Cancer Therapists in Victoria, BC
My background is in cancer care, addiction, and workplace stress, with experience in mood concerns (anxiety, depression), loss and grief (death, pet loss, unexpected life transitions, identity crises), health and illness (health anxiety, chronic pain), addiction (substance use, recovery, behavioural), and trauma (childhood, veterans, first responders).
Feeling overwhelmed by frustrated needs, responsibilities, being overlooked in love or work, losing someone important, health concerns, or a relentless inner critic? Does this lead to sadness, despair, rage, dread, or shame that feels too heavy to bear? Do you cope by numbing, lashing out at loved ones, engaging in addictive behaviours, socially isolating, or avoiding what matters? We can grow weary managing life's challenges alone, yet asking for help is hard. I can lend a hand supporting you to face pain and find meaning in troubled times, lightening the load so you can spread your wings to find more room for joy in your life.
My background is in cancer care, addiction, and workplace stress, with experience in mood concerns (anxiety, depression), loss and grief (death, pet loss, unexpected life transitions, identity crises), health and illness (health anxiety, chronic pain), addiction (substance use, recovery, behavioural), and trauma (childhood, veterans, first responders).
Feeling overwhelmed by frustrated needs, responsibilities, being overlooked in love or work, losing someone important, health concerns, or a relentless inner critic? Does this lead to sadness, despair, rage, dread, or shame that feels too heavy to bear? Do you cope by numbing, lashing out at loved ones, engaging in addictive behaviours, socially isolating, or avoiding what matters? We can grow weary managing life's challenges alone, yet asking for help is hard. I can lend a hand supporting you to face pain and find meaning in troubled times, lightening the load so you can spread your wings to find more room for joy in your life.
Finding your way through grief can feel like navigating an unfamiliar landscape without a map. Whether you are mourning a loved one, a relationship, a career, or a season of life, the weight of loss can be isolating and overwhelming.
My practice focuses specifically on grief and loss, drawing from years of experience in palliative care and bereavement with Island Health. I offer a steady, compassionate space where you don’t have to "just get over it."
Finding your way through grief can feel like navigating an unfamiliar landscape without a map. Whether you are mourning a loved one, a relationship, a career, or a season of life, the weight of loss can be isolating and overwhelming.
My practice focuses specifically on grief and loss, drawing from years of experience in palliative care and bereavement with Island Health. I offer a steady, compassionate space where you don’t have to "just get over it."
My areas of specializations include depression, anxiety, life-transition, grief and cancer.
I provide psychodynamic psychotherapy virtually to adult clients in British Columbia. My approach is best suited to clients seeking greater self-understanding, personal growth, and enduring resolution of their challenges.
My areas of specializations include depression, anxiety, life-transition, grief and cancer.
I provide psychodynamic psychotherapy virtually to adult clients in British Columbia. My approach is best suited to clients seeking greater self-understanding, personal growth, and enduring resolution of their challenges.
I offer evidence based, compassionate and collaborative psychological treatment for teens, adults and couples. I seek to create a safe, nurturing relationship so that my clients can process, explore, and heal from the challenges that are keeping them stuck.
I offer evidence based, compassionate and collaborative psychological treatment for teens, adults and couples. I seek to create a safe, nurturing relationship so that my clients can process, explore, and heal from the challenges that are keeping them stuck.
Ceascape Counseling & Consulting offers collaborative, trauma-informed, person-centered virtual therapy for adults across British Columbia and beyond. A safe, inclusive space to explore healing, growth, and resilience at your own pace. If you are interested in/ exploring EMDR Therapy (Standard & GAP Protocols), Post Trauma Healing, Emotional Abuse, Life Transitions, Distress Tolerance & Emotional Regulation, Depression, Anxiety & Stress, Grief & Loss, Burnout, ADHD/ADD, Building Boundaries, and/or are in a leadership role – Women in STEAM & Entrepreneurship connect with me as your co-pilot in mental wealth.
Ceascape Counseling & Consulting offers collaborative, trauma-informed, person-centered virtual therapy for adults across British Columbia and beyond. A safe, inclusive space to explore healing, growth, and resilience at your own pace. If you are interested in/ exploring EMDR Therapy (Standard & GAP Protocols), Post Trauma Healing, Emotional Abuse, Life Transitions, Distress Tolerance & Emotional Regulation, Depression, Anxiety & Stress, Grief & Loss, Burnout, ADHD/ADD, Building Boundaries, and/or are in a leadership role – Women in STEAM & Entrepreneurship connect with me as your co-pilot in mental wealth.
