Career Guidance Therapists in Victoria, BC

We are an innovative community of unconventional, yet comprehensively trained, psychotherapists providing practical, non-reductive, and in-depth support to help you overcome adversities, resolve outdated patterns, craft more fulfilling relationships, achieve your mental health goals—and address the traumas, stressors, burdens, and conflicts that hold you back from enjoying what your life and relationships have to offer. In general, we foster a holistic and integrative approach to mental health care that focuses on what works and is not limited to what has traditionally been practiced.
We are an innovative community of unconventional, yet comprehensively trained, psychotherapists providing practical, non-reductive, and in-depth support to help you overcome adversities, resolve outdated patterns, craft more fulfilling relationships, achieve your mental health goals—and address the traumas, stressors, burdens, and conflicts that hold you back from enjoying what your life and relationships have to offer. In general, we foster a holistic and integrative approach to mental health care that focuses on what works and is not limited to what has traditionally been practiced.

Shayla S Dube
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, RCSW, RSW, MSW, BSW
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
Wamukelekile, Sabona—Welcome, We see you, and We honor your presence here! I am a Bantu African-Canadian woman with 20 years of experience walking alongside people from all walks of life, holding space for their sacred stories and healing journeys with humility, compassion and curiosity. I am dedicated to de-pathologizing and re-humanizing mental health, embracing and honoring people in their authentic wholeness. While my focus is on supporting racialized as Black, Indigenous and other racial equity-seeking peoples navigating identity-based, intergenerational, cultural and racial traumas, I welcome anyone aligned with my values.
Wamukelekile, Sabona—Welcome, We see you, and We honor your presence here! I am a Bantu African-Canadian woman with 20 years of experience walking alongside people from all walks of life, holding space for their sacred stories and healing journeys with humility, compassion and curiosity. I am dedicated to de-pathologizing and re-humanizing mental health, embracing and honoring people in their authentic wholeness. While my focus is on supporting racialized as Black, Indigenous and other racial equity-seeking peoples navigating identity-based, intergenerational, cultural and racial traumas, I welcome anyone aligned with my values.

From working in highly-capitalist, patriarchal & fat-phobic industries, I know how much unlearning, self-advocacy & grace that are required to attempt well-being in this world. Throughout my journey of healing from adverse childhood experiences & shame, I know it’s not always smooth sailing. Rather, the shores can be choppy or unpredictable & we may need support of an anchor to feel more stable. Through genuine authenticity, compassion & curiosity, I strive to cultivate a soft landing place where clients can drop their defenses & anchor into their inner truth and authority (You may notice by now I also love a good metaphor)!
From working in highly-capitalist, patriarchal & fat-phobic industries, I know how much unlearning, self-advocacy & grace that are required to attempt well-being in this world. Throughout my journey of healing from adverse childhood experiences & shame, I know it’s not always smooth sailing. Rather, the shores can be choppy or unpredictable & we may need support of an anchor to feel more stable. Through genuine authenticity, compassion & curiosity, I strive to cultivate a soft landing place where clients can drop their defenses & anchor into their inner truth and authority (You may notice by now I also love a good metaphor)!

I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor and I am currently accepting new clients for in person and virtual sessions. I am trained in Accelerated Resolution Therapy. I am here to support individuals as they cope with issues such as anxiety, depression, chronic pain, motor vehicle accidents, and grief. I also work with couples and support them as they develop communication skills to improve their relationship and manage co-parenting or life changes such as separation. I enjoy working with youth and helping them address school-related and home-related challenges. I have additional training in working with clients with ADHD.
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor and I am currently accepting new clients for in person and virtual sessions. I am trained in Accelerated Resolution Therapy. I am here to support individuals as they cope with issues such as anxiety, depression, chronic pain, motor vehicle accidents, and grief. I also work with couples and support them as they develop communication skills to improve their relationship and manage co-parenting or life changes such as separation. I enjoy working with youth and helping them address school-related and home-related challenges. I have additional training in working with clients with ADHD.

