Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Therapists in Saanichton, BC
After the arts helped me recover from a traumatic brain injury, I wanted to offer what I had found: a source of grounding, insight, healing and growth through creative expression.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by people or situations? Are you seeking a way forward in your life? Sometimes we need to take time apart, to ground ourselves in who we are, and to connect (or reconnect) with our strengths. Making art is inherently therapeutic, helping us release stress and become present to ourselves and to the moment. Art therapy builds on this experience, inviting creative expression to draw us into a deeper understanding of our situation.
After the arts helped me recover from a traumatic brain injury, I wanted to offer what I had found: a source of grounding, insight, healing and growth through creative expression.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by people or situations? Are you seeking a way forward in your life? Sometimes we need to take time apart, to ground ourselves in who we are, and to connect (or reconnect) with our strengths. Making art is inherently therapeutic, helping us release stress and become present to ourselves and to the moment. Art therapy builds on this experience, inviting creative expression to draw us into a deeper understanding of our situation.
I work with adults experiencing the effects of trauma, including survivors of sexualized and domestic violence, and first responders and front-line workers exposed to occupational stress and critical incidents. Many are navigating PTSD or C-PTSD, along with anxiety, depression, or substance use. Clients often present with dysregulation and the ongoing impact of trauma on relationships, safety, and daily functioning. I use a relational, client-centred approach and work collaboratively to identify and address these patterns. I hold a master’s in counselling psychology from UVic and am currently completing a PhD at UBC.
I work with adults experiencing the effects of trauma, including survivors of sexualized and domestic violence, and first responders and front-line workers exposed to occupational stress and critical incidents. Many are navigating PTSD or C-PTSD, along with anxiety, depression, or substance use. Clients often present with dysregulation and the ongoing impact of trauma on relationships, safety, and daily functioning. I use a relational, client-centred approach and work collaboratively to identify and address these patterns. I hold a master’s in counselling psychology from UVic and am currently completing a PhD at UBC.
Currently accepting new clients! I support people who experience high anxiety, challenges with self-esteem, and relationship difficulties. Together, we work to regulate emotional and physical responses to stress, strengthen self-worth and confidence, and navigate relationship challenges such as communication, trust, and connection. We also deepen self-understanding and strengthen the mind-body connection, helping transform life’s challenges into opportunities for growth, resilience, and meaningful change. Our sessions are designed to help you feel more grounded and calm in your day to day!
Currently accepting new clients! I support people who experience high anxiety, challenges with self-esteem, and relationship difficulties. Together, we work to regulate emotional and physical responses to stress, strengthen self-worth and confidence, and navigate relationship challenges such as communication, trust, and connection. We also deepen self-understanding and strengthen the mind-body connection, helping transform life’s challenges into opportunities for growth, resilience, and meaningful change. Our sessions are designed to help you feel more grounded and calm in your day to day!
I’m here to help you thrive, not just survive.
If you’ve ever felt like your brain didn’t come with an instruction manual, you’re not alone—and you’re not broken. I work with neurodivergent individuals, including those with ADHD, Autism, and brain injuries, as well as people navigating sexuality, body image struggles, religious trauma, and childhood trauma. Whether you’re looking to process past experiences, improve daily functioning, or just have a space where you can be fully seen and heard, I’m here. Let’s figure this out together.
I’m here to help you thrive, not just survive.
If you’ve ever felt like your brain didn’t come with an instruction manual, you’re not alone—and you’re not broken. I work with neurodivergent individuals, including those with ADHD, Autism, and brain injuries, as well as people navigating sexuality, body image struggles, religious trauma, and childhood trauma. Whether you’re looking to process past experiences, improve daily functioning, or just have a space where you can be fully seen and heard, I’m here. Let’s figure this out together.
As a practitioner, I use an Integrative approach that is person-centred and strengths-based. This means I meet you where you are, as you are, and we work together to find what is right and most effective for you. My work as your therapist is informed by your needs and goals, as well as a deeply human and intersectional lens, that is rooted in compassion and respect. The work we do together generates hope, builds capacity, develops new strategies, alleviates suffering and generates wellness.
As a practitioner, I use an Integrative approach that is person-centred and strengths-based. This means I meet you where you are, as you are, and we work together to find what is right and most effective for you. My work as your therapist is informed by your needs and goals, as well as a deeply human and intersectional lens, that is rooted in compassion and respect. The work we do together generates hope, builds capacity, develops new strategies, alleviates suffering and generates wellness.
