Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Therapists in Victoria, BC
Hi, I'm Dizzy (they/them), a Registered Clinical Counsellor, Canadian Certified Counsellor, Therapist, and The Program Director of Companion Planting Counselling, based on Lək̓ʷəŋən territory (Victoria, BC). As a trans, non-binary, and polyamorous, queer, neurodiverse, disabled person and professional, I understand the complexities of navigating intersecting identities. My goal is to create an inclusive space where every part of you is welcomed and supported. I combine my lived experience and professional training, and approach each session with empathy and openness. I am walking alongside you on your journey.
Hi, I'm Dizzy (they/them), a Registered Clinical Counsellor, Canadian Certified Counsellor, Therapist, and The Program Director of Companion Planting Counselling, based on Lək̓ʷəŋən territory (Victoria, BC). As a trans, non-binary, and polyamorous, queer, neurodiverse, disabled person and professional, I understand the complexities of navigating intersecting identities. My goal is to create an inclusive space where every part of you is welcomed and supported. I combine my lived experience and professional training, and approach each session with empathy and openness. I am walking alongside you on your journey.
Life can feel overwhelming at times, especially when struggling with self-doubt, emotional ups and downs, anxiety, or difficulties with boundaries. You might be navigating a major life transition, managing executive functioning challenges, or trying to strengthen your sense of self. Perhaps you're feeling stuck in patterns that no longer serve you or struggling to communicate your needs in relationships. Whatever brings you here, I will provide a safe space where you feel seen, understood, and supported in creating meaningful change.
Life can feel overwhelming at times, especially when struggling with self-doubt, emotional ups and downs, anxiety, or difficulties with boundaries. You might be navigating a major life transition, managing executive functioning challenges, or trying to strengthen your sense of self. Perhaps you're feeling stuck in patterns that no longer serve you or struggling to communicate your needs in relationships. Whatever brings you here, I will provide a safe space where you feel seen, understood, and supported in creating meaningful change.
My counselling approach helps clients discover ways that they can think and act to be more in alignment with their values.
I understand clients have challenges that they would like support with navigating through. They need a counsellor who is non-judgmental, compassionate, and safe. Typically, client's goals revolve around achieving more self-awareness, skills, and abilities to help themselves live a meaningful life. I want to facilitate their passion about growth and creating lifestyles that support their values and goals. I support neurodiverse clients through affirming care, utilize strengths to help with growing edges, and understand that many underlying challenges are the result of societal expectations.
My counselling approach helps clients discover ways that they can think and act to be more in alignment with their values.
I understand clients have challenges that they would like support with navigating through. They need a counsellor who is non-judgmental, compassionate, and safe. Typically, client's goals revolve around achieving more self-awareness, skills, and abilities to help themselves live a meaningful life. I want to facilitate their passion about growth and creating lifestyles that support their values and goals. I support neurodiverse clients through affirming care, utilize strengths to help with growing edges, and understand that many underlying challenges are the result of societal expectations.
I am a Clinical Psychologist with fifteen years of experience in treatment and assessment. Education in both the Arts and Science inform my balanced approach to improving mental health. I place importance on understanding the client as a unique individual with their own stressors, life experiences, key relationships and biological/health characteristics. This understanding helps me to develop a focused and effective treatment strategy designed to increase happiness and improve quality of life. I rely on evidence-based techniques, but also understand the importance building of a strong therapeutic relationship based on trust.
I am a Clinical Psychologist with fifteen years of experience in treatment and assessment. Education in both the Arts and Science inform my balanced approach to improving mental health. I place importance on understanding the client as a unique individual with their own stressors, life experiences, key relationships and biological/health characteristics. This understanding helps me to develop a focused and effective treatment strategy designed to increase happiness and improve quality of life. I rely on evidence-based techniques, but also understand the importance building of a strong therapeutic relationship based on trust.
