Child Therapists in Victoria, BC

I am here to support and guide you through the journey of understanding your child's needs.
Understanding the challenges of being a parent with a child who struggles in school can be overwhelming, especially when an assessment is recommended. As a Registered Psychologist specializing in child assessment and counselling, I provide clarity and support through these complex times. My practice is dedicated to helping you navigate this journey, ensuring your child receives the comprehensive care they need to thrive academically and personally. Let's work together to turn these challenges into stepping stones for success.
I am here to support and guide you through the journey of understanding your child's needs.
Understanding the challenges of being a parent with a child who struggles in school can be overwhelming, especially when an assessment is recommended. As a Registered Psychologist specializing in child assessment and counselling, I provide clarity and support through these complex times. My practice is dedicated to helping you navigate this journey, ensuring your child receives the comprehensive care they need to thrive academically and personally. Let's work together to turn these challenges into stepping stones for success.

Trying to understand your child's struggles and issues can be hard.
Is your child struggling at school? Are teachers raising concerns that they may have a learning issue, or attention problems, or other issues that are interfering with their ability to be successful at school? Or is your child showing signs of emotional issues, and you wonder if it's normal or whether it might be something more serious, like depression, an anxiety disorder, or distorted thinking?
Trying to understand your child's struggles and issues can be hard.
Is your child struggling at school? Are teachers raising concerns that they may have a learning issue, or attention problems, or other issues that are interfering with their ability to be successful at school? Or is your child showing signs of emotional issues, and you wonder if it's normal or whether it might be something more serious, like depression, an anxiety disorder, or distorted thinking?

If you are a child, youth, or parent and feel stuck or overwhelemed by your current state of emotions, thoughts, and behaviours, I hear you.
My ideal child/youth clients are struggling with expressing their feelings, boundary setting, red-flag recognition, relationships (friends, family, peers), self-esteem, and wanting to feel empowered and make positive changes in their life. Starting to support positive self-esteem and confidence at a young age will support positive choices.
My ideal parenting clients are parents, guardians, and caregivers looking to participate in self-care, psychoeducation, and receiving validation for themselves while they navigate parenthood. Parenthood is a challenge, and you need to feel validated just as much as your child(ren) do.
If you are a child, youth, or parent and feel stuck or overwhelemed by your current state of emotions, thoughts, and behaviours, I hear you.
My ideal child/youth clients are struggling with expressing their feelings, boundary setting, red-flag recognition, relationships (friends, family, peers), self-esteem, and wanting to feel empowered and make positive changes in their life. Starting to support positive self-esteem and confidence at a young age will support positive choices.
My ideal parenting clients are parents, guardians, and caregivers looking to participate in self-care, psychoeducation, and receiving validation for themselves while they navigate parenthood. Parenthood is a challenge, and you need to feel validated just as much as your child(ren) do.

It’s a place where you or your child, can freely share feelings, work through difficult emotions, and start healing.
Now accepting new clients! Life has its ups and downs, and sometimes things can feel difficult to manage on your own. Children may feel lost or act out, and adults can face overwhelming emotions and challenges. With the right support, you can work through difficult transitions, rebuild trust, and create stronger bonds. Together, it’s possible to navigate change, foster resilience, and move forward with hope and confidence. With a focus on neurodivergence, relationships, parenting, life transitions, and trauma, you can start healing and feeling better.
It’s a place where you or your child, can freely share feelings, work through difficult emotions, and start healing.
Now accepting new clients! Life has its ups and downs, and sometimes things can feel difficult to manage on your own. Children may feel lost or act out, and adults can face overwhelming emotions and challenges. With the right support, you can work through difficult transitions, rebuild trust, and create stronger bonds. Together, it’s possible to navigate change, foster resilience, and move forward with hope and confidence. With a focus on neurodivergence, relationships, parenting, life transitions, and trauma, you can start healing and feeling better.

* Please e-mail prior to arrange an information phone call * I have maintained and deepened my passion for working with children and assisting families since I began counselling in 2000. I strive to facilitate the personal growth and healing in a non-directive way, in a manner that is empathetic, warm, and accepting. I see children as an essential component of a healthy family dynamic and strive to help them through their problems, anxieties, fears, and uncertainties by way of play, art, and sandplay therapy techniques.
* Please e-mail prior to arrange an information phone call * I have maintained and deepened my passion for working with children and assisting families since I began counselling in 2000. I strive to facilitate the personal growth and healing in a non-directive way, in a manner that is empathetic, warm, and accepting. I see children as an essential component of a healthy family dynamic and strive to help them through their problems, anxieties, fears, and uncertainties by way of play, art, and sandplay therapy techniques.

