Therapists for Children in Victoria, BC
Presenter at Hypnosis Conferences in Boston and Hypnothoughts in LasVegas Topics: Children & Grief, & Parkinson's Symptoms & Hypnosis.
Do you suffer from low self esteem, lack of confidence, have stress, anxiety or panic attacks? Do you need to make changes in your life like stop smoking or vaping, lose weight , sleep better, or need help with chronic pain, phobias, or addictions? Have you ever considered Hypnotherapy? It works!! I am a retired nurse, grief educator and a hypnotherapist, certified through the National Guild of Hypnosis [NGH]. Besides hypnosis, I practice NLP and Neuroplasticity for trauma, PTSD and symptoms of illness such as Parkinson's, Stroke, and Fibromyalgia .
Presenter at Hypnosis Conferences in Boston and Hypnothoughts in LasVegas Topics: Children & Grief, & Parkinson's Symptoms & Hypnosis.
Do you suffer from low self esteem, lack of confidence, have stress, anxiety or panic attacks? Do you need to make changes in your life like stop smoking or vaping, lose weight , sleep better, or need help with chronic pain, phobias, or addictions? Have you ever considered Hypnotherapy? It works!! I am a retired nurse, grief educator and a hypnotherapist, certified through the National Guild of Hypnosis [NGH]. Besides hypnosis, I practice NLP and Neuroplasticity for trauma, PTSD and symptoms of illness such as Parkinson's, Stroke, and Fibromyalgia .
As a therapist (CCC, RCC, ACS candidate), I am dedicated to the care and well being of my clients. I have worked in the mental health field for over 20 years. I am trained in providing treatment for depression, anxiety disorders, phobias, obsessions and compulsions (OCD) and trauma. My approach is to be curious, get to know you, explore what is happening for you and your goals. I bring a blend of compassion, challenge and activation in supporting your growth.
As a therapist (CCC, RCC, ACS candidate), I am dedicated to the care and well being of my clients. I have worked in the mental health field for over 20 years. I am trained in providing treatment for depression, anxiety disorders, phobias, obsessions and compulsions (OCD) and trauma. My approach is to be curious, get to know you, explore what is happening for you and your goals. I bring a blend of compassion, challenge and activation in supporting your growth.
I work with children, teens, adults, couples, and families who face a range of mental health and relationship concerns including but not limited to; anxiety, depression, panic, Autism, ADHD, ADD, BPD, OCD, eating disorders, Complex/ childhood traumas, PTSD, dissociation, DID, parent- child/family conflict, parenting, self-harm, self-esteem, identity, grief & loss, addictions, burnout, Third Culture Identity & spiritual development.
I take on a strength-based and culturally sensitive approach to help you understand challenges presented, explore the underlying issues, develop new skills, capacities, support you through changing, healing processes, and facilitate growth. It's empowering each unique life journey by focusing on your inner strengths and reconnecting with your authentic self.
I work with children, teens, adults, couples, and families who face a range of mental health and relationship concerns including but not limited to; anxiety, depression, panic, Autism, ADHD, ADD, BPD, OCD, eating disorders, Complex/ childhood traumas, PTSD, dissociation, DID, parent- child/family conflict, parenting, self-harm, self-esteem, identity, grief & loss, addictions, burnout, Third Culture Identity & spiritual development.
I take on a strength-based and culturally sensitive approach to help you understand challenges presented, explore the underlying issues, develop new skills, capacities, support you through changing, healing processes, and facilitate growth. It's empowering each unique life journey by focusing on your inner strengths and reconnecting with your authentic self.
Hi, I’m Talita Nell, a Registered Clinical Counsellor who works with children, youth, and families as part of the team at Harbour Family Counselling. I bring a warm, relational approach to counselling and believe that meaningful change happens in the context of safe, supportive relationships. My goal is to help young people and families feel heard, understood, and empowered to face life’s challenges with greater confidence and clarity.
