Substance Use Counselling Services
Support for Youth, Adults, and Families in Nanaimo, Parksville, Duncan, Comox, Campbell River, & Virtually Across BC
At Island Clinical Counselling, we provide compassionate and customized support for individuals and families affected by substance use. We recognize that change is a journey; often complex, deeply personal, and different for everyone. Our substance use therapy services are grounded in non-judgmental care, harm reduction principles, and client-led goals.
Whether you’re seeking to reduce use, explore your relationship with substances, maintain recovery, or support a loved one, we’re here to walk alongside you.
Our Substance Use Counselling Services
We offer substance use therapy and support for youth, adults, and older adults, including:
- Consultation & Assessment
- Outpatient Therapy Sessions (virtual or in-person)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Referral to Detox (Withdrawal Management) Programs
- Referral to Residential or Supportive Recovery Programs
- Relapse Prevention Planning
- Harm Reduction Approaches
- Ongoing Counselling & Support
Our goal is to meet you where you’re at—emotionally, cognitively, and practically. We focus on empowering clients to define their own success and co-create strategies that feel achievable and meaningful.
Substance Use Support for Family Members & Caregivers
Caring for someone struggling with substance use often brings its own challenges, including:
- Emotional overwhelm
- Grief and loss
- Shame or guilt
- Confusion about boundaries and next steps
At Island Clinical Counselling, we believe that family members and caregivers are vital to the healing process—and that they deserve support too. We offer a safe, collaborative space for carers to feel seen, understood, and equipped with tools to navigate what can often feel like an emotional rollercoaster.
We work with families to:
- Build trust and collaborative strategies
- Center family wisdom and lived experience
- Explore healthy boundaries and caregiver self-care
- Create strength-based, individualized support plans
Not Sure Who to Book With?
We’re here to help. Contact our Admin team for personalized support in choosing the right counsellor:
Call: 778-762-3750 ext. 1
Text: (778) 484-0597
Or send us an email