post here. Check out Kathryn’s video biography below.

Carolyn Broadhurst, MA, RCC

I am a Senior Clinician at ICC with over 15 years of experience in the mental health field, specializing in the treatment of complex traumatic stress and related concerns, including C-PTSD, OCD, ADHD, PMDD, borderline traits, complex family dynamics and co-dependency, disordered eating, workplace burnout, and major life transitions.

My approach is warm (but not too gooey!): I am grounded and supportive, but also clear and direct when it matters. Together, we’ll co-construct a safe, values-aligned treatment plan that supports meaningful and sustainable change.

Our therapeutic relationship matters to me, and I will check in regularly to see how you are doing. Research continues to show that the strength and safety of this relationship is the most reliable predictor of successful client outcomes in therapy, and I take that seriously. In practice, this means creating a space where you feel safe enough to: admit you didn’t try any of the strategies we discussed (and thought about cancelling the session), let me know when I’ve missed the mark, or share a small win (knowing that I’m genuinely invested). It also means making room for humour, humanity, and the reality that growth is rarely linear.

A few extra tidbits: before moving into full-time private practice, I spent nearly two decades in BC public education as a counsellor and district mental health lead. I am also a neurodivergent practitioner and a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community – I bring a lived understanding of the complexity, nuance, and resilience that often accompany these identities.

Education and Training:

I completed my Master’s in Counselling Psychology at the University of British Columbia in 2014, including extensive supervised clinical training. I have been working in private practice since 2016.

My clinical work is informed by ongoing post-graduate training, with a primary focus on:

Internal Family Systems (IFS) – primary modality
Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB)
Sensorimotor Psychotherapy
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (TF-CBT)
Additional training in attachment trauma, high-conflict divorce, and parent/caregiver burnout

I am also a Certified Trainer in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) through the Crisis Prevention Institute, as well as Advanced Psychological First Aid.

Who I Work With:

Individuals, age 10 and up*
Parent(s) of children under 10

*Quick note for parents/caregivers of children over 10:

A free virtual consultation with the parent/caregiver is required prior to booking a first session for children or youth
Parent intake sessions are strongly recommended before starting direct work with children/youth, especially for children ages 10-15 and/or youth who are hesitant to engage in treatment.

Session Details

Individual sessions (in-person or virtual)
Standard sessions are 50 minutes in length
30- and 80-minute sessions are also available

I am currently working toward the Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS) designation with the BCACC and offer virtual supervision sessions at a reduced rate.

Fees

- 50-minute session: $165
- Direct billing available with many providers (as of April 2026)
- A credit card on file is required for any remaining balance

Email: carolyn.broadhurst@islandclinicalcounselling.ca
Phone: 778-762-3750 ext. 110
Pronouns: She/Her
Registration: BCACC RCC 12886

Locations: Downtown Nanaimo, Duncan, or Virtual.

Jess McConnell, MA, RCC

I have been working in the counselling field for more than 25 years supporting people with a person centered and trauma informed and strengths based approach. Most of my experience is working in a rural health care setting as a clinician and leader and I have also worked for Indigenous and Not for Profit organizations. My focus in counselling is to support you to reach your goals in a way that works for you.

I’ve learned that healing often happens in phases and that if a person is curious about working with a counsellor, its likely time to move into that next phase. I also believe that everything is connected, and I appreciate the complex relationships between thoughts, feelings, behaviours, interpersonal relationships, family and social structures and the environment.

I draw from many counselling modalities to tailor the right approach to each person. These include CBT, Mindfulness, Person Centered, Humanistic, Solution focused, and Response Based approaches.

One of the critical ingredients in your success in counselling is finding a counsellor who is a good fit for you so take your time to find someone that you match with.

Jess is offering a small group supervision opportunity on the third Monday evening of the month. Book Now or email her for more information.

Areas of Focus

Anxiety
Burnout
Depression
Grief
Life transitions
Trauma
Trauma exposed professionals
Couples Counselling
Clinical Supervision
EMDR in Progress

Education

- Bachelors in Child and Youth Care – University of Victoria
- Masters of Counselling Psychology – City University

Jess provides developmentally attuned supervision for clinicians at all stages of practice, supporting skill-building, case conceptualization, and ethical decision-making.

Jess is offering a small group supervision opportunity on the third Monday evening of the month. Book Now or email her for more information.

Locations: Port Alberni or Virtual.

