AEDP Therapists in V8R
Kara Wouters - Empowered Living Counselling
Counsellor
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Victoria, BC V8R
Have you recently lost a loved one? Are you dealing with relationship struggles? Do you feel stuck or insecure? Are you going through a difficult life transition? I specialize in working with clients on issues related to: grief and loss, anxiety, relationship and marital conflict, addiction, childhood trauma, body image and self-esteem, and codependency. Sessions give individuals and couples the opportunity to talk through problems and explore issues using different approaches, depending on each individual's needs. My wish is to empower couples and individuals to find fulfilment in their daily lives, even through adversity.
Have you recently lost a loved one? Are you dealing with relationship struggles? Do you feel stuck or insecure? Are you going through a difficult life transition? I specialize in working with clients on issues related to: grief and loss, anxiety, relationship and marital conflict, addiction, childhood trauma, body image and self-esteem, and codependency. Sessions give individuals and couples the opportunity to talk through problems and explore issues using different approaches, depending on each individual's needs. My wish is to empower couples and individuals to find fulfilment in their daily lives, even through adversity.
Fairfield Psychology and Oak Bay Psychology
Psychologist, MC, RPsych
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Victoria, BC V8R
We provide community-based psychology and counselling sessions in the Greater Victoria area. Have you been looking to get started with counselling? We offer individual sessions for adults and teens ages 12+ with Registered Psychologists (RPsych) and Registered Clinical Counsellors (RCC). We are also offering reduced rate $20 sessions with our Master's level practicum students. In person and online sessions available. Weekday, weekend, and evening appointments are available. NEW: Now with two locations at Fairfield Psychology and Oak Bay Psychology.
We provide community-based psychology and counselling sessions in the Greater Victoria area. Have you been looking to get started with counselling? We offer individual sessions for adults and teens ages 12+ with Registered Psychologists (RPsych) and Registered Clinical Counsellors (RCC). We are also offering reduced rate $20 sessions with our Master's level practicum students. In person and online sessions available. Weekday, weekend, and evening appointments are available. NEW: Now with two locations at Fairfield Psychology and Oak Bay Psychology.
Haida Gaede
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, RCC, MSW RSW, PgDip, BEd, BA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Victoria, BC V8R
Available evenings & weekends. I’m Haida, a dedicated Clinician specialized in helping people navigate life's intricacies with empathy and understanding. I provide an inclusive and non-judgmental space where each person can feel deeply valued for who they are as they explore their unique thoughts, feelings, and experiences. In my view, therapy is not just about addressing problems, but also cultivating personal growth. Whether you are facing issues related to mental health, school difficulties, identity, relationships, or simply needing a nurturing environment to express yourself, I'm here to support you.
Available evenings & weekends. I’m Haida, a dedicated Clinician specialized in helping people navigate life's intricacies with empathy and understanding. I provide an inclusive and non-judgmental space where each person can feel deeply valued for who they are as they explore their unique thoughts, feelings, and experiences. In my view, therapy is not just about addressing problems, but also cultivating personal growth. Whether you are facing issues related to mental health, school difficulties, identity, relationships, or simply needing a nurturing environment to express yourself, I'm here to support you.
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AEDP Counsellors
Who is AEDP therapy for?
Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP) is for adults who have experienced emotional pain in the past that, because it has not been adequately addressed and processed, interferes with current functioning. The problems might manifest in a number of different ways, from excessive anger to relationship difficulties to PTSD to eating disorders, poor self-esteem, and depression. They may also be accompanied by physiological symptoms. AEDP helps people accept and digest challenging emotional experiences.
Why do people need AEDP?
People need AEDP as a way to manage distressing emotions—including anger, shame, and guilt—that in some way hamper the ability to function and form satisfying relationships in the present. The therapist-client relationship is believed to provide corrective emotional and relational experiences that facilitate positive changes in brain function, forge pathways for processing traumatic experiences, and allow resolution of emotional pain.
What happens in AEDP therapy?
Once individuals have established a strong bond with the AEDP therapist and the therapist has established a safe and secure environment, clients are encouraged to explore their most painful emotional experiences. They may be asked to pay attention to disquieting body sensations as well as to psychological discomfort. Individuals learn how to process emotions, rather than avoid them. Through the strength of the therapist-client bond, each session is intended to provide a powerful positive experience for individuals, enabling growth.
What problems does AEDP treat?
AEDP is intended to treat the unprocessed emotional pain caused by earlier distressing experiences, which commonly includes behavioural avoidance of current situations and experiences for fear that they will reactivate painful feelings. Emotional pain and avoidant behaviour play a role in a wide array of mental health conditions, which is why AEDP is applied to the treatment of a range of disorders including depression, anxiety, PTSD, relationship difficulties, and eating disorders.