Nanaimo Counsellors
Adam Layne M.A.
Adam received his Masters in Counselling Psychology in May of 2023 and is in the process of becoming accredited through both the CCPA and the BCACC. Prior to this, Adam studied business, political science, biology and psychology at the undergraduate level.
A mariner for over twenty years, Adam can connect with individuals from all walks of life and is a strong proponent of meeting the client where they are at through person-centered therapy; individuals are drawn towards their own self-actualization and the therapist is merely a guide in the process of self-discovery. Alongside this backdrop, Adam is drawn to mindfulness through meditation, the importance of personal narratives, and how early attachments inform the nervous system within relationship to the self, the other, and how we meet the world each day and over time.
Adam is interested in working alongside individuals from all backgrounds and is particularly interested in meeting those that are experiencing loss, anger, life transition, depression and troubles within their relationships. It is his hope that through working together life becomes easier, more enjoyable, and that the “here and now” of life gains new meaning and poignancy.
Adam pauses in life by finding the trails seldom trekked, camping in forgotten places, fishing the deep canyons of wild Vancouver Island and enjoying the company of friends and family over great food.
Rosita Larrain - MA Counseling Therapist, Couple Counselor, Parent Coach, Child and Youth Therapist
Rosita has been a counseling therapist for individuals and families for 18 years. She holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Child & Youth Mental Health and has studied child development and attachment with the Neufeld Institute. She is also a trained transformational coach and group facilitator and has worked in Chile, Mexico and Canada. For 8 years Rosita worked with women fleeing violence at a local transition house. She then became the counselor for the PEACE program supporting children and youth who witness abuse and their caregivers.
Along with her private counseling practice, Rosita most recently worked with High Thrive Coaching, a marriage coaching company in the US helping people to restore their marriage in crisis and establish a new, solid foundation for their renewed relationship. With a holistic and trauma informed approach, Rosita helps her clients come to insightful understanding and offers practical guidance to address psycho-emotional issues, marriage/relationship difficulties, parenting challenges and family mental health concerns. She also supports separated/divorced co-parents to navigate their process in a respectful and child centred way.
Rosita is skilled in and passionate about emotional healing, healthy relationships and helping families thrive.
Kirsten Brooker - MEd, RCC
Kirsten is a compassionate and collaborative Registered Clinical Counsellor who is deeply committed to social justice, inclusivity, and creating spaces where people feel genuinely seen and supported. Rooted in trauma-informed, person-centered and multicultural approach, she believes there is no “one size fits all” path in counselling and works alongside clients to honour their unique identities, experiences, and strengths. Kirsten draws from a variety of therapeutic approaches, including Narrative Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT),
Having spent most of her life on Vancouver Island, Kirsten feels deeply connected to the coast. She holds a Master of Education in Counselling from the University of Northern British Columbia and has extensive experience supporting older adults as well as individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds. Kirsten has worked with individuals navigating grief and loss, anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationships, and boundary-setting. As a neurodiverse person herself, she is especially passionate about supporting others within the neurodiverse community with understanding, authenticity, and care.
For You
Professional counselling is available for you. It is confidential, compassionate, accessible, and it can be an important part of improving and maintaining your health and wellness.
For Your Family
Professional counselling is available to your eligible family members through our EFAP.
For Your Work
Whatever the size of your employee group, we are committed to anticipating your ever changing needs and delivering relevant, cost effective service.