Hi, I’m Talita Nell, a Registered Clinical Counsellor who works with children, youth, and families as part of the team at Harbour Family Counselling. I bring a warm, relational approach to counselling and believe that meaningful change happens in the context of safe, supportive relationships. My goal is to help young people and families feel heard, understood, and empowered to face life’s challenges with greater confidence and clarity.
Supporting individuals, families, youth and children for over 24 years.
"Maxine Fisher is a highly skilled, compassionate, insightful, intelligent, abundantly helpful and versatile therapist.” Richard Routledge MA RCC former director of BC Families In Transition
Supporting individuals, families, youth and children for over 24 years.
"Maxine Fisher is a highly skilled, compassionate, insightful, intelligent, abundantly helpful and versatile therapist.” Richard Routledge MA RCC former director of BC Families In Transition
We support clients experiencing complex trauma (C-PTSD), attachment wounds, childhood trauma, sexual abuse, grief and loss, substance use and addictions, and relationship challenges.
Victoria Trauma Therapy Centre offers virtual trauma therapy, including EMDR, somatic, and Gottman methods to help you work through trauma, anxiety, PTSD/C-PTSD, and depression. If you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or caught in patterns that don’t make sense, we can work together to process what’s underneath and move forward. We support clients with trauma, panic, PTSD, complex PTSD, grief and loss, OCD, and relationship challenges in a way that feels steady, supportive, and focused on real progress. We are a neurodivergent and LGBTQ+ affirming practice.
We support clients experiencing complex trauma (C-PTSD), attachment wounds, childhood trauma, sexual abuse, grief and loss, substance use and addictions, and relationship challenges.
Victoria Trauma Therapy Centre offers virtual trauma therapy, including EMDR, somatic, and Gottman methods to help you work through trauma, anxiety, PTSD/C-PTSD, and depression. If you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or caught in patterns that don’t make sense, we can work together to process what’s underneath and move forward. We support clients with trauma, panic, PTSD, complex PTSD, grief and loss, OCD, and relationship challenges in a way that feels steady, supportive, and focused on real progress. We are a neurodivergent and LGBTQ+ affirming practice.
My specialities include complex post traumatic stress disorder, childhood neglect/abuse, attachment issues, sex and love addictions, dissociative tendencies, and couples and family counselling.
I draw from a range approaches depending upon your needs and preferences. Among them are cognitive behavioral therapy, interpersonal neurobiological ideas, family systems therapy, and attachment theory. It is common for clients to arrive with issues identified only to discover that there are other deeper and more fundamental issues which underlie them. I work at a pace compatible with your ability to integrate change. I am gentle and encouraging, but firm and forthright. I provide a free initial consultation so you can determine whether you feel comfortable with me. My aim is for you to feel welcome, safe and comfortably challenged.
My specialities include complex post traumatic stress disorder, childhood neglect/abuse, attachment issues, sex and love addictions, dissociative tendencies, and couples and family counselling.
I draw from a range approaches depending upon your needs and preferences. Among them are cognitive behavioral therapy, interpersonal neurobiological ideas, family systems therapy, and attachment theory. It is common for clients to arrive with issues identified only to discover that there are other deeper and more fundamental issues which underlie them. I work at a pace compatible with your ability to integrate change. I am gentle and encouraging, but firm and forthright. I provide a free initial consultation so you can determine whether you feel comfortable with me. My aim is for you to feel welcome, safe and comfortably challenged.
Are you feeling filled with self-doubt, not living your life to the fullest, or like you can’t turn off your thoughts? Are you finding it difficult to cope with life or relationships and feel out of balance or disconnected? Perhaps you’re feeling stuck or overwhelmed with aspects of your life. Feeling weighed down by stress, fear, self-criticism, sadness or pain. Maybe you are looking for support to find ways and strategies to manage your emotions, to become more in tune with yourself, to find your compassionate voice and to cope with stress so you feel empowered to challenge negative self-beliefs and take back control of your life.