I specialize in supporting clients through pregnancy/postpartum, parenting, women’s health, transitions to adulthood, post-secondary education, and children/youth.
I offer holistic, relational, trauma informed, person-centered counselling services to children, youth, adults, parents and expectant parents (pregnancy, postpartum). My approach considers the essential role of the nervous system and is grounded in sensorimotor psychotherapy (somatic), attachment theory, neuroscience, mindfulness, emotion focused therapy, CBT, DBT, expressive arts and play therapy. I have over 20 years experience working with individuals and families in community based child and family services programs and 12 years as a counsellor, where I have worked for Child and Youth Mental Health and in private practice.
I specialize in supporting clients through pregnancy/postpartum, parenting, women’s health, transitions to adulthood, post-secondary education, and children/youth.
I offer holistic, relational, trauma informed, person-centered counselling services to children, youth, adults, parents and expectant parents (pregnancy, postpartum). My approach considers the essential role of the nervous system and is grounded in sensorimotor psychotherapy (somatic), attachment theory, neuroscience, mindfulness, emotion focused therapy, CBT, DBT, expressive arts and play therapy. I have over 20 years experience working with individuals and families in community based child and family services programs and 12 years as a counsellor, where I have worked for Child and Youth Mental Health and in private practice.

She is passionate about empowering children to recognize their strengths, build social skills, and develop confidence in themselves.
Does your child need support navigating challenges like ADHD, behavioural concerns, hyperactivity, motivation, decision-making, focus, aggression, shyness, or other social-emotional issues? At Positive Kids, we understand how difficult it can be to see your child struggle. That’s why we’ve created a nurturing space to help children and teens develop critical life skills, in the following areas: self-control, self-awareness, social awareness, relationship skills and responsible decision-making. These children ultimately become independent, confident, inquisitive, enthusiastic, responsible and compassionate adults in later years.
She is passionate about empowering children to recognize their strengths, build social skills, and develop confidence in themselves.
Does your child need support navigating challenges like ADHD, behavioural concerns, hyperactivity, motivation, decision-making, focus, aggression, shyness, or other social-emotional issues? At Positive Kids, we understand how difficult it can be to see your child struggle. That’s why we’ve created a nurturing space to help children and teens develop critical life skills, in the following areas: self-control, self-awareness, social awareness, relationship skills and responsible decision-making. These children ultimately become independent, confident, inquisitive, enthusiastic, responsible and compassionate adults in later years.

I work with adults, youth, children, and families. I use a strength-based approach to address concerns, and draw on the theories of narrative, response-based, cognitive behavioural and emotion focused therapy in my work. I also specialize in EMDR, an evidence-based trauma-focused therapy that addresses many mental health challenges. I also employ arts-based approaches, incorporating music and visual arts, especially when working with children and youth.
I work with adults, youth, children, and families. I use a strength-based approach to address concerns, and draw on the theories of narrative, response-based, cognitive behavioural and emotion focused therapy in my work. I also specialize in EMDR, an evidence-based trauma-focused therapy that addresses many mental health challenges. I also employ arts-based approaches, incorporating music and visual arts, especially when working with children and youth.

I strongly believes that everyone is doing the best they can with the strategies they have. I am deeply committed to meeting every person where they are at and supporting them through exploration that is both collaborative and proactive in nature, towards what you deem a more fulfilling path forward. As a mother of two children, I empathizes with the emotional weight and responsibility of parenting. My practice is focused on intensifying the connection between caregiver and child and providing practical, feel-good tools and strategies. I work with children, teens, individuals and their families aged 5 plus.
I strongly believes that everyone is doing the best they can with the strategies they have. I am deeply committed to meeting every person where they are at and supporting them through exploration that is both collaborative and proactive in nature, towards what you deem a more fulfilling path forward. As a mother of two children, I empathizes with the emotional weight and responsibility of parenting. My practice is focused on intensifying the connection between caregiver and child and providing practical, feel-good tools and strategies. I work with children, teens, individuals and their families aged 5 plus.

My practice has been largely informed by my work with children, youth, adults, and families who have experienced violence and are facing challenges with life transitions.
Has your family been impacted by grief, loss, mental health challenges or life transitions? Have you or a family member witnessed or experienced interpersonal violence or trauma? As a registered clinical counselor and art therapist, I support children, youth, adults, and caregivers to bridge connections by exploring these issues with safety and acceptance. My approach to counselling is relational, client-centered and trauma informed, and I utilize evidence-based modalities from my training in art therapy, trauma-focused cognitive behavioural therapy and somatic attachment therapy.
My practice has been largely informed by my work with children, youth, adults, and families who have experienced violence and are facing challenges with life transitions.
Has your family been impacted by grief, loss, mental health challenges or life transitions? Have you or a family member witnessed or experienced interpersonal violence or trauma? As a registered clinical counselor and art therapist, I support children, youth, adults, and caregivers to bridge connections by exploring these issues with safety and acceptance. My approach to counselling is relational, client-centered and trauma informed, and I utilize evidence-based modalities from my training in art therapy, trauma-focused cognitive behavioural therapy and somatic attachment therapy.

