Seven Streams Wellness

Seven Streams Counselling, located in Nanaimo on Vancouver Island, is a counselling practice dedicated to providing compassionate and professional support to individuals, couples, and families. Led by Chris Clarke, a Registered Clinical Counsellor with over 15 years of experience, the practice offers a range of counselling services tailored to meet the unique needs of each client.

Chris Clarke's approach to counselling integrates his extensive experience in Natural Health with his counselling expertise. This unique perspective allows him to guide clients towards healing and well-being using a variety of techniques that ultimately converge in a Cognitive Behavioural and Solution Focused Approach. Chris is known for his sensitive and caring approach, creating a warm, safe, and supportive environment for clients to explore their emotions and experiences.

Counselling Services

Seven Streams Counselling offers a diverse selection of counselling services, including:

• Individual Counselling: With a focus on creating a warm, safe, and supportive environment, individual counselling addresses a wide range of issues, such as depression, anxiety, grief and loss, addictions, personal growth, abuse, parenting, anger management, stress, guilt, insomnia, trauma, spirituality, and more. Chris Clarke uses a variety of counselling tools, including CBT, Solution Focused, Client Centred, Communication Strategies, Response-Based Theory, Systems Theory, Psycho-Educational, and Spirituality approaches, to help clients navigate their circumstances and achieve their goals.
• Couples Counselling: As a specialty area for Chris Clarke, couples counselling aims to strengthen relationships and resolve conflicts. By fostering open communication, addressing negative patterns, and promoting empathy and understanding, couples can reconnect and build a stronger, healthier relationship. Techniques used in couples counselling may include communication strategies, response-based theory, and systems theory, among others.
• Online Counselling: Offered via phone or video conferencing, online counselling makes it possible for clients to access support from the comfort of their own homes. This service is particularly beneficial for those who live in remote areas, have mobility issues, or prefer the convenience of virtual sessions. Online counselling is available for individual and couples counselling.

Getting Started

To begin your counselling journey with Seven Streams Counselling, follow these simple steps:

1. Schedule an appointment using the online booking system. Click the "Book Online" button to get started. This will guide you through creating your online account, booking an appointment, and completing an online intake form.

2. Alternatively, you can contact Chris Clarke directly at 250 588 0054 or use the email form on the contact us page.

Seven Streams Counselling looks forward to supporting you on your path to healing, understanding, and growth.