Aetna Therapists in Victoria, BC
It is exhausting to live with a nagging sense that you just aren't quite "good enough." That hidden insecurity messes with everything. It turns simple chats with your partner into big fights. It makes you feel shy or worried about what others think, when you really just want to feel at ease.
It’s time to turn that around. I keep therapy warm, real, and lighthearted. We won’t just talk in circles; we’ll build actual skills to help you feel secure in your life and relationships. Imagine a relationship without the drama, or finally feeling comfortable in your own skin. Let’s get you there.
It is exhausting to live with a nagging sense that you just aren't quite "good enough." That hidden insecurity messes with everything. It turns simple chats with your partner into big fights. It makes you feel shy or worried about what others think, when you really just want to feel at ease.
It’s time to turn that around. I keep therapy warm, real, and lighthearted. We won’t just talk in circles; we’ll build actual skills to help you feel secure in your life and relationships. Imagine a relationship without the drama, or finally feeling comfortable in your own skin. Let’s get you there.
I support youth (14+), adults, and couples navigating challenges like anxiety, relationship issues, life transitions, and ADHD. I believe therapy should be as unique as the individual, and my approach is tailored to help you explore your inner world, overcome barriers, and take meaningful steps toward lasting change.
As a Certified ADHD Clinical Services Provider (ADHD-CCSP), I offer specialized, evidence-informed support for individuals navigating ADHD. I take a non-judgmental, compassionate approach that embraces neurodiversity and honours each person’s unique strengths.
I support youth (14+), adults, and couples navigating challenges like anxiety, relationship issues, life transitions, and ADHD. I believe therapy should be as unique as the individual, and my approach is tailored to help you explore your inner world, overcome barriers, and take meaningful steps toward lasting change.
As a Certified ADHD Clinical Services Provider (ADHD-CCSP), I offer specialized, evidence-informed support for individuals navigating ADHD. I take a non-judgmental, compassionate approach that embraces neurodiversity and honours each person’s unique strengths.
Hello! I am a Registered Psychologist who specializes in comprehensive assessments for children, adolescents, and adults. She has extensive experience conducting psychoeducational, ADHD, gifted, and developmental assessments, with a particular focus on helping families understand complex learning, attention, and behavioural profiles.
I take a structured, efficient approach to assessment and pride myself on translating complex results into clear, practical recommendations. My goal is to ensure that every individual and family leaves the assessment process with a strong understanding of strengths, challenges, and next steps.
Hello! I am a Registered Psychologist who specializes in comprehensive assessments for children, adolescents, and adults. She has extensive experience conducting psychoeducational, ADHD, gifted, and developmental assessments, with a particular focus on helping families understand complex learning, attention, and behavioural profiles.
I take a structured, efficient approach to assessment and pride myself on translating complex results into clear, practical recommendations. My goal is to ensure that every individual and family leaves the assessment process with a strong understanding of strengths, challenges, and next steps.
I see clients in-person and online - am accepting new clients at this time. Life can feel overwhelming at times and all of us can benefit from outside help at some point in our lives. It takes courage to reach out for that help and so welcome to my page. I treat each client differently because we are all different. What is common though is my belief in a collaborative approach. Together we can prioritize issues so that you can become the best version of yourself - your authentic true self.. I have lived experience with ADHD. Coping strategies help alot. NOTE: I do not use A.I. in my practice. 100% confidentiality guaranteed.
I see clients in-person and online - am accepting new clients at this time. Life can feel overwhelming at times and all of us can benefit from outside help at some point in our lives. It takes courage to reach out for that help and so welcome to my page. I treat each client differently because we are all different. What is common though is my belief in a collaborative approach. Together we can prioritize issues so that you can become the best version of yourself - your authentic true self.. I have lived experience with ADHD. Coping strategies help alot. NOTE: I do not use A.I. in my practice. 100% confidentiality guaranteed.
I am pleased to offer solution-based, action-oriented counselling to individuals, couples, and groups needing assistance with everyday problems. I am especially effective with those who wish to learn skills & strategies that will allow them to make healthy, sustainable changes. I tailor my therapeutic approach to suit your needs, and create a comfort zone where you can come home to your authentic self and the potential within. In other words, I help you get out of your own way! I also bring over 30 years of sports coaching experience to my practice as a psychologist in Victoria BC.
