Codependency Therapists in Victoria, BC

Photo of Kara Elisabeth Wouters - Kara Wouters - Empowered Living Counselling, Counsellor
I specialize in working with clients on issues related to: grief and loss, anxiety, relationship and marital conflict, addiction, childhood trauma, body image and self-esteem, and codependency.
I equip individuals and couples with the tools and understanding needed to cope with every day and extenuating issues. I approach therapy with great respect, care and compassion. I am committed to providing a safe space without judgment. I am accepting, loving, and understand the healing power of laughter.
I specialize in working with clients on issues related to: grief and loss, anxiety, relationship and marital conflict, addiction, childhood trauma, body image and self-esteem, and codependency.
I equip individuals and couples with the tools and understanding needed to cope with every day and extenuating issues. I approach therapy with great respect, care and compassion. I am committed to providing a safe space without judgment. I am accepting, loving, and understand the healing power of laughter.
(548) 485-5961 View (548) 485-5961
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Valerie MacNeil
Counsellor, MEd, RCC
4 Endorsed
Victoria, BC V8R
ADHD, Addiction, and Codependency Counselling in Victoria, BC.
I deeply understand the challenges that come with ADHD—racing thoughts, difficulty with focus, emotional intensity, and feeling misunderstood. My lived experience with ADHD, combined with counselling expertise, allows me to offer empathetic, practical, and effective support for ADHD.
ADHD, Addiction, and Codependency Counselling in Victoria, BC.
I deeply understand the challenges that come with ADHD—racing thoughts, difficulty with focus, emotional intensity, and feeling misunderstood. My lived experience with ADHD, combined with counselling expertise, allows me to offer empathetic, practical, and effective support for ADHD.
(778) 765-3505 View (778) 765-3505
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Emily Jane Schmitt
Counsellor, BSW, MA, RCC
3 Endorsed
Victoria, BC V8W
Warm, safe connection and effective somatic therapy in Victoria, BC. After loss, trauma, or major periods of stress, I help my clients experience wellbeing and "come back" to themselves. Goals I can help you achieve include: daily emotional regulation, overcoming anxiety, finding purpose, bolstering self esteem, and improving relationships. My clients typically experience a marked increase in confidence, wellbeing, and self-control following our work together.
Warm, safe connection and effective somatic therapy in Victoria, BC. After loss, trauma, or major periods of stress, I help my clients experience wellbeing and "come back" to themselves. Goals I can help you achieve include: daily emotional regulation, overcoming anxiety, finding purpose, bolstering self esteem, and improving relationships. My clients typically experience a marked increase in confidence, wellbeing, and self-control following our work together.
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Jaime Baruta
Counsellor, BA, MA, RCC
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Jaime was born and raised in Nanaimo and has lived in the Nanaimo area all her life. She enjoys spending time with her immediate and extended families, playing with her dog Tony, and reading about the latest clinical trends, admitting to spending too much time in Chapters. She works with individuals, families, and groups to address and meaningfully heal the wounds created by a multitude of issues such as mood and anxiety disorders, life transitions, grief and loss, parenting, relationship issues, and more.
Jaime was born and raised in Nanaimo and has lived in the Nanaimo area all her life. She enjoys spending time with her immediate and extended families, playing with her dog Tony, and reading about the latest clinical trends, admitting to spending too much time in Chapters. She works with individuals, families, and groups to address and meaningfully heal the wounds created by a multitude of issues such as mood and anxiety disorders, life transitions, grief and loss, parenting, relationship issues, and more.
(778) 588-9520 x6 View (778) 588-9520 x6
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Robyn Faulkner
Counsellor, RTC
1 Endorsed
Victoria, BC V8Z
Are you feeling alone, isolated or stuck in a pattern of thinking that doesn't serve you well? These feelings can happen in close or difficult relationships, friendships, at work or school or from the loss of a loved one. Often, not establishing boundaries, where we can confidently be heard, can leave us feeling frustrated, misunderstood and alone. These continued feelings can compound, affecting us physically, mentally and spiritually, If you are looking for a clear path forward to more meaningful connections, we can work together, to gather tools essential for creating the changes you would like to see in your life.