Whether you’re navigating anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, life transitions, or seeking personal growth, I might be able to help. My approach is research-informed and compassionate, tailored to each person’s unique needs. We’ll work together at a pace that feels comfortable for you. I also offer couples counselling to help partners strengthen understanding, improve communication, and grow together.
Whether you’re navigating anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, life transitions, or seeking personal growth, I might be able to help. My approach is research-informed and compassionate, tailored to each person’s unique needs. We’ll work together at a pace that feels comfortable for you. I also offer couples counselling to help partners strengthen understanding, improve communication, and grow together.

Hello and a warm welcome to you! I am a Registered Clinical counsellor passionate about supporting individuals of all backgrounds through life's challenges. I specialize in working with adults and adolescents, providing support in areas such as anxiety, depression/mood concerns, grief, trauma, relationship challenges, stress management, self-esteem, and identity exploration.
Hello and a warm welcome to you! I am a Registered Clinical counsellor passionate about supporting individuals of all backgrounds through life's challenges. I specialize in working with adults and adolescents, providing support in areas such as anxiety, depression/mood concerns, grief, trauma, relationship challenges, stress management, self-esteem, and identity exploration.

Life can be overwhelming when we’re juggling multiple responsibilities while taking care of ourselves and others. Particularly when something unexpected arises, our balance can be disturbed. Navigating life’s challenges can also become more intense when hidden parts of ourselves, or others, arise and dominate situations, making them hard to understand. In these times, it is not surprising that so many people turn to therapy for illumination and support.
Life can be overwhelming when we’re juggling multiple responsibilities while taking care of ourselves and others. Particularly when something unexpected arises, our balance can be disturbed. Navigating life’s challenges can also become more intense when hidden parts of ourselves, or others, arise and dominate situations, making them hard to understand. In these times, it is not surprising that so many people turn to therapy for illumination and support.

I believe in using a client-centered approach, which emphasizes the role of the client as an equal partner in the therapeutic process. Our sessions will be flexible and tailored around what your needs are on that specific day, while keeping in mind what you have expressed as your primary goals for therapy. You will always be treated with respect, compassion, and empathy, which are the key elements of any successful therapeutic relationship.
I believe in using a client-centered approach, which emphasizes the role of the client as an equal partner in the therapeutic process. Our sessions will be flexible and tailored around what your needs are on that specific day, while keeping in mind what you have expressed as your primary goals for therapy. You will always be treated with respect, compassion, and empathy, which are the key elements of any successful therapeutic relationship.

Hello, I am currently accepting new clients for counseling, as well as for assessment for ASD and AD/HD. I offer an individualized approach to therapy to support you in achieving your goals. I integrate several psychotherapeutic modalities including Family Systems therapy, CBT, DBT, and Mindfulness practices.
Hello, I am currently accepting new clients for counseling, as well as for assessment for ASD and AD/HD. I offer an individualized approach to therapy to support you in achieving your goals. I integrate several psychotherapeutic modalities including Family Systems therapy, CBT, DBT, and Mindfulness practices.

Sometimes life is hard. Maybe you’re going through a change or feeling overwhelmed. Maybe you’re wondering how your relationships could be different. Maybe you’ve lost your creative spark. Maybe you feel alone and you wish others understood your inner life. I’m here to work with you. We’ll talk about what’s happening—what feels right and what doesn’t. I’m interested in knowing you, with empathy, care, and compassion. Together we’ll explore relationships, feelings, patterns, and possibilities. As a former academic and a practicing artist, my approach to therapy is creative, thoughtful, and focused on your potential.
Sometimes life is hard. Maybe you’re going through a change or feeling overwhelmed. Maybe you’re wondering how your relationships could be different. Maybe you’ve lost your creative spark. Maybe you feel alone and you wish others understood your inner life. I’m here to work with you. We’ll talk about what’s happening—what feels right and what doesn’t. I’m interested in knowing you, with empathy, care, and compassion. Together we’ll explore relationships, feelings, patterns, and possibilities. As a former academic and a practicing artist, my approach to therapy is creative, thoughtful, and focused on your potential.

