Melissa Davies, RCC, RP (Qualifying)

Melissa Davies, RCC, RP (Qualifying)

Counsellor, Registered Psychotherapist

Melissa Davies (she/her) is a Registered Clinical Counsellor dedicated to supporting individuals and families in healing trauma and navigating life’s challenges. She began her counselling career at Island Community Counselling in Nanaimo, where she trained in play therapy and developed a strong foundation for working with children, youth, adults, and Indigenous communities.

Over the past six years, Melissa has provided individual addiction counselling, facilitated Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) groups, and supported families through a compassionate, culturally responsive approach. She has extensive experience helping clients work through trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, anger, stress, and major life transitions. Her practice is grounded in a trauma-informed lens and embraces harm reduction, sex positivity, and neurodivergent-inclusive care.

Melissa is also trained in EMDR, an evidence-based therapy that helps clients reprocess distressing experiences so they become less emotionally overwhelming. EMDR is highly effective for treating post-traumatic stress and supports a wide range of mental health concerns.

Melissa is committed to creating a safe, inclusive space where clients feel seen, respected, and empowered. As a bisexual and queer-identifying woman, she understands the importance of identity, belonging, and advocacy in the therapeutic process. She believes that strong therapeutic relationships are the foundation for resilience, growth, and lasting change.