Welcome to Cygnus Counselling’s online booking page. Cygnus Counselling offers trauma-informed and inclusive counselling services in-person on Gabriola Island, BC and online to residents of Nanaimo, Vancouver Island, and across BC.

I do my best to organize my appointments so they are easily scheduled online. If you don’t see what you are looking for, please email me as I might have availability outside of what appears here. I may offer counselling for 2 people (or more) on a case-by-case basis, please contact me directly at Leslie@cygnuscounselling.ca.

Free Consultation

If you are not an existing client you will need to book a consultation prior to scheduling an appointment. This is time reserved for us to discuss what you are looking for in counselling and to ask me questions about my practice.


Individual and 2+ Counselling

Choose between in-person or online (telehealth) appointments. Individual counselling rates as of Jan. 1st, 2025: $150 (including GST)/60 minutes. Sessions over 60-mins are pro-rated at $100/hr. (including GST). For more information, visit cygnuscounselling.ca I may offer counselling for dyads (or more) on a case-by-case basis, please contact me directly. Don't see what you are looking for... Read More

Choose between in-person or online (telehealth) appointments.

Individual counselling rates as of Jan. 1st, 2025: $150 (including GST)/60 minutes. Sessions over 60-mins are pro-rated at $100/hr. (including GST). For more information, visit cygnuscounselling.ca

I may offer counselling for dyads (or more) on a case-by-case basis, please contact me directly. Don't see what you are looking for? I do my best to make online schedule easy and I may have times available outside of the listed session times. Email me at Leslie@cygnuscounselling.ca.


First Nations Health Authority

For clients approved for counselling with the First Nations Health Authority. A consultation and pre-determination are required prior to booking to booking a counselling session. Choose between in-person or online (telehealth) appointments. Don't see what you are looking for? Email me at Leslie@cygnuscounselling.ca. I do my best to make online schedule easy and I may have times available outsid... Read More

For clients approved for counselling with the First Nations Health Authority. A consultation and pre-determination are required prior to booking to booking a counselling session. Choose between in-person or online (telehealth) appointments. Don't see what you are looking for? Email me at Leslie@cygnuscounselling.ca. I do my best to make online schedule easy and I may have times available outside of the listed session times.


Crime Victim Assistance Program

For clients who have been awarded counselling or psychoeducational sessions with the Crime Victim Assistance Program. A consultation is required prior to booking to booking a counselling session. Choose between in-person or online (telehealth) appointments. Don't see what you are looking for? Email me at Leslie@cygnuscounselling.ca. I do my best to make online schedule easy and I may have times... Read More

For clients who have been awarded counselling or psychoeducational sessions with the Crime Victim Assistance Program. A consultation is required prior to booking to booking a counselling session. Choose between in-person or online (telehealth) appointments. Don't see what you are looking for? Email me at Leslie@cygnuscounselling.ca. I do my best to make online schedule easy and I may have times available outside of the listed session times.

Leslie Sanderson is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (#19889) and Canadian Certified Counsellor (#10010489). She specializes in trauma-informed and inclusive care for individuals coping with the impact of relational trauma, early attachment wounding, personal growth, transitions, and general life challenges. Leslie is a stepmother living in a blended family environment and she loves providing support to folks navigating novel and difficult family dynamics.

Leslie Sanderson is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (#19889) and Canadian Certified Counsellor (... Read More

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