Lead Clinical Counsellor - Centre of Clinical Excellence - Veterans & First Responders Health™
Jan McNeill has had a rich and diverse career spanning over 25 years as a counselling therapist, with a specialization in Trauma, Somatic Therapies, Addictions, and Grief. Her extensive experience encompasses roles in Non-Profit Organizations, Health Authorities, Private Practice and Universities. Jan’s impactful work extended to her role as the Director of Mental Health for the BC and Alberta Guide and Service Dogs, specifically for Vancouver Island Compassion Dogs, where she contributed to developing a program aiding Veterans and First Responders with PTSD/OSI by providing them service dogs.
Additionally, she served as Adjunct Professor at Adler University for over 15 years, where she developed courses focusing on trauma, addictions, lifespan, and others. Jan was the Addictions Expert and Educator at GF Strong and currently runs support groups at the Nanaimo Brain Injury Program. Jan draws from her diverse experiences to provide a solid foundation when working with clients. She believes in bringing a sense of humor and her practical nature into her sessions, creating a warm and relatable environment for those she works with.
Jan feels very honoured to continue working with Veterans, First Responders and their families as the Lead Clinical Counsellor/Psychotherapist for the Centre of Clinical Excellence for Veterans and First Responders Health. She has training in • EMDR, EMDR Therapy with Military, Police and Fire • Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, • Cognitive Processing therapy for PTSD (CPT), • CPT for Groups, CBT, • Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP), and • Mindfulness. • Wounded Warriors – Warrior Health • First Responder Health Training Level 1 and 2
She advocates for a team-oriented approach when working with clients, emphasizing collaboration for comprehensive care