I draw on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT), somatic approaches for nervous system regulation, and Internal Family Systems (IFS) to support emotional processing, deepen self-understanding, and build self-compassion.
I specialize in supporting individuals navigating infertility, pregnancy loss, miscarriage, infant loss, sexual trauma, reproductive health challenges, and family-building journeys.
Through my clinical, personal, and research experience, I understand the physical distress, prolonged grief, identity shifts, isolation, and strain on relationships that can arise from these experiences. I recognize their profound impact and support clients in navigating them with trauma-informed, client-centred care.
I draw on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT), somatic approaches for nervous system regulation, and Internal Family Systems (IFS) to support emotional processing, deepen self-understanding, and build self-compassion.
I specialize in supporting individuals navigating infertility, pregnancy loss, miscarriage, infant loss, sexual trauma, reproductive health challenges, and family-building journeys.
Through my clinical, personal, and research experience, I understand the physical distress, prolonged grief, identity shifts, isolation, and strain on relationships that can arise from these experiences. I recognize their profound impact and support clients in navigating them with trauma-informed, client-centred care.
I work with individuals and couples. I often support people navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, ADHD, parenting, identity and relationship challenges. I'm here to help. They may feel overwhelmed, stuck, or simply ready for change. I have counselled clients for 20 years, and love to help clients understand themselves and their needs better, teach skills to help cope with life's challenges, offer support as they navigate obstacles and help build healthier connections in their lives.
I work with individuals and couples. I often support people navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, ADHD, parenting, identity and relationship challenges. I'm here to help. They may feel overwhelmed, stuck, or simply ready for change. I have counselled clients for 20 years, and love to help clients understand themselves and their needs better, teach skills to help cope with life's challenges, offer support as they navigate obstacles and help build healthier connections in their lives.
I think Leonard Cohen explained it best, “There’s a crack, a crack in everything, that’s how the light gets it”. But often when you’re in the middle of a crisis, transition, generally just feeling stuck...it’s hard to see that. It’s hard to imagine that things will get better - that light might make its way in - and it’s even harder to imagine how that might happen. But it can. With the right support, a space where you can truly be yourself, and a little work, you can start to see the light again and even find your way to a more peaceful, joyful life.
I think Leonard Cohen explained it best, “There’s a crack, a crack in everything, that’s how the light gets it”. But often when you’re in the middle of a crisis, transition, generally just feeling stuck...it’s hard to see that. It’s hard to imagine that things will get better - that light might make its way in - and it’s even harder to imagine how that might happen. But it can. With the right support, a space where you can truly be yourself, and a little work, you can start to see the light again and even find your way to a more peaceful, joyful life.
I interweave in elements of mainly Narrative and ACT, and integrate CBT, DBT and SFBT into our sessions where it feels right for you; play-based for the kiddos!
My passion is to support neurodiverse and any children/youth who are just trying to grow up and figure out life in their own unique way. We are all complex and different, so I strive to honor that along with build upon our own strengths. No one is perfect, but there is always room to grow. If we can build these tools early, what is more fulfilling than seeing our young ones find their true selves and flourish to their full potential? Let's cultivate resilient souls, in a harsh world. I additionally love to support parents who just want the best for their children, along with anyone trying to find their way through this life journey.
I interweave in elements of mainly Narrative and ACT, and integrate CBT, DBT and SFBT into our sessions where it feels right for you; play-based for the kiddos!
My passion is to support neurodiverse and any children/youth who are just trying to grow up and figure out life in their own unique way. We are all complex and different, so I strive to honor that along with build upon our own strengths. No one is perfect, but there is always room to grow. If we can build these tools early, what is more fulfilling than seeing our young ones find their true selves and flourish to their full potential? Let's cultivate resilient souls, in a harsh world. I additionally love to support parents who just want the best for their children, along with anyone trying to find their way through this life journey.
In our work together I will draw on over 25 years of experience as a counsellor and training in many modalities including EMDR, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy, and Solution Focused Therapy.
