Alison brings a host of life and professional experience to her counselling practice with a background in Kinesiology, Occupational Therapy, Yoga & Yamuna Body Rolling and Clinical Counselling. She strives to create a safe space for students to be witnessed as they are, knowing that the closer aligned we are with our authentic selves and our values, the more wellness we experience. She follows a strength based approach grounded in the belief that you are an expert in your own life and that you have the answers already inside you! Alison loves her kids, her dog & cat, her garden, writing, nature and moving her body in some way whether hiking, dancing or working out!

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Practicing as a mental health counsellor and art therapist for over twenty-eight years, I bring understanding from a range of lived experiences and am always interested in learning more.

An artist and a nature enthusiast, I find creative and nature-based endeavours to be grounding and healing. My approach includes a down-to-earth, genuine way of being, offering respect and inviting curiosity, compassion, self-reflection, and creativity.

I moved from Ontario to Vancouver Island, British Columbia over twenty years ago. Some of my favourite things to do include art-making, photography, hiking, playing with my dog, and eating delicious food.

Practicing as a mental health counsellor and art therapist for over twenty-eight years, I bring u... Read More

With over 20 years of experience working with students, Rubeena brings humour, compassion and depth of meaning to her counselling practice.

Rubeena’s approach involves helping students to listen to the wisdom behind their symptoms and explore the deeper meaning of their experiences.

Beyond her counselling work, Rubeena enjoys reading, knitting, attending local music shows, and is a backyard herbalist.

Her love for creating art and writing poetry-as-journaling also enriches her practice, reflecting her belief in the transformative power of creativity and self-expression.

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