Heather Andersen
Counsellor, MACP, CCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
Understanding the need for change is a big first step. Then getting the energy and nerve to find a therapist and make that first appointment can seem insurmountable. Congratulations on making it this far! Issues with emotional regulation, interpersonal communication/skills, and problematic substance use can derail our best attempts at a satisfying life. Using an individualized and integrated approach of DBT and Talk Therapy with the cheer of Solution Focused, we can work together to understand how your biology, environment and psychology can be readapted to help reach your goals. There will be infographics and worksheets! (Yay?)
Understanding the need for change is a big first step. Then getting the energy and nerve to find a therapist and make that first appointment can seem insurmountable. Congratulations on making it this far! Issues with emotional regulation, interpersonal communication/skills, and problematic substance use can derail our best attempts at a satisfying life. Using an individualized and integrated approach of DBT and Talk Therapy with the cheer of Solution Focused, we can work together to understand how your biology, environment and psychology can be readapted to help reach your goals. There will be infographics and worksheets! (Yay?)
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"We are made wise not by the recollection of our past, but by the responsibility for our future." George Bernard Shaw-- While working together there is but one expert and, ultimately, one person responsible for your life. That person is you. I consider it an honour to work alongside people who are motivated for change and moving forward in life. We are all very complex and unique I seek to help you identify and address your needs, challenges and goals from a respectful and supportive role. "Freedom is is what you do with what's been done to you." Jean-Paul Sartre
"We are made wise not by the recollection of our past, but by the responsibility for our future." George Bernard Shaw-- While working together there is but one expert and, ultimately, one person responsible for your life. That person is you. I consider it an honour to work alongside people who are motivated for change and moving forward in life. We are all very complex and unique I seek to help you identify and address your needs, challenges and goals from a respectful and supportive role. "Freedom is is what you do with what's been done to you." Jean-Paul Sartre

I am currently accepting new clients into my practice, and I offer a free 15-minute consultation via video or phone call to see if I am a good fit for you moving forward. Together, we can take small steps to help support your healing journey in a culturally responsive and safe way. Thank you for stopping by and I hope to connect soon. Meanwhile, I am located on the traditional K’ómoks First Nation lands which are in the heart of the Comox Valley on Vancouver Island. These are the traditional lands of the Kwakwaka'wakw and Coast Salish peoples. I am honoured to be here on these lands of plenty and look forward to connecting with you.
I am currently accepting new clients into my practice, and I offer a free 15-minute consultation via video or phone call to see if I am a good fit for you moving forward. Together, we can take small steps to help support your healing journey in a culturally responsive and safe way. Thank you for stopping by and I hope to connect soon. Meanwhile, I am located on the traditional K’ómoks First Nation lands which are in the heart of the Comox Valley on Vancouver Island. These are the traditional lands of the Kwakwaka'wakw and Coast Salish peoples. I am honoured to be here on these lands of plenty and look forward to connecting with you.

Hello! If you or a loved one are looking to make the best of your current situation and/or feel stuck as to how to move forward in life, you can book a free 15 minute consultation with me to see if I can help. I provide counselling in both English and French online. My website: onaxiscounselling.com
Hello! If you or a loved one are looking to make the best of your current situation and/or feel stuck as to how to move forward in life, you can book a free 15 minute consultation with me to see if I can help. I provide counselling in both English and French online. My website: onaxiscounselling.com

Dr. Jo-Ann Leavey TelePsychology Virtual Clinic
Psychologist, NP, EdD, C Psych, LLD hc
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Focusing on the person, mental health, and wellness, Leavey TelePsychology Clinic provides psychological counselling for young adults, adults, and seniors. Specialties include providing services for emerging mental health problems, adult ADHD assessments, general life challenges; stressful school, home, community, relationship, workplace, and traumatic circumstances; and behavioural problems interfering with life function. Services are provided through 1:1, couples, family, and group therapy. Patients are seen through the Ontario TeleMedicine Network (OTN), a virtual platform.
Focusing on the person, mental health, and wellness, Leavey TelePsychology Clinic provides psychological counselling for young adults, adults, and seniors. Specialties include providing services for emerging mental health problems, adult ADHD assessments, general life challenges; stressful school, home, community, relationship, workplace, and traumatic circumstances; and behavioural problems interfering with life function. Services are provided through 1:1, couples, family, and group therapy. Patients are seen through the Ontario TeleMedicine Network (OTN), a virtual platform.

