Bisexual Therapists in Victoria, BC

My areas of passion are working with 2SLGBTQIA clients, alternative sexual/romantic relationship identities & dynamics (ex. ethically non-monogamy, polyamory, kink, swinging, BDSM, open relationships, sex work, etc.), sex & intimacy, consent & boundaries, religious trauma, chronic pain/illness, neurodiversity, and life transitions. I draw from both education and lived experience to provide deeper insight into supporting you from an open-minded, trauma-informed, sex-positive, and affirming framework. The journey of healing and growth can be messy, challenging, and heart-breaking while also beautifully majestic and worth every effort.

Sometimes, staying the same hurts more than changing, and it’s hard to know where to go next. You’re noticing that things aren’t as you’d like them to be- you feel out of touch with yourself and who you want to be, maybe life doesn’t have the same sparkle as it used to, or you feel a big ol’ case of the blahs coming on. Your inner critic may be harsh, you may find it difficult to step away from the keyboard, or you may feel some inner pain you don’t know how to escape. Maybe you want someone to walk beside you through that journey. It can be scary to go alone!

I am passionate about an holistic view of rehabilitation, healing one’s self, both inside and out. Through the use of various modalities, I assist clients in gaining healthy perspectives in order to strengthen bonds and recover both physically and emotionally. It's my goal to help people feel safe, appreciated and whole again. I bring a unique blend of experience and expertise, being both a Registered Clinical Counsellor and a Registered Occupational Therapist. I hold a Bachelor of Science in OT and a Masters Degree in Counselling Psychology, I am currently completing a Doctorate in Counseling and Psychotherapy.

As a queer and neurodivergent counsellor, I understand how difficult it can be to live in a world that was not built for you. The expectations of the society we live in may have left you doubting your own pain and wondering why you are struggling so much. You may question who you truly are under the mask you are presenting to the world. Perhaps you just want to talk to a counsellor who understands, without needing to educate them about your identity or worry about being invalidated. In our sessions together, we'll create a safe and non-judgmental space where you can be seen as you are and share your story at your own pace.

As a queer-identified trans man, I am intimately aware of the unique needs of our community and want to help you craft a path forward to a healthy and fulfilling future. I am passionate about working with individuals with transgender, gender-diverse or LGBTQ2A+ identities and their partner(s) and families on challenges related to navigating the world with a marginalized identity, or in coping with other challenges (depression, anxiety, addiction, trauma) from a place of understanding. I also offer gender-affirming hormone (HRT), top surgery and gonadectomy surgical assessments in BC and ON with no waitlist/quick report turnaround.

I work from a trauma-informed, healing-oriented perspective, integrating traditional teachings and modern, research-based psychotherapy. Whether you are dealing with anxiety, relationships, trauma, a crisis, or wanting something more from life, I welcome you for a free 20-minute consultation with me or another therapist in our clinic.

***Currently accepting new clients*** I am a relationship-driven counsellor and educator that works from a person-centered lens to connect adults, youth and children with their best selves. I passionate about working with neurodivergent, trans, and queer folx, as well as individuals within blended families. I work with those experiencing anxiety and/or depression as well as being trained in Perinatal Mental Health and Birth and Reproductive Trauma. I believe in the power of ‘undoing the aloneness’ in counselling through compassion, empathy and genuine presence.

With a background in teaching and school counselling, Sarah's approach to private practice rests in a strengths-based and person-centred approach. Her specialization is in the neurology of trauma and trauma healing, as well as working with marginalized groups, specifically those within the 2slgbtqia+ community. Neurodivergent herself, Sarah's ND specializations are ADHD, ASD, and OCD, in addition to anxiety, depression, and PTSD (complex or otherwise). Sarah's work focuses on identifying practices and strategies that can be implemented within support structures to enhance care for TGNC youth & emerging adults, & couples counselling.

are you looking for support to manage overwhelming emotions, compulsive behaviours, or chronic conditions? are you struggling with habits you'd like to eliminate - things like smoking, nail biting, hair pulling, or teeth grinding? if you would like to try a holistic approach, and desire to take an active role in your healing, then we'd be a great fit for working together. my clients leave therapy with new insights, tools, and skills to improve resiliency and continue building on their progress.

Overwhelm, uncertainty, confusion, conflict, anxiety and despair - if this is your reality right now, you're not alone. We're all longing for a sense of connection, possibility, and hope in the face of the tsunami of injustice, trauma and loss we've been living through for so long. Stress levels higher than the price of a Vancouver condo, relationships sinking under the weight of isolation, & identities under attack from all sides - how do we cope with the chaos and still show up as the caregivers, creatives, healers and changemakers the world so desperately needs?

Hello There! I am a somatic, mindfulness and play therapy for adults focused therapist. I work with attachment (relationships), trauma, and lots of different mood struggles. I love spending time dancing in the wind, playing on a playground, watching comedians, and spending time with my family people. I work to hold a space where you can be who you are as you are and explore your needs from that place. I enjoy helping individuals, friends and family dyads work through conflict, grief, and attachment healing. I love this work and have a caring and present energy.

Many of us struggle with emotional experiences that knock us off our feet. Low mood and chronic stress; difficulty with trust and relationships; and difficulty with overwhelm, focus, or organization are painful and isolating experiences. Unfortunately, we’re surrounded with messaging that if only we tried harder, we could think or act our way out of these experiences - leaving us feeling even more alone or frustrated if things don’t change. I can help you understand yourself differently, as you build skills to manage these struggles, create more space for joy and connection, and develop more trust in yourself.

As a therapist, and human in general, I am passionate about creating space for the stories and emotions that are so often pushed away, hidden from view, and disavowed. I believe that to be seen, heard, and accepted in these tender places can be a profoundly healing experience, even (and especially) when there is "nothing to do about it," other than bear witness and grieve. An important piece of this process is moving towards a way of being that centers less around achieving, perfecting and “doing” and much more around “being.” Being present, being messy, being perfectly imperfect and ok with slow processes and uncertainties.

I launched Nested Heart Counselling in 2013 in response to a call from the local polyamorous community saying how challenging it was to find mental health support that didn’t require further education about unconventional identities. I'm not currently accepting new clients personally, however I have collected a group of counsellors with similar values, experience and training as myself across BC. Roxanna, Morgan, Erica all have availability right now for new individual clients. Katree is our practicum student who has reduced cost counselling sessions available in Victoria. You can explore their extensive bios on our website.

I believe that people have an inherent ability to heal and that internal peace is available for all. My person-centered, humanistic approach puts clients in the driver’s seat on their path towards healing, with me as their guide. Meanwhile, my warmth fosters the connection and safety necessary for therapeutic change. My background in education inspires me to teach clients throughout their therapeutic journey, helping them feel informed during and equipped after therapy. Given everyone’s unique life experience, I will meet each client where they are at and provide them a customized therapeutic approach.