
Soma House Counselling & Wellness
Trauma-Informed Counselling & Whole-Person Care:
* Clinical Counselling
* Massage
* Somatic Yoga
* Holistic Nutrition

Trauma-Informed Counselling & Whole-Person Care:
* Clinical Counselling
* Massage
* Somatic Yoga
* Holistic Nutrition

Clinical Counsellor
CCC & RCC
MA. Comms, MACP

Registered Yoga Teacher

Registered Holistic Nutritionist (R.H.N.).

Certified Massage Professional (Non-RMT)

Counselling, Nutrition, Yoga, and Massage—Supporting Mind, Body, and Well-Being Under One Roof
At Soma House Counselling & Wellness, you don’t have to have it all figured out — just begin.
We bring clinical counselling, holistic nutrition, somatic yoga, and massage together under one roof to support your psychological, nutritional, and physical needs. If you are looking for a highly-rated Counsellor near me, look no further. In Nanaimo, British Columbia, and across Canada, we provide compassionate, evidence-based care designed to meet you where you are.

We bring together mind-body practices, evidence-based therapies, and a trauma-informed lens to help you feel grounded, supported, and empowered. Whether you're seeking in-person counselling at our Nanaimo practice or virtual therapy across British Columbia, our approach is designed to help you feel grounded, supported, and empowered.
COUNSELLING (Individuals, Couples, Children, Families)
We offer personalized counselling rooted in evidence-based and trauma-informed practices, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), EMDR, Somatic Therapy, Play and Art Therapy, Inner Child Work, Narrative Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
SOMATIC YOGA
Somatic yoga combines mindful movement and breath with nervous system regulation to support healing from the inside out. This gentle, adaptive practice is ideal for clients of all ages who carry stress in their bodies, pelvic floor, or seek a more embodied approach to emotional wellness. It is especially beneficial for those recovering from trauma, burnout, or anxiety.
HOLISTIC NUTRITION
Our holistic nutrition support acknowledges the powerful connection between food, mood, and overall wellbeing. We provide practical, compassionate guidance that considers the unique needs of each person—whether supporting neurodivergent children, adults experiencing hormonal changes (e.g., perimenopause and menopause), or those managing stress-related fatigue. Nutrition becomes a supportive part of your emotional and physical healing journey.
Massage
Massage can support mental health by helping the body relax, reducing physical tension, and settling the nervous system. Many people notice feeling calmer, more grounded, and better able to rest afterward. It offers a restorative pause that can support emotional well-being alongside other forms of care.
You might be a parent navigating a recent diagnosis, a teen feeling misunderstood, a couple struggling to reconnect, or an individual battling burnout.
You may be separated, divorced, part of a blended family, or caring for aging parents.
Whatever you're carrying — you don't have to do it alone. At Soma House Counselling & Wellness, we provide in-person therapy in Nanaimo and virtual counselling across British Columbia, supporting individuals, couples, and families through life’s most difficult transitions.
✔️ In-person and online counselling for anxiety, burnout & stress management
✔️ Trauma-informed therapy for PTSD, trauma recovery & nervous system regulation — in Nanaimo, Vancouver Island, across BC and Canada-Wide
✔️ Couples & relationship therapy (including blended families, separation & co-parenting) — virtually or in person
Direct billing for counselling services is available through Pacific Blue Cross, Medavie Blue Cross (for Veterans Affairs Canada members), and the Autism Funding Unit if our clinical counsellor, Farnaz Farrokhi, is an approved provider (please confirm directly with AFU). For other insurance plans that cover Certified Canadian Counsellors (CCC), direct billing may be possible; otherwise, receipts can be submitted for reimbursement. Holistic Nutrition may also be covered if your plan includes Health or Wellness Spending Accounts—please confirm with your provider.
Giving back is a core value at Soma House Counselling & Wellness. With each service booked, you help us give back. Because of you, in 2025, we were able to:
✨ Support a local family with food and Christmas gifts
✨ Donate to a women’s shelter in Victoria
✨ Give back to the BC SPCA and CatNap with food and wish-list items
As we look ahead to 2026, our community-giving focus includes Loaves and Fishes, Nanaimo Family Life Association, Haven House, and Wounded Warrior Canada, while remaining responsive to emerging community needs across Vancouver Island and Canada. 💜

Land Acknowledgment
Soma House Counselling & Wellness gratefully acknowledges that we work on the unceded territory of the Snuneymuxw and Stz'uminus First Nations.
Commitment to Inclusivity
We are committed to being a safe and welcoming space for members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community.
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