Counselling for
professionals
in Nanaimo

I’ve worked in counselling and mental health for over 30 years, much of it with people in high-responsibility roles. I’ve been a Registered Social Worker in B.C. since 2013.

What we’ll do:

quick help now + lasting change

Book a 30-minute consult

A no-cost fit check. Next steps if it feels right.

Email me three lines; I’ll reply today

Steady first.

This week we make your week feel breathable.

Protect one evening so work stops spilling into the night.
Create one work-free block you’ll keep, even when it’s busy.
Choose one small boundary that reduces the load right away.

Map the pattern.

We’ll name the drivers — workload, role demands, people-pleasing, perfection, money pressures, and older rules about worth or safety (“always be on,” “don’t drop the ball”) — and pick the smallest lever to move first.

Make It Stick.

Small weekly experiments (buffer, shutdown ritual, or boundary), with a short follow-up email so the plan is easy to keep.
Within 1–3 sessions, many professionals feel their week a little more bounded — fewer late-night logins and a clearer off-switch at least once or twice.
We’re not rebuilding your whole career at once — we start with this week.

When your week feels like yours again

Work stops spilling into every evening — you shut the laptop earlier.

Evenings feel more present — with the people you care about.

Fewer 3 a.m. wake-ups — mornings start calmer and less behind.

You say “yes” more slowly — boundaries hold without as much guilt.

Weekends refill more — you start Monday less resentful and more steady.

Many people tell me they still care about their work — but it no longer runs every corner of their week.

Common Questions

I’ve worked in counselling and mental health for over 30 years, much of it with people in high-responsibility roles

Do I need a diagnosis or EAP referral?

No. You can book directly. If you need paperwork for benefits, I can provide receipts and, if needed, coordinate with your family physician with your consent.

Will we just talk about work?

We’ll start where the pressure shows up most (often work), and, if you want, we’ll also look at the rest of your life so the change actually holds.

What if my schedule is unpredictable?

We’ll book at a pace that fits your current schedule (often weekly to start), and we can adjust as things settle.

Will talking about burnout put my career at risk?

No. Sessions are confidential within legal and ethical limits. We can also talk about how to set boundaries at work without oversharing.

Can I keep my camera off?

Yes. Camera-off is okay on hard days — we can still do solid work by voice.

Access

You speak to me, you see me. Consult this week; first session next week.
Direct booking. No handoffs. No retelling your story.
We’ll go at a steady pace — you don’t have to tell your whole story at once.