I am experienced with a variety of mental health challenges. I help people with ADHD learn non medication strategies for managing their ADHD. I help people with cumulative or childhood PTSD to learn how to manage their symptoms. My goal is to help you to move forward with you life in the direction that suits you best. I am client focused. I like to get to know you and learn what works best for you. I am not a directive therapist, I don't like to tell you how it is to be you. I am keen to learn about you and to help you to find the best coping strategies. Learning what skills to use when is something I am passionate about.
I am experienced with a variety of mental health challenges. I help people with ADHD learn non medication strategies for managing their ADHD. I help people with cumulative or childhood PTSD to learn how to manage their symptoms. My goal is to help you to move forward with you life in the direction that suits you best. I am client focused. I like to get to know you and learn what works best for you. I am not a directive therapist, I don't like to tell you how it is to be you. I am keen to learn about you and to help you to find the best coping strategies. Learning what skills to use when is something I am passionate about.

True Nature Wilderness Therapy
Counsellor, BKin, MA, RCC, CCC, WFR
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Serves Area
You feel ready for change. You're ready to expand and go beyond where you've been. We would be honoured to walk beside you on what could well be the most important journey of your life. We meet you where you're at (online, by phone or in-person) as through walking together we "walk you home" to you.
You feel ready for change. You're ready to expand and go beyond where you've been. We would be honoured to walk beside you on what could well be the most important journey of your life. We meet you where you're at (online, by phone or in-person) as through walking together we "walk you home" to you.

You may have found yourself here if you are struggling with anxiety, people-pleasing, burnout, perfectionism, a life transition, grief, women’s health issues, or your identity. I’m an intern counsellor, completing a Master’s in Counselling Psychology. I believe in meeting you wherever you are in your journey - walking alongside you through challenges and supporting you in finding your most authentic answers to life’s obstacles. My approach is rooted in compassion and trauma-informed care. Our time together will be goal-oriented and focused on expanding your awareness and skills to take steps toward the changes and life you envision.
You may have found yourself here if you are struggling with anxiety, people-pleasing, burnout, perfectionism, a life transition, grief, women’s health issues, or your identity. I’m an intern counsellor, completing a Master’s in Counselling Psychology. I believe in meeting you wherever you are in your journey - walking alongside you through challenges and supporting you in finding your most authentic answers to life’s obstacles. My approach is rooted in compassion and trauma-informed care. Our time together will be goal-oriented and focused on expanding your awareness and skills to take steps toward the changes and life you envision.

You deserve a soft landing where you can express the unexpressed and explore the things that make you human. My intention is to assist you with accessing your deeper truth and authentic self - helping you find your way back home to you. My approach is to care for the soul with loving compassion and create a safe and supportive environment where you can improve your relationship with self and others. I use a trauma-informed approach and work with folks holistically on varying issues (anxiety, self-esteem, relationships, trauma, grief, burnout) to bring healing, understanding, and hope.
You deserve a soft landing where you can express the unexpressed and explore the things that make you human. My intention is to assist you with accessing your deeper truth and authentic self - helping you find your way back home to you. My approach is to care for the soul with loving compassion and create a safe and supportive environment where you can improve your relationship with self and others. I use a trauma-informed approach and work with folks holistically on varying issues (anxiety, self-esteem, relationships, trauma, grief, burnout) to bring healing, understanding, and hope.

Hello, and welcome! My name is Anat and I am a registered social worker and a clinical counsellor. I believe in a client-centered and compassionate approach to healing that positions a client’s worldview, culture and social location as important parts of who they are. I have a background in mental health and addictions, and have supported people as they work towards healing and balance in the midst of various life challenges, including: young adulthood, life transitions, family conflict, sense of purposelessness/hopelessness, challenges in post-secondary education, and parenting a child with mental illness and addiction.
Hello, and welcome! My name is Anat and I am a registered social worker and a clinical counsellor. I believe in a client-centered and compassionate approach to healing that positions a client’s worldview, culture and social location as important parts of who they are. I have a background in mental health and addictions, and have supported people as they work towards healing and balance in the midst of various life challenges, including: young adulthood, life transitions, family conflict, sense of purposelessness/hopelessness, challenges in post-secondary education, and parenting a child with mental illness and addiction.