Body First Healing
Virtual & In-Person Somatic, Trauma-Informed Counselling in Comox Valley, BC
When Talking Is Not Enough
You may understand what is happening in your life, your relationships, or your past, yet still feel anxious, stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected.
This is because many patterns of stress, trauma, and emotion live in the nervous system, not just in the thinking mind.
Somatic therapy at B-rooted works directly with the body and nervous system. We help you notice and gently shift what your system is holding so that change can happen at a deeper and more lasting level.
How You Might Know Somatic Therapy Is for You:
You have insight but still feel stuck in the same patterns
Your body feels tense, restless, shut down, or exhausted
Strong emotions feel overwhelming or hard to regulate
You feel disconnected from your body, needs, or emotions
You struggle to feel safe, calm, or present even when things are okay
You want change that feels embodied, not just understood
What Becomes Possible
Our approach to somatic therapy is trauma-informed and gentle. We move at a pace your system can handle and focus on building safety and capacity rather than pushing into intensity.
As your nervous system becomes more regulated, your body learns that it no longer needs to stay in survival mode. This creates space for more ease, clarity, connection, and choice in your life.
Greater Nervous System Regulation
You feel more steady and less reactive in your body and emotions.
Increased Sense of Safety
Your system begins to trust that it is safe enough to rest, open, and soften.
More Emotional Awareness and Clarity
You become more able to notice and understand your internal signals without being overwhelmed by them.
Improved Capacity for Stress and Emotion
You are better able to stay present during difficult moments rather than shutting down or escalating.
A Deeper Sense of Connection to Yourself
You feel more grounded in who you are, what you feel, and what you need.
Meet the Team
Jennifer Shillington
Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC)
Founder & Therapist
About Jennifer
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) with an M.A in Counselling and Spirituality completed in 2012. I am the founder and vision behind B-rooted Counselling. The compass that guides my work is the notion that we are our own healers and therefore sovereign agents in our innate healing.
Lisa Kenzie
Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC)
Therapist
About Lisa
I am a Registered Clinical Counselor (RCC) with a Master's of Art's in Counselling Psychology. I believe in connection, and that the natural interrelatedness of all things invites our conscious attention. Deeply committed to the nurturance of sustainable relational landscapes, I work with those exploring intimacy, attachment dynamics, personal growth, and the complexities of human connection.
Joslyn Kilborn
Certified Canadian Counsellor (CCC)
Therapist
About Joslyn
I am a Certified Canadian Counsellor (CCC) with an MA in Psychotherapy and Spirituality. My approach is body-led and leans heavily on the gifts of the embodied imagination as a tool of inquiry. I believe in the human adventure, that people are processes, life takes practice and that our suffering has the opportunity to transform us.
Patty Rooney
Registered Therapeutic Counselor (RTC)
Therapist
About Patty
I am a Registered Therapeutic Counsellor (RTC) with the Association of Cooperative Counselling Therapists of Canada (ACCT). I believe every individual has something unique and valuable to offer the world. By embarking on a healing journey, we can reconnect with our essence. I hold an unwavering belief in each person’s inherent worth and capacity for growth.
Why B-rooted?
We offer a holistic, somatic approach to therapy that gently supports the healing of your mind, body, and spirit. Rooted in compassion and curiosity, our work honours your body’s natural wisdom and capacity to heal—guiding you back to a place of calm, connection, and inner balance.
Together, we’ll explore the patterns that may be keeping you stuck, and create space for your innate resilience, clarity, and wholeness to emerge. This is a journey back to your most embodied, authentic self.
Rooted in your healing.
Grounded in your truth.
Reach Out to Us Today
Complete the form below and you’ll be guided straight to booking your session.
Location
Sessions provided virtually throughout Canada
In-person sessions held at:
3091 Coburn Rd. Courtenay, BC V9N 9N8
Contact
250-531-0933
info@brooted.com