Adlerian Therapists in Victoria, BC

Alice specializes in working with children, youth and families and is currently taking new clients. Using a holistic and integrated approach, Alice adapts to each individual's needs and recognizes the uniqueness of every child and family. Alice has a Master of Social Work and is a member of the BC Association of Play Therapists. She has learned under Indigenous elders & takes a culturally relevant, trauma-informed approach when working with Indigenous clients. Alice offers a warm, accepting, and supportive space to explore how to make positive changes in one’s life and helps children and families overcome their challenges.

Are you tired of struggling in your relationship? Are you and your partner having difficulty communicating? Has their been an extramarital affair? You maybe feeling exhausted, hurt or simply numb about your relationship. I utilize Gottman method which is an evidence-based skills building approach to couples therapy. I also use Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples (EFT) that is attachment based and conceptualizes the negative, rigid interaction patterns and absorbing negative affect that typify distress in couple relationships in terms of emotional disconnection and insecure attachment.

Are you struggling to find balance, navigating life changes, or longing for fulfilling relationships?...counselling with Esha can help! Esha offers a safe space for venting and exploring challenges, aiming for growth and clarity. With expertise in overcoming anxiety, managing changes, and building healthy relationships, Esha believes counselling isn't just about specific problems—it's about finding balance and embracing life. It's time to quiet your confused/negative inner voice and find relief. Esha offers collaborative, supportive counseling, blending emotional and practical coping skills.

Have you lived overseas, experienced trauma, PTSD, burn out, or would like to be living a life that you dream of? I believe in your resiliency and capacity to overcome challenges and create dynamic, transformative changes in your own life and in the world around you, no matter how big or small you want them to be. Taking the time to rest, recognize new shifts and steps can be an impactful momentum builder to help work towards the change that you would like to happen. By working through your barriers or creating a clear vision, you can bring your life into closer alignment with your dreams.

People seek counselling for many reasons and I am here to offer a compassionate ear and to meet you where you are at in this particular stage of life. I am able to offer guidance and coaching towards managing life transitions, bolstering personal growth and self esteem, and exploring solutions for regulating anxiety, depression and stress. I will listen with kindness and unconditional acceptance in who you are today and offer a collaborative approach to reaching your goals. Some of my areas of interest include identity discovery, relationships, parenting, life transitions, grief and caregiver support.

Alexine has years of experience working with unique and complex individuals from general psychiatry and community populations, spanning a wide range of ages. Working with a trauma informed foundation with a multi-modal approach allows for sessions to be individually tailored and collaborative. Alexine specializes in complex trauma, mood disorders with a focus on bipolar, emotional dysregulation, and anxiety.

I have been working full-time as a therapist for over 25 years. I love to help people. I have worked with people of all ages and a variety of issues, but I often work with trauma and addictions. I also specialize in marriage and family counselling. I am registered with CVAP. I am also a certified Chi Kung (aka qigong) instructor and practitioner. I am trained by Master Mantak Chia.

How long will this last? Am I doomed to feel like this forever? It’s possible that you may be asking these questions. You might also be feeling alone - like no one else truly understands what you’re going through. Your worries play over and over in your head like a broken record, and you can't seem to just enjoy life and be yourself. Maybe you even feel like you’re broken.

For over 20 years I have worked to help people to manage and transform anxiety, depression, trauma, chronic illness, loss and grief, change and transitions, relationships and divorce, self-esteem, sleep problems, and stress management. I believe that each person possesses inherent basic health, goodness and capacities for self-healing.

Accepting new clients (updated April 2024). Website: https://contactcoastal.ca. I will listen without judgement, and offer unconditional support. We will explore what it is you're going through in a safe environment so that you can gain better understanding and find possibilities to move forward. If an office doesn't suit you, we can meet virtually.

I aim to support your healing journey by providing a safe therapeutic environment along with a gentle and empathetic approach that is centred on collaboration. I believe in a holistic approach of exploring the whole person and acknowledging that everyone is unique. Understanding that one size does not fit all, I use an integrative approach to empower and help my clients.