As a therapist I create space and opportunity for you to explore behaviours, relationships, feelings, or thoughts which benefit you and those that trouble you or cause difficulty in your life. I work alongside you to support you to develop deeper personal insight and awareness, better ways of understanding and coping with problems, and improved relationships, daily functioning, and quality of life. Whether you are experiencing overwhelm, low mood, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, or stress, together we can draw on your strengths, competence, and wisdom and create more ease in your life.
In our work together I will draw on over 25 years of experience as a counsellor and training in many modalities including EMDR, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy, and Solution Focused Therapy.
As a therapist I create space and opportunity for you to explore behaviours, relationships, feelings, or thoughts which benefit you and those that trouble you or cause difficulty in your life. I work alongside you to support you to develop deeper personal insight and awareness, better ways of understanding and coping with problems, and improved relationships, daily functioning, and quality of life. Whether you are experiencing overwhelm, low mood, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, or stress, together we can draw on your strengths, competence, and wisdom and create more ease in your life.
Are you overwhelmed by persistent anxiety, self-doubt, or the cycle of people-pleasing? Do you yearn for genuine self-worth, clear boundaries, and authentic joy? Life doesn’t come with a handbook, and navigating its maze can be daunting. If you’re here, you’ve taken a brave first step. Together, we’ll reshape those tricky narratives, embrace your inherent worth, set boundaries that honor your needs, and cultivate the self-awareness that leads to true joy and fulfillment. Let’s turn those overwhelming thoughts into empowering ones.
Are you overwhelmed by persistent anxiety, self-doubt, or the cycle of people-pleasing? Do you yearn for genuine self-worth, clear boundaries, and authentic joy? Life doesn’t come with a handbook, and navigating its maze can be daunting. If you’re here, you’ve taken a brave first step. Together, we’ll reshape those tricky narratives, embrace your inherent worth, set boundaries that honor your needs, and cultivate the self-awareness that leads to true joy and fulfillment. Let’s turn those overwhelming thoughts into empowering ones.
If you realize that you are not living the life you want and it is impacting you and the people you care about it is time to make changes. Life shouldn't be this hard and you may benefit from talking to someone, other than friends or family.
I work with people motivated to understand what they want to change. I am guided by you in each session.
If you realize that you are not living the life you want and it is impacting you and the people you care about it is time to make changes. Life shouldn't be this hard and you may benefit from talking to someone, other than friends or family.
I work with people motivated to understand what they want to change. I am guided by you in each session.
We are presented with constant challenges—relationship difficulties, personal struggles, health challenges, and grief and loss of loved ones. Finding balance in navigating these stresses with greater awareness, mindfulness, and emotional regulation is the heart of my practice.
We are presented with constant challenges—relationship difficulties, personal struggles, health challenges, and grief and loss of loved ones. Finding balance in navigating these stresses with greater awareness, mindfulness, and emotional regulation is the heart of my practice.
At our three MindKey Health locations (Downtown Victoria, Westshore, and Sidney) we provide psychoeducational, autism, and adult ADHD assessments. We also provide counselling and coaching services on a variety of issues to a broad spectrum of clients. Children, teens, and adults are all welcome in the MindKey Health offices.
At our three MindKey Health locations (Downtown Victoria, Westshore, and Sidney) we provide psychoeducational, autism, and adult ADHD assessments. We also provide counselling and coaching services on a variety of issues to a broad spectrum of clients. Children, teens, and adults are all welcome in the MindKey Health offices.
I draw from Narrative Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT), but most importantly, I show up as a real person who listens deeply, respects your story, and helps you reconnect with yourself.
I work with people who are carrying more than they let on—anxiety that won't let up, grief that lingers, trauma that still echoes, relationships that feel stuck, or questions about identity that won’t go away. Many of my clients come in feeling distressed, overwhelmed, or disconnected. If that’s you, you’re in the right place. I offer a calm, steady space where you don’t have to hide or pretend. I support people of all genders, sexual orientations, and backgrounds, and have extensive experience with men navigating mental health and substance use challenges. Together, we create a space to talk honestly without judgment or stigma.