With 30yrs of experience in counselling, I'm dedicated to helping you navigate through life's toughest challenges, whether it's managing anxiety, depression, addictions, grief & loss, or trauma. I offer sessions by phone, virtual or in-person. Everyone's journey through pain & hardship is unique. Whether you have lost a loved one, faced a career setback, uncovered a family secret, experienced betrayal or are struggling with a life transition. I'm here to help you find your path forward. Together we will work to embrace your pain, & integrate it, so you can restore your spirit to find your next horizon. Change is hard & u can do it!
With 30yrs of experience in counselling, I'm dedicated to helping you navigate through life's toughest challenges, whether it's managing anxiety, depression, addictions, grief & loss, or trauma. I offer sessions by phone, virtual or in-person. Everyone's journey through pain & hardship is unique. Whether you have lost a loved one, faced a career setback, uncovered a family secret, experienced betrayal or are struggling with a life transition. I'm here to help you find your path forward. Together we will work to embrace your pain, & integrate it, so you can restore your spirit to find your next horizon. Change is hard & u can do it!
Are you feeling stuck? Anxious, stressed or depressed? Perhaps you're struggling with trauma related to past experiences that affects your ability to enjoy life in the present. Or maybe you just want to feel better about yourself and find more meaning and purpose in your life. Counselling and EMDR therapy are proven ways to help you understand yourself better and make the changes you need to live well.
Are you feeling stuck? Anxious, stressed or depressed? Perhaps you're struggling with trauma related to past experiences that affects your ability to enjoy life in the present. Or maybe you just want to feel better about yourself and find more meaning and purpose in your life. Counselling and EMDR therapy are proven ways to help you understand yourself better and make the changes you need to live well.
Trauma-informed, compassionate counselling for trauma/ptsd, depression, anxiety, and much more. I also have many years experience working with ICBC clients. 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!
Trauma-informed, compassionate counselling for trauma/ptsd, depression, anxiety, and much more. I also have many years experience working with ICBC clients. 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!
Psychotherapy is the confidential process where you can get insight from an experienced registered Psychologist in understanding how life-stressors can interfere with your thinking patterns, feelings, beliefs, needs, behaviour and relationships. Prolonged exposure to stress, unhappiness, conflict, trauma, abuse or problematic relationships can lead to anxiety, depression, grief, anger or other behavioural problems. Brain research clearly indicated that early psychological intervention can prevent mental and physical illnesses. Clients now have the opportunity to be proactive and learn the skills on how to protect their mental health, restore their competence and happiness and develop a strong sense of well-being and resiliency.
Psychotherapy is the confidential process where you can get insight from an experienced registered Psychologist in understanding how life-stressors can interfere with your thinking patterns, feelings, beliefs, needs, behaviour and relationships. Prolonged exposure to stress, unhappiness, conflict, trauma, abuse or problematic relationships can lead to anxiety, depression, grief, anger or other behavioural problems. Brain research clearly indicated that early psychological intervention can prevent mental and physical illnesses. Clients now have the opportunity to be proactive and learn the skills on how to protect their mental health, restore their competence and happiness and develop a strong sense of well-being and resiliency.
You don't have to navigate life's challenges alone.
Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, anxious, disconnected, or simply ready for something to change, therapy can provide a safe place to slow down, make sense of your experiences, and move toward the life you want to create. Together, we'll explore what has been keeping you stuck, uncover your strengths, and develop practical tools that help you feel more confident, connected, and grounded.
Healing begins when you feel safe enough to be yourself. Therapy offers a space where you can feel heard, understood, and accepted while exploring the experiences, emotions, and patterns
You don't have to navigate life's challenges alone.
Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, anxious, disconnected, or simply ready for something to change, therapy can provide a safe place to slow down, make sense of your experiences, and move toward the life you want to create. Together, we'll explore what has been keeping you stuck, uncover your strengths, and develop practical tools that help you feel more confident, connected, and grounded.
Healing begins when you feel safe enough to be yourself. Therapy offers a space where you can feel heard, understood, and accepted while exploring the experiences, emotions, and patterns
Virginia Ronning Supervisor, Counsellor & Coach
Counsellor, MEd, RCC-ACS, Coach
5 Endorsed
Victoria, BC V8R
I am a registered counsellor and certified clinical supervisor, with over 40 years of experience working in diverse environments. I am also a certified executive coach.
Clinical supervision for counsellors is my primary focus at this time. However, please reach out if you are looking for counselling or coaching. If my schedule allows, I will arrange an intake.
Whatever your professional journey is or has been, you may be at a point where circumstances interfere with your progress. There is another way, and with courage and guidance, you can further develop skills and tools to fulfill your life dreams.
I am a registered counsellor and certified clinical supervisor, with over 40 years of experience working in diverse environments. I am also a certified executive coach.
Clinical supervision for counsellors is my primary focus at this time. However, please reach out if you are looking for counselling or coaching. If my schedule allows, I will arrange an intake.
