Medavie Blue Cross Therapists in Langford, BC
Does it seem like even though you try so hard, you just can't feel confident and happy? You're exhausted. You overthink. You criticize yourself. You should have figured things out by now, but you feel stuck and it's not for lack of trying. In your life this can look like anxiety, lack of motivation, procrastinating, impostor syndrome, over-eating, low self-esteem, unsatisfying relationships, a discouraging job or even depression, and feeling like you’re not enjoying life and don’t know what to do anymore. I know these feelings too and how exhausting it feels and I want to let you in on a little secret. This is not your fault.
Does it seem like even though you try so hard, you just can't feel confident and happy? You're exhausted. You overthink. You criticize yourself. You should have figured things out by now, but you feel stuck and it's not for lack of trying. In your life this can look like anxiety, lack of motivation, procrastinating, impostor syndrome, over-eating, low self-esteem, unsatisfying relationships, a discouraging job or even depression, and feeling like you’re not enjoying life and don’t know what to do anymore. I know these feelings too and how exhausting it feels and I want to let you in on a little secret. This is not your fault.
Juggling life's challenges can be all-consuming, especially when experiencing anxiety, depression, or loneliness. I hold care for whatever struggles you're carrying. I support children and adults with PTSD, grief and loss, and offer therapeutic support for life transitions including divorce, retirement, and family estrangement. I integrate a curious approach to support those subjected to discrimination and social inequality as well as a neuro-affirming approach that respects each client's sensory needs and communication style.
Juggling life's challenges can be all-consuming, especially when experiencing anxiety, depression, or loneliness. I hold care for whatever struggles you're carrying. I support children and adults with PTSD, grief and loss, and offer therapeutic support for life transitions including divorce, retirement, and family estrangement. I integrate a curious approach to support those subjected to discrimination and social inequality as well as a neuro-affirming approach that respects each client's sensory needs and communication style.
Jessica Renfrew - Relationships, Stress, &
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RSW
2 Endorsed
Langford, BC V9B
You’re ready to get ‘unstuck’ from never-ending stress, anxiety, burnout, relationship conflict, and unmet needs. I help individuals and couples get there. Maybe you've been told that prioritizing your own self-care is selfish. Perhaps, you're on the brink of burnout (or already there). You might be a perfectionist or a people-pleaser. It makes sense that you want to feel a sense of relief - find a way to show up differently in your relationships. You might be worried that setting boundaries will lead to burnt bridges or fallouts. You get to have needs (because you're so human), and you get to feel confident in asking for them.
You’re ready to get ‘unstuck’ from never-ending stress, anxiety, burnout, relationship conflict, and unmet needs. I help individuals and couples get there. Maybe you've been told that prioritizing your own self-care is selfish. Perhaps, you're on the brink of burnout (or already there). You might be a perfectionist or a people-pleaser. It makes sense that you want to feel a sense of relief - find a way to show up differently in your relationships. You might be worried that setting boundaries will lead to burnt bridges or fallouts. You get to have needs (because you're so human), and you get to feel confident in asking for them.
Leonard Cohen wrote ‘Everything that is beautiful is cracked - that’s how the light gets in’. I believe his words capture how our past hurt, disappointment, worry, loss, anger and fear become our very tools of learning. Our trying times help us to become a little more humble and compassionate. Counselling offers a safe environment in which to express your thoughts and feelings without judgment. Releasing pain, regrets, resentments; offering a fresh start, a chance to unlearn and relearn from experiences when you thought that all hope was lost. In fact, many who wander are not lost, they are merely searching for a different path.
Leonard Cohen wrote ‘Everything that is beautiful is cracked - that’s how the light gets in’. I believe his words capture how our past hurt, disappointment, worry, loss, anger and fear become our very tools of learning. Our trying times help us to become a little more humble and compassionate. Counselling offers a safe environment in which to express your thoughts and feelings without judgment. Releasing pain, regrets, resentments; offering a fresh start, a chance to unlearn and relearn from experiences when you thought that all hope was lost. In fact, many who wander are not lost, they are merely searching for a different path.
