Hi, I’m Carla and I am so glad you’re here.

I have been passionate about mental health from a young age and am a strong advocate for removing the stigma often associated with seeking support and treatment. I am excited to be using my own lived experiences in combination with my professional skills to support and encourage others on their path to well-being.

I have a passion for working with children and youth, which has led me to pursue additional training in play therapy, sand tray therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, and other techniques shown to be highly effective for children and adults alike. I also work with adults, couples, and families and am dedicated to creating a safe and collaborative space to explore goals, gain new skills, and improve an overall sense of well-being.

I use an integrated counselling approach which is trauma-informed and incorporates several counselling modalities based on client needs. I also work from a Culturally Responsive and Socially Just (CRSJ) lens and welcome LGBTQ2S+ clients and clients from diverse backgrounds.

I believe that you are in the driver’s seat of your own life, and that can be scary and overwhelming at times. Using a client-centred approach means that you take the wheel, but I am right there next to you when you need some support and guidance.

As a Crisis Responder for the Vancouver Island Crisis Line and also 9-8-8 Canada (previously Talk Suicide), I am supportive of the needs of clients who may be struggling with trauma, grief, and other heavy topics. I hold a certificate in Applied Suicide Intervention Skills (ASIST) as well as a post-graduate certificate in Addiction Care and Treatment from the University of British Columbia.

I am also available for supervised visits, providing a comfortable and judgement-free space and am also trained in Voice of the Child reports.

I offer in-person appointments at our 19th Street location, and also offer on-line appointments.

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Julie Mills is a Registered Professional Counsellor with the Canadian Professional Counsellors Association. She has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology, and a Bachelor of Environmental Sciences with a focus on ecology. She also holds a diploma in Counselling from the Kelowna College of Professional Counselling. She lives in the Comox Valley with her family and believes in the power of every individual on their healing journey.

She is trained to help individuals manage stress, explore self-esteem issues, anxiety, depression, grief, and emotional abuse. Julie’s approach to counselling integrates a variety of techniques with a primary focus on building a trusting and collaborative, client-focused relationship.

Julie works with individuals to develop their goals in counselling. Client work can also include 1:1 skill building including boundary setting, increasing resilience, gaining self-awareness, and discovering healthier coping skills.

Julie offers teletherapy as well as in-person therapy. As nature is a transformative healer, she also offers “walk and talks” in the accessible and natural areas of the Comox Valley.

Julie works with an emotion focused approach, offers life skills and employment related coaching, mindfulness, somatic work and is an Internal Family Systems (IFS) informed counsellor.

If clients have any questions, please book in for a free 30 minute consult.

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“There is a crack, a crack in everything, That’s how the light gets in.” -Leonard Cohen

It takes courage to ask for help. The desire for positive change in your life is a source of strength. You do not need to walk this path alone. A therapeutic relationship with a skilled and caring professional provides the safe, supportive environment needed for healing and growth to unfold.

Therapy is a collaborative journey. I take a strengths-based, client-centred approach, helping you access your natural potential for healing and growth. My approach is depth-oriented and experiential, incorporating elements of attachment work, emotion-focused therapy, inner-child work, body-based healing, self-compassion, and mindfulness. My practice is influenced by psychodynamic theory, attachment theory, somatic healing modalities, internal family systems, trauma-focused therapy, and contemplative traditions.

I began my education and professional journey with a passion for psychology and philosophy. I sought to understand human behaviour, suffering, wellness, and how I might contribute to positive change. After completing an associate of arts degree in psychology and philosophy, I obtained a BFA from Emily Carr University and a BEd from the University of British Columbia. During this time, I worked as a Community Leader at Lululemon Athletica, bringing wellness experiences and education to our community. I also became a certified yoga instructor, trained mindfulness facilitator, and elementary school teacher. I focused on social and emotional development, bringing mindfulness, self-regulation, and the arts into my work with children, youth, families, and older adults. I have worked with a variety of people including teens recovering from addiction, at-risk Indigenous youth, and families in inner-city schools.

I am particularly interested in working with clients who struggle with anxiety, depression, grief, low self-esteem, life changes, parenting challenges, relationship challenges, attachment insecurity, and complex trauma. My practice is inclusive, welcoming individuals with diverse cultural influences and values. Through empathic presence, insight, and a secure therapeutic relationship, we will seek to identify patterns of relating to self, others, and the world. Together we will work to adapt patterns that no longer serve you, deepening your capacity for intimacy, resilience, self-regulation, and awareness.