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Are you seeking relief from pain? Past and current issues like abandonment, trauma, and stress wreak havoc on our body’s equilibrium - our nervous system state. This can lead to issues like depression, self loathing, anger, anxiety, and chronic health issues. These painful issues can cause disruptions in our relationships, leading to even more pain and disconnect. Using proven, effective approaches to regulate our nervous system, we can regain our balance, have greater capacity to create new ways of being in relationship - both with self, and other - so that we can make positive, meaningful, and lasting changes in our lives.
Are you seeking relief from pain? Past and current issues like abandonment, trauma, and stress wreak havoc on our body’s equilibrium - our nervous system state. This can lead to issues like depression, self loathing, anger, anxiety, and chronic health issues. These painful issues can cause disruptions in our relationships, leading to even more pain and disconnect. Using proven, effective approaches to regulate our nervous system, we can regain our balance, have greater capacity to create new ways of being in relationship - both with self, and other - so that we can make positive, meaningful, and lasting changes in our lives.
My training has included working with survivors of sexual assault, abuse and traumatic brain injury and disabilities.
No matter what you are struggling with, remember that on the other side of this difficult time will be increased wisdom, the exciting potential of a better you and more of what you want. We all have a survivor inside of us, an innate ability to overcome even the most difficult of challenges. Talking to someone can help you harness the strength that lives inside you. That is the essence of counselling.
My training has included working with survivors of sexual assault, abuse and traumatic brain injury and disabilities.
No matter what you are struggling with, remember that on the other side of this difficult time will be increased wisdom, the exciting potential of a better you and more of what you want. We all have a survivor inside of us, an innate ability to overcome even the most difficult of challenges. Talking to someone can help you harness the strength that lives inside you. That is the essence of counselling.
Your current circumstances don't dictate where you'll end up. They serve as a starting point for change. We all have the potential to move forward, sometimes having support is the key to getting there. My counselling approach is collaborative and straightforward with a touch of humour. Using a blend of your personal experiences and life context with evidence-based practices such as eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT), cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) and family systems we pinpoint your strengths and build positive coping skills to help you reach your goals.
Your current circumstances don't dictate where you'll end up. They serve as a starting point for change. We all have the potential to move forward, sometimes having support is the key to getting there. My counselling approach is collaborative and straightforward with a touch of humour. Using a blend of your personal experiences and life context with evidence-based practices such as eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT), cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) and family systems we pinpoint your strengths and build positive coping skills to help you reach your goals.
I hold a particular passion for the TBI community and healthcare professionals.
You might look like you’re holding it together on the outside, but inside feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or exhausted. Maybe you’ve been through experiences that still live in your body (tightness, anxiety, numbness) even after years of trying to “talk it through.”
You want more than coping strategies and you want to feel safer in your body, more present in your relationships, and less controlled by the past. I work especially well with adults who haven’t found relief in traditional talk therapy.
I hold a particular passion for the TBI community and healthcare professionals.
You might look like you’re holding it together on the outside, but inside feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or exhausted. Maybe you’ve been through experiences that still live in your body (tightness, anxiety, numbness) even after years of trying to “talk it through.”
You want more than coping strategies and you want to feel safer in your body, more present in your relationships, and less controlled by the past. I work especially well with adults who haven’t found relief in traditional talk therapy.
I am an experienced therapist, working with individuals and couples. I am open to helping you with a wide range of issues, including depression, anxiety, trauma, relationships, self-care, spirituality, life purpose, end of life issues, ageing, stress, parenting, work, vocation, sexual orientation, transitioning, gender questioning, chronic illness, sexual abuse, and the residue of early childhood experiences. If you don’t see your concern here, please feel free to contact me to find out if it’s something I work with. I love to do this work. You can read more at rowanpercy.com
I am an experienced therapist, working with individuals and couples. I am open to helping you with a wide range of issues, including depression, anxiety, trauma, relationships, self-care, spirituality, life purpose, end of life issues, ageing, stress, parenting, work, vocation, sexual orientation, transitioning, gender questioning, chronic illness, sexual abuse, and the residue of early childhood experiences. If you don’t see your concern here, please feel free to contact me to find out if it’s something I work with. I love to do this work. You can read more at rowanpercy.com
Welcome! Beginning therapy is a significant step to investing in yourself that you should be very proud of. My name is Carla, and I offer individuals a non-judgmental, open, and safe space to share and feel heard. The aim of my therapy is to equip clients with the necessary support, skills, and knowledge to facilitate positive changes in their lives. I aim to promote positive cognitive, emotional, and behavioural changes through a client-centered and therapeutically compassionate-focused approach.
Welcome! Beginning therapy is a significant step to investing in yourself that you should be very proud of. My name is Carla, and I offer individuals a non-judgmental, open, and safe space to share and feel heard. The aim of my therapy is to equip clients with the necessary support, skills, and knowledge to facilitate positive changes in their lives. I aim to promote positive cognitive, emotional, and behavioural changes through a client-centered and therapeutically compassionate-focused approach.
