Great-West Life Therapists in Colwood, BC
Fine is the word I hear most. Fine at work, fine at home, fine when someone asks. The ones holding on hardest are usually the last to feel what it costs.
Most of what people bring falls into a few shapes. A mind that will not stop: anxiety, intrusive thoughts, rumination. A body still on watch long after the danger passed, which covers trauma, PTSD, and a good deal of what burnout turns out to be. Weight that does not lift: grief, low mood. Repeating patterns: relationships, family of origin. And underneath, the questions about meaning and faith. Several at once is normal.
Fine is the word I hear most. Fine at work, fine at home, fine when someone asks. The ones holding on hardest are usually the last to feel what it costs.
Most of what people bring falls into a few shapes. A mind that will not stop: anxiety, intrusive thoughts, rumination. A body still on watch long after the danger passed, which covers trauma, PTSD, and a good deal of what burnout turns out to be. Weight that does not lift: grief, low mood. Repeating patterns: relationships, family of origin. And underneath, the questions about meaning and faith. Several at once is normal.
Special focus in couples, relationships, and adolescent therapy.
Many of the clients I work with are seeking couples/relationship therapy, family therapy, or support as parents during difficult life transitions. Others come as individuals feeling overwhelmed or disconnected. You may want to feel heard, understood, and more connected to the people you care about. I support individuals, couples, and families who want practical support, emotional clarity, and a more meaningful way forward, grounded in values, humour, and hope.
I work closely with children and teens.
An LGBTQIA2S+ affirming, inclusive space.
Special focus in couples, relationships, and adolescent therapy.
Many of the clients I work with are seeking couples/relationship therapy, family therapy, or support as parents during difficult life transitions. Others come as individuals feeling overwhelmed or disconnected. You may want to feel heard, understood, and more connected to the people you care about. I support individuals, couples, and families who want practical support, emotional clarity, and a more meaningful way forward, grounded in values, humour, and hope.
I work closely with children and teens.
An LGBTQIA2S+ affirming, inclusive space.
My aim is to provide a trusting, nonjudgmental space in which you feel comfortable sharing your personal story. While there is innate wisdom within all of us, our ability to see the way forward is often clouded when we become overwhelmed. A deep exploration of one’s internal experience can be freeing, and provide valuable insight into (often unconscious) patterns of relating to the self and others. We will work collaboratively through an attachment-based, trauma-informed lens. Drawing connections between your past experiences and your present concerns will help us identify how best to meet your future goals.
My aim is to provide a trusting, nonjudgmental space in which you feel comfortable sharing your personal story. While there is innate wisdom within all of us, our ability to see the way forward is often clouded when we become overwhelmed. A deep exploration of one’s internal experience can be freeing, and provide valuable insight into (often unconscious) patterns of relating to the self and others. We will work collaboratively through an attachment-based, trauma-informed lens. Drawing connections between your past experiences and your present concerns will help us identify how best to meet your future goals.
Relationships are built at the speed of trust and I believe the relationship created between therapist and client is the foundational component in the therapeutic process. I bring 15+years of experience working with families and individuals in various capacities and create a treatment plan specific to your individual needs. I identify as a female from a mixed ancestry- European/French/Indigenous. I work relationally and meet people where they are at. I'm grateful to be able to walk alongside you and support you on your journey. I specialise working with families, of all kinds, and individuals.
Relationships are built at the speed of trust and I believe the relationship created between therapist and client is the foundational component in the therapeutic process. I bring 15+years of experience working with families and individuals in various capacities and create a treatment plan specific to your individual needs. I identify as a female from a mixed ancestry- European/French/Indigenous. I work relationally and meet people where they are at. I'm grateful to be able to walk alongside you and support you on your journey. I specialise working with families, of all kinds, and individuals.
My approach is to provide a safe and non-judgemental space to explore life challenges and work toward improved functioning. I draw on different approaches such as cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), solution focused therapy and polyvagal informed theory in order to tailor the counselling experience to the unique needs of the client. My practice is centred around values of curiosity and respect for the client’s lived experience, with a focus on creating increased self compassion and internal safety. I believe that we can access internal strengths that foster improved wellbeing through increased awareness and intentional practice.
My approach is to provide a safe and non-judgemental space to explore life challenges and work toward improved functioning. I draw on different approaches such as cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), solution focused therapy and polyvagal informed theory in order to tailor the counselling experience to the unique needs of the client. My practice is centred around values of curiosity and respect for the client’s lived experience, with a focus on creating increased self compassion and internal safety. I believe that we can access internal strengths that foster improved wellbeing through increased awareness and intentional practice.
