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About
Cove Centre is a growing mental health clinic dedicated to expanding much-needed professional mental health resources in the Comox Valley on Vancouver Island and rural British Columbia. We plan on opening our doors in 2026.
We’re a trauma-informed, inclusive, and sustainable organization that aims to serve families, children, first responders, military & veterans, and individuals from all walks of life.
As we grow, we're looking for like-minded individuals to join the Cove Centre team:
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Registered Psychologists
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Registered Clinical Counsellors
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Doctoral-level clinicians who are seeking registration as a Psychologist with the College of Health and Care Professionals of B.C.
We are hiring full-time and part-time clinicians to work out of our offices in the Comox Valley providing psychodiagnostic assessments for adults, psychoeducational assessments for children, and individual psychotherapy for adults and adolescents. Some positions may be hybrid or fully remote for the right candidate.
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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.
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.
WHY
Our Clinicians are our Clients
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Full Administrative Services
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Competitive Compensation
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Referral Sourcing
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Vibrant Workspace with a Supportive Culture
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Regular Consultation Meetings & Didactics
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Mentorship & Supervision
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Opportunities to Work with a Diverse Client Base
Comox Valley
We are beyond grateful to live, work, and play on the Unceded Traditional Territory of the K’ómoks First Nation, the traditional keepers of this land.
Central Vancouver Island is a nature lover's paradise with unparalleled access to outdoor recreation opportunities and vibrant community. World class skiing, mountain biking, road and gravel cycling, hiking, and camping are all right at our doorstep, while the municipalities of Cumberland, Comox and Campbell River are close by for convenience and culture.
Vancouver Island highlights include Pacific Rim Park (Tofino, Ucluelet, West Coast Trail), Strathcona Provincial Park, and the beautiful provincial capital of Victoria, B.C.
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Check out Experience Comox Valley and Discover Comox Valley for more information.
Our Team
Dr. Kallista Bell
Clinical Director
Dr. Kallista Bell (she/her) is a Registered Psychologist who offers experiential and relational therapy and assessment for individuals of all ages. She draws from a range of approaches—including psychodynamic therapy, AEDP, EFT, DBT, EMDR, and somatic therapies—to provide relational, trauma-informed care tailored to each person.
Dr. Bell has extensive experience with trauma-related concerns and also specializes in comprehensive psychodiagnostic and psychoeducational assessments for children, youth, and adults. She is especially passionate about supporting Indigenous communities and individuals in remote or underserved areas.
Dr. Bell has worked in diverse settings including hospitals, schools, and forensic services. She has provided supervision to senior doctoral students in clinical and school psychology at SFU and UBC. As a leader, she strives to support clinicians in discovering their strengths and capacities, and is excited to provide mentorship to clinicians at Cove Centre.
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Dr. Zoey de Domenico
Clinical Director
Dr. Zoey de Domenico (she/her) is a Registered Psychologist providing compassionate, evidence-based assessment and treatment grounded in CBT, DBT, RO DBT, and ACT, with formal training and experience in providing comprehensive DBT.
With a background in hospital, correctional, and outpatient settings, she specializes in treating adults with complex trauma, emotion dysregulation, mood and anxiety disorders, and personality disorders.
Zoey brings warmth, professionalism, and a deep respect for diversity and inclusion to her practice and leadership, making her a supportive and knowledgeable mentor for clinicians seeking growth in a values-driven environment.
Marlon Hanssens
Director of Operations

Marlon brings over 20 years of experience in IT, combining deep technical expertise with team leadership and consulting.
In 2020, he founded Pacific Telecom Consulting, offering tailored tech solutions to clients across a range of professional service industries.
At Cove Centre, Marlon focuses on delivering reliable, user-friendly systems that empower clinicians and staff to focus on their work—while ensuring operations run smoothly and efficiently.
Christopher Arruda
Director of Communications
Chris brings two decades of diverse business experience to his Marketing & Communications role at Cove Centre.
His background in the music business and outdoor industry found him collaborating with individuals and organizations of all shapes and sizes and in a variety of capacities. He's a capital "C" Creative, and thrives most when he's able to build, design or facilitate from a place of passion.
A people person at heart, he's driven to foster the vibrant and supportive company culture that ensures employees feel supported, and can show up to do their best work every single day. ​
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