I am pleased to offer solution-based, action-oriented counselling to individuals, couples, and groups needing assistance with everyday problems. I am especially effective with those who wish to learn skills & strategies that will allow them to make healthy, sustainable changes. I tailor my therapeutic approach to suit your needs, and create a comfort zone where you can come home to your authentic self and the potential within. In other words, I help you get out of your own way! I also bring over 30 years of sports coaching experience to my practice as a psychologist in Victoria BC.
Hello! I look forward to helping you on your healing journey. I promise you my best: expert, efficient and effective, professional care. Your personal problems may have to do with your mood, addiction, relationships, codependency, self esteem , trauma, abuse or addiction or anything else! You can gain self compassion, self confidence, and build a life worth living in a few sessions. I use cutting edge evidence based and proven methods such as DBT, CBT, EMDR and EFT, mindfulness, somatic therapy to help you ASAP.
Hello! I look forward to helping you on your healing journey. I promise you my best: expert, efficient and effective, professional care. Your personal problems may have to do with your mood, addiction, relationships, codependency, self esteem , trauma, abuse or addiction or anything else! You can gain self compassion, self confidence, and build a life worth living in a few sessions. I use cutting edge evidence based and proven methods such as DBT, CBT, EMDR and EFT, mindfulness, somatic therapy to help you ASAP.
The Centre for Psychodynamic Insights is a virtual clinic specializing in psychodynamic psychotherapy. This approach explores the root causes of symptoms by uncovering and understanding underlying emotions through evidence-based treatment. Through collaborative dialogue, we examine unconscious thoughts and emotions shaped from childhood to the present. We work to relieve symptoms by understanding how these patterns affect current experiences, and create targeted strategies for meaningful change long-term.
The Centre for Psychodynamic Insights is a virtual clinic specializing in psychodynamic psychotherapy. This approach explores the root causes of symptoms by uncovering and understanding underlying emotions through evidence-based treatment. Through collaborative dialogue, we examine unconscious thoughts and emotions shaped from childhood to the present. We work to relieve symptoms by understanding how these patterns affect current experiences, and create targeted strategies for meaningful change long-term.
Life is hard, and mental health support is something we all need at some point or another. I'm here to offer that support to you virtually in B.C. I work best with adults who are motivated to heal, grow, or change, but who might not quite know how. I am proud to be 2S.LGBTQIA+, gender-affirming, neurodiversity-affirming, BIPOC-allied, and trauma-informed. Being person-centered means I recognize the value of your experience and innate ability to heal, even if life experiences may have made that difficult to do on your own. If you'd like to book a session or consultation, just follow my website link.
Life is hard, and mental health support is something we all need at some point or another. I'm here to offer that support to you virtually in B.C. I work best with adults who are motivated to heal, grow, or change, but who might not quite know how. I am proud to be 2S.LGBTQIA+, gender-affirming, neurodiversity-affirming, BIPOC-allied, and trauma-informed. Being person-centered means I recognize the value of your experience and innate ability to heal, even if life experiences may have made that difficult to do on your own. If you'd like to book a session or consultation, just follow my website link.
The Centre for Psychodynamic Insights is a virtual clinic specializing in psychodynamic psychotherapy. This approach explores the root causes of symptoms by uncovering and understanding underlying emotions through evidence-based treatment. Through collaborative dialogue, we examine unconscious thoughts and emotions shaped from childhood to the present. We work to relieve symptoms by understanding how these patterns affect current experiences, and create targeted strategies for meaningful change long-term.
The Centre for Psychodynamic Insights is a virtual clinic specializing in psychodynamic psychotherapy. This approach explores the root causes of symptoms by uncovering and understanding underlying emotions through evidence-based treatment. Through collaborative dialogue, we examine unconscious thoughts and emotions shaped from childhood to the present. We work to relieve symptoms by understanding how these patterns affect current experiences, and create targeted strategies for meaningful change long-term.
The Centre for Psychodynamic Insights is a virtual psychotherapy clinic specializing in Psychodynamic psychotherapy. This approach focuses on revealing, understanding, and resolving underlying emotions and root causes of symptoms through evidence-based interventions and a comprehensive treatment plan. With an in-depth collaborative discussion and analysis of unconscious thoughts and emotions from childhood until the present day, we can explore how they inform us today to help relieve symptoms and develop targeted strategies to foster change.
