Island Clinical Counselling★ 4.9 (98 reviews)41 Chapel StView clinic

Brittany Hesketh, RCC

CounsellingDowntown / Old City, Nanaimo

About Brittany

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.

Often treats: AbuseAddictionADHDAdjustment disorderAlcohol AbuseAngerAnxietyAsperger's SyndromeAutism
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Binge eating disorder (eating disorders)Body ImageChronic Pain or IllnessCommunicationDepressionDivorceDomestic Abuse or ViolenceDrug AbuseDual DiagnosisEating disordersEmotion RegulationEmotional AbuseExcoriation disorderFamily planningFears / PhobiasGambling AddictionGrief, loss, bereavementInfidelityIntellectual DisabilityInternet AddictionLearning DisabilitiesLonelinessMen's IssuesMental DisordersMood disordersObesityObsessive- Compulsive (OCD)Panic disorderParentingPersistent Depressive Disorder (Dysthymic Disorder)Postpartum depressionPost-traumatic stress Disorder (PTSD)Pregnancy, Prenatal, PostpartumRelationship IssuesSeasonal Affective DisorderSelf EsteemSelf-harming or suicidal behaviorSex, sexuality, intimacySexual AbuseSexual AddictionSocial Anxiety DisorderSocial IsolationStressSubstance AbuseSubstance UseSuicidal ThoughtsSuicideTourette SyndromeTraumaVideo Game AddictionWeight LossWomen's IssuesWorkplace stress
Sees: Adults (18+) · Children (under 12) · Couples · Families · LGBTQ2+ · Pediatrics · Seniors (65+) · Teens (13-17)
Trained at: • Bachelor's Degree in Child and Youth Care from Malaspina University College. · • Master's Degree in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University.
Credentials: Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (M.ACP.) · Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC)
Member of: BCACC

Services & prices

33 options across 21 treatments · Direct billing

First time, or a new issue

EMDR for Adults, Children, and Youth with Senior Clinician

2 options

$27080 min

Individual Session with Senior Clinician

2 options

$25080 min

Adult Counselling (16+), with Senior Clinician

Services provided by a clinician with more years of experience and training.

2 options

$16550 min

Caregiver Support / Coaching Appointment with Senior Clinician

Caring for a child, teen, or loved one can be deeply meaningful—and at times, incredibly demanding. This in-person caregiver support and coaching appointment is designed to provide you with a space…

2 options

$16550 min

Clinical Consultation with Senior Clinician

2 options

$16550 min

Couples and Family Session with Senior Clinician

Services provided by a clinician with more years of experience and training.

2 options

$18050 min

First Session for Child Under 12 (Parent attends only) with Senior Clinician

Information gathering session for clinician and parents of a child under 12.

$16550 min

First Session for Parents of Children Under 12 with Senior Clinician

The focus of this session is to provide parenting support to caregivers and gather history of child's concerns.

$16550 min

Accelerated Resolution Therapy

Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) is an evidence based form of psychotherapy that utilizes back and forth eye movements that are combined with a technique called voluntary memory/image…

3 options

From $165 to $230 for 50–80 min — the cheapest and the dearest counselling appointments this clinic charges for.

Accelerated Resolution Therapy Intake Appointment

This is an intake appointment to see if this is the right therapy for you. Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) is an evidence based form of psychotherapy that utilizes back and forth eye…

$16550 min

Child and Youth Counselling with Senior Clinician

Services provided by a clinician with more years of experience and training.

2 options

$16550 min

EMDR for All Ages with Senior Clinician

A more experienced clinician will provide EMDR therapy for children, youth, and adults.

$16550 min

Couples and Family Session with Senior Practitioner

A longer in person session for couples/families with experienced practitioner.

$23080 min

EMDR Session for All Ages with Senior Clinician

A more experienced practitioner providing EMDR therapy for children, youth, and adults.

$16550 min

Free Consultation

15 minute initial consultation for clients to enquire about potential services. You will receive a link in your email a few minutes prior to the start of your appointment.

2 options

15 min

Adult Autism Support Group

Island Clinical Counselling is offering monthly drop-in groups for autistic adults, those who are pursuing a diagnosis, or those who do not have a diagnosis but identify as being autistic. Support…

$4060 min

SPACE Session for Parents

Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE) is a parent-based treatment for childhood and adolescent OCD, anxiety, and related conditions. Parents play an active role in reducing…

2 options

$16550 min

Been before

Half Session for Adults (16+)

A shorter session for follow up visits.

$9025 min

Half session for Adults

A shorter session for follow up visits.

$9025 min

Half session for Children and Youth

Shorter session for follow-up visits

2 options

$9025 min

EMDR Appointment

A longer EMDR Session. EMDR is an effective treatment for PTSD, trauma (including developmental trauma), anxiety (including phobias, panic attacks and performance anxiety) as well as depression.…

$21580 min