Trauma-Informed Counselling in Courtenay & the Comox Valley, BC

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Portage Counselling

/ˈpôrdij/ the practice of carrying water craft over land, either around an obstacle, or between two bodies of water.

Welcome to Portage Counselling. Inspired by the timeless practice of portaging, we understand that life's journey often requires us to switch gears, just as paddlers transition from gliding across water to carrying their canoe over dry land. When faced with rocky terrain, intense emotions, or unfamiliar challenges, we're here to guide you through each step, right here in Courtenay and across the Comox Valley.

Whether you're navigating turbulent waters, feeling off course, or confronting those tough patches no one talks about, our compassionate support will help you adapt, move forward, and continue your journey with resilience.

Come As You Are

We love connecting with those who feel like they are an outlier, or don't quite fit the mould, and those who experience the full rainbow of emotions. We're here to step alongside you, energetic, empathetic, and a little quirky, to help you find your strength, embrace your uniqueness, and move forward on your own incredible journey.

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Ways We Meet

Counselling doesn't have to happen in just one kind of room. Portage Counselling meets you where you are, literally:

  • In-person, at Haven Therapeutics in downtown Comox
  • Walk-and-talk sessions, outdoors, for those who process better while moving
  • Online, available to clients anywhere in British Columbia
  • Float and process, a partnership with FlowState float centre for those who want to settle their nervous system before, or after, our work together

Whichever way feels safest for you is the right way to start

Specialties

We support individuals, couples, and families in need of counselling in Courtenay, Comox, and across the Comox Valley, BC, and beyond. Those who may especially benefit from Portage Counselling include:

  • Neurodivergent individuals, like those with ADHD and autism, who are looking to better understand their unique neurological wiring
  • Parents and youth (11+) who want a therapist who speaks their language and doesn't trivialize the extraordinary challenges they face
  • Those who live with a chronic illness, such as diabetes, arthritis, or seizures, and have to navigate chronic conditions while maintaining personal wellness
  • Those who wish to unpack, process, and heal from traumatic experiences and long-standing problematic patterns in their life
  • Individuals who would like to incorporate their faith and spirituality into their healing and journey
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Serving Courtenay, Comox & the Comox Valley 

Portage Counselling is based in downtown Comox and welcomes clients from across the region, including Courtenay, Comox, Cumberland, and the surrounding Comox Valley. Online counselling is also available anywhere in British Columbia, for those who'd rather meet from home.

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Your path doesn't have to look like anyone else's.

Book a free consultation and let's figure out, together, what the next stretch of the journey could look like.

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