It is with deep gratitude that Gillian offers a safe, supportive space for individuals seeking counselling to be heard, understood, and respected. She aspires to help those who are suffering reconnect with hope and increase the joy and meaning in their lives. Her counselling approach prioritizes safety, comfort, and individualized support, allowing clients to work toward their goals at a pace that feels right for them. Gillian believes that healing happens most effectively within a foundation of trust, creativity, and compassion, and she is committed to helping each person feel genuinely supported on their journey.

“In the depth of winter, I finally learned that within me there lay an invincible summer”

—Albert Camus, Philosopher

We acknowledge that the land on which Central Island Counselling, Nanaimo operates is the unceded, traditional and ancestral territories of the Coast and Interior Salish Peoples. In Nanaimo we acknowledge our presence on the territories of the Snaw Naw As, Snuneymuxw and Stz'uminus Peoples. This land is home to many diverse Indigenous peoples, and we honour their connection to the land, oceans, and rivers. We respect the importance of the environment to strengthen our community.