Are you feeling alone, isolated or stuck in a pattern of thinking that doesn't serve you well? These feelings can happen in close or difficult relationships, friendships, at work or school or from the loss of a loved one. Often, not establishing boundaries, where we can confidently be heard, can leave us feeling frustrated, misunderstood and alone. These continued feelings can compound, affecting us physically, mentally and spiritually, If you are looking for a clear path forward to more meaningful connections, we can work together, to gather tools essential for creating the changes you would like to see in your life.
(825) 807-5607 View (825) 807-5607
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Surrender To Hope Counselling
Counsellor, MA, RCC, ICDAC, BACYC
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor in British Columbia and a certified Drug and Alcohol Counsellor with over 15 years of counselling experience. I was born and raised on Vancouver Island and have a Bachelor in Child and Youth Care with extensive experience in children, youth and family counselling. Personal and professional experiences led me to complete a Master of Arts in Addiction Counselling at the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation School of Addiction Studies. I have been mentored by, and worked alongside, the experts in addiction and mental health recovery. If you, or a loved one, is struggling, I can help.
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor in British Columbia and a certified Drug and Alcohol Counsellor with over 15 years of counselling experience. I was born and raised on Vancouver Island and have a Bachelor in Child and Youth Care with extensive experience in children, youth and family counselling. Personal and professional experiences led me to complete a Master of Arts in Addiction Counselling at the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation School of Addiction Studies. I have been mentored by, and worked alongside, the experts in addiction and mental health recovery. If you, or a loved one, is struggling, I can help.
(587) 848-3279 View (587) 848-3279
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Candace Plattor
Counsellor, MA, RCC
Online Only
Are you exhausted from loving someone who struggles with addiction? Do you feel caught between helping and enabling, supporting and protecting yourself? Many partners, parents, and family members quietly carry guilt, fear, resentment, and grief, often while putting their own needs last. Loving someone with an addiction can feel overwhelming and isolating. You may find yourself managing crises, walking on eggshells, or wondering if anything you do is actually helping. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone, and we can help!
Are you exhausted from loving someone who struggles with addiction? Do you feel caught between helping and enabling, supporting and protecting yourself? Many partners, parents, and family members quietly carry guilt, fear, resentment, and grief, often while putting their own needs last. Loving someone with an addiction can feel overwhelming and isolating. You may find yourself managing crises, walking on eggshells, or wondering if anything you do is actually helping. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone, and we can help!
(604) 239-8429 View (604) 239-8429
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Tiela Warris
Counsellor, Ba, MCP, RCC
7 Endorsed
Serves Area
Welcome! I am Tiela and I provide compassionate care. I work with clients from all walks of life with an emphasis on easing life transitions, people pleasing tendencies, unpacking trauma, and coming back to who you are, or were. Do you have a hard time making sense of your feelings or turn off your emotions when something big happens? Do you have a hard time addressing issues with others, or do you find yourself unhappy when others get their needs met? Do you put your emotions in a box and put it on a shelf? I can help you retrieve that box and unpack it.
Welcome! I am Tiela and I provide compassionate care. I work with clients from all walks of life with an emphasis on easing life transitions, people pleasing tendencies, unpacking trauma, and coming back to who you are, or were. Do you have a hard time making sense of your feelings or turn off your emotions when something big happens? Do you have a hard time addressing issues with others, or do you find yourself unhappy when others get their needs met? Do you put your emotions in a box and put it on a shelf? I can help you retrieve that box and unpack it.
(778) 770-0157 View (778) 770-0157
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Rhonwen Derbez
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, RCC, DiplGIT
2 Endorsed
Victoria, BC V8P
Welcome to the Secret Garden. The place you can bring your worries and traumas, shames, depressions and anxieties, addictions and every feeling you've ever been told is wrong. And together here, with the powerful combination of deep connection through embodied relational work, and the healing power of nature, we begin moving towards the non-judgement, self-compassion and love that we all crave. Every feeling is a natural part of being human. When we understand that we suddenly have access to more clarity, more choice, and more vitality. And nature supports this therapeutic process.
