Healing Support for Trauma, Life Transitions, Addiction, & Relationship Issues
We offer trauma-informed, evidence-based therapy for individuals, couples, and families.
Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or simply navigating a major change, we are here to help you heal, grow, and reclaim your life.
At The Counselling HUB, we believe in HELPING, UNDERSTANDING, and BELONGING.
Individual Counselling
Step into a safe, supportive space to explore your challenges and discover your inner strength. In individual counselling, we use evidence-based practices tailored to your needs, helping you build resilience and self-awareness while coping with trauma, stress, or life transitions.
Couples Counselling
Struggling with communication or feeling distant from your partner? Couples counselling provides a safe, supportive space to resolve conflicts, heal past wounds, improve communication, and strengthen the bond you share, fostering a more resilient and fulfilling relationship.
Gaming Addiction Support
LUGS: Level Up Gaming Support is an in-person, counsellor-led group designed for youth and adults who want to better understand their gaming habits and what might be driving them. This 8-week program combines psychoeducation, peer support, and evidence-based therapy to explore the emotional, relational, and behavioral roots of gaming and technology overuse.
Meet Jason – Compassion, Experience, Authenticity
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Hi, I’m Jason Bains, a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) based in Nanaimo, BC. I work with individuals and families navigating trauma, life transitions, addiction, and relationship challenges. My approach is grounded in IFS, DBT, somatic practices, and attachment theory. More than anything, it is rooted in trust, compassion, and authenticity.
This work is deeply personal to me. I’ve faced many of the same struggles I now help others move through, and I know how hard it can be to ask for support. Our stories may be different, but the feelings are where we connect. In our work together, we’ll move at your pace with steadiness, safety, and real human connection. Your goal is my goal.
In the toughest times, you don’t have to walk alone.
At The Counselling HUB, we’re here to help.
Getting Started is Easy
How do I book a counselling session?
Contact information is located on the bottom of the page. We are happy to answer any questions and help you find a time that works best for you.
Do you offer a free consultation?
Yes! We offer a free 15-minute phone or video consultation. This gives us a chance to connect, discuss your needs, and explore how we can support you before committing to a session.
What can I expect in the first session?
Our first counselling session is about getting to know you—your story, what brings you to therapy, and what you hope to gain. We’ll move at your pace, ensuring you feel safe and supported.
Helping Understanding Belonging
HUB is at the heart of our approach and informs how we support individuals navigating trauma, life transitions, addiction, and relationship challenges by creating a space that feels safe, grounded, and human. Based in Nanaimo and serving all of Vancouver Island, The Counselling HUB offers trauma-informed care rooted in connection, clarity, and meaningful change.