Therapists in Victoria, BC

I love being a psychologist and helping people with issues and problems in their lives. Each person is unique and I have several techniques and methods to help you.

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.

As a Registered Clinical Counsellor and Registered Social Worker, I work with individuals, couples and families. I believe that each individual has the innate capacity for growth and change and an ability to heal. I am experienced and skilled at helping clients deal with grief and loss, life transitions, anxiety and depression, trauma, and relationship challenges. My compassionate and collaborative approach helps clients recognize their strengths, gain insight into the circumstances of their lives, and find new and creative solutions to their problems.

Compassionate and mindful counselling for depression, anxiety, trauma and more. Is the cycle of depression or trauma leaving you feeling hopeless and lost? Is your anxiety limiting your life and causing you to suffer? I offer help and support for these issues and much more. With the use of many treatment approach options, my practice is effective, holistic, warm and collaborative. It takes courage to break free from this cycle and to ask for help. Together we can work towards improving your life in endless ways, resulting in a more meaningful, peaceful, and fulfilling life!

If you’re suffering with depression or anxiety I can help. Maybe you feel like your whole life has fallen apart. Perhaps you struggle with unrealistic fears and worry. You may have suffered childhood trauma, emotional neglect, or other more recent trauma. If you feel stuck in a rut, and find yourself repeating the same old unhealthy patterns, I can help you to make positive change, rapidly alter negative, limiting beliefs, and move forward into a more fulfilling, joyful, and satisfying experience of life.

HOW CAN I HELP? Hello, I am an experienced psychotherapist, registered social worker and licensed educator offering EVIDENCE BASED counselling supports incorporating strength based and trauma informed counselling modalities. Anxiety, depression & grief contribute to difficulties coping. COVID-19 has amplified these life stressors. Let's work together to identify your strengths and discover new ways to better manage powerful feelings and challenging life circumstances. In person SATURDAY appointments are available. Telephone telehealth appointments are available Monday thru Friday.

*Currently accepting new clients.* My aim is to provide an open, nonjudgmental space in which you feel safe to share your unique and personal story. While there is an innate wisdom within all of us, our ability to see the way forward can become clouded when we are overwhelmed by tragedy or adversity. A deep exploration of one’s internal experience can often be freeing, and provide valuable insight into patterns of relating to the self, others, and the world around us. An attachment-based, client-centred orientation allows us to work collaboratively in drawing connections between your past experiences and your present situation.

When you live, love or have family ties outside the box of society's expectations, finding a therapist can be complex. You want someone who has experience with your areas of concern, and you also need to trust that you'll be safe from prejudice and ignorance while you're feeling vulnerable. It's not enough to find a counsellor who welcomes LGBTQ+ clients in their general practice, sometimes you want a therapist who is especially attuned to the unique strengths and challenges that come with gender, sexual and relational diversity. This is my lived experience and the work I'm passionate about.

***ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS (1-week waitlist)*** Are you an LGBTQ2+ identifying person needing help with anxiety, depression, or trauma? Are you trying to find your sexuality, or gender identity? I am a polyamorous transgender woman and a queer person who understands the community and our experiences in the world. In my practice, I primarily counsel LGBTQ2+ people who are finding their path and resolving trauma.

*Accepting new clients* Hi there, my name is Jonathan. Helping people work on the challenges they want to work on so that they can become a better version of themselves is my work. By using an integrative approach, I support people by helping them discover and explore practical solutions for their life circumstances and their relationships. What works best for you is what is important, not following a set of instructions or trying to fit you into a prescribed way of life. Counselling is about working together to improve well-being and focusing our efforts to do so, so let's work together.

Hello and thank you for your interest! I am a registered play therapist and a certified trauma treatment specialist with a beautiful and calming therapy space in Oak Bay. My work is grounded primarily in mindfulness and acceptance-based approaches and I enjoy creatively modifying these to suit my clients' needs. I provide art and play-based therapy for children ages 2-19 and parent/family support as needed. Additionally, I enjoy supporting adults who have experienced trauma and am registered with both the Crime Victim Assistance Program and the First Nations Health Authority.

Located in Oak Bay my practice continues to be working with children and adolescents who are experiencing anxiety, ADHD, trauma and the behavioural outcomes that accompany these experiences. This includes working with families and the family system to create treatment and interventions that can aid the client and their family to develop a greater understanding of the causes and effects of their dynamics. I often build my counselling relationships with all family members, either individually or in small group sessions, to create a rich picture of the family dynamic we will be working with. I also work with adults processing trauma.

I work primarily with younger adults, aged 25-40, who are having difficulty with relationships, identity, anxiety, and depression. Some people want to work through issues related to spirituality or sexual orientation, while others it is vocational or career direction. Quite often, people I meet with are employed in creative fields: art, music, film, tech, or jobs in social justice. To get a sense of who I am, how I practice, and to access my contact info--check out my website (see link) or IG: @gottasecond NOTE: please check with your service provider for extended health coverage, which may vary between plans.

Welcome to Seashore Counselling Services. Reaching out for help is a courageous step and an indication of your desire to heal and transform your life. I work with adults, individuals and couples and my main areas of practice are: loss and grief; couple counselling; anger/stress management; anxiety/depression; self-esteem; addictions and abuse. My office is located at Westbay Marina in Victoria. Talking with a Psychologist can provide a safe place to see your life with new eyes. I look forward to working with you.

Life throws many surprises at us, and while we cannot predict the outcome of any situation, we can take control of how we respond to certain situations. With my counselling sessions, you’ll learn about body, mind and spirit and how to integrate them so that you have the power of choice over whatever life may throw at you.

I am a clinical psychologist (CPBC1025), and founder of Aegis Psychological Services. Since 1995 I have been known locally as Victoria's "fear doctor", helping people with stress and anxiety-related conditions. I have a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of North Dakota, and a Masters in School Psychology from the University of Toronto.

Growth, healing, and balance are achieved through honest and authentic exploration of yourself. You know your story. I provide support as you bring your skills and expertise to the pursuit of growth and solutions.

You're in emotional and physical agony. You're anxious, depressed, stuck, and looking for relief. You desire to feel healthy and whole. You are not alone. I value relationship building, and with an attitude of curiosity can hold the emotional space for you to search and stretch. With trust firmly established, I thoughtfully and sensitively advocate for action. It is my honour and privilege to walk along side you on your journey. Believing us to be created with an innate need, and desire, for living in community, collaborative work is the foundation of my practice.

Change can be challenging. I am here to help you meet that challenge head on. I have a passion for helping people navigate life transitions and to heal from past issues that may still be lingering. My counselling work focuses on helping people process and heal from the effects of depression, anxiety, trauma (intergenerational and lived experiences), and difficult relationships. I also support people who are navigating family conflict, dissatisfaction, health issues, insecurity, work and employment issues, life transitions, sexual dissatisfaction, and grief.