Are you feeling filled with self-doubt, not living your life to the fullest, or like you can’t turn off your thoughts? Are you finding it difficult to cope with life or relationships and feel out of balance or disconnected? Perhaps you’re feeling stuck or overwhelmed with aspects of your life. Feeling weighed down by stress, fear, self-criticism, sadness or pain. Maybe you are looking for support to find ways and strategies to manage your emotions, to become more in tune with yourself, to find your compassionate voice and to cope with stress so you feel empowered to challenge negative self-beliefs and take back control of your life.
You’re successful in many areas of life, but inside, you feel stuck—unsure of your next steps, overwhelmed by decisions, or disconnected in your relationships. Maybe you're navigating a big life change, questioning your direction, or constantly battling anxiety. You’ve tried to push through, but the stress is catching up. You want clarity, confidence, and deeper connections, and I would love to help get you there. Together, we can work toward real, sustainable, and positive change by challenging current thought patterns and introducing healthy coping skills and techniques.
You’re successful in many areas of life, but inside, you feel stuck—unsure of your next steps, overwhelmed by decisions, or disconnected in your relationships. Maybe you're navigating a big life change, questioning your direction, or constantly battling anxiety. You’ve tried to push through, but the stress is catching up. You want clarity, confidence, and deeper connections, and I would love to help get you there. Together, we can work toward real, sustainable, and positive change by challenging current thought patterns and introducing healthy coping skills and techniques.
Are you looking for someone you can be real with—someone who doesn’t just nod or offer clichés, but helps you look deeper? Maybe you’re feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck in a life phase, relationship, or work pattern that no longer feels right. I believe growth happens when we’re brave enough to get curious about ourselves and face the hard truths with compassion. We’ll explore what’s holding you back, rediscover your strengths, and create sustainable change that feels authentic, empowered, and wholly yours. The process will help you shed what doesn’t feel true to you anymore and nurture the best parts caringly.
Are you looking for someone you can be real with—someone who doesn’t just nod or offer clichés, but helps you look deeper? Maybe you’re feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck in a life phase, relationship, or work pattern that no longer feels right. I believe growth happens when we’re brave enough to get curious about ourselves and face the hard truths with compassion. We’ll explore what’s holding you back, rediscover your strengths, and create sustainable change that feels authentic, empowered, and wholly yours. The process will help you shed what doesn’t feel true to you anymore and nurture the best parts caringly.
Are you experiencing relationship difficulties? Having a hard time dealing with your family life? Suffering in silence with your distressing concerns? Whether it is an acute stressor or a long-term chronic issue, it is important to know that help is within your reach. I am a Registered Psychologist working in beautiful Fairfield, Victoria, BC, and I am here to offer professional guidance. Working together, we will explore how to manage life challenges with the resources you possess already.
Are you experiencing relationship difficulties? Having a hard time dealing with your family life? Suffering in silence with your distressing concerns? Whether it is an acute stressor or a long-term chronic issue, it is important to know that help is within your reach. I am a Registered Psychologist working in beautiful Fairfield, Victoria, BC, and I am here to offer professional guidance. Working together, we will explore how to manage life challenges with the resources you possess already.
We offer counselling services to children (5-12), teenagers (13-19), adults, seniors (65+), families, and couples of all ethnicities, religions, genders, sexual orientations, and relationship structures.
Our team of counsellors support clients struggling with anxiety, depression, feelings of disconnection and loneliness, boundary setting, emotional resilience, relationship issues, stress and burnout, trauma, health issues, grief/loss, parenting challenges, and more. Several of our counsellors are Certified Clinical Service Providers for clients with ADHD.
We offer counselling services to children (5-12), teenagers (13-19), adults, seniors (65+), families, and couples of all ethnicities, religions, genders, sexual orientations, and relationship structures.
Our team of counsellors support clients struggling with anxiety, depression, feelings of disconnection and loneliness, boundary setting, emotional resilience, relationship issues, stress and burnout, trauma, health issues, grief/loss, parenting challenges, and more. Several of our counsellors are Certified Clinical Service Providers for clients with ADHD.