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Do you find your life too vacuous? Are you hoping to find deeper meaning and more connection with your deepest Self and have more meaningful relationships? Have you thought that there is something wrong with you? In our disconnected dopamine-seeking society, we have lost touch with our basic goodness and our deep yearnings for closeness. We think that we need to put up a brave face, or we give up before even trying. We don't trust our intuition, having lost touch with following our gut. We look for distractions to dull our often unacknowledged pain, our uncertainty what life is about. Our existential angst has become medicalized.
Do you find your life too vacuous? Are you hoping to find deeper meaning and more connection with your deepest Self and have more meaningful relationships? Have you thought that there is something wrong with you? In our disconnected dopamine-seeking society, we have lost touch with our basic goodness and our deep yearnings for closeness. We think that we need to put up a brave face, or we give up before even trying. We don't trust our intuition, having lost touch with following our gut. We look for distractions to dull our often unacknowledged pain, our uncertainty what life is about. Our existential angst has become medicalized.
Welcoming all first responders, veterans, military professionals, couples, and their families, Sol has been providing EMDR therapy for over 15 years. As a dedicated therapist, Sol strives to create a safe and welcoming environment for clients. His goal is to help individuals explore their traumas and leave with a renewed sense of empowerment and hope.
Welcoming all first responders, veterans, military professionals, couples, and their families, Sol has been providing EMDR therapy for over 15 years. As a dedicated therapist, Sol strives to create a safe and welcoming environment for clients. His goal is to help individuals explore their traumas and leave with a renewed sense of empowerment and hope.
I am a warm, compassionate counsellor with 20+ years of experience supporting adults, youth, and families. I specialize in anxiety, depression, relationship issues, workplace stress and bullying, life transitions.
My approach is trauma-informed and integrative, focusing on creating safe, validating spaces. I utilize powerful, evidence-based tools including EMDR, Gottman Couples Therapy (Levels I & II), a strengths-based approach, CBT, and Mindfulness practices.
I am passionate about empowering clients and believe strongly in the healing power of positive connections.
I am a warm, compassionate counsellor with 20+ years of experience supporting adults, youth, and families. I specialize in anxiety, depression, relationship issues, workplace stress and bullying, life transitions.
My approach is trauma-informed and integrative, focusing on creating safe, validating spaces. I utilize powerful, evidence-based tools including EMDR, Gottman Couples Therapy (Levels I & II), a strengths-based approach, CBT, and Mindfulness practices.
I am passionate about empowering clients and believe strongly in the healing power of positive connections.
Thank you for visiting my profile. This shows both strength and courage. Struggling with anxiety, OCD, worry, or stress can be isolating, overwhelming, and exhausting. Whether you are experiencing uncontrollable anxiety, sadness, or obsessive thinking, you deserve a life that is worth living. I work collaboratively with clients to develop achievable therapy goals that produce sustainable, positive changes in behaviours, thinking patterns, and emotions. We will begin by identifying distressing symptoms and develop a tailored plan to treat your concerns. Note: I do not have evening or weekend availability.
Thank you for visiting my profile. This shows both strength and courage. Struggling with anxiety, OCD, worry, or stress can be isolating, overwhelming, and exhausting. Whether you are experiencing uncontrollable anxiety, sadness, or obsessive thinking, you deserve a life that is worth living. I work collaboratively with clients to develop achievable therapy goals that produce sustainable, positive changes in behaviours, thinking patterns, and emotions. We will begin by identifying distressing symptoms and develop a tailored plan to treat your concerns. Note: I do not have evening or weekend availability.
Are you considering separating from your partner because trust has been deeply violated? Are you scared of losing your relationship and want to reconnect with your partner? We begin with a process of healing that honours the truth of your experience. Where there is disconnection, we create emotional space to be understood. Where there is a cycle of conflict, we build structure that makes productive conversations possible. Together we work towards a relationship that is honestly repaired or consciously redefined. I also specialize in anxiety, ADHD, and substance use.
Are you considering separating from your partner because trust has been deeply violated? Are you scared of losing your relationship and want to reconnect with your partner? We begin with a process of healing that honours the truth of your experience. Where there is disconnection, we create emotional space to be understood. Where there is a cycle of conflict, we build structure that makes productive conversations possible. Together we work towards a relationship that is honestly repaired or consciously redefined. I also specialize in anxiety, ADHD, and substance use.
