I work through a strengths-based lens, and practice with authenticity and compassion that allows me to support flexible, personalized, and evidence-based treatments. I work to create a safe and trusting environment that welcomes clients from diverse backgrounds. This coincides with my natural ability to listen with empathy.
I have experience working with spouses of First Responders, Active-Duty personnel, Veterans, and frontline workers. I provide support to clients centered around reproductive health, and the mental health aspects of the peri- and post-menopausal period. I also work with Disordered Eating and am familiar with the outpatient and inpatient intensive treatment plans in the province of BC.
Areas of Focus:
Self-identity and Esteem
Stress Management
First Responders, Military Personnel/ Active Duty, and Veterans
Managing Relationships
Behavioural Change
Reproductive Health
Controlling behaviours (includes disordered eating, compulsions and habitual patterns)
PTSD, traumatic stress
Medical diagnosis* ( includes cancer treatment and care, Neurological disorders, brain injuries and diabetes)
Anxiety
Depression
*Specific registration to medical diagnosis such as a Mental Health provider through Breakthrough T1D for diabetes.
Education and Training:
Through the University of Victoria, I completed my undergrad in Child and Youth Care and was involved in individual and family services in various communities in BC. Through the completion of my master's in counselling psychology through Yorkville University, I completed my registration as both a Registered Clinical Counsellor and Canadian Certified Counsellor.
Additional Training:
Emotion-Focused therapy for Individuals (EFFT)
Certified Cognitive Processing
Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT)
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
Currently completing a Two Year Somatic Attachment Psychotherapy Training
If your benefits plan covers Registered Clinical Counsellors then these appointments should be covered. I am not offering direct billing, please submit your receipts to your insurance provider.
Age ranges served: Ages 18+
Session Types: Individuals. In Person or Virtual.
Email: stephanie.robertson@islandclinicalcounselling.ca
Phone: 778-762-3750 ext. 128
Pronouns: She/Her
Fees: $150 per session (Registered Clinician Rates)
Registration:
BCACC RCC 19498
CCPA CCC 10009516
Location: Stephanie works out of our Port Alberni clinic on Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