Welcome to the Secret Garden. The place you can bring your worries and traumas, shames, depressions and anxieties, addictions and every feeling you've ever been told is wrong. And together here, with the powerful combination of deep connection through embodied relational work, and the healing power of nature, we begin moving towards the non-judgement, self-compassion and love that we all crave. Every feeling is a natural part of being human. When we understand that we suddenly have access to more clarity, more choice, and more vitality. And nature supports this therapeutic process.
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Michelle McLean
Counsellor, PhD, CCC
2 Endorsed
Victoria, BC V8T
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.
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.
(236) 904-0588 View (236) 904-0588
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Kartik Kaushik
Psychologist, RPsych
Online Only
Accountability is the glue that ties commitment to the result... Are you ready to be held accountable and take real action toward your goals? I partner with clients who are ready to commit. I use a solution-focused, short-term, goal-driven approach, while also exploring the emotional insights behind your patterns. Together, we’ll build clear steps and ensure you stay on track so that both action and reflection drive your progress towards your goal.
Accountability is the glue that ties commitment to the result... Are you ready to be held accountable and take real action toward your goals? I partner with clients who are ready to commit. I use a solution-focused, short-term, goal-driven approach, while also exploring the emotional insights behind your patterns. Together, we’ll build clear steps and ensure you stay on track so that both action and reflection drive your progress towards your goal.
(825) 250-3792 View (825) 250-3792
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Graham Bleasdale
Verified Verified
Victoria, BC V8T
I see clients in-person and online - am accepting new clients at this time. Life can feel overwhelming at times and all of us can benefit from outside help at some point in our lives. It takes courage to reach out for that help and so welcome to my page. I treat each client differently because we are all different. What is common though is my belief in a collaborative approach. Together we can prioritize issues so that you can become the best version of yourself - your authentic true self.. I have lived experience with ADHD. Coping strategies help alot. NOTE: I do not use A.I. in my practice. 100% confidentiality guaranteed.
I see clients in-person and online - am accepting new clients at this time. Life can feel overwhelming at times and all of us can benefit from outside help at some point in our lives. It takes courage to reach out for that help and so welcome to my page. I treat each client differently because we are all different. What is common though is my belief in a collaborative approach. Together we can prioritize issues so that you can become the best version of yourself - your authentic true self.. I have lived experience with ADHD. Coping strategies help alot. NOTE: I do not use A.I. in my practice. 100% confidentiality guaranteed.
(705) 243-1820 View (705) 243-1820
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Joel Crichton
Counsellor, IAAP, MPS, CCC, BFA
Victoria, BC V8R
Waitlist for new clients
Do you find that your usual ways of dealing with things are not working? Or, are you just beginning to scratch the surface of something that has troubled you for a long time? Perhaps you could use some help looking deeper into your life, and developing your understanding of your journey from another perspective. I am a Jungian Analyst, a depth-psychological specialization requiring many years of additional training and personal work. I would be interested in working with you to connect with, understand, and when necessary to challenge the deeper patterns that underlie your life.
Do you find that your usual ways of dealing with things are not working? Or, are you just beginning to scratch the surface of something that has troubled you for a long time? Perhaps you could use some help looking deeper into your life, and developing your understanding of your journey from another perspective. I am a Jungian Analyst, a depth-psychological specialization requiring many years of additional training and personal work. I would be interested in working with you to connect with, understand, and when necessary to challenge the deeper patterns that underlie your life.
(587) 600-2432 View (587) 600-2432
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Kathryn McInroy
Counsellor, MEd, RCC, RP, ADHD-CC
Online Only
I’m a sex and relationship therapist with a focus on women’s wellness, including sexual pain, low or mismatched desire, trouble reaching orgasm, the challenges of navigating perimenopause, and relationship frustrations. Not sure what's going on, but know something's off? Let's talk. Feeling uncertain or ambivalent about your relationship? We can sort it out together. Overwhelmed with life or work? Let's make a plan that fits your life and your values. I work with women of all ages, helping them figure out what they want, what they need, and how to move forward feeling more like themselves.
