Attachment-based Therapists in Salt Spring Island, BC
I believe that each person is the expert of their own experience, and my role is to meet you exactly where you are. We choose therapy for many reasons, whether we’re facing overwhelming challenges like grief, trauma, major life transitions, or simply seeking personal growth and self-discovery. Therapy offers a supportive space to gain new perspectives and tools to help explore emotions, increase clarity, and navigate uncertain waters.
I believe that each person is the expert of their own experience, and my role is to meet you exactly where you are. We choose therapy for many reasons, whether we’re facing overwhelming challenges like grief, trauma, major life transitions, or simply seeking personal growth and self-discovery. Therapy offers a supportive space to gain new perspectives and tools to help explore emotions, increase clarity, and navigate uncertain waters.
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
Larisa Fry @Tula Wellness
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, CCC, RCC-ACS, EMDRcit
Salt Spring Island, BC V8K
Finding someone to trust as you are managing through turbulent times is stressful, and can be overwhelming. I thank you for considering me as part of this journey. Specializing in strength-based approaches to assist individuals, families, and couples to find balance in daily living. I work hard to build solid relationships through understanding and trust while offering an opportunity to challenge growth in my clients though healing of the past and paving new paths to the future.
Finding someone to trust as you are managing through turbulent times is stressful, and can be overwhelming. I thank you for considering me as part of this journey. Specializing in strength-based approaches to assist individuals, families, and couples to find balance in daily living. I work hard to build solid relationships through understanding and trust while offering an opportunity to challenge growth in my clients though healing of the past and paving new paths to the future.
I support caregivers who are navigating their own traumas simultaneously as they are navigating their children's needs. As a counsellor who has navigated traumas while also raising a child, I can tell you it is hard being the one who is healing while your parents may not be. I am going to tell you it is extremely brave work to look at the harms that have been done to you and not want to repeat patterns that were harmful for you. As a trauma-focused counsellor, we will be looking at your inner child that did not get what they needed and listening and addressing those needs, and bringing in deeper awareness to the self.
I support caregivers who are navigating their own traumas simultaneously as they are navigating their children's needs. As a counsellor who has navigated traumas while also raising a child, I can tell you it is hard being the one who is healing while your parents may not be. I am going to tell you it is extremely brave work to look at the harms that have been done to you and not want to repeat patterns that were harmful for you. As a trauma-focused counsellor, we will be looking at your inner child that did not get what they needed and listening and addressing those needs, and bringing in deeper awareness to the self.
I’m Inge. I have always been deeply attuned to the emotional and spiritual undercurrents of life and relationships. Perhaps you’re here because you find yourself in a messy, dense, dark, or confusing moment. It would be my honour to sit in the muck with you and work together to make sense of your life.
I work from a depth psychological lens, rooted in the belief that the psyche has a natural instinct toward healing, wholeness, and growth. In this view, psychotherapy is a journey led by the client, and the memories, dreams, events, and ideas that arise in the process carve a pathway toward integration and vitality.
I’m Inge. I have always been deeply attuned to the emotional and spiritual undercurrents of life and relationships. Perhaps you’re here because you find yourself in a messy, dense, dark, or confusing moment. It would be my honour to sit in the muck with you and work together to make sense of your life.
I work from a depth psychological lens, rooted in the belief that the psyche has a natural instinct toward healing, wholeness, and growth. In this view, psychotherapy is a journey led by the client, and the memories, dreams, events, and ideas that arise in the process carve a pathway toward integration and vitality.
Hi, I'm Beth. I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor who is passionate about empowering others in the face of life’s challenges to live a full and authentic life. I am creative and collaborative in navigating your journey to wellness and I take an honest and empathetic approach to the therapeutic relationship. I have experience working with those from a variety of backgrounds including those from the queer community and adolescents aged 13 and up. I support those navigating trauma and perinatal challenges. I strive to create a space of inclusivity regardless of race, sexuality, gender, or any other identity that makes you, you.
Hi, I'm Beth. I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor who is passionate about empowering others in the face of life’s challenges to live a full and authentic life. I am creative and collaborative in navigating your journey to wellness and I take an honest and empathetic approach to the therapeutic relationship. I have experience working with those from a variety of backgrounds including those from the queer community and adolescents aged 13 and up. I support those navigating trauma and perinatal challenges. I strive to create a space of inclusivity regardless of race, sexuality, gender, or any other identity that makes you, you.
