Johanna Wickie

About Johanna

Welcome to Arbutus Counselling. My name is Johanna, and my goal is to provide a productive and supported space where you can better understand yourself and achieve meaningful change. No matter how dire the circumstances appear to be, I believe that change is always possible.

My motto is “keeping it real”, and I hope to be your fearless ally in your counselling journey.

Starting counselling can be both daunting and uncomfortable, and I find it important to make this process as accessible and insightful for you as possible. While holding a compassionate and safe space I am not afraid to sit in this discomfort with you and to work together to find answers that are specific to you. I commit to bringing my authentic “Johanna” self to each session in a hope to build an equal and trustworthy relationship for us to face your life challenges together. I find humour and honesty to be integral to this process, and welcome good laughs in our sessions. My approach to counselling is empowering and genuine, and I will help you find your own unique definition of success. I am not here to make you work harder in your life, but I am here to help you work more effectively, reclaiming energy and time for yourself.

Prior to my counselling career, I have had a diverse professional background with almost two decades of service in the Canadian Forces, a decade in the business sector and a Master of Business Administration. As such, I am able to draw on a wide range of skills and experiences in my counselling work. I work with individuals dealing with challenges such as anxiety, depression, grief and loss, self-esteem issues, addictions and significant life changes and events. I also have extensive experience working with couples and families, including blended families and couples going through a separation and divorce. I also work with many professionals for career related support.

I am both a Registered Clinical counsellor (R.C.C.) and a Canadian Certified Counsellor (C.C.C.), associated with the BCACC and CCPA respectively.