Colleen Franklin, M.ACP., RCC
Offers
In-person and virtual appointments
- Clinical Counsellor
- Woman
Accepting new patients
Provider information
Description
Oftentimes we feel ‘stuck’ as though change is not possible, or that our story is too complex to navigate and find healing from. Through my own experiences and work in supporting others in their healing journeys, I believe that freedom and change, even in the midst of significant pain and loss is possible, because with change comes possibility. I will work with you, to help you, deepen your own insights, and intuition. When we can put words to our feelings and develop an understanding of our experiences it allows us to make sense of our world and restore balance to our lives.
Conditions
- Abuse
- Addiction
- ADHD
- Adoption
- Aging
- Alcohol Abuse
- Anxiety
- Behavioral Issues
- Chronic Pain or Illness
- Codependency
- Communication
- Conversion disorder
- Dissociative Disorders
- Divorce
- Infertility or Adoption
- Loneliness
- Parenting
- Postpartum depression
- Seasonal Affective Disorder
- Self Esteem
- Self-harming or suicidal behavior
- Social Anxiety Disorder
- Social Isolation
- Somatic symptom disorder
- Stress
- Substance Abuse
- Suicidal Thoughts
- Trauma
- Women's Issues
- Workplace stress
Provider's hours
Sunday
Closed
Monday
9:00 am
-
3:00 pm
Tuesday
9:00 am
-
5:00 pm
Wednesday
9:00 am
-
3:30 pm
Thursday
8:00 am
-
5:00 pm
Friday
Closed
Saturday
Closed
Services
- Attachment-based therapy
- Career counseling
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Culturally sensitive therapy
- Emotionally focused therapy
- Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy
- Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy
- Person-centered therapy
- Relationship counselling
- Solution-focused brief therapy
- Strength-based therapy
- The Gottman method
- Trauma informed care
- Trauma-focused cognitive behavior therapy
Clientele
- Adults (18+)
- Couples
- Seniors (65+)
Languages spoken
- English
Professional designations
- Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (M.ACP.)
- Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC)
Education
- I hold a Master’s degree in Clinical Counselling and am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC). My education includes extensive training in trauma-informed care, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), and evidence-based approaches for anxiety, stress, and emotional regulation. I engage in ongoing professional development to ensure my practice aligns with current clinical standards and ethical guidelines, allowing me to provide high-quality, effective mental health care.
Professional associations
- I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) in good standing with the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC). My practice adheres to BCACC’s professional standards, ethical guidelines, and continuing competency requirements. I maintain ongoing professional membership and participate in regular continuing education to ensure ethical, evidence-based care. This commitment supports high-quality, accountable mental health services for clients.
Facility: Sandstone Counselling
Summary
Sandstone Counselling is a trauma-informed counselling clinic in Nanaimo providing evidence-based support for individuals and couples. Our team offers EMDR and other therapeutic approaches to support anxiety, burnout, grief, life transitions, and trauma. We are committed to creating a safe, respectful, and compassionate environment where clients feel supported in their healing and personal growth.
Business hours
Sunday
Closed
Monday
9:00 am
-
3:00 pm
Tuesday
9:00 am
-
5:00 pm
Wednesday
9:00 am
-
3:30 pm
Thursday
9:00 am
-
5:00 pm
Friday
Closed
Saturday
Closed
Services & supplies
- Attachment-based therapy
- Career counseling
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Compassion-focused therapy
- Culturally sensitive therapy
- Emotionally focused therapy
- Exposure Therapy
- Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy
- Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy
- Person-centered therapy
- Positive psychology
- Prolonged exposure therapy
- Relationship counselling
- Solution-focused brief therapy
- Strength-based therapy
- The Gottman method
- Trauma informed care
- Trauma-focused cognitive behavior therapy
Amenities
- Close to public transit
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair accessible