I believe we all have a blueprint for health within us. My goal is to support you in your intentions for your life so that you can live connected to the wealth of resource within you and around you. I respect and trust that you intrinsically know what is best for you. My role is to support you to come into deeper contact with your innate wisdom and inner guidance.
I believe we all have a blueprint for health within us. My goal is to support you in your intentions for your life so that you can live connected to the wealth of resource within you and around you. I respect and trust that you intrinsically know what is best for you. My role is to support you to come into deeper contact with your innate wisdom and inner guidance.
I fundamentally believe in your innate ability to heal and return to wholeness. I see my role as providing deep presence and support through inquiry and guidance towards the vitality and expression of your soul so you can reconnect to your inner wisdom. I offer tools to integrate conflicting and disowned parts into conscious awareness so you can shift unhelpful patterns and process trauma. I provide strategies to contain and ground your experiences at a level that is manageable for you. Together, we can examine options, clarify goals and plan the next steps for moving your life forward in the direction you choose.
I fundamentally believe in your innate ability to heal and return to wholeness. I see my role as providing deep presence and support through inquiry and guidance towards the vitality and expression of your soul so you can reconnect to your inner wisdom. I offer tools to integrate conflicting and disowned parts into conscious awareness so you can shift unhelpful patterns and process trauma. I provide strategies to contain and ground your experiences at a level that is manageable for you. Together, we can examine options, clarify goals and plan the next steps for moving your life forward in the direction you choose.
I understand that looking for support and assistance to deal with your personal challenges is a big step. Let me assure you: it is a positive move in the right direction. I provide effective and meaningful therapy to individuals, couples (gay or straight), groups and their allies. By offering safety, respect and expertise, I can help you transform your life for the better.
I understand that looking for support and assistance to deal with your personal challenges is a big step. Let me assure you: it is a positive move in the right direction. I provide effective and meaningful therapy to individuals, couples (gay or straight), groups and their allies. By offering safety, respect and expertise, I can help you transform your life for the better.
Life, as we know, is not static. No matter how well know ourselves, or how many resources we have in our corner, there will always be times when we are confronted by something that challenges us. Something that changes us. We may encounter loss, despair, confusion, hurt. We may struggle with the past or feel unsteady in the present. While moving through difficulty is part of our human experience, my belief is that none of us are meant to face it alone. This work, for me, is about bringing company, connection, and care to the parts of my clients lives that feel sealed off from worthiness, clarity, trust, and joy.
Life, as we know, is not static. No matter how well know ourselves, or how many resources we have in our corner, there will always be times when we are confronted by something that challenges us. Something that changes us. We may encounter loss, despair, confusion, hurt. We may struggle with the past or feel unsteady in the present. While moving through difficulty is part of our human experience, my belief is that none of us are meant to face it alone. This work, for me, is about bringing company, connection, and care to the parts of my clients lives that feel sealed off from worthiness, clarity, trust, and joy.
In-person or online, I have 25+ years experience as a counsellor. I support individuals and couples facing challenges with self-esteem, anxiety, depression, life transitions, bereavement, marriage and reIationships, sexual abuse, mid-life crisis, disabilities, end of life issues, work-related issues and more. I see clients of any religion, race, or gender orientation.
I am especially skilled at connecting with those who are highly sensitive, or are lacking in self-esteem and self-compassion.
My style of therapy is encouraging and compassionate, and I bring a good dose of humour and humility to my relationship with clients.
In-person or online, I have 25+ years experience as a counsellor. I support individuals and couples facing challenges with self-esteem, anxiety, depression, life transitions, bereavement, marriage and reIationships, sexual abuse, mid-life crisis, disabilities, end of life issues, work-related issues and more. I see clients of any religion, race, or gender orientation.
I am especially skilled at connecting with those who are highly sensitive, or are lacking in self-esteem and self-compassion.
My style of therapy is encouraging and compassionate, and I bring a good dose of humour and humility to my relationship with clients.
