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“If we can share our story with someone who responds with empathy and understanding, shame can’t survive.”

Brené Brown

Karen Max, Registered Clinical Counsellor

200 170 Wallace St. | Nanaimo, BC | 250-619-5999

My Approach

A relationship based on respect and dignity is the foundation of healing and transformation.

I am passionate about working collaboratively to highlight and build on the strengths and resources you already have.

I believe that…

  • Establishing safety and trust is the first step in the counselling process.
  • Fun and creativity can be an important part of the counselling process.
  • No one is broken or damaged, we find brilliant and creative ways to survive and resist injustice.
  • Every person is unique and the more tools I have to offer the better.
  • Anyone can make positive changes, at any time, with the right support.
  • Counselling is a collaborative process that should be guided by the client.
  • Counselling should happen at a pace that is manageable so that you can continue to function in your every day life.

Feel free to contact me with any questions. I look forward to meeting you soon.


I am grateful to live and work on the unceded territory of the Snuneymuxw First Nation