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Mark is a caring professional counsellor who believes the therapeutic relationship is the most fruitful part of counselling. Mark works with adults of all ages, including people experiencing challenges with anxiety, depression, trauma, brain injury, grief, loss, life transitions, self-worth, and finding fulfilment in life. Mark understands that asking for help isn’t easy, and his work
reflects a non-judgemental approach to those who might otherwise find it difficult to reach out.
Mark earned his Master's Degree in Educational Leadership in the UK and completed his Diploma in Professional Counselling in Canada. Mark also has specialized training in existential counselling and psychotherapy accredited through the International Society for Existential Analysis in Vienna. More recently, Mark has been adapting his work to support male survivors of sexual trauma and intimate partner abuse, as well as men experiencing eating disorders.
Mark has been active in various non-profit roles throughout his career, including board member, executive director, coach, mentor, and educator. Bringing a combination of
experience, education, and enthusiasm to his work, Mark is grateful to be able to share his passion with the Men’s Centre.
In his personal life, Mark enjoys spending time with his family and experiencing the great
outdoors.
Registered Professional Counsellor (RPC) #4134
Mark is available for appointments Tuesdays - Thursdays during daytime office hours
Ryan Levis completed his Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology in 2025, graduating from Yorkville University; he completed his Bachelor of Arts in 2011 from the University of Victoria, where he studied ancient mythology and modern business. He comes to the Nanaimo Men’s Centre through 15 years of community-based mental health support work. Ryan has working experience with men experiencing post-acute withdrawal, post traumatic growth, cancer, divorce/separation, custody, court systems, public administrative systems, emotional dysregulation, life stage development, transitional stress, and domestic abuse. He facilitates the free Thursday night drop-in group, supporting men with an assortment of challenges using cognitive behavioural therapy, life skills development, and psychoeducation.
In 2015, Ryan began publishing on the topic of men’s mental health, finding masculinity as an important yet sometimes underappreciated element in public health discourse. He strives to find adaptive ways to hold space for men’s health and their emotional healing by meeting the man where he is at, accepting him just as he is, and using language that aligns to his cultural vernacular. His therapeutic orientation relies on a blend of gestalt, solution focused, cognitive behavioural, reality/choice, and Jungian approaches. Central to his style is a core belief in men’s basic human goodness, and faith in their enduring sense of humour, honour, and hope.
Ryan is available for daytime appointments on Tuesdays - Thursdays from 10 AM - 4 PM
and evening appointments on Mondays and Fridays till 8 PM.
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