Child, Family & Relationship Counselling on Vancouver Island
Building better connections inside and out.
Serving Nanaimo, Duncan and surrounding Vancouver Island communities.
Registered Clinical Counsellors (RCC)
Registered Play Therapists
In-Person & Virtual Counselling Options
Child, Youth & Family-Focused Care
Counselling Support for Every Stage of Life
Life can feel overwhelming especially when emotions run high, relationships feel strained, or parenting becomes exhausting. We support individuals and families with practical tools, emotional relief, and healthier ways to connect.
We commonly help with:
- Anxiety, stress, and burnout
- Trauma and difficult experiences
- ADHD-related challenges (focus, impulsivity, emotional regulation)
- Grief and loss
- Parenting stress and family transitions
- Separation, divorce, and co-parenting
- Relationship conflict and communication breakdowns
- Child and teen emotional or behavioural concerns
If you’re not sure what type of counselling fits, we’ll help you choose the right starting point.
Our Counselling Services
Our services are designed to meet you where you are—whether you’re seeking support for your child, your relationship, your family, or yourself.
Child & Youth Counselling
Support for children and teens navigating emotions, behaviour, friendships, school stress, anxiety, trauma, and ADHD-related challenges. Our approach may include play therapy and developmentally appropriate strategies.
Child Counselling & Play Therapy
Play therapy helps children express feelings safely, build coping skills, and strengthen connection with caregivers especially during transitions, stress, or big emotions.
Individual & Adult Counselling
Support for anxiety, stress, trauma, grief, self-esteem, life transitions, and personal growth. We’ll work with you to build insight, coping skills, and confidence.
Couples & Relationship Counselling
Improve communication, rebuild trust, and reduce conflict. We support couples navigating disconnection, recurring arguments, and major life changes.
Parenting & Family Counselling
Practical, supportive counselling for parents and families especially during high-stress seasons, transitions, or co-parenting challenges.
Separation, Divorce & Co-Parenting Support
Support for separation and divorce, emotional adjustment, and building healthier co-parenting communication, always centered on children’s wellbeing.
Trauma Counselling, EMDR & ART Therapy
Some experiences stay “stuck” in the body and nervous system.
Trauma counselling can help reduce emotional intensity, triggers, and the feeling of being on edge.
We offer trauma-informed care and may incorporate modalities such as:
- EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
- ART (Accelerated Resolution Therapy)
Our Approach at Allius Counselling Service
Our agency name, “Allius,” comes from combining ALL, I, and US -- reflecting our commitment to fostering connections. For the Allius team, it is all about people connecting with themselves to connect better with others. We aim to support it in our work with people, young and old.
Meet Our Team
Finding the right counsellor matters. Our team brings warmth, clinical skill, and ethical care to every session. We’ll help match you with a therapist who fits your goals, preferences, and needs.
Lurline Raposo
MA, RCC-ACS, CPT, BCRPT-S, BCPC
Clinical Director/ Registered Clinical Counsellor/ Play Therapy Supervisor/ Assoc Family Mediator & Parenting Coordinator
Ladona Pinder
MA, RSW, RCC, BCRPT
Registered Social Worker, Clinical Counsellor and Play Therapist
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Inside Our Practice
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Counselling Services Across Vancouver Island
Allius Counselling Service supports clients across Vancouver Island, including:
Nanaimo
Duncan
Surrounding communities
Allius Counselling Service provides counselling for children, youth, adults, couples, and families across Nanaimo, Ladysmith, Chemainus, Duncan, and surrounding Vancouver Island communities.