Individuals, couples, and families come to my practice seeking support with anxiety, grief, relationship challenges, trauma, life transitions, family conflict, and spiritual concerns. Many feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected and want practical tools to move forward. Using evidence-based approaches tailored to each client's goals—including CBT, DBT, EFT, ACT, Narrative, and Solution-Focused Therapy—I provide compassionate, collaborative care that builds resilience, strengthens relationships, and promotes lasting personal growth.
Individuals, couples, and families come to my practice seeking support with anxiety, grief, relationship challenges, trauma, life transitions, family conflict, and spiritual concerns. Many feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected and want practical tools to move forward. Using evidence-based approaches tailored to each client's goals—including CBT, DBT, EFT, ACT, Narrative, and Solution-Focused Therapy—I provide compassionate, collaborative care that builds resilience, strengthens relationships, and promotes lasting personal growth.
Starting therapy can feel like the hardest part of change, especially when you’ve been carrying a lot on your own. Feeling stuck, stressed, anxious, or low can take a toll over time. Many people I work with are trying to break patterns that no longer serve them. The pressure of life can be exhausting. I provide counselling to adults of all ages and teens, tailering my approach to suit your specific needs. In sessions, we focus on understanding patterns, exploring new perspectives, and building practical strategies. You move forward at your pace, whether trying new skills or taking time to feel supported. You are never too much here.
Starting therapy can feel like the hardest part of change, especially when you’ve been carrying a lot on your own. Feeling stuck, stressed, anxious, or low can take a toll over time. Many people I work with are trying to break patterns that no longer serve them. The pressure of life can be exhausting. I provide counselling to adults of all ages and teens, tailering my approach to suit your specific needs. In sessions, we focus on understanding patterns, exploring new perspectives, and building practical strategies. You move forward at your pace, whether trying new skills or taking time to feel supported. You are never too much here.
You might feel on edge or shut down, struggle to trust or connect, or notice patterns repeating. Many people I work with carry more than one kind of stress or trauma. While my focus is supporting veterans and military spouses navigating operational stress and transition, I also work with those impacted by long-standing or complex trauma early life experiences, relationship patterns, and high-pressure environments. Often, it’s not one event, but layers. At some point, it catches up the stress, the pressure, the emotional weight.
You might feel on edge or shut down, struggle to trust or connect, or notice patterns repeating. Many people I work with carry more than one kind of stress or trauma. While my focus is supporting veterans and military spouses navigating operational stress and transition, I also work with those impacted by long-standing or complex trauma early life experiences, relationship patterns, and high-pressure environments. Often, it’s not one event, but layers. At some point, it catches up the stress, the pressure, the emotional weight.
Ruth-anne Donellsen Âû
Registered Counselling Therapist-Candidate, MEd, RCT-C
2 Endorsed
Online Only
NEW evening session availability for NS clients!
Sessions offered virtually in Nova Scotia, British Columbia, and across many parts of Canada.
Is life feeling unsustainable? Overwhelming? Too much? I work primarily with Autistic, ADHD, PDA, LGBTQIA+, multiply disabled, chronically ill, or with "all the things" , adults (19+) who are trying to create a more authentic life balance to move out of and stay out of burnout, manage anxiety, depression and heal from traumas unique to our communities.
You are welcome regardless of your stage along the discovery journey - from exploration to self-identification, or medically diagnosed.
NEW evening session availability for NS clients!
Sessions offered virtually in Nova Scotia, British Columbia, and across many parts of Canada.
Is life feeling unsustainable? Overwhelming? Too much? I work primarily with Autistic, ADHD, PDA, LGBTQIA+, multiply disabled, chronically ill, or with "all the things" , adults (19+) who are trying to create a more authentic life balance to move out of and stay out of burnout, manage anxiety, depression and heal from traumas unique to our communities.
You are welcome regardless of your stage along the discovery journey - from exploration to self-identification, or medically diagnosed.
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.
Life is full of challenges. Most of the time we can handle these on our own, but occasionally, these challenges interfere with our relationships, our happiness, and our emotional, physical, mental and spiritual well-being. We can feel alone, stuck and frustrated. With help, however, we can learn to use our inner strength and resources to move forward in our lives, allowing us to feel happier and more empowered.
