Counselling
At Cowichan Lake Community Services,
we believe:
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Everyone has strengths and resources to make necessary changes in their lives.
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That sometimes we need a little help to tap into our strengths.
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The counsellor's job is to help people open up possibilities for positive change.
What is counselling ?
Counsellors help people to:
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define the problem.
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think about what’s important.
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figure out what to do next.
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express their feelings and needs.
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tap into their own strengths and resources.
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examine unhelpful habits, coping methods, self-defeating beliefs, values and attitudes.
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gather all the relevant facts.
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consider different points of view.
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understand how their behaviour and emotional reactions affect those around them and vice-versa.
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work out what they can do and how others can help.
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begin to make decisions based on what they've learned.
We provide counselling services for a range of issues, including:
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Depression
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Anxiety
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Loss and Grief
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Abuse
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Trauma
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Stress and Coping
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Self Harm
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Relationships/Parenting
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Effective Communication
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Other Social/Emotional/Behavioral Challenges
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Family Transitions (Separation and Divorce)
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All counselling clients must first speak to our
Intake Coordinator to determine eligibility for services.
Please call our office at (250) 749-6822 to start the intake process.
Child, Youth & Family Counsellor
Alwynne has always been drawn to supporting others. Her love for working with children, youth, and families began in Ontario working in a variety of roles in recreation and education. After moving to British Columbia in 2016, she completed a B.A in Child and Youth Care and an Addictions Certificate from Vancouver Island University. Alwynne has been working in mental health since 2017 and has a passion for assisting individuals to better understand themselves, identify their goals, and build skills. She takes a client led approach and appreciates opportunities for play and creative expression in her work. Alwynne enjoys spending her free time crafting, stargazing, paddle boarding, and hiking Vancouver Island’s hidden gems.
Child, Youth & Family Counsellor
Terrance takes pride and joy in giving back to the community. He grew up in Lake Cowichan spending his teen years here before moving to Vancouver to complete his schooling. Terrance specializes in child and youth work as well as addictions counselling. Terrance has certificates in Non-violent Crisis Intervention, Suicide prevention, First Aid as well as Narcan training. Terrance is fluent in English and Spanish as he spent 10 years living in Mexico before he moved to Lake Cowichan.