Andrew Izbicki
REGISTERED CLINICAL COUNSELLOR

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As a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC), Andrew is excited to work with individuals and couples towards transformative change and growth. With over twenty years experience in community mental health practice; he brings compassion, sensitivity and knowledge to the therapeutic conversation. For the last ten years he also clinically supervised a team of clinicians (counsellors, social workers and nurses) who provided individual and group therapy.

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APPROACHES TO COUNSELLING

The Satir Model, Solution Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Gottman Method and Existential Therapy into his practice.

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AREAS OF PRACTICE

Andrew has extensive background working with mood and anxieties disorders and is  passionate about marriage and relationship therapy and men's issues.

 

POPULATIONS

Women, men, adults and couples

Clo Nickel

REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELLOR

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Clo began a career in mental health after writing about her own struggles with an anxiety disorder and publishing the book Anxiety's Inner Voice in 2010. The anxiety and depression she wrote about in her book, drove her to find the path to her own successful healing through the skills of cognitive reframing, emotional self-acceptance, and mindful self-compassion.

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Since then, Clo furthered her education to become a Registered Professional Counsellor and has gained over 6 year’s experience in both group and individual counselling.  During this time, Clo has been profoundly honored to witness and help guide her clients to not only heal, but thrive and grow into their authentic selves. Her therapeutic approach is person-centered, warm, compassionate, and uniquely understanding.The clinical modalities Clo draws on to create a tailored treatment plan for each individual.

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APPROACHES TO COUNSELLING

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy, and Mindfulness.​

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AREAS OF PRACTICE

In addition to treating most mental health concerns, specializing in the treatment of anxiety disorders

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POPULATIONS

Women, men,  Individual Adults

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Florence Westeringh

MASTERS OF COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY

REGISTERED CLINICAL COUNSELLOR

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Florence has been a counsellor and clinical supervisor for 23 years.  She believes in the resilience of the human spirit and is excited about helping adults transform their lives as they explore their thoughts, feelings, behaviors, expectations and yearnings. 

 

As clients learn to navigate new challenges, connect with inner resources and embark upon journeys of transformation, Florence hopes to be the person who helps them feel heard, understood and validated by creating a non-judgmental space for them to cultivate empowerment and positive change.

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APPROACHES TO COUNSELLING

person-centered, strength-based, solution-focused, and trauma-informed and primarily based on the Satir Model. 

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AREAS OF PRACTICE

depression, anxiety, grief & loss, conflict resolution, anger, women's health issues and transitions (eg moving from employment to unemployment, finishing school and adjusting to work life, transitioning out of or into relationships)

 

POPULATIONS

Women, men,  Individual Adults

Jessy Parmar BSW, MSW, RSW, RCC

THERAPIST AND SOCIAL WORKER

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Jessy will be joining Wellington Natural Health in September 2021

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I believe that at the very center of all people, tucked deeply away with our fears, traumas and insecurities are the answers to that which we are seeking. When we are able to go within ourselves and really connect with the inner guidance and wisdom we have, we birth our resilience, strength, gifts and our healing. I have so much compassion and empathy for those who are in the depth of suffering and have found the courage to walk through the darkness and into the realms of deep self-discovery and I am absolutely honoured to be able to provide this sacred space for my clients as I walk alongside them in this journey to wellness.

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APPROACHES TO COUNSELLING

Narrative therapy, Self-Relations therapy,  feminist therapy, mindfulness and self-compassion, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Trauma-Informed therapy

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AREAS OF PRACTICE

Trauma, anxiety/depression, addiction, gender therapy, self-image disorders, family conflicts, self-discovery

 

POPULATIONS

Women, transgender individuals, men, children, youth, young adults, adults and couples/families

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APPROVED PROVIDER FOR

• Crime Victim Assistance Program

• Ministry of Children and Families

• First Nations Health Authority