I have over 15 years of experience working with adults, children, teens, and families. As a Senior Clinician at Island Clinical Counselling, I am passionate about providing creative and safe mental health supports that are encompassed within an honest, respectful, and attuned presence for my clients. Clients find my nurturing approach alongside them to be supportive, while they create meaningful change by connecting to themselves and others. I understand that human beings are complex with many layers that influence their beliefs, values and behavioural patterns – for example, family systems, culture and society all contribute to shaping our views of self and others. My job is to be curious with clients, help them gain insights into their problems by understanding what contributes to them, and then learn how to take the necessary steps to make meaningful shifts toward positive changes. Whether you are seeking counselling to work through past experiences or dealing with current circumstances, I can support you in helping you reach your goals. In addition to individual counselling, I support Nanaimo Family Life by facilitating group supervision for their counsellors. I also offer consultation to team members of Island Clinical Counselling.
Congratulations on taking the first step towards your healing process. I understand the courage it takes to reach out to someone and open up about the challenges you are facing, and I would be honoured to be a part of your journey. I will go at whatever pace is most comfortable for you, while coming from a non-judgmental place of support and collaboration.
In addition to individual and couples/family sessions, I offer several virtual support groups for ADH, Autism, and Caregiver Support.
Areas of Focus:
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity (ADH)
Substance Use
Eating Disorders
Family Counselling/Relationship Issues
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Parenting Support
Trauma Therapy for intergenerational trauma, trauma, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Physical and Cognitive Disabilities
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum (FAS)
Grief and loss
Self Esteem
Stress Management
Family Counselling
Anxiety Disorders
Depression and depressive disorders
Autism
Body Focused Repetitive Behaviours (BFRBs)
Education and Training:
I hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Child and Youth Care from Malaspina University College and a Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)
Habit Reversal Therapy (HRT)
Exposure Response Prevention (ERPs)
Emotional and Disordered Eating Trauma Informed Treatment
Attachment-Based Therapy
Solution Focused Therapy
Narrative Therapy
Strength-Based Therapy
Somatic Experiencing
Family Systems Theory
Polyvagal Theory
SPACE: Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (learn more in our blog post)
Group Therapy
Online Adult Autism Group
Direct Billing: 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. I can direct bill to the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA). If your benefits plan covers Registered Clinical Counsellors then these appointments should be covered. If your plan allows it, I can direct bill to some insurance plans (through Telus eclaims, Blue Cross, and Greenshield), see them here.
Age ranges served: All
Session Types: Individual adults, children, and youth. Family Counselling. In Person or Virtual.
Email: brittany.hesketh@islandclinicalcounselling.ca
Phone: 778-762-3750 ext. 107
Text: 778-313-0812
Pronouns: She/Her
Fees: $165-195 per session (Senior Clinician Rates)
Registration: BCACC RCC 18969
Location: Brittany works out of our downtown clinic Monday to Friday.
