Pacific Islander therapists in Comox, BC
Browse Pacific Islander therapists in Comox, British Columbia, Canada. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Serving Pacific Islander
Somatic Healing Arts, Psychotherapy and Wellness
Registered Psychotherapist, RP (qualifying), MA-ExAT
I believe that healing is a creative and embodied process. As an expressive arts and somatic therapist, I am guided by the understanding that our bodies, emotions, and imaginations hold profound wisdom. In my work, I invite movement, image, sound, and story to help people discover new pathways to resilience, connection, and self-understanding.
My approach is gentle, collaborative, and rooted in curiosity. I support clients in tuning into the signals of their bodies, exploring their inner landscapes, and expressing what may be difficult to put into words. I see therapy as a space where what has been held can be released, where identity can be reclaimed, and where the nervous system can finally exhale.
Whether someone is navigating trauma, stress, transition, or a longing for deeper authenticity, I strive to create a space where their whole being is welcomed. My intention is always to help others reconnect with their innate aliveness, creativity, and capacity for healing.
9 Years Experience
Online in Comox, BC
Serving Pacific Islander
Eric Olsen
Life Coach, PTSD, Trauma Triage, BSc Social Sciences, DoD Career Councilor, SARC, DAPA, Pre Licensed Human Intelligence / Psychology, Life Coach. | Professional Support: LSSBB, PgM, Bluestone PMP,
As a seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience, I specialize in a comprehensive range of support services that create clarity, resilience, and personal growth. My expertise includes:
Trauma Recovery: Utilizing cutting-edge practices for comprehensive healing from complex trauma, including sexual assault and PTSD. This includes Grief mitigation and support.
Behavioral and Cognitive Coaching: Offering Behavioral Intelligence Coaching, Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) Mastery, and Logic-Based Therapy (LBT) to address issues such as depression, anxiety, mood disorders, and ADHD.
Addiction and Recovery: Providing tailored support for overcoming addictions, with a focus on Alcohol, Drug Awareness, and Addiction Relief Coaching.
Personal and Professional Development: Guiding individuals through Career Counseling, Personal Financial Management, and Personal Leadership and Ethics Coaching.
Health and Wellness: Supporting clients in achieving their health and wellness goals, managing panic disorders, work-life balance issues, anger management, Post Election Anxiety, and family dynamic challenges.
I am committed to delivering tangible results, breakthroughs, and transformations through highly effective tools and conscious real-time awareness techniques. My services are available online, offering flexibility and accessibility to clients worldwide.
17 Years Experience
Online in Comox, BC (Online Only)
Serving Pacific Islander
Dr. Stéphanie Gamache, PhD
Hypnotherapist, PhD
Something in you knows that what you're carrying runs deeper than the presenting problem.
Many of the people I work with are thoughtful, capable, and outwardly composed-yet internally they live with anxiety, depression, chronic tension or pain, relentless self-criticism, or a sense that something essential is blocked, muted, or just out of reach. These struggles may surface in mood, in the body, in behavior, or in relationships-including sexuality and intimacy-but they are rarely contained to any one area. They tend to reflect deeper emotional and relational patterns formed early in life, often before language, that continue to shape how a person approaches closeness, vulnerability, agency, pleasure, and self-expression.
My work centers on how early experience shapes the capacity for self-regulation, desire, connection, and meaning throughout life-and particularly on how people come to know what they need and want, how they learn to express or inhibit those impulses, and what happens when these capacities become conflicted, constricted, or difficult to sustain.
I integrate psychoanalytic hypnotherapy, somatic awareness, and clinical sexology within a reflective, depth-oriented process. Hypnosis functions as a central clinical tool-creating conditions for deeper internal contact with emotional, bodily, and unconscious experience that can be difficult to reach through conversation alone. The aim is not only relief from symptoms, but the development of a more coherent and compassionate relationship with one's inner life: sensations, emotions, impulses, and desires.
This work is oriented toward lasting psychological change-and toward greater freedom in how one relates to oneself, one's body, and one's capacity for connection, authenticity, and vitality. It is best suited to those ready to move beyond symptom management toward something more fundamental.
7 Years Experience
Online in Comox, BC (Online Only)
Serving Pacific Islander
Aliya Amarshi
Registered Psychotherapist, PhD (Sociology)
I offer warm, attuned, and inclusive online therapy for adults navigating anxiety, life transitions, relationship challenges, and the complexities of identity, family, and work. My approach integrates Gestalt, IFS (parts work), and somatic strategies to support nervous system regulation and deeper self-understanding. I hold space for the full range of your experience—without judgment—and tailor our work to what feels most supportive and effective for you. Healing, to me, is not just personal—it’s also a step toward creating a more compassionate world.
6 Years Experience
Online in Comox, BC (Online Only)
Serving Pacific Islander
Manisha Grewal
Counsellor/Therapist, BA (Hons), MA, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Do you tend to replay past events in your mind over and over, and spiral into worries about the future? Do you struggle with boundaries, people-pleasing, or relationships, causing you to "overgive" to others while abandoning your own needs? Many people describe feeling like they’re moving through life on autopilot — weighed down by overthinking, low mood, or the pressure to keep everyone else happy. You might notice people-pleasing tendencies, difficulty maintaining boundaries, or a pattern of overgiving that leaves you drained, ungrounded, and disconnected from yourself. Here, you’ll find a warm, calm space where your feelings are validated and your voice genuinely matters. Together, we’ll engage in meaningful, deep processing work, explore what's fuelling your distress, and gently uncover the deeper experiences and patterns shaping your emotional world. Alongside this, we’ll build practical tools to regulate your nervous system and ease your symptoms in the present, helping you reconnect with a more empowered, resilient, and self-aware version of yourself. I bring the richness of three cultures, four languages, and the lived experience of being both a first- and third-generation immigrant. My background in the medical field also allows me to integrate physiological and psychological insight. These parts of who I am allow me to deeply empathize with the immigrant journey across generations, as well as the ways culture, family expectations, and identity can shape mental health. No matter your background or story, I aim to meet you with genuine understanding, respect, and compassion. I am a proud ally to LGBTQIA2S+ and BIPOC communities and offer inclusive, compassionate care for all backgrounds and lived experiences. If what I’ve shared resonates, we may be a good fit. If you're curious about working together, let's start with a free, no-pressure 30-min video consultation, where we can connect and chat in a calm, relaxed space.
✨ Evening and weekend appointments available
✨ Free 30-minute consultation to get started
2 Years Experience
Online in Comox, BC (Online Only)
Pacific Islander therapists in Comox, BC Statistics
Pacific Islander therapists in Comox, BC average 9 years of experience and charge around $161 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (91%), Depression (87%), and Stress (87%).
Average years in practice
9 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$161
Accept insurance
65%
Offer sliding scale
78%
Gender ID
| 77% |
Female |
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| 15% |
Male |
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| 4% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 4% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 52% |
In Person and Online |
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| 48% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 91% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 87% | Depression |
| 87% | Stress |
| 83% | Loss or Grief |
| 83% | Self Esteem |
| 78% | Body Image |
| 74% | Relationship and Marriage Counseling |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 87% | Senior |
| 78% | Young Adult |
| 65% | Teen |
| 22% | Children |
Client Focus
| 100% | Pacific Islander |
| 96% | Asian |
| 96% | Buddhist |
| 96% | LGBTQ+ |
| 96% | Women |