Explore how a Registered Clinical Counsellor can help with First Nations Support.

“We are all visitors to this time, this place. We are just passing through. Our purpose here is to observe, to learn, to grow, to love…and then we return home.” ~ Australian Aboriginal proverb. 

I am a white settler of Scottish and Irish ancestry who was born and raised on the traditional territory of the Turrbal and Yuggera People. My birth city was traditionally known as Meeanjin or the place of the blue water lillies. Today, it is commonly referred to as Brisbane, Australia. 

Respectfully, I wish to acknowledge that the land upon which I now live, work and play falls within the unceded territory of the E’iksan, Komoks and Puntledge First Nations.

I have worked closely with local and distant indigenous groups and partnered with the First Nations Health Authority to offer counselling support that is curious, humble, understanding and supportive. It is my belief that the dynamic and unique ways of various indigenous people must be observed and honoured, learned about and held with respect. The footprints of dominant cultures have disturbed much and left many intergenerational wounds. It is my hope to offer collaborative care to all my relations in the interest of promoting healing and unity. 

If you identify as First Nations in BC, our sessions together are likely to be fully covered by the FNHA. Please get in touch with me for assistance. 

I have worked with many individuals of diverse populations and backgrounds who are seeking to make life better. This has been especially important throughout the recent challenges of a global pandemic. It is sometimes in the aftermath of such a crisis that we discover just how much there is to process! I enjoy the opportunity to nurture connections to self, spirit and energies of the natural home we are all inhabiting.

Please reach out to schedule a FREE 15 minute consultation. You will then have the option to continue with online or telephone counselling sessions from your British Columbia location, or in-person counselling sessions, if you live in the Comox Valley or surrounding areas.

Be the light,

Gretal