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About

Cove Centre is a growing mental health clinic in central Vancouver Island founded by Clinical Directors Dr. Kallista Bell and Dr. Zoey de Domenico in 2025.  We're dedicated to expanding much-needed professional mental health resources in the Comox Valley on and rural British Columbia.

Therapy

We are a trauma-informed, inclusive, and sustainable organization that aims to serve families, children, first responders, military & veterans, and individuals from all walks of life.

We offer private, family and group therapy, psychoeducational & psychodiagnostic assessments and aim to broaden the scope of our clinic to collaborate with other alied health providers to enhance access to comprehensive care in our community.

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We're on a MISSION to create a safe space for healing through self-inquiry, community and relationship, where collaboration, consultation, mentorship and professional growth happen organically.
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Our VISION is to become Western Canada's premier clinic for private therapy and assessment services by providing industry leading care, driving accessibility for all, and decreasing stigma around mental healthcare.

Our Values

Empowering Clinicians, Elevating Care - Mental health professionals who are well supported do their best work. That’s why we offer referral sourcing, full administrative services, scheduled group consultation and supervision.

A Safe Cove for All - Self-work requires shelter from the storm. We’re committed to creating a protected container where everyone has an opportunity to heal and grow.

Building Resilience through Community & Relationship - Feeling connected to others helps cultivate kindness to ourselves. When we operate in this mindset, we can transform pain and suffering into expansion and freedom.

Ethics & Integrity Guide our Care - Our ethical principles directly inform our business practices, from how our space looks and feels, to who we hire and what platforms we implement for staff.

Our Team

Our team of experienced mental health professionals is united by a shared mission to create a safe space for healing through community and relationship. We're passionate about providing trauma-informed, compassionate care that empowers individuals and families to transform pain into growth and freedom.

Dr. Zoey de Domenico

Clinical Director

Christopher Arruda

Communications Director

Dr. Kallista Bell

Clinical Director

Marlon Hanssens

Operations Director

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