I work with teens, young adults, and adults who may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, burnt out, or uncertain about their next steps. Many of my clients are navigating anxiety, relationship challenges, life transitions, self-esteem concerns, neurodiversity, or difficulties balancing the demands of work, school, and everyday life. Together, we create a supportive space to better understand their experiences, strengthen coping skills, and move toward a life that feels more aligned with their values and goals.
I work with teens, young adults, and adults who may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, burnt out, or uncertain about their next steps. Many of my clients are navigating anxiety, relationship challenges, life transitions, self-esteem concerns, neurodiversity, or difficulties balancing the demands of work, school, and everyday life. Together, we create a supportive space to better understand their experiences, strengthen coping skills, and move toward a life that feels more aligned with their values and goals.
Are you struggling with your emotions? Do you find yourself putting others' needs above your own? Do you wonder if life should feel somehow better? Happier? More at ease? You're not alone: Now more than ever, people are feeling anxious, overwhelmed and uncertain about how to move forward. This work isn't taught to most of us, but I assure you it can be done. Life doesn't need to be this hard.
Are you struggling with your emotions? Do you find yourself putting others' needs above your own? Do you wonder if life should feel somehow better? Happier? More at ease? You're not alone: Now more than ever, people are feeling anxious, overwhelmed and uncertain about how to move forward. This work isn't taught to most of us, but I assure you it can be done. Life doesn't need to be this hard.
I have over 15 years of experience, working with children, youth and families in various supportive roles.
I work with individuals navigating a range of challenges.
It’s about learning to understand and befriend our own nervous system—seeing how it shapes our feelings, thoughts, and actions. By paying attention to the connection between the body and mind, we can build a stronger sense of safety, confidence, and flexibility. This kind of awareness helps you know yourself better, handle emotions with more ease, and create healthier relationships.
I have over 15 years of experience, working with children, youth and families in various supportive roles.
I work with individuals navigating a range of challenges.
It’s about learning to understand and befriend our own nervous system—seeing how it shapes our feelings, thoughts, and actions. By paying attention to the connection between the body and mind, we can build a stronger sense of safety, confidence, and flexibility. This kind of awareness helps you know yourself better, handle emotions with more ease, and create healthier relationships.
I work with children, teens, and adults who are navigating challenges like anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship issues, identity questions, and life transitions.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and trauma-informed. I believe healing happens when we feel seen, heard, and understood. Therapy with me is never one-size-fits-all. I draw from specialized training to help you process trauma (EMDR and IFS), cope with emotional dysregulation (ACT and DBT), and shift behavioural patterns related to anxiety (CBT, ERP).
I work with children, teens, and adults who are navigating challenges like anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship issues, identity questions, and life transitions.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and trauma-informed. I believe healing happens when we feel seen, heard, and understood. Therapy with me is never one-size-fits-all. I draw from specialized training to help you process trauma (EMDR and IFS), cope with emotional dysregulation (ACT and DBT), and shift behavioural patterns related to anxiety (CBT, ERP).
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck in unhelpful patterns, disconnected from yourself or others, or struggling to feel grounded? Many people come to counselling when anxiety, trauma, relationship stress or life transitions feel too heavy to carry alone. You may be coping on the outside while feeling exhausted or unsure how to move forward. You deserve support that feels safe, compassionate, and attuned to what you're experiencing. Counselling can be a place to feel understood, build steadiness, and begin creating meaningful change at a pace that respects your nervous system.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck in unhelpful patterns, disconnected from yourself or others, or struggling to feel grounded? Many people come to counselling when anxiety, trauma, relationship stress or life transitions feel too heavy to carry alone. You may be coping on the outside while feeling exhausted or unsure how to move forward. You deserve support that feels safe, compassionate, and attuned to what you're experiencing. Counselling can be a place to feel understood, build steadiness, and begin creating meaningful change at a pace that respects your nervous system.
I offer counselling and art therapy for children, teens, adults, parents, and families.
My work is especially suited for clients who may not always have the words for what they are feeling. This can include children and teens who express themselves through behaviour, play, creativity, withdrawal, perfectionism, or big emotions, as well as adults who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure where to begin.