Hi there. I am here to offer space for those things that may have felt too big to navigate alone, and to move through them with you at a pace that feels good.
My practice is trauma-informed, neuro-affirming, and grounded in somatic, narrative, and parts-based approaches.
We may work towards reducing distress, while also making sense of your experiences so you can relate to yourself with greater clarity, choice, and self-trust.
Hi there. I am here to offer space for those things that may have felt too big to navigate alone, and to move through them with you at a pace that feels good.
My practice is trauma-informed, neuro-affirming, and grounded in somatic, narrative, and parts-based approaches.
We may work towards reducing distress, while also making sense of your experiences so you can relate to yourself with greater clarity, choice, and self-trust.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, lost or stuck in a holding pattern? I offer a safe supportive approach to help you explore the underlying meaning of your concerns regarding anxiety, depression, life transitions, trauma, loss of meaning, issues around spirituality and addictions. After twenty years of working with people through creativity-based processes as a workshop facilitator and now more recently as a therapist I've seen that the creative process is a living thing in the human psyche and that each of us has deep resources to help us heal. Together we'll rediscover these vital restorative resources within you.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, lost or stuck in a holding pattern? I offer a safe supportive approach to help you explore the underlying meaning of your concerns regarding anxiety, depression, life transitions, trauma, loss of meaning, issues around spirituality and addictions. After twenty years of working with people through creativity-based processes as a workshop facilitator and now more recently as a therapist I've seen that the creative process is a living thing in the human psyche and that each of us has deep resources to help us heal. Together we'll rediscover these vital restorative resources within you.
I offer a warm, open, and effective therapy environment that supports meaningful change. With over a decade of experience, I’ve had the privilege of helping individuals navigate grief, burnout, stress, life transitions, boundary-setting, relationship challenges, and more. I’m also trained in assessment and evidence-based approaches for concerns such as ADHD, anxiety, depression, panic attacks, and OCD.
If you’re seeking a balance of warmth and practical support, you’re in the right place.
I offer a warm, open, and effective therapy environment that supports meaningful change. With over a decade of experience, I’ve had the privilege of helping individuals navigate grief, burnout, stress, life transitions, boundary-setting, relationship challenges, and more. I’m also trained in assessment and evidence-based approaches for concerns such as ADHD, anxiety, depression, panic attacks, and OCD.
If you’re seeking a balance of warmth and practical support, you’re in the right place.
With over 11 years of experience, Dr. Natali Carry is a licensed Clinical Psychologist dedicated to helping people work through depression, stress, burnout, trauma, grief, job loss, social anxiety, and fears. She and her team—including licensed psychologists, testing specialists, and a psychiatrist—offer complete support for children and adults facing anxiety, life changes, and emotional struggles. Our BC Ocean Psychology Center provides compassionate, skilled psychotherapists, psychologists, and social workers ready to guide you on your path to healing.
With over 11 years of experience, Dr. Natali Carry is a licensed Clinical Psychologist dedicated to helping people work through depression, stress, burnout, trauma, grief, job loss, social anxiety, and fears. She and her team—including licensed psychologists, testing specialists, and a psychiatrist—offer complete support for children and adults facing anxiety, life changes, and emotional struggles. Our BC Ocean Psychology Center provides compassionate, skilled psychotherapists, psychologists, and social workers ready to guide you on your path to healing.
Hilda Nanning provides specialized therapy for individuals experiencing crisis, trauma, discord or conflict in regards to self or in relation to others. Some of the relationships Hilda's clients bring into the therapeutic sessions may involve intimate or family relations. Some of the problems she is skilled to work with include: relational discord, issues relating to separation/divorce, trauma, grief/loss, health, aging, employment/career, sexuality, identity, fleeing sociopathy/ violence and abuse, substance misuse, eating/not-eating , challenging transitions and emotional pain such as: worries and fears, depression, regret, shame, eroded confidence/self-esteem and anxiety, feeling stuck or isolated.
Hilda Nanning provides specialized therapy for individuals experiencing crisis, trauma, discord or conflict in regards to self or in relation to others. Some of the relationships Hilda's clients bring into the therapeutic sessions may involve intimate or family relations. Some of the problems she is skilled to work with include: relational discord, issues relating to separation/divorce, trauma, grief/loss, health, aging, employment/career, sexuality, identity, fleeing sociopathy/ violence and abuse, substance misuse, eating/not-eating , challenging transitions and emotional pain such as: worries and fears, depression, regret, shame, eroded confidence/self-esteem and anxiety, feeling stuck or isolated.