I draw from Narrative Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT), but most importantly, I show up as a real person who listens deeply, respects your story, and helps you reconnect with yourself.
I work with people who are carrying more than they let on—anxiety that won't let up, grief that lingers, trauma that still echoes, relationships that feel stuck, or questions about identity that won’t go away. Many of my clients come in feeling distressed, overwhelmed, or disconnected. If that’s you, you’re in the right place. I offer a calm, steady space where you don’t have to hide or pretend. I support people of all genders, sexual orientations, and backgrounds, and have extensive experience with men navigating mental health and substance use challenges. Together, we create a space to talk honestly without judgment or stigma.
Hello! I’m Max, I’m a counsellor with a generalist focus who works from an existential lens. Your mental health is important to me, and I want for us to work together to help you experience relief from what’s bothering you and clarity about your life. The way I work is by first teaching coping strategies to help you regulate in the present, then to explore the deeper emotional and existential basis for what brings you to counselling in the first place.
Hello! I’m Max, I’m a counsellor with a generalist focus who works from an existential lens. Your mental health is important to me, and I want for us to work together to help you experience relief from what’s bothering you and clarity about your life. The way I work is by first teaching coping strategies to help you regulate in the present, then to explore the deeper emotional and existential basis for what brings you to counselling in the first place.
I use EMDR, hypnotherapy, CBT, ACT, and somatic approaches.
I work with adults and couples navigating trauma, anxiety, OCD, addiction, chronic pain, and relationship challenges. My clients describe me as “real” — I don’t offer formulaic treatments, but a warm, empathetic, and personalized approach to the difficult challenges you may be facing, whether it’s relationship struggles, past trauma, anxiety or depression, or chronic pain. My aim is to help you love and accept yourself, find inner guidance, and recognize that there is nothing inherently “wrong” with you — you can learn to manage whatever you’re going through.
I use EMDR, hypnotherapy, CBT, ACT, and somatic approaches.
I work with adults and couples navigating trauma, anxiety, OCD, addiction, chronic pain, and relationship challenges. My clients describe me as “real” — I don’t offer formulaic treatments, but a warm, empathetic, and personalized approach to the difficult challenges you may be facing, whether it’s relationship struggles, past trauma, anxiety or depression, or chronic pain. My aim is to help you love and accept yourself, find inner guidance, and recognize that there is nothing inherently “wrong” with you — you can learn to manage whatever you’re going through.
Welcome! Through a relational and collaborative approach, I work with children, youth, adults, and parents/caregivers who are experiencing challenges related to stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, parenting, prenatal/postpartum changes, and peer and family relationships. In this current landscape, with many things vying for our attention, we struggle to process information, find our strengths, build agency, and remain connected with our community, our world, and nature. The therapy process offers us the opportunity to reframe our beliefs and behaviours, see new possibilities, and explore hope and reconnection.
Welcome! Through a relational and collaborative approach, I work with children, youth, adults, and parents/caregivers who are experiencing challenges related to stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, parenting, prenatal/postpartum changes, and peer and family relationships. In this current landscape, with many things vying for our attention, we struggle to process information, find our strengths, build agency, and remain connected with our community, our world, and nature. The therapy process offers us the opportunity to reframe our beliefs and behaviours, see new possibilities, and explore hope and reconnection.
If you’re here, something in your life may feel challenging or out of alignment. Whatever has brought you here, you don’t have to figure it out on your own. I have a strong interest in supporting both men's issues and women's issues, particularly within relationships and as parents- the distinct emotional challenges and societal pressures that accompany these roles. I am experienced in supporting parents of neurodivergent children, and the burnout of caregiving. I offer support for those facing the anxiety, stress and depression that accompanies daily challenges, life transitions, and family/relationship dynamics.
