Colleen Franklin MA, RCC
In- person counselling in Nanaimo & virtual counselling across BC
CURRENT AVAILABILITY
Colleen is currently not accepting new clients
Please visit our Meet the Team page to connect with a counsellor who is currently accepting new clients.
I came to Colleen feeling completely overwhelmed and not really knowing where to start. She made me feel understood and helped me work through things at my own pace. I've learned so much about myself and feel so much more like myself again.
-Anonymous client
Registered Clinical Counsellor and EMDR
Rediscover Balance, Connection, and Purpose
Sometimes, life feels overwhelming, and the challenges we face leave us feeling stuck or disconnected. Stress, worry, anxiety, and burnout are natural reactions to life’s demands, but they don’t have to define your story. Together, we can explore what’s weighing you down, gain clarity on the root causes, and develop tools to move forward.
I work from a trauma-informed and attachment-focused approach, meaning I work to understand how your past experiences shape your present. This allows us to work together in a way that feels safe, supportive, and empowering.
Specializing in:
Trauma recovery and emotional healing
Navigating burnout and work-related stress
Life transition and relationship challenges
Support for first responders and their families
E M D R (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing)
Whether you’re seeking to understand yourself better, heal from past experiences, or make meaningful changes in your life, I’m here to help. Together we’ll work towards creating a life where you feel grounded, connected, and hopeful again
Specializing in Supporting Clients Experiencing Trauma, PTSD, Burnout & Return to Work Transitions
Acquired stress injury
Burnout
Compassion fatigue
Chronic Pain
Complex trauma
Dissociative Disorders (DID)
Foster Parent Support
First Responders
Grief
Infidelity
Life Transitions
Neurodiversity
Parenting Children with Neurodiversity
Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
PTSD
Parenting support
Relationship and Marital Issues
Return to Work Support
Return to Work Planning
Self Esteem
Stress
Trauma
Meet Colleen
As a registered clinical counsellor I am passionate about helping individuals navigate trauma, burnout and other life challenges. My goal is to provide a compassionate, supportive space where you feel heard and empowered to heal and grow. Watch this video to lean more about me and how I can support you on your journey to well-being.