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When Someone You Care About Isn’t Ready for Counselling: Supporting Without Pushing

When Someone You Care About Isn’t Ready for Counselling: Supporting Without Pushing

Mar 9, 2025 | Communication, Counselling, Relationships, Marriage, Couple Counselling

There are few things more painful than watching someone you care about struggle—seeing the weight they carry, knowing support exists—and recognizing they are not yet ready to reach for it. Our impulse to help comes from love. But beneath reluctance, there is almost...
If You’re Unsure About Therapy, You’re Not Alone

If You’re Unsure About Therapy, You’re Not Alone

Feb 16, 2025 | Counselling, Feeling good about yourself

Therapy: A Different Kind of Conversation The idea of therapy stirs mixed reactions. For some, it’s curiosity. For others, hesitation. There can be skepticism, protectiveness, or the imprint of past experiences that didn’t feel helpful or safe. Therapy is often...
Before We Begin: How to Approach Your First Counselling Session

Before We Begin: How to Approach Your First Counselling Session

Oct 22, 2024 | Counselling, Feeling good about yourself

Preparing for Counselling: Orientation, Not Performance Many people arrive at a first session unsure where to begin. If you are reading this, you already have. Something in you is seeking change, understanding, or relief — and that movement matters. It is normal to...

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Individual & Couples Counselling in Nanaimo

Counselling and psychotherapy for individuals and couples: anxiety, depression, trauma, conflict, trust, addiction, and grief.

Patterns that keep returning.

Serving Central Vancouver Island & British Columbia

Based in Nanaimo, with in-person and video sessions for clients in Ladysmith, Parksville, Qualicum Beach, Gabriola Island, Lantzville, and Port Alberni, and across BC by secure video.

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John Taylor, MA, RCC · 20+ years of experience — Registered Clinical Counsellor · Registered Psychotherapist
2B-6135 Metral Drive
Nanaimo, BC
V9T 2L7

Phone: 250-618-0216
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