About Ainslie Wellness
Meet Kelly...
Hello. My name is Kelly Ainslie. I want to share a bit about what I offer, so that you can make an informed decision about the counsellor that’s the right fit for you.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, or simply, “not yourself” right now, so I will try to keep this short. My counselling approach attends to your complete wellness plan, rather than just treating your symptoms with “tips and techniques.” You can find with most Google searches these days. And although you might be able to find a few nuggets of wisdom that seem to speak to your current situation, these methods won’t capture the true essence of your unique lived experiences. Therefore, it is unlikely that these strategies will have the long-term affects you want and need. I often use the analogy that only treating a symptom is like putting a bandage over a wound: It keeps it safe from the elements for a while, but as soon as it gets wet, it falls off, and the wound is exposed again. So too are your mental health issues exposed and raw if we simply treat the issues with a “quick fix.”
I am a trauma-trained and trauma-informed therapist, which means I have formal education to identify and treat trauma, while still holding awareness of the complex dynamics on a person and their functioning. Trauma can have widespread impact on your thoughts, feelings, behaviours, and ability to care for yourself (physically, emotionally, and psychologically). I will provide you with a compassionate space to create your meaningful healing plan.
Kelly Ainslie, mc, bsw, rsw, rcc
Kelly Ainslie is a trauma-informed and trauma-trained mental health clinician, with over 30 years of experience supporting clients and their families. She is a Registered Clinical Counsellor, and holds Interprovincial status as a Registered Social Worker. She is a registered therapist with EMDR Canada and the EMDR International Association (EMDRIA).
My commitment to you…
I am committed to tailoring a therapeutic approach to meet your individualized needs. My passion is to guide people to recognize their strengths and potential to overcome individual and relationship problems, and gain skills to use in other areas of their lives after therapy has ended. I will support you to restore a healthy balance in your life.
My approach…
The therapy that I offer my clients is as unique as they are. It is important for me to be well-versed in several treatment approaches to be able to accommodate the individual needs of my clients. So while I am trained in several treatment modalities, and have an expertise in these therapeutic approaches, I am not the expert of your life. You will lead your treatment journey, while I will support you in making the changes that are specific to you and your lifestyle. You should not feel as though I am applying a cookie-cutter technique; instead, what you will witness is your active participation in building a co-constructed treatment and preferred-future plan specific to you and the challenges you want to overcome.
Next steps…
Do I have the necessary skills to meet your individual needs? Is there a match between my treatment approach and what you are looking for in a counsellor? It is important for you to feel safe and understood by your counsellor. Therapy is expensive and you should feel as though you are going to benefit from this close therapeutic relationship. In order to learn more and to see if I am the right fit for you, I encourage you to call me for a free consultation before committing to your first session.
Ainslie Wellness
Your need. Your hope. Your success.
Kelly Ainslie, MC, BSW, Registered Social Worker, Registered Clinical Counsellor
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Vancouver Island Crisis Line: 1-888-494-3888