About Della
When we are thinking about starting therapy, we don’t always know what we want, we just know we want change and are curious about our own potential. My approach supports this curiosity and allows us to come together to clarify your goals and navigate how we get there.
My hope is that through our work, you gain deeper self-understanding, confidence in managing distress, and/or align your life more closely with your values. This might include gaining insight into your emotions, strengthening relationships, or letting go of patterns that no longer serve you.
I am a registered social worker with over 12 years of experience in mental health, eating disorders, substance use, trauma, grief and loss. I also recognize my culture and identities may differ from those of my clients, and I strive to create safety through open dialogue about difference, values, and accessibility needs. I am very happy to be working alongside the team at Island Clinical Counselling, and welcome any opportunity to connect to see if we are a good fit.
Outside of the office, I enjoy nature, hiking with my dog, snowboarding, travelling, and exploring in my camper van.
Areas of Focus:
Anxiety
Depression
Managing stress
Life transitions
Eating Disorders
Substance Use/Addiction
Process addictions (ex gambling, food)
Grief and loss
Relationship issues
Neurodiversity affirming care
Attention-Deficit/hyperactivity (ADH) and Autism Support
Trauma
PTSD
Indigenous clients
2SLGBTQI+ support
Acute stress
Borderline Personality
Acquired Brain Injury/Concussions
Type 1 Diabetes Management and Coping
Therapeutic Modalities:
EMDR (EMDRIA Approved basic training)
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy
CBTe for Eating Disorders
CBT-AR (ARFID)
Motivational Interviewing
Emotion-Focused Family Therapy
Trauma Informed
Strengths Based
Anti-Oppressive Practice
Solutions-Focused Brief Therapy
Education and Training:
I received my Bachelors of Arts (Major in Psychology) at Vancouver Island University then continued on to complete my Masters in Social Work from the University of British Columbia in 2018. I am registered with the British Columbia College of Social Workers.
Additional trainings include:
Emotion-Focused Family Therapy (2025)
ASIST Suicide Intervention (2025)
Indigenous Cultural Safety & Humility and Indigenous Trauma & Equity Informed Practice (2023)
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Essentials (2023)
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (2021, 2019)
Motivational Interviewing (2021, 2019)
Seeking Safety (2019)
San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety (2019)
Direct Billing: I am able to direct bill First Nations Health Authority soon, please connect with me if you are interested in this service. If your benefits plan covers Registered Social Workers then you can submit these receipts for reimbursement. If your plan allows it, I can direct bill to some insurance plans including Telus Eclaims (a large number of plans) and Greenshield.
Session Types: Ages 16+. In-person and virtual.
Email: della.kane@islandclinicalcounselling.ca
Phone: 778-762-3750 ext. 145
Pronouns: She/Her
Fees: 165 per session (I am a Senior Clinician)
RSW: 13920
Check out her Psychology Today profile for even more information.
Location: Della works in Downtown Nanaimo Mondays and some Fridays.
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