Beyond helping you adapt to, and grow through challenges, my goal is to help you live a life of authenticity and purpose. It would be a privilege to hold space for you, and to draw out the inner strength illuminated by the light shining through your cracks. I would be deeply honored to support you in your journey of healing and discovery.

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Are you struggling with overwhelm, stress, anxiety, organizational skills, or time management as an individual or parent? Or possibly facing a major life transition, loss, grief or depression? My strength is in supporting adults and children who face challenges like these.

I will support you to discover your inner resources, strengths and authenticity, helping you to cultivate a genuine sense of self and draw upon your innate resiliency. This will help you to forge meaningful connections and navigate life’s challenges with clarity and confidence.

My client-centered approach includes mindfulness, somatic work, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Internal Family Systems, solution focused therapy, play, dance, art, and music therapy. Working collaboratively, we can help to cultivate self-compassion, foster healthy coping strategies, mindfulness, stress reduction techniques, develop clear communication skills, self-advocacy, and setting healthy boundaries.

After receiving a B.A. in Music Composition, I went on to complete a teaching degree. As an elementary music teacher, my interest in group dynamics and individual personalities grew, leading me to pursue a master’s degree in counselling psychology. I am interested in the effects of developmental trauma and attachment styles.

I have extensive experience leading groups of musicians (from novices to Grammy winners) and am particularly excited about offering group therapy work using music as the therapeutic process.

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Hi! I’m glad you found me. When people have been hurt, or experienced relational trauma, or if they have attachment wounds from childhood that have not been healed, relationships can be challenging. We can do things to protect ourselves from being hurt again. Sometimes we can find it difficult to trust others. Other times we might lash out at those we care about or avoid them when disagreements arise. these are common ways that our protective system tries to keep us from being hurt, but the problem is, it also keeps us from maintaining healthy connections and the open honest communication we want in our relationships. When we focus on healing past wounds that are driving the protective behaviours, you will be able to be your more authentic Self, choosing what you want to do and deciding how you want to respond rather than reacting or acting impulsively.

My practice is caring, compassionate, and culturally sensitive . My areas of interest include relationships, attachment, anxiety, depression, children’s mental health, complex trauma, neurodiversity, PTSD, and relational and developmental trauma.

I am a client-centred counsellor with over 40 years experience working with individuals, children, families and couples. I’m a Registered Clinical Counsellor, I am a certified as an IFS Therapist, Infant Mental Health Clinician and a Clinical Trauma Professional. I am also trained in a variety of therapeutic approaches including EMDR, Accelerated Resolution Therapy, and Emotionally Focused Therapy.

In addition, I am also an Approved Clinical Supervisor with BCACC (RCC- ACS) and a Supervisor Mentor. I am certified in the Nuerosequencial model of Reflective Supervision offered by Bruce Perry..

As a Clinical Supervisor, I enjoy working with Master level students and experienced counsellors. I take an individual developmental approach to supervision and incorporate the Neurosequencial Model of Reflective Supervision. I offer individual supervision, small groups of 2-4 and larger groups of 5-8. I also provide an IFS consultation group for IFS therapists. In addition, I also provide Supervision Mentorship to clinical supervisors.

It truly is my honour to work with you, to see you move towards your goals, heal old wounds, and let your authentic Self shine.

I look forward to walking with you on your journey.

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Hi! My name is Amy and I am so glad you’re here.

My integrative approach to counselling combines my knowledge of mental and nervous system health, nutrition, spirituality, and lived experience to form a well-rounded understanding of what it means to be human, viewing each individual as a whole with many interconnected parts.

I approach each session with empathy, compassion, and genuine curiosity to nurture the therapeutic relationship so you feel safe, supported and comfortable to share. I favour modalities such as Internal Family Systems (IFS), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), Attachment Theory, and Somatic Therapy to help you experience life with more ease and joy.

Of particular interest to me is working with those who are struggling with anxiety or depression, grief/loss, trauma, or relationship challenges, those who identify as highly sensitive (HSP), couples who feel unfulfilled or are experiencing conflict, and anyone interested in exploring their inner world, which I am endlessly fascinated by. With over a decade of teaching experience, I also enjoy working with children using a blend of play and art therapy.

I believe all humans have one thing in common – the deep desire to feel seen, heard and understood. It would be an honour to walk this path of self-exploration with you and wherever you’re at, I’ll meet you there.

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