Stephanie McCune, MCP, RCC, PhD

Clinical Counsellor
Nanaimo BC
As a Registered Clinical Counsellor, I place tremendous importance on the wisdom and insider knowledge of the people I works with. The ways in which we pursue healing are explored together and treatment plans are developed in partnership. I am available to meet in-person or by virtual Telehealth platforms.
Hello, my name is Stephanie and I am grateful to have been working in the field of health and human services for 24 years. I am humbled to provide clinical counselling services to youth, adults, couples, and families. In my interactions I strive to meet people where they are at while centring safety, collaboration, trauma informed practice, cultural humility, compassion. I hold a Bachelor Degree in Social Work, Masters in Counselling Psychology and a PhD with a specialization in the field of substance use and addiction. I am a professor at a post- secondary university and teach in the areas of substance use, counselling, and mental health. I support in areas of mental health (anxiety, depression), life transitions, parenting, psychedelic integration therapy. I specialize in addiction and supporting people in relationship with alcohol and other drugs.
Areas of Focus: Substance Use Couples Counselling/Relationship Issues Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Parenting Support Trauma Therapy Support for major life transitions, such as support to post-secondary students Stress Management Family Counselling Anxiety Depression Psychedelic Preparation and Integration Sessions Education and Training: Bachelor Degree in Social Work, Masters in Counselling Psychology and a PhD with a specialization in the field of substance use and addiction Narrative Therapy Compassionate Inquiry (Gabor Mate) Collaborative Therapy Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Solution Focused Therapy Motivational Interviewing Family Systems Theory Polyvagal Theory Somatic Experiencing Strength-Based Therapy Psychedelic Integration Therapy Psychedelic Assisted Therapy (Therapsil Canada)