Kathy Brandon Counselling Services - Nanaimo: About Kathy

About Kathy.................

Kathy earned her Masters Degree in Social Work from the University of British Columbia in 1991 and became a Registered Social Worker approved for independent practice in BC in 1999.  Prior to developing a private counselling practice, Kathy worked as a mental health therapist and Program Co-ordinator in community mental health and later in cancer care as a Psycho-Oncology Counsellor. Kathy's counselling practice is guided by the code of ethics and standards of practice as set out by the British Columbia College of Social Workers.

Kathy is committed to on-going professional development and regularly attends seminars and workshops to ensure that her knowledge is up to date and to continually enhance her clinical skills. Kathy has significant expertise and experience in mental health (depression, anxiety, posttraumatic stress disorder, adjustment disorders), relationship issues, trauma recovery, abuse recovery, addiction recovery support, adjusting to chronic illness, and stress management.
Kathy has a passion for her counselling work and feels honoured to be part of her clients' change process.

Kathy is a mother to two adult daughters and a grandmother to twin granddaughters. She has personally experienced the challenges and rewards of parenting in a blended family.

Kathy values the connections in her life with family, friends and colleagues. Kathy enjoys silversmithing, time with her friends, children, grandchildren, and husband - and the companionship of her Bichon dog, Reine.