Nanaimo Counsellors

Ken Atnikov MSW RSW

Registered Social Worker

As an MSW Social Worker and Clinical Counselor with over 30 year’s experience, I have the knowledge, skills and experience to help you with whatever you may be struggling with. I have been employed as a School Social Worker, Psychiatric Social Worker, Clinical Counsellor in post -secondary College, and an Employee Assistance Counselor throughout my Career. I am equally comfortable providing services to older children, adolescents and adults and have extensive experience in individual, couple and family therapy.

While I have a strong Clinical background, I maintain a focus on client wellness and self-care. My work is eclectically solution focussed, client centered, and always respectful. I draw upon my training and  experience in a variety of models including :

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• Solution Focussed  Brief Therapy

• Structural Family Therapy

• Conitive Behavioral Therapy

• Trauma Informed Therapy

• Diaetical Behavior Therapy

• Group therapy

• Harm reduction and Relapse prevention