Counselling for Anxiety, Trauma, Addiction, & Relationship Issues in Nanaimo, BC
We offer trauma-informed, evidence-based therapy for individuals, couples, and families in Nanaimo.
Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or simply navigating a major change, we are here to help you heal, grow, and reclaim your life.
At The Counselling HUB, we believe in HELPING, UNDERSTANDING, and BELONGING.
Individual Counselling
Step into a safe, supportive space to explore your challenges and discover your inner strength. In individual counselling, we use evidence-based practices tailored to your needs, helping you build resilience and self-awareness while coping with trauma, stress, or life transitions.
Couples Counselling (EFCT)
Every couple goes through periods where communication gets tangled and the same painful patterns keep showing up. Emotion Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT) is considered the gold standard for helping partners understand what’s really happening underneath those moments of disconnection. Together, we slow things down, explore the emotional roots of the conflict, and begin rebuilding safety, closeness, and trust in your relationship.
Family Counselling (EFFT)
Families are systems, and even healthy ones can get stuck or break down under stress. Using Emotion-Focused Family Therapy, I help families in Nanaimo understand their patterns, support each other more effectively, and strengthen connection.
Meet Jason
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Hi, I’m Jason Bains, a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) based in Nanaimo, BC. I work with individuals and families navigating trauma, life transitions, addiction, and relationship challenges. My approach is grounded in IFS, DBT, somatic practices, and attachment theory. More than anything, it is rooted in trust, compassion, and authenticity.
This work is deeply personal to me. I’ve faced many of the same struggles I now help others move through, and I know how hard it can be to ask for support. Our stories may be different, but the feelings are where we connect. In our work together, we’ll move at your pace with steadiness, safety, and real human connection. Your goal is my goal.
In the toughest times, you don’t have to walk alone.
At The Counselling HUB, we’re here to help.
Getting Started is Easy
How do I book a counselling session?
Contact information is located on the bottom of the page. We are happy to answer any questions and help you find a time that works best for you.
Do you offer a free consultation?
Yes! We offer a free 15-minute phone or video consultation. This gives us a chance to connect, discuss your needs, and explore how we can support you before committing to a session.
What can I expect in the first session?
Our first counselling session is about getting to know you—your story, what brings you to therapy, and what you hope to gain. We’ll move at your pace, ensuring you feel safe and supported.
Helping Understanding Belonging
HUB is at the heart of our approach and informs how we support individuals navigating trauma, life transitions, addiction, and relationship challenges by creating a space that feels safe, grounded, and human. Based in Nanaimo and serving all of Vancouver Island, The Counselling HUB offers trauma-informed care rooted in connection, clarity, and meaningful change.