I am passionate about supporting youth and adults I specializing in anxiety, mood, relationship, parenting, learning differences, ADHD, executive functioning, navigating schools/ education systems, and clinical counselling supervision. I work in a client centered, solution based approach, with individuals, groups and families. My goal is to help people better understand their challenges, social and emotional needs and how to prosper in their own personal growth. I can assist parents in understanding psychoeducational assessments and how their child's learning difference can impact a variety of aspects of their life.
I am passionate about supporting youth and adults I specializing in anxiety, mood, relationship, parenting, learning differences, ADHD, executive functioning, navigating schools/ education systems, and clinical counselling supervision. I work in a client centered, solution based approach, with individuals, groups and families. My goal is to help people better understand their challenges, social and emotional needs and how to prosper in their own personal growth. I can assist parents in understanding psychoeducational assessments and how their child's learning difference can impact a variety of aspects of their life.
My counselling practice, which includes Associate Counsellors who
offer sliding scales, focuses on helping individuals and couples heal
from relationship issues, PTSD, childhood trauma, sexualized
violence, intimate relationship abuse and family-of-origin issues. We
support people who are exploring sexuality, sexual orientation,
gender diversity, self-esteem, boundaries, eating issues, perinatal
support and parenting. We offer EMDR, somatic attachment
psychotherapy, CBT and other modalities. I also provide clinical
supervision to professional counsellors and individual and couples counselling to First Responders.
My counselling practice, which includes Associate Counsellors who
offer sliding scales, focuses on helping individuals and couples heal
from relationship issues, PTSD, childhood trauma, sexualized
violence, intimate relationship abuse and family-of-origin issues. We
support people who are exploring sexuality, sexual orientation,
gender diversity, self-esteem, boundaries, eating issues, perinatal
support and parenting. We offer EMDR, somatic attachment
psychotherapy, CBT and other modalities. I also provide clinical
supervision to professional counsellors and individual and couples counselling to First Responders.
My approach to counselling is gentle, informal and highly intuitive. I work in a client-centred way, and my clients describe me as warm, welcoming, and easy to talk to. People tell me that I have a special ability to get to the root of the problem quickly so that the core issues can be addressed and resolved. I offer both short term solution-focused counselling and long term transformational therapy. I specialize in helping clients with depression, anxiety, grief, relationship issues, and self-esteem.
My approach to counselling is gentle, informal and highly intuitive. I work in a client-centred way, and my clients describe me as warm, welcoming, and easy to talk to. People tell me that I have a special ability to get to the root of the problem quickly so that the core issues can be addressed and resolved. I offer both short term solution-focused counselling and long term transformational therapy. I specialize in helping clients with depression, anxiety, grief, relationship issues, and self-esteem.
I celebrate diversity, and seek to help individuals understand how their identities and the social world around them impact their mental wellness. My specializations are identity (including sexual, gender, ethnic and religious), relationships/marriage, and chronic pain and disability. I use a variety of tools with a foundation of nonjudgemental, affirmative therapy. Together, we will use tools that suit your strengths and needs to explore issues related to identity, self esteem, depression, anxiety, grief, interpersonal relationships, and more.
I celebrate diversity, and seek to help individuals understand how their identities and the social world around them impact their mental wellness. My specializations are identity (including sexual, gender, ethnic and religious), relationships/marriage, and chronic pain and disability. I use a variety of tools with a foundation of nonjudgemental, affirmative therapy. Together, we will use tools that suit your strengths and needs to explore issues related to identity, self esteem, depression, anxiety, grief, interpersonal relationships, and more.
I draw from a range approaches depending upon your needs and preferences. Among them are cognitive behavioral therapy, interpersonal neurobiological ideas, family systems therapy, and attachment theory. It is common for clients to arrive with issues identified only to discover that there are other deeper and more fundamental issues which underlie them. I work at a pace compatible with your ability to integrate change. I am gentle and encouraging, but firm and forthright. I provide a free initial consultation so you can determine whether you feel comfortable with me. My aim is for you to feel welcome, safe and comfortably challenged.
I draw from a range approaches depending upon your needs and preferences. Among them are cognitive behavioral therapy, interpersonal neurobiological ideas, family systems therapy, and attachment theory. It is common for clients to arrive with issues identified only to discover that there are other deeper and more fundamental issues which underlie them. I work at a pace compatible with your ability to integrate change. I am gentle and encouraging, but firm and forthright. I provide a free initial consultation so you can determine whether you feel comfortable with me. My aim is for you to feel welcome, safe and comfortably challenged.