We all need someone to talk to every once in awhile. Life has a way of continuously life-ing and sometimes, it's nice not to have to figure it all out on our own. Whether it's self-doubt, anxiety, grief, communication challenges, bullying or feeling stuck, fear, lacking confidence, relationship challenges, limiting beliefs or a myriad of other setbacks, you are not alone. Together, we navigate the terrain of your life, working to overcome obstacles and challenges that may be hindering your progress. Whether you're seeking to boost confidence, find purpose, or enhance your relationships, we can navigate it together.

Jodie has worked as a teacher and school counsellor for over 20 years. These roles, as well as her lived experience as a mom to 4 children has provided her with many opportunities to nurture, teach, and assist the healing of countless individuals and their families. Jodie practices from a person-centred, solution focused, play-based, sandtray and nature-based background. Her company, Nest and Anchor Ltd., resides on her property in Oak Bay, Victoria, B.C. and in this cozy cottage clinic, she offers compassionate therapy to assist those struggling with anxiety, depression, challenges in neuro-diversity such as ADHD, among others.

I believe in a non-judgemental person centered form of counselling. In particular, I work with children and youth who identify as neurodivergent. Together with parent(s)/and/or caregiver(s) I provide support and care for the daunting challenges that can occur when a person is neurodivergent. I have been working in the school system for over 21 years. I have experience working with children and youth from ages 5-17 as a support teacher and school counsellor. I understand the importance of providing a safe, caring, and secure relationship with all students but particularly with neurodiverse children.

We help people meet their mental health & wellness goals by offering an array of counselling & neurofeedback services from our beautiful office spaces in Fernwood & Langford, as well as online. With several decades of combined experience, our growing team of Reg. Clinical Counsellors, Psychologists & Interns specialize in supporting children, youth, adults & couples through trauma, grief/loss, major life transitions, relational challenges, anxiety, depression, & addictions. They are adaptive with their approaches & utilize modalities including EMDR, CBT, Mindfulness/Somatic therapies, IFS, Art/Play/Nature-based therapies, & more.

I am a client-focused, strengths-based therapist who works with people who have experienced trauma. As a counsellor, I work with you in a gentle and compassionate way to identify actions, reactions, and behaviours that once served you but are now impacting your life. I work with clients to feel empowered to process their past and navigate the future they desire. I have worked with people who have experienced trauma, including people who have experienced sexual violence, sex work, addiction, and domestic violence. I approach each person with respect and provide them the dignity they deserve.

Accepting new clients! I specialize in eating disorders, body image, self esteem, anxiety, and depression in teens and adults. If you struggle with insecurities, self criticism, overwhelm, managing emotions, and want to heal your relationship with your body, food, and yourself, I would love to help. Counselling can shift deeply held belief patterns, heal trauma & emotional wounding, teach you new ways of coping, increase self confidence, calm, joy, and find deeper meaning and connection. My integrated perspective includes both the body and mind. I am also a reiki practitioner, and a guided breath-work facilitator.

Are you looking for an ADHD Assessment? Would you like to learn ways to thrive with ADHD? Imagine creating an ADHD friendly lifestyle where you can focus on the things that are most important to you while completing those life goals that align with your values. Are you looking for tools, strategies, and support in the areas of emotion and cognitive regulation, motivation, planning, organization, and task initiation? Are you struggling with procrastination, motivation, organization, and overwhelm in the home, at work, and in relationships?

We are spiritual beings experiencing life in human form, but the challenges of our human condition can often overwhelm us. Spirituality involves reconnecting with our true nature as spiritual beings and pure awareness. Psychotherapy, on the other hand, helps us heal and release the burdens we carry throughout life, while also fully embracing our human nature. Whether you are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, career changes, life transitions, or struggles in relationships, I provide a safe and non-judgmental space for you to explore your thoughts and emotions. Together, we will uncover your inner wisdom and resilience.