Vancouver Island Holistic Counselling
If you need help navigating a painful situation in your life, or if you feel like you’re struggling every day just to keep yourself together, I hear you.
Counselling in Nanaimo for Individuals & Couples
Compassionate, holistic counselling in English and French. In-person sessions in Nanaimo and online counselling by video or phone across British Columbia.
Coming up against the same old obstacles, the same old blocks, over and over again, can make you wonder if anything is ever going to change.
You’ve tried to solve your problems on your own and you’re starting to realize that maybe, just maybe, you need outside support.
I’m glad you’re here. Asking for help can be hard, but it’s a great first step toward lasting change.
We don’t have to do all of it alone. We were never meant to.
— Brené Brown
How Counselling Can Help
Setting meaningful goals and moving toward them with greater ease
Feeling more connected, purposeful, and grounded
Trusting yourself, and developing greater inner peace
Feeling heard and understood without judgment
Building deeper, healthier and more fulfilling relationships
Feeling more engaged and present in your daily life
Developing the inner strength and practical tools to navigate life’s challenges
Meet your counsellor
Véronique Rioux
Registered Therapeutic Counsellor (RTC)
Health and Fitness Expert
Hi, I’m Véro!
I’m a Registered Therapeutic Counsellor offering compassionate, holistic counselling for adults and couples in Nanaimo and online. I support clients navigating relationship challenges, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, emotional overwhelm, and personal growth.
My approach reconizes the connection between our thoughts, emotions, relationships, body, and life experiences. Drawing from therapeutic counselling, relational work, mindfulness and a holistic understanding of well-being, I help clients understand their patterns, develop pratical tools and create meaninful change.
My own journey through personal growth, movement, yoga and therapy has deeply influenced the way I work. I believe counselling can be a place where you feel genuinely heard, explore what is no longer working and reconnect with your strenghts.
Let me empower you – to realize your potential, to help you develop your inner and outer strength!
Counselling Services in Nanaimo
Individual Counselling
Anxiety & Stress
Couples Counselling
Relationship Counselling
Trauma & Emotional Healing
Life Transitions
A Holistic Approach to Counselling
Exercising, eating well, a connection to nature, healthy relationships with ourselves and others, the ability to laugh and play, meaningful work — all of these things are important for our wellbeing.
You don’t have to be alone on this journey. I’m here to offer a safe, compassionate and non judgmental space where you can better understand your struggles, reconnect with your needs and strengths, and move toward a more fulfilling and meninful life. You don’t have to navigate life’s challenges alone.
Individual Counselling
Couples Counselling
Online COunselling
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Frequently Asked Questions
WHAT CAN I EXPECT FROM COUNSELLING?
Counselling is a space where you can slow down, talk openly, and explore what is happening in your life without judgement. Together, we can look at patterns, relationships, emotions, past experiences, and the challenges that may be keeping you feeling stuck.
My approach is collaborative and holistic. I won’t tell you how to live your life. Instead, I’ll help you deepen your understanding of yourself, recognize your strengths, and find changes that feel meaningful and realistic for you.
HOW MUCH DOES COUNSELLING COST?
Individual counselling sessions are $135 + GST for 50 minutes. I also offer a limited number of sliding-scale spaces for clients who need a lower fee.
If you’re unsure whether we’re a good fit, you can book a free consultation before scheduling your first session.
DO YOU OFFER ONLINE AND IN-PERSON COUNSELLING?
Yes. I offer online counselling as well as in-person counselling in Nanaimo. I also offer Walk and Talk Therapy for clients who enjoy connecting outdoors while we talk.
We can choose the format that feels most comfortable and supportive for you.
In-Person & Online Counselling
Choose the format that feels right for you. Sessions are available in person in Nanaimo, online by video, or by phone. Walk-and-talk counselling may also be available for clients who prefer connecting while moving outdoors.
My promise to you
I will meet you with flexibility, adapting my approach to your unique circumstances. I will help you become who you authentically are, and will greet you with acceptance, knowing that diversity is what makes human beings beautiful. I see vulnerability as the window to connection and will hold your vulnerability with care and compassion. I take confidentiality seriously and have processes in place to guarantee your privacy.
Questions? Feel free to contact me. info@vancouverislandholisticcounselling.ca