The Centre for Psychodynamic Insights is a virtual psychotherapy clinic specializing in Psychodynamic psychotherapy. This approach focuses on revealing, understanding, and resolving underlying emotions and root causes of symptoms through evidence-based interventions and a comprehensive treatment plan. With an in-depth collaborative discussion and analysis of unconscious thoughts and emotions from childhood until the present day, we can explore how they inform us today to help relieve symptoms and develop targeted strategies to foster change.
You are a deep thinker, a seeker of truth, and you yearn for a life filled with meaning and authenticity. Whether you're exploring your sexual identity, navigating complex relationships, or seeking to understand your emotional patterns, you’ve likely felt the tension between your desires and the limitations placed on you by unconscious drives or societal expectations. You’re ready to break free from these constraints and live your fullest, most liberated life.
You are a deep thinker, a seeker of truth, and you yearn for a life filled with meaning and authenticity. Whether you're exploring your sexual identity, navigating complex relationships, or seeking to understand your emotional patterns, you’ve likely felt the tension between your desires and the limitations placed on you by unconscious drives or societal expectations. You’re ready to break free from these constraints and live your fullest, most liberated life.
You are someone who handles things. You always have. But lately, handling things has started to feel like surviving them and you are tired of surviving.
The stress has become structural. The anxiety lives in your body now, not just your mind. You push through because stopping feels impossible. You push through because everything you have built depends on you continuing to function. You are not broken. You are a high-performing person carrying more than high performance was designed to hold.
I am Iffy Nwankwo, Registered Counselor (CCC) and founder of Hartwell Counselling Therapy Group-offering virtual therapy in BC.
You are someone who handles things. You always have. But lately, handling things has started to feel like surviving them and you are tired of surviving.
The stress has become structural. The anxiety lives in your body now, not just your mind. You push through because stopping feels impossible. You push through because everything you have built depends on you continuing to function. You are not broken. You are a high-performing person carrying more than high performance was designed to hold.
I am Iffy Nwankwo, Registered Counselor (CCC) and founder of Hartwell Counselling Therapy Group-offering virtual therapy in BC.
Online Therapists
Regardless of age, we all experience life transitions that shift how we see ourselves and the world, prompting deep questions: “Who am I?”, “What do I want?”, “Who do I want to become?”, “What is my soul asking for?”, “What is my purpose?”. Maybe you've already started asking. Though everything seems fine, there's an unexplained emptiness. Motivation is low, and nothing truly excites you—but this isn't who you are. You are curious, motivated, and alive. You’re ready to move forward and build a life filled with satisfaction and contentment.
Regardless of age, we all experience life transitions that shift how we see ourselves and the world, prompting deep questions: “Who am I?”, “What do I want?”, “Who do I want to become?”, “What is my soul asking for?”, “What is my purpose?”. Maybe you've already started asking. Though everything seems fine, there's an unexplained emptiness. Motivation is low, and nothing truly excites you—but this isn't who you are. You are curious, motivated, and alive. You’re ready to move forward and build a life filled with satisfaction and contentment.
The Centre for Psychodynamic Insights is a virtual psychotherapy clinic specializing in Psychodynamic psychotherapy. This approach focuses on revealing, understanding, and resolving underlying emotions and root causes of symptoms through evidence-based interventions and a comprehensive treatment plan. With an in-depth collaborative discussion and analysis of unconscious thoughts and emotions from childhood until the present day, we can explore how they inform us today to help relieve symptoms and develop targeted strategies to foster change.
The Centre for Psychodynamic Insights is a virtual psychotherapy clinic specializing in Psychodynamic psychotherapy. This approach focuses on revealing, understanding, and resolving underlying emotions and root causes of symptoms through evidence-based interventions and a comprehensive treatment plan. With an in-depth collaborative discussion and analysis of unconscious thoughts and emotions from childhood until the present day, we can explore how they inform us today to help relieve symptoms and develop targeted strategies to foster change.
You may be feeling disconnected from your partner, stuck in recurring conflict, or unsure how to repair trust after hurt or emotional distance. You might be navigating a major relationship transition such as commitment decisions, premarital preparation, separation, or rebuilding after betrayal. You may notice the same patterns repeating and want help understanding what is happening beneath the surface. Ultimately, you want more emotional closeness, clearer communication, and a relationship that feels secure, respectful, and supportive rather than exhausting, tense, or confusing.
You may be feeling disconnected from your partner, stuck in recurring conflict, or unsure how to repair trust after hurt or emotional distance. You might be navigating a major relationship transition such as commitment decisions, premarital preparation, separation, or rebuilding after betrayal. You may notice the same patterns repeating and want help understanding what is happening beneath the surface. Ultimately, you want more emotional closeness, clearer communication, and a relationship that feels secure, respectful, and supportive rather than exhausting, tense, or confusing.
You are someone who feels the world deeply and often carries the weight of cultural expectations that do not belong to you. Moving from India to Canada alone taught you how to survive, but perhaps you have forgotten how to just be. You might feel like you are constantly performing, or worse, like you are a "fixing" project that is never quite finished. You are ready to stop becoming what others want and start the journey of un-becoming everything that is not really you. You are looking for someone to help you listen to your heart in a world that is often too loud.
You are someone who feels the world deeply and often carries the weight of cultural expectations that do not belong to you. Moving from India to Canada alone taught you how to survive, but perhaps you have forgotten how to just be. You might feel like you are constantly performing, or worse, like you are a "fixing" project that is never quite finished. You are ready to stop becoming what others want and start the journey of un-becoming everything that is not really you. You are looking for someone to help you listen to your heart in a world that is often too loud.
Registered Clinical Counselor (RCC) with a passion for enhancing mental health and promoting survivorship. Supports a diverse clientele through a variety of challenges, including anxiety, depression, OCD, sexual problems and addiction, to name a few. Her work extends to supporting individuals across different stages of life, from children and youth to adults and couples, focusing on individualized care tailored to each person's unique experiences and goals.
Registered Clinical Counselor (RCC) with a passion for enhancing mental health and promoting survivorship. Supports a diverse clientele through a variety of challenges, including anxiety, depression, OCD, sexual problems and addiction, to name a few. Her work extends to supporting individuals across different stages of life, from children and youth to adults and couples, focusing on individualized care tailored to each person's unique experiences and goals.
Do you feel like you’ve reached your breaking point, yet aren’t breaking through to the next level? Maybe you fluctuate between feeling scattered or paralyzed when it comes down to keeping up with everything. You might feel stuck when it comes to improving your relationships, career, or self-care. From the outside it can look like you don’t care enough, lack motivation, or are just not trying. We know that isn’t true. You are self-aware, especially about the kind of life you want, and who you’d love to be.
Do you feel like you’ve reached your breaking point, yet aren’t breaking through to the next level? Maybe you fluctuate between feeling scattered or paralyzed when it comes down to keeping up with everything. You might feel stuck when it comes to improving your relationships, career, or self-care. From the outside it can look like you don’t care enough, lack motivation, or are just not trying. We know that isn’t true. You are self-aware, especially about the kind of life you want, and who you’d love to be.
If you are someone who is feeling overwhelmed by grief, chronic illness, anxiety, or relationship challenges, and is craving connection, clarity, and relief, I would love to meet you. You may feel lost in your pain, uncertain of who you are becoming while wanting to feel more like yourself again, or want to move forward with purpose and find meaning in your experience. If so, then this is the place to start. I hope to provide a space where you can feel vulnerable without judgement, and where your emotions, struggles, and hopes are met with compassion and curiosity. Reach out with any questions and I hope to connect with you soon.
If you are someone who is feeling overwhelmed by grief, chronic illness, anxiety, or relationship challenges, and is craving connection, clarity, and relief, I would love to meet you. You may feel lost in your pain, uncertain of who you are becoming while wanting to feel more like yourself again, or want to move forward with purpose and find meaning in your experience. If so, then this is the place to start. I hope to provide a space where you can feel vulnerable without judgement, and where your emotions, struggles, and hopes are met with compassion and curiosity. Reach out with any questions and I hope to connect with you soon.
You look like you're holding it all together on the outside, but inside, you're exhausted. Maybe you've spent years putting others first, questioning your worth, overthinking your relationships, or carrying wounds from experiences that still affect you today. You want deeper connections, healthier boundaries, and a stronger relationship with yourself, but you keep finding yourself stuck in the same patterns. You're tired of just surviving and ready to understand yourself on a deeper level.
You look like you're holding it all together on the outside, but inside, you're exhausted. Maybe you've spent years putting others first, questioning your worth, overthinking your relationships, or carrying wounds from experiences that still affect you today. You want deeper connections, healthier boundaries, and a stronger relationship with yourself, but you keep finding yourself stuck in the same patterns. You're tired of just surviving and ready to understand yourself on a deeper level.
