3 Best Marriage Counselling in Nanaimo, BC

“Craig Woelke is a Registered Clinical Counsellor who brings a diverse range of lived experience to his counselling practice. He has a rare capacity to connect with his clients, whether that be in couples or individual therapy. Craig Woelke possesses strong clinical skills and blends these with a charismatic, fun style. He has completed advanced training in a variety of specializations, including Gottman Couples Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Internal Family Systems Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). He loves working with couples and families, and those who have had the fortune of working with him speak highly of his skill set and therapeutic approach. Craig Woelke works at a multidisciplinary team of The Therapy Place Counselling Group, where he continues to advance his learning and share his expertise. The Therapy Place Counselling Group LTD offers virtual/online counselling. Their clinical team is comprised of Master 's-level Registered Clinical Counsellors, Registered Social Workers, and Canadian Certified Counsellors affiliated with the BCACC, the BCCSW and the CCPA.”

“2025 Update: Kathryn Atkinson has been working in the field for 15 years and provides clinical counselling to people impacted by mental health concerns. She is on the Board of Directors at Nanaimo’s Child Development Center. Kathryn works with children, youth, individual adults, couples, families, and groups. She provides services to those with Body Focused Repetitive Behaviours (BFRBs) and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) using Cognitive Behaviour Therapy methods. She has specialized training to work with Autistic individuals and their families, as well as other diverse abilities. Kathryn Atkinson is certified to offer the SPACE program to parents of anxious children (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions). Her background is also in working with individuals with anxiety, phobias, tics, low mood, trauma, hoarding, impulse disorders, addictions, and life transitions. Kathryn Atkinson is an Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS) with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC), and also holds a Clinical Supervision Certificate from the University of Ottawa. She provides group therapy and workshops on many topics related to mental health. She takes pride in being a Women of Influence Nanaimo nominee.”

“Ian Gartshore has a special interest in marriage and family therapy. He specializes in helping couples move beyond arguing, tension, anger, resentment, and distancing into happy couples. He has helped thousands of clients turn their lives around and significantly improve their situations, usually after only a few sessions. He supports you with insight and feedback to help you address current challenges and long-standing issues. Ian Gartshore creates a confidential, caring, and professional setting to address your concerns privately and explore your options. He is the owner of Shore Counselling Services. His practice includes a Mediator, Public Speaker, Writer, Marriage and Family Therapist, and Health Coach. They offer services by appointment.”