Individual counselling
Support for anxiety, trauma, grief, depression, self-worth, stress, attachment wounds, and life transitions.
Registered Clinical Counsellor • Parksville, Nanaimo & virtual across BC
A warm place to land, heal, and reconnect with yourself.
Compassionate, trauma-informed counselling for individuals, couples, children, and youth navigating anxiety, trauma, grief, attachment wounds, relationship challenges, and life transitions.
About Lauren
A grounded, compassionate space to be heard and supported.
Hi, I’m Lauren Marshall, a Registered Clinical Counsellor in British Columbia. My approach is warm, person-centred, trauma-informed, and attachment-informed. Together, we move at a pace that respects your nervous system, your goals, and the parts of your story that need care.
Areas of support
Common reasons people reach out
EMDR therapy
A trauma-informed approach that can support processing distressing memories, body sensations, and stuck beliefs.
Children and youth
Developmentally sensitive support for emotional regulation, anxiety, family changes, stress, and difficult experiences.
Couples and relationships
Support for communication, attachment patterns, trust, conflict, repair, and feeling more connected.
How sessions feel
A relational, trauma-informed approach.
You will not be rushed into a script. Sessions are shaped around your goals and nervous system, drawing from person-centred, attachment-informed care and EMDR therapy.
We may slow down strong feelings, notice protective patterns, practise new choices, or make sense of old stories that are still asking for care.
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Collaborative goals that can change as you do.
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Attention to body cues, emotions, relationships, and context.
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Practical tools without bypassing the deeper work.
Location and access
In-person in Parksville and Nanaimo, and online across BC.
Parksville office
Parksville Wellness Collective, 135 Jensen Ave E, Parksville, BC V9P 2H2.
Nanaimo office
In-person counselling is also available at Symphony Brain Performance in Nanaimo.
Virtual counselling
Secure online counselling is available to clients located anywhere in British Columbia.
ICBC support
Counselling support is available for clients seeking care related to ICBC claims.
Billing and approved programs
Direct billing and approved program support are available.
Lauren Marshall Counselling can direct bill through Pacific Blue Cross, First Nations Health Authority, ICBC, and TELUS Health eClaims. TELUS Health eClaims includes many extended health benefit plans. Lauren is also an approved Crime Victim Assistance Program (CVAP) provider. Coverage and approval details can vary by plan, so please bring any claim or benefits information you have when booking.
Pacific Blue Cross
First Nations Health Authority
ICBC
TELUS Health eClaims
Crime Victim Assistance Program (CVAP)
Resources
Gentle information for taking the next step.
A small collection of reflections to help you understand counselling, explore different approaches, and decide what support may feel right.
What to expect in your first counselling session
A grounded look at the first conversation, what you may be asked, and how we move at your pace.
Read articleWhat is EMDR therapy?
An approachable introduction to EMDR, how it works, and what the process can feel like.
Read articleHow to know when it may be time to seek support
Some common signs that extra support could be helpful, even when things do not feel like a crisis.
Read articleGet in touch
Start with a conversation.
Whether you are ready to begin counselling or wondering whether we may be a good fit, you are welcome to connect. This website is not monitored for emergencies.