I’m currently welcoming new in-person clients in Oak Bay and the Westshore. I’m here to help children, teens, and young adults navigate the challenges of life. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, stress, relationships, or big life changes, I create a supportive, non-judgmental space to help you feel heard and understood. Together, we’ll work on building coping skills, boosting self-esteem, and finding practical solutions.
I’m currently welcoming new in-person clients in Oak Bay and the Westshore. I’m here to help children, teens, and young adults navigate the challenges of life. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, stress, relationships, or big life changes, I create a supportive, non-judgmental space to help you feel heard and understood. Together, we’ll work on building coping skills, boosting self-esteem, and finding practical solutions.
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I have over 7 years' experience as a counsellor supporting children, youth, adults, couples, and families.
Do you wake up in the morning and your anxiety starts to creep in? Do you feel like you have tried everything and you’re losing hope? Are you often triggered emotionally and feel as though you lose control? Do you struggle within your close relationships and wonder “how did I get here?” My approach to therapy is always rooted in compassion and genuine curiosity. I have a mindful and gentle presence, which guides my considerate sensitivity and attunement to each of my clients. Together we can cultivate unique goals and illuminate your wellness path through exploring, connecting, healing, and harnessing strengths.
I have over 7 years' experience as a counsellor supporting children, youth, adults, couples, and families.
Do you wake up in the morning and your anxiety starts to creep in? Do you feel like you have tried everything and you’re losing hope? Are you often triggered emotionally and feel as though you lose control? Do you struggle within your close relationships and wonder “how did I get here?” My approach to therapy is always rooted in compassion and genuine curiosity. I have a mindful and gentle presence, which guides my considerate sensitivity and attunement to each of my clients. Together we can cultivate unique goals and illuminate your wellness path through exploring, connecting, healing, and harnessing strengths.

For child and youth counselling, I also offer in-person sessions on Saturdays 9am-4pm, Mondays 12pm-7pm, and every other Friday 12pm-5:30pm at The Neurodiversity Family Centre.
I believe each person is unique in their life experiences, yet shares a collective thread of humanity with others. I strive to create a comfortable and understanding environment to explore all aspects of life. I have worked with a variety of neurotypical, neurodivergent, physically disabled, and culturally diverse people for 13 years at organizations such as The Queen Alexandra Centre for Children’s Health, Victoria School District, Autism Funding Victoria, and Royal Roads University. I have always had a passion for working with others and helping them succeed in the life they want to live.
For child and youth counselling, I also offer in-person sessions on Saturdays 9am-4pm, Mondays 12pm-7pm, and every other Friday 12pm-5:30pm at The Neurodiversity Family Centre.
I believe each person is unique in their life experiences, yet shares a collective thread of humanity with others. I strive to create a comfortable and understanding environment to explore all aspects of life. I have worked with a variety of neurotypical, neurodivergent, physically disabled, and culturally diverse people for 13 years at organizations such as The Queen Alexandra Centre for Children’s Health, Victoria School District, Autism Funding Victoria, and Royal Roads University. I have always had a passion for working with others and helping them succeed in the life they want to live.

If your child/family is in need of support, contact NeurAlive at 250-389-2819 for a free consultation.
Alice specializes in working with children, youth and families and is currently taking new clients. Using a holistic and integrated approach, Alice adapts to each individual's needs and recognizes the uniqueness of every child and family. Alice has a Master of Social Work and is a member of the BC Association of Play Therapists. She has learned under Indigenous elders & takes a culturally relevant, trauma-informed approach when working with Indigenous clients. Alice offers a warm, accepting, and supportive space to explore how to make positive changes in one’s life and helps children and families overcome their challenges.
If your child/family is in need of support, contact NeurAlive at 250-389-2819 for a free consultation.
Alice specializes in working with children, youth and families and is currently taking new clients. Using a holistic and integrated approach, Alice adapts to each individual's needs and recognizes the uniqueness of every child and family. Alice has a Master of Social Work and is a member of the BC Association of Play Therapists. She has learned under Indigenous elders & takes a culturally relevant, trauma-informed approach when working with Indigenous clients. Alice offers a warm, accepting, and supportive space to explore how to make positive changes in one’s life and helps children and families overcome their challenges.