Life is full of challenges. Most of the time we can handle these on our own, but occasionally, these challenges interfere with our relationships, our happiness, and our emotional, physical, mental and spiritual well-being. We can feel alone, stuck and frustrated. With help, however, we can learn to use our inner strength and resources to move forward in our lives, allowing us to feel happier and more empowered.
I can direct bill to Green Shield, Medavie Blue Cross, Canada Life, Manulife, and other insurers under the Telus Health group.
If you have been feeling overwhelmed by life, your grief, or your relationship challenges and you're afraid it will always feel like this and never get better, I want you to know that with help, relief is possible, you can feel calm, strong and connected to your partner again. We humans are not designed to face hardships alone, so no matter what you're battling, let's embark on a path towards empowerment and positive change as a team. I am trained in EMDR (Eye Movemend Desensitization and Reprocessing), perinatal mental health, and Gottman couple's therapy
I can direct bill to Green Shield, Medavie Blue Cross, Canada Life, Manulife, and other insurers under the Telus Health group.
If you have been feeling overwhelmed by life, your grief, or your relationship challenges and you're afraid it will always feel like this and never get better, I want you to know that with help, relief is possible, you can feel calm, strong and connected to your partner again. We humans are not designed to face hardships alone, so no matter what you're battling, let's embark on a path towards empowerment and positive change as a team. I am trained in EMDR (Eye Movemend Desensitization and Reprocessing), perinatal mental health, and Gottman couple's therapy
Hello! My name is Emily - I have a supportive approach to counselling where I believe in your ability to grow and change through adversity. I am here to show up authentically and help you understand how your experiences have shaped your life today. I use a multitude of trauma-informed and relationally based approaches to help you understand your patterns and create wanted changes in your life. You are not alone, and together we can help you find whatever you are searching for.
Hello! My name is Emily - I have a supportive approach to counselling where I believe in your ability to grow and change through adversity. I am here to show up authentically and help you understand how your experiences have shaped your life today. I use a multitude of trauma-informed and relationally based approaches to help you understand your patterns and create wanted changes in your life. You are not alone, and together we can help you find whatever you are searching for.
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.
You’re overwhelmed but high-functioning—juggling work, relationships, and inner pain you rarely name aloud. Maybe it’s trauma, anxiety, burnout, grief, or feeling lost. You crave peace, deeper meaning, and the ability to feel whole. You want someone who gets the complexity of your story, honors your cultural or spiritual lens, and sees beyond labels. You're ready to heal old wounds, feel empowered in your choices, and finally live in alignment with your full self—mind, body, and spirit.
You’re overwhelmed but high-functioning—juggling work, relationships, and inner pain you rarely name aloud. Maybe it’s trauma, anxiety, burnout, grief, or feeling lost. You crave peace, deeper meaning, and the ability to feel whole. You want someone who gets the complexity of your story, honors your cultural or spiritual lens, and sees beyond labels. You're ready to heal old wounds, feel empowered in your choices, and finally live in alignment with your full self—mind, body, and spirit.
Accepting new clients! I have been an eating disorders therapist for 10 years. I specialize in disordered eating, body image, trauma, self esteem, anxiety, & depression. My approach to healing includes both the mind and body. If you struggle with self criticism, managing emotions, intrusive thoughts, relationship to food & body, stress, or overthinking, I would love to support you. I can help you to understand and shift beliefs and patterns that are no longer serving you, safely process past trauma, build self confidence, self compassion, and self love. I am an EMDR therapist, and practitioner of reiki and breathwork.
Accepting new clients! I have been an eating disorders therapist for 10 years. I specialize in disordered eating, body image, trauma, self esteem, anxiety, & depression. My approach to healing includes both the mind and body. If you struggle with self criticism, managing emotions, intrusive thoughts, relationship to food & body, stress, or overthinking, I would love to support you. I can help you to understand and shift beliefs and patterns that are no longer serving you, safely process past trauma, build self confidence, self compassion, and self love. I am an EMDR therapist, and practitioner of reiki and breathwork.