I work as a Registered Counsellor & Social Worker with over 10 years experience. I offer virtual, outdoor & surf therapy to individuals aged 12+ in Ontario and BC. I'm a settler, originally from Scarborough, and I'm currently living between Salt Spring Island and Tofino (Coast Salish and Nuu-chah-nulth territories). I often work with people experiencing: depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, life transitions, work stress, grief, trauma, & more! I'm particularly passionate about helping people reconnect with nature, and manage trauma. More info: www.steadyandwildcounselling.ca
I work as a Registered Counsellor & Social Worker with over 10 years experience. I offer virtual, outdoor & surf therapy to individuals aged 12+ in Ontario and BC. I'm a settler, originally from Scarborough, and I'm currently living between Salt Spring Island and Tofino (Coast Salish and Nuu-chah-nulth territories). I often work with people experiencing: depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, life transitions, work stress, grief, trauma, & more! I'm particularly passionate about helping people reconnect with nature, and manage trauma. More info: www.steadyandwildcounselling.ca
I offer counseling services to individuals, couples and adolescents on Salt Spring Island and virtually across Canada and the United States. My work is personal, compassionate and direct. I stay close to my client’s experience, without judgment, pointing towards opportunities for growth. Life presents us all with challenges and sometimes we need help facing them. We often need a mirror to help us understand how to change outdated behaviors that are just not working or resolve inner conflicts that are keeping us from living a fulfilling life.
I offer counseling services to individuals, couples and adolescents on Salt Spring Island and virtually across Canada and the United States. My work is personal, compassionate and direct. I stay close to my client’s experience, without judgment, pointing towards opportunities for growth. Life presents us all with challenges and sometimes we need help facing them. We often need a mirror to help us understand how to change outdated behaviors that are just not working or resolve inner conflicts that are keeping us from living a fulfilling life.
Stuck in a rut? Going through a critical life transition? I offer you an open, warm and supportive environment, including non-judgmental empathy and deep listening, to explore what's causing you difficulty.
Stuck in a rut? Going through a critical life transition? I offer you an open, warm and supportive environment, including non-judgmental empathy and deep listening, to explore what's causing you difficulty.
I care about your unique lived experience. I work with teenagers, folks of any age, all genders, experiencing life challenges. I work with acute stress, identity challenges, relational PTSD, C-PTSD, sexual assault, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, and challenges with self-esteem. I'm trained in Narrative therapy, person-centred therapy, trauma-informed practices, and hypnotherapy. Humanizing you and giving you access to your own empowerment is the core of my work.
I care about your unique lived experience. I work with teenagers, folks of any age, all genders, experiencing life challenges. I work with acute stress, identity challenges, relational PTSD, C-PTSD, sexual assault, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, and challenges with self-esteem. I'm trained in Narrative therapy, person-centred therapy, trauma-informed practices, and hypnotherapy. Humanizing you and giving you access to your own empowerment is the core of my work.
As a therapist I listen with care. My space is free of judgement, so you can safely explore the challenges that brought you in. If you are experiencing burn- out, depression, loss, grief, relationship break-down, effects of ADHD symptoms, impact of suicidality; I want to help. I see adolescents, adults and I consult with parents around difficult family dynamics. If you are stuck and lack the motivation necessary to change what isn’t working; a strong first step is bringing it to the light.
As a therapist I listen with care. My space is free of judgement, so you can safely explore the challenges that brought you in. If you are experiencing burn- out, depression, loss, grief, relationship break-down, effects of ADHD symptoms, impact of suicidality; I want to help. I see adolescents, adults and I consult with parents around difficult family dynamics. If you are stuck and lack the motivation necessary to change what isn’t working; a strong first step is bringing it to the light.
I have been helping children, teenagers and adults with their mental health concerns since 1987. If you are looking for support in managing issues such as anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationships, parenting, school, or addiction, or are a partner of an addict needing support, I have experience in helping you and families navigate a path forward. My clients often feel stuck or out of control, and anxiety can often lead to depression and other mental health challenges. Together we can unpack your stressors and concerns, and develop an individualized treatment plan.
I have been helping children, teenagers and adults with their mental health concerns since 1987. If you are looking for support in managing issues such as anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationships, parenting, school, or addiction, or are a partner of an addict needing support, I have experience in helping you and families navigate a path forward. My clients often feel stuck or out of control, and anxiety can often lead to depression and other mental health challenges. Together we can unpack your stressors and concerns, and develop an individualized treatment plan.