Whatever your professional journey is or has been, you may be at a point where circumstances interfere with your progress. There is another way, and with courage and guidance, you can further develop skills and tools to fulfill your life dreams.
Leanne was born and raised in the Lower Mainland, and has lived and worked in communities across Northern and Central British Columbia. She currently resides in Victoria, where she is active in the community supporting many initiatives, having run various programs and projects supporting youth and the community at large. Leanne holds a Masters Degree in Counselling Psychology, and a Bachelor of Arts in Child & Youth Care, with numerous diplomas and certificates acquired over years of experience in the field of mental wellness.
Leanne was born and raised in the Lower Mainland, and has lived and worked in communities across Northern and Central British Columbia. She currently resides in Victoria, where she is active in the community supporting many initiatives, having run various programs and projects supporting youth and the community at large. Leanne holds a Masters Degree in Counselling Psychology, and a Bachelor of Arts in Child & Youth Care, with numerous diplomas and certificates acquired over years of experience in the field of mental wellness.
You've been carrying something heavy for a while. Maybe it's grief, anxiety, a relationship breaking down, or a quiet sense that your life no longer fits. Whatever brought you here — reaching out takes courage.
I work with adults navigating trauma, loss, separation, anxiety, depression, caregiver burnout, life transitions, and intergenerational trauma including residential school legacy for Indigenous clients.
I accept FNHA, Telus Health, and private pay clients.
Sessions $185/hour.
You've been carrying something heavy for a while. Maybe it's grief, anxiety, a relationship breaking down, or a quiet sense that your life no longer fits. Whatever brought you here — reaching out takes courage.
I work with adults navigating trauma, loss, separation, anxiety, depression, caregiver burnout, life transitions, and intergenerational trauma including residential school legacy for Indigenous clients.
I accept FNHA, Telus Health, and private pay clients.
Sessions $185/hour.
Hey, I'm Sam! My approach to counselling prioritizes warm, transparent communication. I provide therapy from a trauma-informed, client centred perspective that is anti-oppressive. The focus of my practice is supporting individuals managing anxiety, OCD, depression, disordered eating, chronic health conditions, ADHD, and addiction. I take an integrated approach that is collaborative and relational. I also provide support for those looking to optimize their performance in sport, performing arts, and business.
Hey, I'm Sam! My approach to counselling prioritizes warm, transparent communication. I provide therapy from a trauma-informed, client centred perspective that is anti-oppressive. The focus of my practice is supporting individuals managing anxiety, OCD, depression, disordered eating, chronic health conditions, ADHD, and addiction. I take an integrated approach that is collaborative and relational. I also provide support for those looking to optimize their performance in sport, performing arts, and business.
I bring a breadth and depth to my work as a therapist, having worked for many years in palliative care and bereavement as well as cancer care.
Many extended health plans in BC cover Registered Clinical Counsellors. Please check with your extended health provider to see if they cover Registered Clinical Counsellors (RCC)
I bring a breadth and depth to my work as a therapist, having worked for many years in palliative care and bereavement as well as cancer care.
Many extended health plans in BC cover Registered Clinical Counsellors. Please check with your extended health provider to see if they cover Registered Clinical Counsellors (RCC)
We are living through an era of painful transitions for many people, as we navigate a time of significant economic, social, political, generational, and spiritual change. During this overwhelming time, I support individuals, couples, and families (18+) who are experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, grief and loss, and relationship concerns. Additional challenges I work with include loneliness and alienation, life changes and transitions, chronic illnesses, ambiguous loss, addictions, frustration/burnout for those navigating systemic issues like workplace concerns, and spiritual crises and awakenings.
We are living through an era of painful transitions for many people, as we navigate a time of significant economic, social, political, generational, and spiritual change. During this overwhelming time, I support individuals, couples, and families (18+) who are experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, grief and loss, and relationship concerns. Additional challenges I work with include loneliness and alienation, life changes and transitions, chronic illnesses, ambiguous loss, addictions, frustration/burnout for those navigating systemic issues like workplace concerns, and spiritual crises and awakenings.
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.
Only MA gets verified? Pls see my credentials. 90 mins sessions. I see people of all ages, struggling with anxiety, fears and phobias, relationship compatibility, sexual issues/ traumas and personal challenges. I combine counselling and hypnotherapy, to help people get to the root of their challenges so that they can move forward with greater self-awareness, compassion, respect and desire for change, for themselves and for their relationship. My 6-10 week program allows my clients to move quickly forward in life with a greater understanding of what is needed to feel more fulfilled and content, both individually and as a couple.
