Vancouver Island Therapy

02/17/2026

✨ Men’s Emotional Wellness Group ✨
“Life is challenging. The problem is not the problem. Coping is the problem.”
Do you find yourself stuck in old patterns — blaming, people-pleasing, avoiding, or rationalizing? Are you ready to make real, lasting change?
Join Jim Edwards (BSW, RSW, CCAC) — social worker, addictions counsellor, and man in recovery — for an 8-week journey toward emotional healing and resilience. 🌿
In this small-group setting, you'll:
💬 Explore how attachment and early experiences shape your coping patterns
🧠 Learn emotional regulation and connection skills
💪 Build genuine self-awareness and personal strength
❤️ Deepen your capacity for love, safety, purpose, and meaning
🕕 When: Sundays 6–7:30am
📅 Dates: March 10, 17, 24, 31 & April 7, 14, 21, 28
💲 Cost: $440 for 8 x 1.5 hr sessions
📍 Facilitated by: Vancouver Island Therapy
👉 To register, contact Vancouver Island Therapy
✉️ info@vancouverislandtherapy.ca
📞 778-269-4673

02/12/2026

🎨 Art Therapy for Kids
Art is more than just fun—it’s a powerful way for children to express feelings they may not yet have words for. Through drawing, painting, and creative play, kids can explore emotions, build confidence, and develop healthy coping skills in a safe, supportive space.
Art therapy can help with:
• Managing big emotions like anxiety or anger
• Improving self-esteem and confidence
• Strengthening communication and social skills
• Processing life changes or challenges
Every child deserves a creative outlet where they feel seen, heard, and understood. 💛
If you’re curious about how art therapy could support your child, we’re here to help.

01/12/2026

Meet Our Team
At Vancouver island therapy our team is made up of compassionate, highly trained clinicians who are dedicated to supporting your mental health and overall well-being. We believe that healing happens within safe, respectful, and collaborative relationships, and we are committed to meeting you exactly where you are.
Each member of our counselling team brings unique experience, perspectives, and clinical strengths. We work with individuals, couples, children, and families, and offer support for a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, relationship challenges, life transitions, and more. While our approaches may differ, we share a common commitment to ethical practice, evidence-based care, and genuine human connection.
We understand that choosing a counsellor is an important and personal decision. Our clinicians take the time to get to know you, honour your lived experience, and tailor therapy to your goals, values, and needs. Whether you are seeking short-term support or longer-term counselling, we strive to create a space where you feel heard, respected, and empowered.
We are proud to be a collaborative team that values ongoing learning, cultural humility, and professional growth. Together, we work to ensure that every client receives thoughtful, high-quality care in a welcoming and supportive environment.
We look forward to walking alongside you on your journey toward healing and growth

01/12/2026

January doesn’t ask you to reinvent yourself.

01/06/2026

Welcome 2026!

With the new year here a lot of us will be setting resolutions and goals for ourselves to accomplish in the upcoming year.

A lot of people will be wanting to eat healthier, go to the gym more or budget their money better.

But the one thing a lot of people will forget to put on their list is to work on their mental health.

Let's make 2026 the year we prioritize and work on our mental health.

We are currently accepting new clients of all ages as well as couples and families. If you are wanting to book an appointment please visit our website www.vancouverislandtherapy.ca

12/13/2025

Jan 27th! Recovery day game! Thank you Giuseppe Ganci and Last Door Recovery Society for putting this together. An excellent event to support resources needed in every community these days. Huge discounts at following link:

https://www.gofevo.com/event/Recoveryday6

Let's get tickets, make noise and show island recovery is alive and kicking ass!

1/27/26 @ 7:00 PM - Recovery Day BC

11/24/2025

In play therapy it can sometimes be hard to put words to what children are working through. These 8 phrases are meant to help caregivers understand what might be happening in the playroom.

10/22/2025

We are so excited to announce Erica Williamson will ge joining our Vancouver island therapy team!

Erica Williamson is an Art therapist specializing in working with Teens, children, youth and their caregivers. Art therapy is a profession carried out by a trained professional who is an artist and a trained mental health professional. Erica is a Registered Social Worker, Master’s level Therapeutic Counsellor and has completed the graduate level Diploma Program at Vancouver Art Therapy Institute, with twenty years in the mental health field. She is trained in CBT ( Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) and Emotional Focused Family Therapy. Art therapy is a low-barrier way to increase mental wellness. No art skills are necessary. Children and youth benefit from Art Therapy as it helps them to process their emotions that they might not have language for yet. Participating in Art Therapy helps develop insight, self-awareness, emotional regulation and coping strategies

Erica is now accepting clients for in person. Please email info@vancouverislandtherapy.ca or call us at 779-269-4673 to get booked in

10/20/2025

How can play therapy help your child?

There are a number of reasons why play therapy might be beneficial for your child. Here are a few we can help with.

10/16/2025

We are excited to announce we are now accepting clients aged 10 and under for art and play therapy.

To learn more or to book an appointment please call us at 778-269-4683 or send an email to info@vancouverislandtherapy.ca

09/19/2025

Exciting News!

We will be accepting clients 10 and under for play and at therapy.

Afternoon and evening sessions will be available.

Please reach out to us at Info@vancouverislandtherapy.ca or 778-269-4673 for more information and to be added to the waitlist.

09/11/2025

ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS!
Please visit our website www.vancouverislandtherapy.ca to read their bios and learn more about our counsellors
To book an appointment call 778-269-4673 or email us at info@vancouverislandtherapy.ca
We look forward to meeting you!