Our Counselling Team
Melissa Dow offers trauma-informed counselling in-person in Powell River to help you understand and transform barriers to living your best life. She uses Somatic Therapy to help gently reshape nervous system patterns related to early childhood experiences, trauma, beliefs, family dynamics and relationships.
Melissa can direct bill Pacific Blue Cross.
Registered Therapeutic Counsellor
John has practiced as a Registered Social Worker since 1995. He provides counselling and therapy for individuals and couples seeking greater vitality in their lives. He is skilled in supporting people who are experiencing the impacts of trauma, mental health challenges and problematic substance use as well as those experiencing anxiety, depression, grief and loss and/or relationship challenges.
John can direct bill Blue Cross, FNHA, Medavie Blue Cross for Veterans and Crime Victims Assistance Program.
Book with John through his website: Awakening Heart Counselling
Registered Social Worker
Registered Clinical CounsellorI strongly believe that everyone has the ability to create positive changes in their lives, and that an important part of counselling is providing a space where you'll feel heard, accepted and comfortable to make those changes. As a musician, athlete, and teacher, I have a personal connection with challenges involving performance anxiety, self-esteem, and self-confidence. These experiences have shaped me as a person and fostered a strong sense of compassion and empathy as a counsellor.
With my support and guidance you'll have the opportunity to heal yourself as well as your relationships, gain self-confidence, and develop a greater sense of life purpose. I can work with you individually or with your partner, and specialize in men’s health, anxiety, life transition and couples & relationship counselling.
Jason can direct bill Health Canada, Sunlife, Pacific Blue Cross, Insurance Corporation of BC (ICBC), and First Nations Health Authority (FNHA).
Qualifications & Professional Standing:
Master of Arts degree in Counselling Psychology
Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors