Welcome to Our Office
“Of all the paths you take in life, make sure a few of them are dirt.”
— John Muir
In addition to traditional in-person and online sessions, clients also have the option of meeting outdoors in a quiet natural setting. Many people find that being in nature helps create a sense of calm and perspective while working through difficult experiences.
Welcome to Island Elements Counselling
We have been providing clinical counselling services since 2018. Both graduates of Yorkville University, we began our professional journey working as independent clinicians with Lake Professional Psychology Corp under the supervision of Dr. Paola Lake until 2020. We are deeply grateful to Dr. Lake for sharing her therapeutic wisdom and her experience in building and sustaining a private practice.
Our counselling practice is based in Nanaimo on Vancouver Island, where we support individuals, couples, and families navigating life’s challenges.
Since that time, we have continued to develop our individual counselling approaches while remaining connected through our shared values, friendship, and appreciation for the natural environment that surrounds us.
In our practice we work from a relational perspective. Once you have worked with us, you are always welcome to return. As life unfolds and our understanding of ourselves deepens, many people choose to revisit counselling at different stages of life to gain new insights, navigate challenges, and continue growing.
We provide
• Individual counselling for adults, youth, and children
• Couples counselling
• Family support
Sessions are available in-person, online, by phone, or in nature.
Our work is guided by a belief in the interconnectedness of people, experiences, and environments. As individual practitioners, we each draw from an integrated approach to psychotherapy, combining a range of evidence-informed perspectives to support meaningful change and personal growth.