Brittany Hesketh, MA, RCC

I have over 15 years of experience working with adults, children, teens, and families. As a Senior Clinician at Island Clinical Counselling, I am passionate about providing creative and safe mental health supports that are encompassed within an honest, respectful, and attuned presence for my clients. Clients find my nurturing approach alongside them to be supportive, while they create meaningful change by connecting to themselves and others. I understand that human beings are complex with many layers that influence their beliefs, values and behavioural patterns – for example, family systems, culture and society all contribute to shaping our views of self and others. My job is to be curious with clients, help them gain insights into their problems by understanding what contributes to them, and then learn how to take the necessary steps to make meaningful shifts toward positive changes. Whether you are seeking counselling to work through past experiences or dealing with current circumstances, I can support you in helping you reach your goals. In addition to individual counselling, I support Nanaimo Family Life by facilitating group supervision for their counsellors. I also offer consultation to team members of Island Clinical Counselling.

In addition to individual and couples/family sessions, I offer several virtual support groups for ADH, Autism, and Caregiver Support.

Areas of Focus:

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity (ADH)
Substance Use
Eating Disorders
Family Counselling/Relationship Issues
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Parenting Support
Trauma Therapy for intergenerational trauma, trauma, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Physical and Cognitive Disabilities
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum (FAS)
Grief and loss
Self Esteem
Stress Management
Family Counselling
Anxiety Disorders
Depression and depressive disorders
Autism
Body Focused Repetitive Behaviours (BFRBs)
Clinical Supervision

Education and Training:
I hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Child and Youth Care from Malaspina University College and a Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)
Habit Reversal Therapy (HRT)
Exposure Response Prevention (ERPs)
Emotional and Disordered Eating Trauma Informed Treatment
Attachment-Based Therapy
Solution Focused Therapy
Narrative Therapy
Strength-Based Therapy
Somatic Experiencing
Family Systems Theory
Polyvagal Theory
SPACE: Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (learn more in our blog post)
Group Therapy
Online Adult Autism Group

Age ranges served: All
Session Types: Individual adults, children, and youth. Family Counselling. In Person or Virtual.

Locations: Downtown Nanaimo or Virtual.

Clinical Supervision Services

At Island Clinical Counselling, clinical supervision is a collaborative, reflective, and competency-based process that strengthens:

Ethical practice
Case conceptualization
Therapeutic effectiveness
Professional identity
Risk management and documentation
Cultural humility and responsiveness

Supervision is more than a professional requirement; it is a vital component of sustainable, high-quality client care.

The Supervision Relationship

Effective clinical supervision is built on:

Trust and psychological safety
Constructive feedback
Accountability and professional standards
Reflective dialogue
Ongoing evaluation and growth

We tailor supervision to your developmental stage, whether you are a new clinician, an established therapist, or a supervisor yourself.

Supervision Approaches & Theoretical Models

Our supervisors draw from evidence-based and relationally grounded approaches, including:

Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Narrative Therapy
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Person-Centered Therapy
Developmental Models of Supervision
Relational and Attachment-Informed Approaches

Supervision may include:

Verbal feedback during sessions
Written summaries (upon request)
Live observation
Audio/video review of sessions (when appropriate and consented)
Structured competency evaluation

Supervision of Supervision (SoS) in BC

Supervision of Supervision (SoS) is designed for counsellors pursuing or maintaining the BCACC Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS) designation.

SoS provides structured, theory-informed training to strengthen your supervisory competencies and leadership capacity.

Goals of Supervision of Supervision

Our SoS program aligns with BCACC standards and best practices in clinical supervision. Core objectives include:

Developing a formal supervision philosophy
Applying supervision theory to practice
Structuring individual, dyadic, and group supervision
Evaluating supervisee competencies ethically and effectively
Managing ethical dilemmas and dual relationships
Strengthening gatekeeping responsibilities
Engaging in reflective and reflexive practice
Navigating power, diversity, and relational dynamics in supervision

We emphasise ethical integrity, developmental growth, and supervisory confidence.

Supervision Format & Availability

Individual supervision
Dyadic supervision
Group supervision
In-person in Nanaimo or Port Alberni
Virtual supervision across BC

Ready to Begin?

If you are seeking:

Clinical supervision in Nanaimo
Virtual supervision in British Columbia
Supervision of Supervision (SoS) for BCACC ACS designation

We would be honoured to support your professional growth.

Book online or contact us to inquire about upcoming Supervision of Supervision groups or about the availability of individual supervision.