Cortex Clinical Counselling

About Cortex Counselling

You Don’t Have to Stay Stuck.

Many of the people We work with are used to pushing through. They are capable, high-functioning, and doing everything they can to manage what they are dealing with. But underneath that, there is often a sense of being stuck.

Stuck in anxiety and panic loops.

Stuck in patterns that keep repeating.

Stuck with symptoms that don't fully make sense.

Stuck in a cycle of endless medical appointments.

Cortex Counselling Nervous System Neuroplasticity Work Environment
A Different Approach

The focus is not just on coping, managing symptoms, or getting through the day.

The focus is on changing the patterns in your brain and nervous system that are driving those experiences. Small changes in the right place can create meaningful shifts throughout your life.

Over time, symptoms can begin to feel automatic, as though they're happening without your permission.

Recovery is possible, even when you've been struggling for a long time.

This is where change begins.
How We Work

Evidence Based and Personalized Care

Our approach combines proven therapeutic methods that work together to support lasting change in the brain and nervous system.

Methods We Integrate
  • Neuroplasticity Based Approaches
  • EMDR Therapy
  • Somatic and Nervous System Based Techniques
  • Cognitive and Behavioural Strategies
  • Mindfulness and Awareness Based Practices
Areas of Focus

Specialized Clinical Support for the Brain & Nervous System

Anxiety & Panic Counselling

Trauma & PTSD Counselling

Post-Concussion Symptoms & Brain Injury

Chronic Pain & Persistent Physical Symptoms

In-Person & Online Counselling

Flexible Session Options

Available for scheduled clinical appointments in-person at our Nanaimo office, or virtually via secure online therapy across Canada.

Meet the Team - Cortex Counselling
Meet Our Team

Meet the Team Behind Cortex

The right therapeutic relationship matters. Learn more about our therapists and find the best fit for your needs.

Renée Bueckert

Renée Bueckert, MEdCP, RCC

Founder / Neuroplasticity Clinician

Helping people retrain their brain and nervous system to feel like themselves again.

In-person and online appointments
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Simona Sebastian

Simona Sebastian, MC, RCC

Trauma Therapist

Helping people recover from trauma, chronic illness, anxiety and depression.

Online appointments across Canada
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Start Creating Lasting Change

Address Anxiety, Trauma, and Persistent Symptoms at the Root

You do not have to keep managing symptoms or feeling stuck in the same patterns. Through a neuroplasticity based approach, Cortex Counselling helps individuals retrain the brain and nervous system to create meaningful, lasting change. Whether you are seeking support for anxiety, trauma, post concussion symptoms, or chronic pain, help is available both in Nanaimo and online across Canada.