Parksville Wellness Collective
Registered Counselling
Registered counselling provides a supportive and confidential space to explore life’s challenges, emotions, and personal growth. Through guided conversation and evidence based therapeutic approaches, counselling can help individuals navigate stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, life transitions, and emotional wellbeing. At Parksville Wellness Collective, our registered counselling services support clients seeking clarity, resilience, and greater balance in their lives. Our clinic proudly welcomes clients from Parksville, Qualicum Beach, Nanaimo, and surrounding Vancouver Island communities.
Conditions Counselling Can Support
Counselling provides a safe and supportive environment to explore emotions, life challenges, and personal growth. Working with a registered counsellor can help individuals develop healthy coping strategies, improve emotional wellbeing, and navigate difficult experiences with greater clarity and support.
Counselling may help support individuals experiencing:
• Anxiety and chronic stress
• Depression and low mood
• Relationship challenges and communication difficulties
• Life transitions and major life changes
• Grief and loss
• Burnout and emotional overwhelm
• Self esteem and confidence concerns
• Trauma and difficult past experiences
• Work or career related stress
• Personal growth and emotional wellbeing
Benefits of Counselling
Counselling offers a supportive space to explore thoughts, emotions, and life experiences while developing tools to improve mental and emotional wellbeing.
Benefits of counselling may include:
• Improved emotional awareness and self understanding
• Healthy coping strategies for stress and anxiety
• Stronger communication and relationship skills
• Increased confidence and self esteem
• Greater resilience during life challenges
• Support in navigating difficult emotions and experiences
• Improved overall mental and emotional wellbeing
what to expect
Your first counselling appointment focuses on understanding your experiences, goals, and what you hope to gain from therapy.
During your visit, you can expect:
• A welcoming and confidential environment
• An opportunity to discuss your concerns and goals
• A collaborative discussion about possible treatment approaches
• Supportive guidance from a registered counsellor
• A personalized plan for ongoing sessions if appropriate
Our Therapeutic Approach
Our counselling services focus on creating a safe, supportive, and non judgmental environment where individuals can explore their experiences and work toward meaningful change.
Our therapeutic approach may include:
• Collaborative conversations focused on your goals and concerns
• Evidence based therapeutic techniques tailored to individual needs
• Tools and strategies to support emotional regulation and resilience
• Guidance in building healthy coping skills
• A compassionate and confidential space for self exploration
Restore Balance. Support Your Healing.
Parksville Wellness Collective
Registered Counsellor
Liz Baerg
Liz Baerg(she/her) is a Registered Clinical Counsellor with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Human Services and a Master’s in Counselling.
Liz brings over 20 years of experience supporting new moms, teens, families, and individuals navigating life transitions or barriers to employment. She offers counselling for youth, adults, and couples, and believes therapy can be a meaningful space for anyone—whether you’re exploring a new stage of life, working through grief or trauma, or simply seeking a deeper connection with yourself.
Liz’s approach is warm, client-centred, and grounded in curiosity and compassion. She draws on a range of evidence-based practices including solution-focused therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and somatic approaches that support the integration of mind and body. She enjoys bringing creativity into her work and collaborating with clients to tap into their strengths and move toward what matters most to them.
Lauren Marshall
Lauren Marshall (she/her) is a Registered Clinical Counsellor with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Vancouver Island University, an Addictions Studies Certificate, and a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University.
Lauren works with youth, adults, and couples navigating anxiety, trauma, depression, and relational challenges. She offers both in-person sessions in Parksville and virtual counselling across BC, and is trained in EMDR therapy.
Her approach is trauma-informed and relational, grounded in how the nervous system shapes our thoughts, emotions, and behaviour. Lauren integrates EMDR with nervous system-informed practices to help clients process their experiences and move forward, rather than staying stuck in them. She works especially well with people caught in patterns of people-pleasing, overthinking, emotional overwhelm, or disconnection from themselves. Her focus is on building awareness, regulation, and a stronger sense of self.
Lauren is known for her warm, genuine presence and her ability to create a space that feels both safe and real. She believes meaningful change begins with feeling understood and able to show up as you are.
Parksville Wellness Collective
FAQs
If you’re considering counselling, it’s natural to have questions about the process and what to expect. Below are answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about registered counselling at Parksville Wellness Collective in Parksville, BC.
What is counselling?
Counselling is a professional service that provides a safe and confidential space to explore thoughts, emotions, and life challenges. A registered counsellor works collaboratively with clients to help them better understand their experiences, develop coping strategies, and support overall mental and emotional wellbeing.
How can counselling help me?
Counselling can help individuals navigate a wide range of challenges including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, life transitions, grief, and personal growth. Working with a counsellor can provide tools and insight to help manage difficult emotions and improve overall wellbeing.
How long does a counselling appointment last?
Most counselling sessions last 60 minutes. The length and frequency of sessions can vary depending on your needs and the goals you would like to work toward.
Is counselling confidential?
Yes. Counselling sessions are confidential and your personal information is protected. There are a few legal exceptions to confidentiality, such as situations involving risk of harm to yourself or others, which your counsellor will discuss with you during your first appointment.
How many counselling sessions will I need?
The number of sessions varies depending on the individual and the concerns being addressed. Some people attend counselling for a short period to work through a specific issue, while others choose to continue sessions over a longer period for ongoing support and personal growth.
Do I need a referral to see a counsellor?
In most cases, you do not need a referral to book an appointment with a registered counsellor. Clients can contact the clinic directly to schedule a session.
Is counselling covered by insurance?
Many extended health insurance plans provide coverage for counselling services offered by registered counsellors. Coverage varies depending on your individual insurance provider and plan.
How do I know if counselling is right for me?
Counselling can be helpful for anyone who would like support navigating emotions, stress, life challenges, or personal growth. If you feel overwhelmed, stuck, or simply want a supportive space to talk through your experiences, counselling may be beneficial. Liz Offers complinentary meet and greets.
Can counselling help with stress and anxiety?
Yes. Counselling can provide strategies to help manage stress and anxiety, including tools for emotional regulation, mindfulness, and coping with difficult situations.
Can counselling support personal growth?
Many people attend counselling not only to address challenges but also to improve self awareness, build confidence, and develop healthier relationships with themselves and others.