Inspiring stories. Practical advice. Local support.

Scroll below to find links to practical tools, local resources and wellness webinars based on the course I regularly run for the Canadian Mental Health Association.

From tight deadlines to conflicts with your neighbour, obstacles come in all shapes and sizes. The biggest one I’ve ever faced was an aggressive cancer.

At first I felt outmatched and unprepared. But as my treatment got underway, I discovered I had plenty of coping skills and tools I could leverage — acquired through a lifetime of blunderful misadventures.

And that’s what these resources are all about: the little things you can do and the inner qualities you can cultivate to make whatever challenge you’re facing a little bit easier.

— Josh

U Retreat

At U Retreat, we believe true healing is a journey of connection, care, and coming home to yourself. Nestled in a space designed to feel deeply comforting, our practitioners support you in releasing physical, emotional, and energetic tension and create a space for nourishment to bloom. Each practitioner brings expertise, presence, and a genuine commitment to your wellness journey.

Visit us to get to know their backgrounds, philosophies, and the unique approaches of their practice.

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Tall Tree Integrated Health

As the most multidisciplinary and comprehensive team in private healthcare in B.C., we have our patients covered for everything physical, psychological, functional, and wellness. We do it all and we put each person at the centre of their journey to better health.

We offer unique programs for complex health issues like chronic pain, concussion, and sleep. Our experts build you a custom plan, coordinate the right team around you, and stick with you until you get results.

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Vancouver Island Child, Youth & Family Counselling Services

At Vancouver Island Child, Youth & Family Counselling Services, we provide compassionate, evidence-based counselling for children, teens, adults, parents, and families. Our diverse team offers in-person and virtual therapy from a neuroaffirming, trauma-informed perspective, with specialties including play therapy, art therapy, parent support, trauma, anxiety, neurodiversity, and relationship challenges. We’re committed to helping every client feel seen, supported, and empowered.  

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Charlaine Robinson & Associates

At Charlaine Robinson & Associates, we provide specialized trauma-informed counselling for adults, families, first responders, military, veterans, nurses, and individuals experiencing trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, grief, work-related stress, and life transitions.

Led by Charlaine Robinson, a Certified EMDR Therapist and EMDRIA Approved Consultant, the practice offers EMDR and integrative therapy in a safe, collaborative environment focused on healing, resilience, and meaningful change. We work with care, curiosity, and compassion to help you feel safer, stronger, and more connected as you move through your healing journey.

Visit www.charlainerobinson.com for more information.

Emma Watt Counselling

In my counselling practice, I emphasize the therapeutic relationship by centering collaboration and empowering my client’s agency and inherent strengths. Using an integrative approach, I focus on meaningful and actionable strategies to support sustainable personal growth. While I enjoy working with a diverse range of clients and challenges, my specialties include navigating life transitions, addressing relationship challenges, and enhancing performance through sport psychology. Reach out to book a free 20 minute consultation for more information!

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Jessica Card Counselling

Everyone feels stuck sometimes. I help individuals, couples and families navigate conflicts, create thriving relationships and achieve personal growth.

My approach to counselling is holistic, integrative, and practical. I strive to provide tailored, individualized therapy that is strength based, emotionally focused, and aimed at practical outcomes that lead to meaningful change. My practice is trauma informed and culturally inclusive. Clients can expect a compassionate, judgment-free, unbiased approach, along with the most current counselling practices.

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Lynne Cowburn Counselling

With 30 years of experience, I am a committed counselor and certified trauma specialist (SEP), deeply passionate about helping individuals heal and grow authentically. My personal experiences, coupled with my professional training, enable me to foster a safe and nurturing environment for meaningful psychological, emotional, and spiritual development. Additionally, I work metaphysically with the Akashic Records, providing insights into past lives, karmic patterns, and profound truths. It is an honour to support my clients on their unique journeys, in whatever form and timeframe they choose.

Lynne Cowburn M.Ed. BSW. SEP. RSW (9543)

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