Welcome! Life can be overwhelming at times. Whether you're feeling stuck, anxious, disconnected, or going through a major life change. I’m here to offer a safe, compassionate space where you can begin to understand what’s going on beneath the surface and feel supported as you move forward. I work with children, teens, and adults who are navigating challenges like anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship issues, identity questions, and life transitions. I have a particular passion for supporting young adults as they work through the pressures of growing up in today’s world.
Welcome! Life can be overwhelming at times. Whether you're feeling stuck, anxious, disconnected, or going through a major life change. I’m here to offer a safe, compassionate space where you can begin to understand what’s going on beneath the surface and feel supported as you move forward. I work with children, teens, and adults who are navigating challenges like anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship issues, identity questions, and life transitions. I have a particular passion for supporting young adults as they work through the pressures of growing up in today’s world.
I know how difficult it can feel to be human some days. When painful thoughts and emotions take over- it can feel impossible to find a way forward. You get stuck fighting with and blaming yourself for feeling this way. Relationships can suffer, and it's hard to connect with what really matters.
You don't have to do this alone —and humans aren't made to. It takes courage to seek support. As painful as these feelings might be, with the right support and guidance, they can also become a doorway to personal growth. Together, we'll slow down, tend to what feels heavy, and find what is needed for deeper healing.
I know how difficult it can feel to be human some days. When painful thoughts and emotions take over- it can feel impossible to find a way forward. You get stuck fighting with and blaming yourself for feeling this way. Relationships can suffer, and it's hard to connect with what really matters.
You don't have to do this alone —and humans aren't made to. It takes courage to seek support. As painful as these feelings might be, with the right support and guidance, they can also become a doorway to personal growth. Together, we'll slow down, tend to what feels heavy, and find what is needed for deeper healing.
Chloe McKinley, a registered clinical counsellor (RCC) and behavioural consultant, offers a unique therapeutic approach for individuals and families seeking counselling support. Chloe specializes in addressing the psychological needs of children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families, embracing cultural and gender diverse LGBTQ2 communities. She is one of the few counsellors on Vancouver Island to offer both clinical counselling and behavioural consultation. Chloe also serves the neuro-diverse community as part of the multidisciplinary team known as Cowichan Autism Team Services (CATS). CATS is accepting new referrals.
Chloe McKinley, a registered clinical counsellor (RCC) and behavioural consultant, offers a unique therapeutic approach for individuals and families seeking counselling support. Chloe specializes in addressing the psychological needs of children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families, embracing cultural and gender diverse LGBTQ2 communities. She is one of the few counsellors on Vancouver Island to offer both clinical counselling and behavioural consultation. Chloe also serves the neuro-diverse community as part of the multidisciplinary team known as Cowichan Autism Team Services (CATS). CATS is accepting new referrals.
Anne-Marie Armour
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, RCC
3 Endorsed
Victoria, BC V8T
Waitlist for new clients
I am an RSW & RCC offering traditional talk and specialized therapies. I provide Psilocybin, MDMA, and Ketamine-Assisted Therapy to clients who have been granted legal access by Health Canada, as well as psychedelic preparation and integration therapy to the broader public as a harm reduction measure. For clients seeking rapid recovery from trauma and other mental health conditions, I offer Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), a highly effective memory reconsolidation procedure. I also have a passion for working with people who use substances from a harm reduction philosophy which includes abstinence if that is one's stated goal.
I am an RSW & RCC offering traditional talk and specialized therapies. I provide Psilocybin, MDMA, and Ketamine-Assisted Therapy to clients who have been granted legal access by Health Canada, as well as psychedelic preparation and integration therapy to the broader public as a harm reduction measure. For clients seeking rapid recovery from trauma and other mental health conditions, I offer Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), a highly effective memory reconsolidation procedure. I also have a passion for working with people who use substances from a harm reduction philosophy which includes abstinence if that is one's stated goal.
Welcome! My name is Ellen.
I am a Registered Social Worker with a graduate certificate in complex trauma as well as a master’s candidate in counselling psychology. I have over 10 years of experience in social service related work, and people involved in the criminal legal system and the mental health system. I have extensive understanding of the child protection system and mandated psychiatric services.
Welcome! My name is Ellen.
I am a Registered Social Worker with a graduate certificate in complex trauma as well as a master’s candidate in counselling psychology. I have over 10 years of experience in social service related work, and people involved in the criminal legal system and the mental health system. I have extensive understanding of the child protection system and mandated psychiatric services.