About Angus
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Not everyone wants to sit in a room and talk about
their feelings—and that's okay.
Hi there! My name is Angus Valleau.
I am happy to be working with the Island Clinical Counselling team as a Canadian Certified Counsellor. I hold a bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology and a master’s degree in Clinical Counselling.
I have extensive experience working with both children and adults, many of whom are neurodiverse. My approach is inclusive, and I aim to reduce stigma that sometimes surrounds mental health and related challenges. I strongly believe in treating others with “unconditional positive regard,” which means trusting the best in people and respecting different perspectives and ways of being.
In my practice, I follow a trauma-informed approach and often use cognitive-based modalities like Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), but I also incorporate other techniques from modalities such as Emotion-Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and systemic-based approaches.
A Note on Movement:
Not everyone is comfortable talking about their feelings or experiences, and that’s okay. There are many ways to support mental health, including movement-based approaches like dance, expressive arts, or somatic therapies. These methods can help you connect with your body and mind without requiring a lot of talking about difficult topics. Physical movement and mental health are closely linked. Even if your main focus is on cognitive-emotional wellbeing, learning about how your body moves and responds can be very helpful. Sometimes, understanding your body’s responses—like feelings of anxiety, fear, anger, or even excitement—can help you stay more balanced during stressful moments.
Remember, there is no one right way to do therapy. Everyone is different, and I believe in offering options that best suit your needs. I look forward to seeing you at Island Clinical Counselling!
Education:
Master’s in Clinical Counselling from City University of Seattle
Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology with a minor in Psychology from the University of British Columbia (2019)
Primary Areas of Focus:
Children and adults
Depression
Anxiety
Relationship challenges and navigating healthy boundaries
Grief and loss
Trauma
Stress management and emotional regulation
Self-esteem-related challenges and personal growth
Autism (ASD) and Attention Deficit
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Borderline Personality (BPD)
Dissociative Identity (DID)
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum (FAS)
Physical and Cognitive Disabilities
Modalities/Approaches of Focus:
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
Emotion Focused Therapy
The Gottman Method
Internal Family Systems
Solution Focused Therapy
Narrative Therapy
Existential Therapy
Systemic-based approaches
Expressive and play-based approaches
I can direct bill to the Autism Funding Unit if I am approved as a service provider for your family. Contact Autism Funding for more information.
Age ranges served: Children 7+, teens, and adults
Session Types: individual adults, individual children and youth, families, couples, in-person sessions, or virtual.
Email: angus.valleau@islandclinicalcounselling.ca
Phone: 778-762-3750 ext. 137
Text: 778-600-1572
Fees: $150-165
CCC: 11266232
Location: I work out of the North Nanaimo office on Tuesdays and Fridays, and in Downtown on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
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