Only MA gets verified? Pls see my credentials. 90 mins sessions. I see people of all ages, struggling with anxiety, fears and phobias, relationship compatibility, sexual issues/ traumas and personal challenges. I combine counselling and hypnotherapy, to help people get to the root of their challenges so that they can move forward with greater self-awareness, compassion, respect and desire for change, for themselves and for their relationship. My 6-10 week program allows my clients to move quickly forward in life with a greater understanding of what is needed to feel more fulfilled and content, both individually and as a couple.
Hello and welcome, I am a warm and empathetic psychotherapist specializing in relational, developmental and incident trauma. I help empower individuals to break free from patterns of ruptured attachment caused by childhood trauma and develop the skills and awareness necessary to create strong, meaningful connections with self and others. The issues that I treat include anxiety and depression, shame, substance use, stress and burnout, relationship struggles, grief and loss, body image, and self-esteem issues.
Hello and welcome, I am a warm and empathetic psychotherapist specializing in relational, developmental and incident trauma. I help empower individuals to break free from patterns of ruptured attachment caused by childhood trauma and develop the skills and awareness necessary to create strong, meaningful connections with self and others. The issues that I treat include anxiety and depression, shame, substance use, stress and burnout, relationship struggles, grief and loss, body image, and self-esteem issues.
Did you start out on a life path hopeful about the possibilities of creating meaningful work, deep intimate relationships, and friendships only to find, somewhere along your journey, that the way became less clear and difficult to find?
Despite your best efforts, do you feel stuck, as if circling back to the same old ways? Do you wonder, "How did I get here and how do I find a path forward?" If so, you're not alone.
I will support you to:
-Create space for your internal experience
-Unburden and transform old wounds
-Reconnect with your passion, creativity, wellbeing
-Cultivate curiosity, compassion, and kindness
Did you start out on a life path hopeful about the possibilities of creating meaningful work, deep intimate relationships, and friendships only to find, somewhere along your journey, that the way became less clear and difficult to find?
Despite your best efforts, do you feel stuck, as if circling back to the same old ways? Do you wonder, "How did I get here and how do I find a path forward?" If so, you're not alone.
I will support you to:
-Create space for your internal experience
-Unburden and transform old wounds
-Reconnect with your passion, creativity, wellbeing
-Cultivate curiosity, compassion, and kindness
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How does cancer affect mental health?
A cancer diagnosis is a major life event that can significantly influence the mental health of any individual. Being diagnosed with cancer often introduces a sense of uncertainty about the future, which can cause clients to experience symptoms of anxiety, depression, and significant distress. Many cancer patients may also worry about the toll that their diagnosis may have on their family, their physical health, their job, and their financial situation. The compounding of such stressors can also decrease mental health in clients and may lead to additional symptoms that can influence mental health, such as sleeping difficulties or social withdrawal.
What is the best psychological therapy for cancer patients?
The best type of psychological therapy for cancer patients is highly dependent on the needs of the individual. The therapy type that a client benefits from may also depend on what stage of the cancer journey they are in. Recently diagnosed cancer patients, for instance, may benefit from therapies such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), which can help clients develop skills to manage the emotional distress that comes with a cancer diagnosis. Alternatively, cancer patients further along in their journey may benefit from therapies like Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) or other forms of mindfulness therapy to help manage symptoms or physical pain associated with treatment. Clients may also consider group therapy, which offers cancer patients an opportunity to receive support from other individuals dealing with a cancer diagnosis.
Are there any risks or drawbacks in going to therapy while dealing with cancer?
Although attending therapy while dealing with a cancer diagnosis can be helpful, one major concern for cancer patients can be the financial cost of seeking therapy. Many therapists are out-of-network, meaning they do not accept insurance, and thus clients are expected to pay the entirety of the session fee. Since many cancer patients may be out of work as a result of their diagnosis or cancer treatment regimen, the costs of therapy sessions can be substantial. Luckily, many cancer centers and local clinics may offer free or substantially reduced-cost counselling services to cancer patients and their families. In addition, cancer patients may be eligible for grants or other forms of funding from local agencies and nonprofits to seek therapy for their cancer diagnosis. Such opportunities can be very helpful for cancer patients, as they allow clients to obtain the benefits of therapy without the financial strain.
How long does cancer therapy typically last?
The length of cancer therapy depends on the needs of each client. In some cases, cancer patients may only require therapeutic support during the period following their initial diagnosis—to help manage the uncertainty and shock of a cancer diagnosis. In other cases, clients may choose to receive therapy throughout their treatment, and even following, their cancer journey. Pursuing therapy for a longer period of time can help clients develop a deeper relationship with their therapist and provide opportunity to process the challenges presented by cancer treatment, such as physical pain, and challenges associated with cancer survivorship, such as ongoing identity concerns, physical limitations, or relationship challenges.