My name is Jessica MacKay and I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor in Nanaimo, B.C.  After pursuing my educational, professional and personal ventures in various cities around the world, I now proudly call Nanaimo home and respectfully acknowledge that I live and work on the unceded traditional territory of the Snuneymuxw First Nation. Born and raised on Coast Salish territories (West Coast of BC), it is a privilege to live, work and play on this land.

​I have found employment through helping others for nearly two decades and my professional experience includes addiction/ substance abuse counselling, facilitation of group therapy, Yoga instruction, working with children and young adults and more.

I obtained a master's degree in counselling psychology, I am a certified Reiki practitioner, a certified Yoga instructor, and I have a diploma in Personal Health and Nutrition.

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I am currently continuing my education in training specifically for DBT and Trauma therapy.

I intend to pursue a PHD in this field in the coming years. 

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My professional experience as a Clinical Counsellor in addition to education and life experience allow me the privilege of working alongside others as they explore and discover balance, joy and fulfillment in life. As an athlete, I am aware of the critical connection between physical well-being and mental health, and it is with this in mind that I assist others in their journey of self-discovery and fulfillment, both physically and mentally.

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I believe that wellness can be achieved by cultivating and maintaining balance between our social, spiritual, emotional, behavioral, physical and mental health needs. This balance can be realized through insightful exploration of the self, and it is an honor to work alongside each of my clients as they explore and develop healthy patterns that serves their individual well-being.

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