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!

Alison brings a host of life and professional experience to her counselling practice with a backg... Read More

Rubeena’ approach is focused on helping you explore your thoughts, feelings and experiences, so you can better understand yourself and life.

In a relaxed, undemanding environment we can explore academic stressors, relationship challenges, fear and worry, lack of energy or motivation, etc., and reach for more a meaningful future.

Rubeena is here to to help you meet the challenges of high school and beyond.

When requested, she provides activities such as drawing, painting, collage, knitting and art journaling, alongside sessions.

Rubeena’ approach is focused on helping you explore your thoughts, feelings and experiences, so y... Read More

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 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