Book a free 20 minute consultation today and we will get started towards a calmer, happier and more simplified life for you and your children.
Are you or your child struggling with focus? Feeling overwhelmed? Struggling with grief and loss? Is it difficult to stay still and remain calm? Does your child have endless energy? So much so that it's difficult for you to keep up and help them co-regulate? Does your child like things a certain way and struggle with changes and transitions? Do you wish life could be easier? Now more than ever, people are feeling overwhelmed with life's stressors. Not addressing the overwhelm can lead to burnout, lack of focus, anxiety and depression. We believe that by receiving nature-based counselling, we can help you overcome these obstacles.
Book a free 20 minute consultation today and we will get started towards a calmer, happier and more simplified life for you and your children.
Are you or your child struggling with focus? Feeling overwhelmed? Struggling with grief and loss? Is it difficult to stay still and remain calm? Does your child have endless energy? So much so that it's difficult for you to keep up and help them co-regulate? Does your child like things a certain way and struggle with changes and transitions? Do you wish life could be easier? Now more than ever, people are feeling overwhelmed with life's stressors. Not addressing the overwhelm can lead to burnout, lack of focus, anxiety and depression. We believe that by receiving nature-based counselling, we can help you overcome these obstacles.

I love working with children of all ages. I have been working with children with Autism for over 17 years now; first as an interventionist and now as a Behaviour Consultant. Whether it's working on self help skills, acedemic skills or social skills, I work hard with ASD clients and their families to help them reach their fullest potential through a fun, play based therapy. I like my clients to feel comfortable with me so I like to play games and make them laugh a lot. Sometimes they don't even realise that I'm teaching specific skills. Please feel free to reach out, I would love to hear from you.
I love working with children of all ages. I have been working with children with Autism for over 17 years now; first as an interventionist and now as a Behaviour Consultant. Whether it's working on self help skills, acedemic skills or social skills, I work hard with ASD clients and their families to help them reach their fullest potential through a fun, play based therapy. I like my clients to feel comfortable with me so I like to play games and make them laugh a lot. Sometimes they don't even realise that I'm teaching specific skills. Please feel free to reach out, I would love to hear from you.

Treating children, teens, and adults, our team aims to meet people where they are at and provide excellent care.
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.
Treating children, teens, and adults, our team aims to meet people where they are at and provide excellent care.
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 am a registered clinical counsellor and am passionate about working with people from all walks of life. I have experience working with neurodivergent children, youth, and adults. After giving birth to my daughter, I have become passionate about perinatal mental health and am currently pursuing my Canadian Perinatal Mental Health practitioner certificate. I have a particular interest in working with people who have sustained birth injuries as well as neurodivergent parents.
I am a registered clinical counsellor and am passionate about working with people from all walks of life. I have experience working with neurodivergent children, youth, and adults. After giving birth to my daughter, I have become passionate about perinatal mental health and am currently pursuing my Canadian Perinatal Mental Health practitioner certificate. I have a particular interest in working with people who have sustained birth injuries as well as neurodivergent parents.

I am passionate about helping both adults and children with many issues, including; anxiety, allergy-related anxiety, depression, life transitions, grief and loss, self-esteem, school issues and parenting skills.
Seeking therapy is an act of courage and I hope that my clients feel safe and seen when they meet with me. With trust and respect at the heart of successful therapy, I aim to build a strong therapeutic relationship that focuses on each client's inevitable strengths and resilience.
I am passionate about helping both adults and children with many issues, including; anxiety, allergy-related anxiety, depression, life transitions, grief and loss, self-esteem, school issues and parenting skills.
Seeking therapy is an act of courage and I hope that my clients feel safe and seen when they meet with me. With trust and respect at the heart of successful therapy, I aim to build a strong therapeutic relationship that focuses on each client's inevitable strengths and resilience.

I work with children, youth and adults to manage anxiety, depression, grief and loss and other life challenges. Having worked for over 10 years in elementary and middle schools in Canada and abroad, I have a strong understanding of the challenges faced by school aged children, both in and out of the school environment and enjoy working with this age group. I am also passionate about offering parenting support that encourages parents to feel confident in their role as a parent leader while maintaining and developing strong, connected relationships with their child.
I work with children, youth and adults to manage anxiety, depression, grief and loss and other life challenges. Having worked for over 10 years in elementary and middle schools in Canada and abroad, I have a strong understanding of the challenges faced by school aged children, both in and out of the school environment and enjoy working with this age group. I am also passionate about offering parenting support that encourages parents to feel confident in their role as a parent leader while maintaining and developing strong, connected relationships with their child.