If you’re here, something in your life may feel challenging or out of alignment. Whatever has brought you here, you don’t have to figure it out on your own. I have a strong interest in supporting both men's issues and women's issues, particularly within relationships and as parents- the distinct emotional challenges and societal pressures that accompany these roles. I am experienced in supporting parents of neurodivergent children, and the burnout of caregiving. I offer support for those facing the anxiety, stress and depression that accompanies daily challenges, life transitions, and family/relationship dynamics.
I use a combination of Narrative Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Logotherapy to help you find your purpose and meaning so that you can move forward.
The modern world is chaotic. It's easy to lose yourself in your work, school, family or responsibilities.
You find yourself spending hours on the phone and social media. While it makes things better in the moment, you know it's not good for you, and those empty feelings of loneliness, depression and anxiety get stronger.
The problems that we face today are unique and challenging, I'm here to help you reconnect with yourself and discover the goals that give you purpose, drive and ultimately happiness.
The only constant in life is change - but you can navigate that change to move in the direction you want to go.
I use a combination of Narrative Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Logotherapy to help you find your purpose and meaning so that you can move forward.
The modern world is chaotic. It's easy to lose yourself in your work, school, family or responsibilities.
You find yourself spending hours on the phone and social media. While it makes things better in the moment, you know it's not good for you, and those empty feelings of loneliness, depression and anxiety get stronger.
The problems that we face today are unique and challenging, I'm here to help you reconnect with yourself and discover the goals that give you purpose, drive and ultimately happiness.
The only constant in life is change - but you can navigate that change to move in the direction you want to go.
If you're feeling overwhelmed, you're not alone. Life can be challenging. Whether you’re worried about your child’s behaviour, struggling with anxiety, or feeling frustrated that things haven’t improved despite your best efforts, I’m here to help.
As a therapist specializing in helping parents and families, I understand how difficult it can be to manage big emotions, both your own and your child’s. If you’ve looked for answers, but things still feel uncertain, it's time for a change. Together, I can help you and your family find calm amidst the chaos, manage overwhelming feelings, and build more secure, positive connections.
If you're feeling overwhelmed, you're not alone. Life can be challenging. Whether you’re worried about your child’s behaviour, struggling with anxiety, or feeling frustrated that things haven’t improved despite your best efforts, I’m here to help.
As a therapist specializing in helping parents and families, I understand how difficult it can be to manage big emotions, both your own and your child’s. If you’ve looked for answers, but things still feel uncertain, it's time for a change. Together, I can help you and your family find calm amidst the chaos, manage overwhelming feelings, and build more secure, positive connections.
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How does acceptance and commitment therapy work?
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy encourages a person to listen to their self-talk. A person’s inner dialog can be indicative of how they treat themselves. ACT also encourages self-compassion; this can lead to a better understanding of negative thought patterns and emotional states. This understanding can then lead the individual to needed behavior change.
What are the goals of acceptance and commitment therapy?
The goal of acceptance and commitment is to expand a person’s psychological flexibility, a trait that encourages an individual to live in the present moment and to accept all their thoughts, feelings, and emotions, even ones that are difficult such as sadness and anxiety. In ACT, this acceptance is congruent with the individual’s values and beliefs.
Does acceptance and commitment therapy work for depression?
Acceptance and commitment therapy is effective for depression because it allows the individual to view their discomfort and suffering differently. Depressive feelings about relationship heartaches, for example, are a part of life. A despondent person learns to let go of their struggles and instead view their painful thoughts and feelings with compassion. This will lead the individual toward positive change.
How long are people typically in acceptance and commitment therapy?
A typical acceptance and commitment therapy session is 50 minutes long with one session per week. Treatment for common problems such as anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties can last between eight weeks to four months. However, more severe cases may require more than one session a week and/or a longer time frame for treatment.