Book an Appointment at In Community Counselling (off campus) - These sessions will be held in the community: Mill Bay, Cobble Hill Duncan or online.
Maureen Codispodi
(She/Her/Hers)
CCC RCC MA MAT
My name is Maureen Codispodi, a clinical counsellor and I am so grateful to become part of the Shawnigan Lake School community. I have spent most of the last 20 years living, working and travelling internationally and immersing myself in multicultural work and life. I have more than 24 years of experience in mental health, international education, learning services/special education and counselling. I love working with educators, immigrants/expatriates, third culture kids (TCK’s) and adult third culture kids (ATCK’s) and neurodivergent people (ADHD/ASD). I am available for booking online for students and staff through the Shawnigan Lake mental health portal for virtual appointments. If you want to connect first please reach out by email; me@MaureenCodispodi.com
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Ms. Kim Hughf
(She/Her/Hers)
Social Worker BSW
My name is Kim, and I’m a registered social worker in good standing since 2018. I’m dedicated to helping people navigate systems and support their wellness journey. I take a solution-focused approach, using Dialectical Behaviour Therapy strategies like mindfulness and challenging thought processes to help you reach your goals with confidence.
Here are some of the ways I can support you:
-Crisis short-term counseling and support using a social work lens
-Parenting support and resources navigation
-Rental or subsidized housing process guidance
-Healthcare system navigation and advocacy
-Mental health & addictions community resources and safety planning
-Government applications and advocacy (e.g., disability, income assistance, Fair Pharmacare)
-Grief and loss support, including counseling and resources
-Caregiver support, such as connecting groups or home care services
-Advanced care planning conversations and end-of-life care planning
-Self-care strategies and mindfulness practice
-Food security assistance
-Health care planning ex. surgeries or new diagnosis
I look forward to learning about your values and supporting your self-determination by creating a personalized plan and providing the tools you need on your journey.
Direct billing to benefits is available.
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Cheryl Nowshadi Registered Clinical Counsellor
I work from a client-centered, response-based and trauma informed practice, with a feminist perspective. I have more than twelve years of experience working with women and youth and their families who are coping with the impact of violence, sexualized violence, trauma, anxiety, depression, divorce and other issues. I also run an equine assisted counselling program called the Healing Hearts Therapeutic Riding Program also located in Mill Bay, BC. This equine assisted counselling program also works with a trauma informed lens and includes myself and two equine specialists. I am also an approved Crime Victim Assistance Program provider (CVAP) and a First Nations Health Authority provider (FNHA). I am experienced in working with teenagers and parent/child conflicts.
Areas of Practice Abuse - Physical Emotional Sexual Adult Counselling Child Counselling (11 to 13 yrs) Domestic Violence Individual Counselling (General) Parenting Teen | Adolescent Counselling (14 - 19 yrs)
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Social Work & Crisis Counselling
A social worker is a trained professional who provides support, advocacy, and resources to individuals, families, and communities to enhance their well-being and quality of life. They work in a variety of settings, including hospitals, schools, government agencies, non-profit organizations, and private practices. Social workers help people navigate challenges such as mental health issues, physical health, housing, education, relationships, and healthcare, ultimately supporting social detriments of health.