I offer counselling and art therapy for children, teens, adults, parents, and families.
My work is especially suited for clients who may not always have the words for what they are feeling. This can include children and teens who express themselves through behaviour, play, creativity, withdrawal, perfectionism, or big emotions, as well as adults who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure where to begin.
Whether you’re worried about your child’s behaviour, struggling with anxiety, or feeling frustrated that things haven’t improved despite your best efforts, I’m here to help.
I specialize in working with individuals and families navigating ADHD and neurodiversity. Using a compassionate, strengths-based approach, I help you find individualized strategies that work. I incorporate relational neuroscience to understand how the brain and nervous system influence emotions, behaviors, and relationships, creating lasting change
Whether you’re worried about your child’s behaviour, struggling with anxiety, or feeling frustrated that things haven’t improved despite your best efforts, I’m here to help.
I specialize in working with individuals and families navigating ADHD and neurodiversity. Using a compassionate, strengths-based approach, I help you find individualized strategies that work. I incorporate relational neuroscience to understand how the brain and nervous system influence emotions, behaviors, and relationships, creating lasting change
While I have always been around children, I have studied their development over the last ten years.
Founder and Registered Clinical Counsellor of Pediatric Power Play. The clients I serve are typically between the ages of 3 and 19. However, I work from a family systems lens, which operates on creating consistency and allowing my clients to include their parents or have separate therapeutic relationships with them. The needs and goals of each client vary between building confidence, emotional regulation, coping strategies, relationships, and so much more. One thing in common for all my clients is allowing them space to explore and navigate to find their identity and support them in accomplishing any change.
While I have always been around children, I have studied their development over the last ten years.
Founder and Registered Clinical Counsellor of Pediatric Power Play. The clients I serve are typically between the ages of 3 and 19. However, I work from a family systems lens, which operates on creating consistency and allowing my clients to include their parents or have separate therapeutic relationships with them. The needs and goals of each client vary between building confidence, emotional regulation, coping strategies, relationships, and so much more. One thing in common for all my clients is allowing them space to explore and navigate to find their identity and support them in accomplishing any change.
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When does a child need to see a therapist?
Children naturally experience emotional ups and downs. Sometimes, though, they need support from a professional. A child may benefit from therapy if their emotions or behaviours change significantly within a short period of time. For example, if a child usually spends time with friends after school but begins isolating in their room, further inquiry is warranted. Other areas for concern include altered sleep patterns, lack of appetite, intense anger, irritability, or hopelessness, or developmental regression in young children (bedwetting, thumb-sucking).
What can a child therapist help with?
A therapist can help with any difficult experience a child may encounter growing up, including learning problems or anxiety related to school, relationship challenges with friends or parents, bullying, intense emotions or phobias, divorce and family dynamics, or the death of a pet or loved one. A therapist can help children process their experience and develop coping skills in an age-appropriate way
What therapy types are most suitable for children?
Children can benefit from different forms of therapy, including family therapy, parent-child interaction therapy, play therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, and exposure therapy, depending on their condition. Play therapy is a great option for younger children who may not be able to fully articulate their feelings. In this approach, kids play with toys and games while a therapist observes and helps the child express their emotions and develop coping skills.
Do I need to attend therapy with my child?
Parents are an integral part of a child’s therapy, but the specifics of their involvement vary. If your child is young, you may attend most or all sessions; if your child is older, you may attend a few sessions or none; sometimes a therapist may ask you to have a session on your own. Whatever the arrangement, you should expect to work collaboratively with the therapist, your child, and your family members to take steps to help support your child.
How can I tell if a therapist is a good fit for my child?
A child needs to feel comfortable opening up about their thoughts and feelings, so if your child feels a sense of comfort, ease, and trust with their therapist, that’s a great sign. In addition, a therapist is a good fit for your child if the two can communicate well together; a clinician should be able to communicate clearly, effectively, and in an age-appropriate manner.