Welcome to Soma House Counselling & Psychotherapy.

Trauma-Informed. Neuroscience-Guided. Grounded in a Biopsychosocial Lens.

If you’re considering counselling, you don’t need to know exactly where to begin. You can choose an appointment below or book a free 15-minute consultation if you’d like to connect with me first.

I’m Farnaz Farrokhi-Holmes, a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC), Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC), and EMDR therapist. My approach is shaped by my clinical training, nearly two decades of experience in communications, government relations, public safety, leadership, and Emergency Operations Centres, as well as my lived experience growing up on military bases in a war zone.

I work with adults, youth, couples, and families navigating trauma, grief and loss, anxiety, burnout, ADHD, relationship challenges, and major life transitions.

I offer in-person and virtual counselling in Nanaimo, virtual counselling throughout BC, and virtual services for eligible clients in several other Canadian provinces and territories.

Direct Billing, Payment & Cancellation Policy:

Direct billing is available for many insurance providers, including Pacific Blue Cross, Canada Life, Sun Life, TELUS Health, GreenShield, and Medavie Blue Cross for Veterans Affairs Canada members.

Payment is accepted by e-transfers, Interac, and credit cards via Square or Jane App (3% fee + GST). Cash is not accepted. Please review the cancellation policy to avoid any fees.

Want to Learn More?

Learn more about my approach and explore articles on trauma, EMDR, IFS, grief, anxiety, and nervous system regulation at www.SomaHouse.ca. Finally, every counselling session supports Nanaimo Family Life Association(NFLA), helping make counselling more accessible for others in our community.