Trishia Unrau, RCC

Meet Trishia, a skilled RCC who offers tailored therapy for adults, blending expressive arts with psychology.

Meet Trishia.

Trishia is a dedicated Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) with a wealth of experience in the field. Her journey in counselling began in 2016, and since then, she has been on a mission to empower individuals to overcome life’s challenges.


In the complex tapestry of our lives, we all encounter difficult events, each affecting us uniquely. Sometimes, these experiences can accumulate, subtly impacting us – even without our awareness. Trishia, well-versed in an array of therapeutic modalities, firmly believes that clients are the architects of their own lives.

Trishia recognizes that a one-size-fits-all approach does not yield the best results, and tailors her approach to counselling to suit your unique preferences and therapy goals. Throughout your therapeutic journey, she will integrate a variety of methods to suit your needs.

Working together you can untangle the difficult things, allowing you to to re-connect to your authentic self. With a client-centred approach, she’s here to help you on your unique journey towards healing and personal growth.

Her repertoire of therapeutic approaches includes:

  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)*
  • Expressive Arts Therapy
  • Sensorymotor Psychotherapy
  • Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
  • Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT)
  • Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT)

*Trishia has received official EMDR training accreditation from the EMDR International Association (EMDRIA)


Areas of Practice

Trishia’s extensive areas of practice encompass a broad spectrum of mental health and emotional well-being. Her expertise extends to various issues, including but not limited to abuse (physical, emotional, and sexual), adult counseling, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, and life transitions.

Trishia is skilled in addressing complex challenges such as borderline personality disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and post-traumatic stress. She’s also well-versed in assisting individuals dealing with self-esteem issues, self-harming practices, and sexual assault recovery.

Trishia also offers support for relationship dynamics, stress management, and navigating trauma, including accidents, loss, and traumatic births. Her commitment to clients extends to addressing women’s concerns, sleep difficulties, and phobias.


Learn More

For more information about Trishia and Clinical Counselling, please visit her dedicated website at islandfoxstudio.com. Please note that Trishia’s sessions are exclusively available to individuals aged 19 and older.

Staff bio, at a glance

Trishia at a glance.


  • Trishia was born and raised in Calgary, Alberta
  • She has lived in several cities across British Columbia before moving to Nanaimo in 2019
  • Trishia’s passions include a love of travelling and learning various styles of dance
Staff education

Education & experience.


  • Master of Arts in Expressive Arts Therapy
  • Master of Science in General Psychology
  • Accreditation from the EMDR International Association (EMDRIA)

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