I am an Occupational Therapist with more than decade of clinical experience, I provide practical, compassionate, and neurodiversity-affirming care for children, youth, adults, and families. I believe therapy should feel respectful, collaborative, and grounded in real life—not overwhelming or one-size-fits-all. My approach is strength-based, trauma-informed, and focused on what truly matters to you. Together, we build meaningful strategies that support emotional regulation, daily living skills, and long-term wellbeing—at your pace and in your way. I specialize in Brain Injuries, MS, Parkinson's, Hand injuries, Autism, and ADHD.
I am an Occupational Therapist with more than decade of clinical experience, I provide practical, compassionate, and neurodiversity-affirming care for children, youth, adults, and families. I believe therapy should feel respectful, collaborative, and grounded in real life—not overwhelming or one-size-fits-all. My approach is strength-based, trauma-informed, and focused on what truly matters to you. Together, we build meaningful strategies that support emotional regulation, daily living skills, and long-term wellbeing—at your pace and in your way. I specialize in Brain Injuries, MS, Parkinson's, Hand injuries, Autism, and ADHD.
Queer and disability friendly - Are you feeling wounded in your mind, body or spirit? Do you feel misunderstood or a sense of deep loneliness? Have you experienced a shift in your body or a feeling of disconnect between your mind and body? Are you on a journey to understand/accept your true identity; gender, sexuality or otherwise. All of the pieces of you are important. Together, we will work on you becoming the best version of yourself, through collaborating and finding the research-based methods that best work for you. Perhaps the lifestyle you are currently living isn’t the best suited for you and something else awaits.
Queer and disability friendly - Are you feeling wounded in your mind, body or spirit? Do you feel misunderstood or a sense of deep loneliness? Have you experienced a shift in your body or a feeling of disconnect between your mind and body? Are you on a journey to understand/accept your true identity; gender, sexuality or otherwise. All of the pieces of you are important. Together, we will work on you becoming the best version of yourself, through collaborating and finding the research-based methods that best work for you. Perhaps the lifestyle you are currently living isn’t the best suited for you and something else awaits.
Dr. Drew Halliday, R.Psych., is a registered clinical psychologist in Victoria, British Columbia, specializing in psychoeducational, autism and neuropsychological assessments, as well as evidence-based therapy for children, youth, and young adults (and their caregivers). He blends neuropsychological expertise with mindfulness, emotion-focused, interpersonal, and cognitive-behavioural approaches to deliver compassionate, developmentally-informed care.
Dr. Drew Halliday, R.Psych., is a registered clinical psychologist in Victoria, British Columbia, specializing in psychoeducational, autism and neuropsychological assessments, as well as evidence-based therapy for children, youth, and young adults (and their caregivers). He blends neuropsychological expertise with mindfulness, emotion-focused, interpersonal, and cognitive-behavioural approaches to deliver compassionate, developmentally-informed care.
I work with adults of all genders and ages. I welcome individuals with issues related to relationships, depression and grief, anxiety, and history of trauma.
I work with adults of all genders and ages. I welcome individuals with issues related to relationships, depression and grief, anxiety, and history of trauma.
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Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Counsellors
When should someone seek treatment for a traumatic brain injury?
People should seek a diagnosis and treatment after a head injury, especially if they were unconscious, and an early diagnosis can lead to a better recovery. Signs of a concussion include headaches, nausea or vomiting, exhaustion, dizziness, vision problems, sensitivity to light and sound, problems with attention and memory, brain fog, unusual irritability or sadness, and unusual sleep patterns.
What’s the most common treatment for a traumatic brain injury?
Treatment for a traumatic brain injury will be different depending on the severity of the problem. For mild injuries, treatment may involve rest and over-the-counter pain or headache medication. For moderate or severe injuries, treatment may involve stabilisation, medication, and rehabilitative therapies such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, cognitive therapy, and counselling.
How long does it take to recover from traumatic brain injury?
The recovery time for a traumatic brain injury depends on the individual and the severity and nature of the injury; the length of time spent unconscious is often an indicator of severity. Recovery time for mild injuries may be a week or two while recovery time for more severe injuries may be six months to two years. Research suggests that the vast majority of recovery occurs in the first two years after an injury; recovery after that time frame is less certain.
What if a traumatic brain injury is left untreated?
If a traumatic brain injury is left untreated, it can lead to long-term physical and mental health problems. Physical problems may include dizziness, headaches, vision, healing, or speech loss, and an elevated risk of dementia. Psychological problems may include impairments of memory, judgment, and decision-making, depression, aggression, poor impulse control, and personality changes.