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Zahura Ahmed
Jennaka Clow
Sarah Delroy
Nate Demetrius RCC #21765
Bonnie Dyck
(She/Her/Hers)
RCC# 17932
Robin Fagnan
Robin brings a depth of experience based in three decades of work in areas such as experiential education, adventure-based learning, professional outdoor guiding, youth justice, counselling, and extensive work with people of many abilities. Robin has come to see that connection is the basic recipe for supporting people in re-framing life’s challenges into opportunities for growth. Connection between people and with the natural world’s capacity to connect us to something bigger than ourselves. Robin has a practical approach centred on both the efficacy of nature connection and developing present moment awareness to develop practical tools. On the foundation of developing therapeutic rapport he focuses on the simplest ways of developing and maintaining momentum for individuals to move forward. (And, FUN is an integral part of the process too!!) As a person with Type 1 diabetes, Robin also provides support to youth and adults with the challenges of living with a chronic illness.
Robin brings a depth of experience based in three decades of work in areas such as experiential e... Read More
Andrew Fawcett
Elise Gilchrist
(She/Her/Hers)
MA, BA, RCC #19274
Elise Gilchrist (she/her) – Registered Clinical Counsellor
Elise is an enthusiastic, warm, and playful counsellor who approaches client relationships with reverence, humility, flexibility, and care. She has years of experience facilitating outdoor adventure activities and leadership programs with kids and teens. She has also worked in community health for over a decade. These experiences offered opportunities to develop meaningful relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
As someone who has personally found healing through her relationship with the non-human natural world, Elise acknowledges the therapeutic power of being in relationship with nature.
In her work, she intends to team up with nature as co-facilitator to cultivate a carefully attuned relationship with each unique client and family unit.
Elise Gilchrist (she/her) – Registered Clinical Counsellor Elise is an enthusiastic, warm, and p... Read More
Cilla Holmes
Sarah Johnston RCC 19165
Tensley Koontz
Tensley is a Registered Clinical Counsellor who, for over 14 years, has supported youth and young adults as an educator with the Greater Victoria School District, outdoor instructor with Outward Bound Canada, kayak guide and wildland firefighter.
Intertwined with his own healing journey and background growing up in Alberta’s Kananaskis, and the rangelands of BC’s Cariboo-Chilcotin, Tensley understands one’s connection to nature can be a powerful tool to cultivate self-efficacy and support healing, growth, and change. Further drawing from his background and Métis heritage, Tensley understands walking within two worlds and appreciates engaging with diverse peoples.
Tensley works from a lens of sensitivity, curiosity, and compassion, and his strength-based approaches emphasize mindfulness, experiential play, and the learning of outdoor skills to connect with clients and support their greater understanding of self, positive self-belief, and capacity for change.
Tensley is a Registered Clinical Counsellor who, for over 14 years, has supported youth and young... Read More
Kelly Nakatsuka
(He/Him/His)
RTC #2657
Jessica Neary RCC #22335
Jessica Neary (she/her) – M.A. Counselling Candidate, B.A., M.A. – Practicum Student Greater Victoria
Jessica loves to hike, camp, meditate and go on regular adventures in nature. Outdoor spaces offer her a sense of peace, calm and adventure. She has 6 years of experience working in various outdoor camp roles with children and youth and is excited to work outside again with all age groups with the intent of healing.
Jessica is in progress to complete a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology. She has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology at York University and Postgraduate Certificate in Human Resources Management at George Brown College. Jessica is passionate about working with people. She worked at several not for profit organizations in recent years supporting people in their work and transitions.
Coming with a humanistic approach, Jessica sets a tone that welcomes a creative and full expression of self. Jessica draws from modalities such as humanistic therapy, gestalt, and acceptance and committment therapy. Inviting therapeutic play and laughter, she brings warmth, openness, humour and curiousity to clients.
Jessica Neary (she/her) – M.A. Counselling Candidate, B.A., M.A. – Practicum Student Greater Vict... Read More
Heather Quaite
Calum Ramsay
Calum helps people navigate life. During sessions, you can expect to build relationships characterized by trust, presence, and connection, both with Calum and with the natural settings where you’ll work together. Calum recognises who you are as a person and addresses your needs by integrating experiential learning, mindfulness, and your pre-existing strengths. This allows you and Calum to generate a combination of insight and action to move you toward your goals. Calum is committed to creating an experience with you through nature-based therapy that provides opportunities for meaningful growth, change, and acceptance.
Calum’s path to becoming a counsellor has been non-linear. After training as an engineer, he spent 12 years growing the decision-making skills of international rugby players at hundreds of competitions including the Olympics and Rugby World Cups. This work led to collaboration with experts from the NFL, NHL, and Super Rugby to advance his understanding of human behaviour under stress. Calum has also worked in the trades, facilitated over 400 hours of support groups, and is currently involved with BC’s response to cumulative effects on Treaty 8 territory. Calum spends his free time outdoors as often as possible where he is usually found on a bike, beach, or camping trip with his wife and dog.
Calum lives, with respect and humility, on the territories of the lək̓ʷəŋən and W̱SÁNEĆ peoples.
Calum helps people navigate life. During sessions, you can expect to build relationships characte... Read More
Katy Rose MA RCC #3190
Sasha Routley
(She/Her/Hers)
RCC# 18676
Daniella Roze RCC #19443
David Segal MA, RCC #5650
David Segal has been providing counselling for children, youth, adults and families for over 15 years. He is deeply passionate about the natural world and how strengthening human-nature relationships can enrich our collective and individual well-being. He has spent the last decade learning from a vast array of teachers (including the non-human natural ones) the tools and skills for guiding people to truly know their own inherent wholeness and how to work with the struggles of their life in order to both harness and harvest the gifts and learning available. He completed a Masters degree in Child and Youth Care at the University of Victoria and is registered with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors. He has additional training in working to resolve trauma and assit couples and families get unstuck and deepen their bonds. When not counselling, he loves playing sports, exploring forests, training in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and spending time with his family.
David Segal has been providing counselling for children, youth, adults and families for over 15 y... Read More
Trudi Smith RCC #20060
Sylvia Storry
With more than 20 years of experience supporting youth and their families, Sylvia (she/her) approaches people with positivity and genuine care. Central to her nature-based practice, is a deep respect and gratitude for the lands and waterways of the Coast Salish peoples who have generously gifted her teachings and support over many years. Sylvia’s practice is rooted in a belief that connection and belonging are essential to wellbeing. Using nature as a co-facilitator, Sylvia strives to help youth to find strength in themselves and build up their capacity find belonging within the people and spaces they connect with.
Sylvia is currently pursuing her Masters Degree in Child and Youth Care at the University of Victoria. Sylvia stayed on with Human Nature as a Youth Support Worker after completing her clinical internship with Human Nature. She plans to register for her RCC designation once her degree is complete.
When she does not have her youth support hat on, you are most likely to find Sylvia outside mountain biking, hiking with her pup Dex or seeking out time near or on the ocean.
With more than 20 years of experience supporting youth and their families, Sylvia (she/her) appro... Read More
Katy Winship RCC #18202
Teresa Winter RTC #2390
Kostas Zolotas MA, RCC #19978
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