My practice focuses on children and youth needing support with development, emotional regulation, or daily functioning, as well as youth and adults recovering from motor vehicle accidents or concussions. I take a collaborative, trauma-informed, goal-oriented approach, helping clients break challenges into manageable steps and build practical strategies. My focus is on improving function, confidence, and independence so clients can move forward with clarity and regain a sense of control in their everyday lives.
My practice focuses on children and youth needing support with development, emotional regulation, or daily functioning, as well as youth and adults recovering from motor vehicle accidents or concussions. I take a collaborative, trauma-informed, goal-oriented approach, helping clients break challenges into manageable steps and build practical strategies. My focus is on improving function, confidence, and independence so clients can move forward with clarity and regain a sense of control in their everyday lives.
Are you an adult struggling with chronic stress, anxiety, low mood, or emotional overwhelm and it's affecting your day‑to‑day life and how you’re showing up at work and in your relationships? You might feel lonely, confused, afraid, or unsure how you’re going to get through this time. It’s incredibly common for trauma (historical or current), neglect, and big life events to shake our stability and sense of self. Holding it alone often makes it feel heavier. Counselling can help you to hear yourself and your needs, make sense of things, build self-compassion, stabilize emotions, and generate hope for your future.
Are you an adult struggling with chronic stress, anxiety, low mood, or emotional overwhelm and it's affecting your day‑to‑day life and how you’re showing up at work and in your relationships? You might feel lonely, confused, afraid, or unsure how you’re going to get through this time. It’s incredibly common for trauma (historical or current), neglect, and big life events to shake our stability and sense of self. Holding it alone often makes it feel heavier. Counselling can help you to hear yourself and your needs, make sense of things, build self-compassion, stabilize emotions, and generate hope for your future.
Do you find yourself overwhelmed, burned out, stuck in familiar patterns, or wondering why you react the way you do? I work with children, teens, adults, and couples who are navigating challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, life transitions, parenting, and relationship challenges. Many people come to therapy when they are carrying too much, feeling disconnected from themselves or their relationships, or ready for something to change. With nearly 20 years of counselling experience, I help clients better understand themselves, their emotions, and the experiences that shape the way they think, feel, and respond.
Do you find yourself overwhelmed, burned out, stuck in familiar patterns, or wondering why you react the way you do? I work with children, teens, adults, and couples who are navigating challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, life transitions, parenting, and relationship challenges. Many people come to therapy when they are carrying too much, feeling disconnected from themselves or their relationships, or ready for something to change. With nearly 20 years of counselling experience, I help clients better understand themselves, their emotions, and the experiences that shape the way they think, feel, and respond.
With more than 20 years of clinical experience, I provide thoughtful, evidence-informed psychotherapy for individuals and couples facing a wide range of life challenges. While my practice has particular expertise in relationship counselling and the treatment of trauma and post-traumatic stress, I work effectively with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, stress, life transitions, and other emotional or interpersonal concerns.
With more than 20 years of clinical experience, I provide thoughtful, evidence-informed psychotherapy for individuals and couples facing a wide range of life challenges. While my practice has particular expertise in relationship counselling and the treatment of trauma and post-traumatic stress, I work effectively with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, stress, life transitions, and other emotional or interpersonal concerns.
Many of the adults (18–65+) I support are navigating different expressions of depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, identity questions, and complex body/food relationships. Often, they feel stuck and are seeking a way out of unhelpful patterns, so that they can feel more grounded, authentic, and at peace in themselves.
My approach is relational and collaborative, bringing curiosity, humour, and trauma sensitivity to each session, helping you explore the roots of old patterns and opportunities beyond them. Therapy with me is a space where you can reconnect with your values, confidence and authentic self.
Many of the adults (18–65+) I support are navigating different expressions of depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, identity questions, and complex body/food relationships. Often, they feel stuck and are seeking a way out of unhelpful patterns, so that they can feel more grounded, authentic, and at peace in themselves.
My approach is relational and collaborative, bringing curiosity, humour, and trauma sensitivity to each session, helping you explore the roots of old patterns and opportunities beyond them. Therapy with me is a space where you can reconnect with your values, confidence and authentic self.
