Business Details
26 Years
experience
Mental Health Counseling Services in Nanoose Bay
Josiah's Place Counselling has been dedicated to providing compassionate mental health services since 2000. Our practice, led by Julie Andersen, M.A., R.C.C., combines academic excellence with lived experience to offer personalized therapeutic solutions. Julie's expertise spans Emotion Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Critical Incident Stress Management, supported by over two decades of clinical practice. We serve individuals, couples, families, and groups through in-person sessions at our Nanoose Bay facility and remote options via telephone and HIPAA-compliant online platforms. Our approach prioritizes client dignity, privacy, and security, creating safe spaces for therapeutic growth.Julie's professional background includes teaching roles and workshops on grief counseling and child development, enhancing our service depth. As a BCACC-registered counselor, we maintain strict adherence to professional standards while offering flexible scheduling options. Our relocation to a wheelchair-accessible facility in 2023 demonstrates ongoing commitment to accessibility and client comfort. With service areas spanning Vancouver Island and Gulf Islands communities, we combine local knowledge with specialized expertise. Julie's personal journey through loss and restoration informs her authentic, empathetic counseling style that resonates with clients facing life's challenges.
Services
Family Counselling
Online Therapy
Grief Support
Trauma Recovery
Couples Therapy
Workshops
Critical Incident Support
Parenting Guidance
Details
- Year established: 2000
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of clinical counseling experience with specialized trauma training
- Our practice combines multiple evidence-based therapeutic approaches
- We maintain BCACC registration and professional standards
- Our counselor has personal experience with grief and family restoration
- We provide flexible service delivery through in-person and remote options
Associations and certifications
- BCACC
Services
Family Counselling
Our family counseling services address relationship dynamics and communication challenges through evidence-based approaches. We help families navigate conflicts, improve understanding, and develop healthier interaction patterns. Sessions focus on creating sustainable solutions for household stressors and interpersonal issues.
Online Therapy
Secure online counseling provides accessible mental health support through HIPAA-compliant platforms. This service offers flexible scheduling for clients seeking therapy from remote locations or preferring virtual interaction. Sessions maintain the same professional standards as in-person visits.
Grief Support
Specialized grief counseling addresses loss-related emotional challenges through structured therapeutic approaches. We support clients processing bereavement, life transitions, and traumatic experiences. Our services include individual sessions and group workshops focused on healing strategies.
Trauma Recovery
Trauma-informed care addresses post-traumatic stress through evidence-based interventions. Our approach combines cognitive behavioral techniques with emotional regulation strategies. Services include crisis counseling and long-term recovery planning for survivors of traumatic events.
Couples Therapy
Couples counseling focuses on improving relationship communication and conflict resolution skills. We address intimacy issues, partnership challenges, and future planning. Sessions emphasize mutual understanding and collaborative problem-solving approaches.
People
Julie Andersen
Registered Clinical Counsellor
M.A., R.C.C. with 20+ years experience in family therapy and trauma recovery. Specializes in grief counseling and critical incident stress management. Combines academic expertise with personal experience in family restoration.
Questions
What types of counseling services do you offer?
We provide family therapy, couples counseling, grief support, trauma recovery, and online therapy sessions tailored to individual client needs.
Are your online counseling sessions secure?
Yes, we use HIPAA-compliant platforms to ensure complete confidentiality and data protection during virtual counseling sessions.
Do you accept insurance or direct billing?
We provide receipts for private insurance claims but do not offer direct billing services to insurance providers.
What areas do you serve?
We serve clients across Vancouver Island and Gulf Islands communities including Nanaimo, Parksville, and Victoria.
