U-R-YOUnique
INDIVIDUAL COUNSELLING SUPPORTING CHILDREN, TEENS , & MOTHERS
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Committed to walking alongside you as you navigate the ebbs and flows of life and providing space to uncover and co-develop unique mental health blueprints that will help you to prosper, have hope and launch towards a bright future.
Intro and therapeutic approach
Hi! My name is Kursty Castro, and I am a certified counsellor with BCACC. I completed my Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy in 2020. For the past three years, I’ve had the privilege of working as a school counsellor in the Nanaimo area, and I opened my private practice this past March.
Alongside my work, I’ve spent the last 11 years raising my four sweet girls—with one more on the way! I currently homeschool, which means I offer limited but intentional office hours to accommodate clients across Vancouver Island. I am located in South Nanaimo. I can provide my BCACC registration number so you can submit receipts to your insurance provider; however, I do not direct bill.
My sessions are person-centered and uniquely tailored to the needs of each client. I currently work one-on-one with children, teens, and mothers, which is where I feel most called and equipped.
In our sessions, I may draw from a variety of therapeutic approaches, including Systems Theory, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused techniques. As a woman of faith, I also offer the option to integrate Christian perspectives, including Scripture and prayer, for clients who desire it. This is an area I am deeply passionate about, and I have seen significant growth and transformation in clients who choose to incorporate faith into their therapeutic journey.
*Note to all clients: we are expecting our 5th daughter December 31st. December 18th will be the last day of session availability until June 2026 unless otherwise noted. Please check back for updates.
Areas of focus:
Children, teens, mothers
Building self-regulation tool box/wellness map
Motherhood
Depression
Anxiety
Grief & loss
Suicidal ideation
ADHD
REVIEW: Kind hand & Supportive role
REVIEW: Kind hand & Supportive role
We have had the pleasure to get to know Kursty as a professional counsellor and also as a community leader and friend.
As a counsellor, we saw Kursty’s ability to connect with our family and offer a supportive role, with a kind hand and exceptional knowledge of her field. She was able to help bring safety and comfort during our interactions and help make plans to engage in strategies to support our family beyond our time with her. Because of Kursty’s keen ability to connect and work through challenges, she would be an excellent service provider for those who seek counselling services.
Having Kursty as a friend and seeing how her support of community has transformed the lives of those she is helping is truly admirable. Her commitment to community is deeply rooted in wanting to enhance the wellbeing of all those she comes in contact with. Kursty is a genuine, authentic and supportive person, who is dedicated to the betterment of all and is a true blessing both personally and professionally.
Andrew S. & Heather P
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~Coming soon ~
I look forward to walking alongside you in the coming months
~Kursty
BOOKING
If you're looking to see if counselling with me is a fit please feel free to book a 15 minute meeting (consultation).
I'm also happy to book you in straight away for a full 1 hour session and we can always adjust and shift. I look forward to booking you in for your 1 hour one-on-one individual counselling sessions.
COST
As of June 2025 rate have increased from $100 to $120 per hour (unless your contract states otherwise under a promotional rate)
CONTACT
Feel free to text 250-756-8862 or email uryounique.ca@gmail.com if you are needing assistance with your booking.
Day address: 580 Marisa street, Nanaimo
Evening address (6:30-8:30): Zoom
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