Welcome to the counselling services at Healing Place. Counselling provides a space and opportunity for you to explore thoughts and feelings, behaviours and relationships that may be troubling you or causing difficulty in your life. Counselling also offers a source of support in times of crisis and during difficult times such as you may be experiencing now. Some of the ways in which counselling can be beneficial is through bringing deeper personal insight, helping find better ways of coping with problems and it also can help you improve your relationships.
Welcome to the counselling services at Healing Place. Counselling provides a space and opportunity for you to explore thoughts and feelings, behaviours and relationships that may be troubling you or causing difficulty in your life. Counselling also offers a source of support in times of crisis and during difficult times such as you may be experiencing now. Some of the ways in which counselling can be beneficial is through bringing deeper personal insight, helping find better ways of coping with problems and it also can help you improve your relationships.
Nervous system regulation is a common term these days, but what does it mean? I work with individuals who carry the weight of past experiences in how they feel, respond, and move through life. They may struggle with anxiety, overwhelm, numbness, or patterns like people-pleasing and overworking. Some experience trauma responses like panic, dissociation, or feeling stuck, along with physical symptoms like chronic pain or fatigue. My clients are looking for lasting relief from repeating patterns and symptoms that are causing distress and disruption in their lives, or in other words, increased nervous system regulation.
Nervous system regulation is a common term these days, but what does it mean? I work with individuals who carry the weight of past experiences in how they feel, respond, and move through life. They may struggle with anxiety, overwhelm, numbness, or patterns like people-pleasing and overworking. Some experience trauma responses like panic, dissociation, or feeling stuck, along with physical symptoms like chronic pain or fatigue. My clients are looking for lasting relief from repeating patterns and symptoms that are causing distress and disruption in their lives, or in other words, increased nervous system regulation.
You & I will centre your experiences & understandings while we work together to uncover what has been avoided, hidden or forgotten. We'll practice a new you. We may explore your life in context of personal, family, cultural, & socio-economic influences. I take a trauma-informed approach complimented by somatic practices, & view life through a social constructionist lens. In non-academic terms, that means we’ll collaborate to discover how to unhook your life from suffering & celebrate the strengths, self-expression, & deeper truths I trust are present. I honour all expressions of spirituality. More here: Christopher-counselling.ca
You & I will centre your experiences & understandings while we work together to uncover what has been avoided, hidden or forgotten. We'll practice a new you. We may explore your life in context of personal, family, cultural, & socio-economic influences. I take a trauma-informed approach complimented by somatic practices, & view life through a social constructionist lens. In non-academic terms, that means we’ll collaborate to discover how to unhook your life from suffering & celebrate the strengths, self-expression, & deeper truths I trust are present. I honour all expressions of spirituality. More here: Christopher-counselling.ca
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Is attachment-based therapy the same as attachment therapy?
Attachment-based therapy may be confused with what is called “attachment therapy” (sometimes called “holding therapy”), a discredited and dangerous approach to treating children with attachment disorders, autism, or other mental health concerns. Attachment therapy—not attachment-based therapy—may involve restraining a child, forcing eye contact, and other coercive or abusive techniques. None of these practices are used in attachment-based therapy and the two modalities are in no way related.
What should I expect from attachment-based therapy?
Attachment-based therapy is based on attachment theory, which posits that children’s early relationships with their caregivers strongly influence their ability to navigate the world later in life. Thus, adults who seek attachment-based therapy should expect to deeply explore their childhood, identifying the dynamics or experiences that disrupted their attachment and the steps necessary to overcome challenges that arose as a result. Parents and children should expect to explore the possible factors that disrupted the parent-child relationship and work toward restoring trust and connection.
How long does attachment-based therapy last?
Certain forms of attachment-based therapy, especially those designed for parents and children, last for a set number of sessions; for example, Attachment and Biobehavioral Catch-Up, a specific attachment-based approach for young children who have undergone early adversity, unfolds over 10 one-hour sessions. When attachment-based therapy is practiced on adults or combined with other modalities, it may not last a specific length of time; clients may wish to ask prospective therapists how long they expect treatment to take.
Does attachment-based therapy work?
Most of the research on attachment-based therapy focuses on children and adolescents. Some of this research shows a positive effect, especially for attachment-based family therapy (ABFT). Other studies, however, have found that attachment-based therapy is no more effective than other approaches to childhood depression, anxiety, or suicidality. Less is known about the therapy’s efficacy on adult populations.