I’m a sex and relationship therapist with a focus on women’s wellness, including sexual pain, low or mismatched desire, trouble reaching orgasm, the challenges of navigating perimenopause, and relationship frustrations. Not sure what's going on, but know something's off? Let's talk. Feeling uncertain or ambivalent about your relationship? We can sort it out together. Overwhelmed with life or work? Let's make a plan that fits your life and your values. I work with women of all ages, helping them figure out what they want, what they need, and how to move forward feeling more like themselves.
(778) 402-9486 View (778) 402-9486
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Kendra Pomfret
Counsellor, BA, MC, RCC
6 Endorsed
Victoria, BC V8W
Waitlist for new clients
All humans have the capacity for wellness, healing, and growth, despite the adversities we face. As a former national team athlete and current RCC, I have a unique understanding of the psychological pressures that coincide with sport-participation and managing difficult emotions. I also enjoy working with a diverse range of clients (16+) and couples to address a variety of concerns. These areas may include, but are not limited to, challenges with performance and social anxiety, depression, trauma/abuse, relational conflict, grief/loss, and disordered eating/RED-S.
All humans have the capacity for wellness, healing, and growth, despite the adversities we face. As a former national team athlete and current RCC, I have a unique understanding of the psychological pressures that coincide with sport-participation and managing difficult emotions. I also enjoy working with a diverse range of clients (16+) and couples to address a variety of concerns. These areas may include, but are not limited to, challenges with performance and social anxiety, depression, trauma/abuse, relational conflict, grief/loss, and disordered eating/RED-S.
(236) 301-2744 View (236) 301-2744
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Plum Blossom Counselling Inc.
Counsellor, MA, RCC, CSAT, SEP, CPTT
Victoria, BC V9A
Do you feel you’re not living the life that you want for yourself and are repeating patterns of behaviour that are keeping you from meaningful connections? I can support you with substance and behavioural addictions (compulsive sexual behaviours, problematic pornography use, intimacy disorders, internet gaming), childhood, attachment, and/or family of origin wounds, unhealthy financial behaviours, and mental health (depression, anxiety, etc.). I work with those who have experienced trauma, PTSD, Complex PTSD, sexual trauma, and First Responders. I am a Somatic Sexuality Healing Practitioner who works with gender and sexual identity.
Do you feel you’re not living the life that you want for yourself and are repeating patterns of behaviour that are keeping you from meaningful connections? I can support you with substance and behavioural addictions (compulsive sexual behaviours, problematic pornography use, intimacy disorders, internet gaming), childhood, attachment, and/or family of origin wounds, unhealthy financial behaviours, and mental health (depression, anxiety, etc.). I work with those who have experienced trauma, PTSD, Complex PTSD, sexual trauma, and First Responders. I am a Somatic Sexuality Healing Practitioner who works with gender and sexual identity.
(587) 404-4712 View (587) 404-4712
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Kendra Anselmo
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Victoria, BC V8V
I work with individuals who are navigating the impacts of trauma and attachment wounds, living with chronic pain or chronic illness, and feeling overwhelmed by depression, anxiety, dissociation, or a sense of being frozen. I also support those who are wanting to develop a greater sense of self-love and trust. Many of my clients are interested in exploring their inner landscapes to uncover their truths, hurts, strengths, and ultimately their true self.
I work with individuals who are navigating the impacts of trauma and attachment wounds, living with chronic pain or chronic illness, and feeling overwhelmed by depression, anxiety, dissociation, or a sense of being frozen. I also support those who are wanting to develop a greater sense of self-love and trust. Many of my clients are interested in exploring their inner landscapes to uncover their truths, hurts, strengths, and ultimately their true self.
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Des Lynch
Counsellor, MEd , HBSW, BA, RCC, RSW
Victoria, BC V8N
Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed, stressed, or depressed. Are you unhappy in your relationship. Are you or a family member abusing alcohol or mood-altering drugs. I offer a safe, relaxed and confidential environment to talk through your challenges and learn new coping strategies to build resilience in your life.
Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed, stressed, or depressed. Are you unhappy in your relationship. Are you or a family member abusing alcohol or mood-altering drugs. I offer a safe, relaxed and confidential environment to talk through your challenges and learn new coping strategies to build resilience in your life.
(778) 765-3127 x250858 View (778) 765-3127 x250858
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Michelle Iulianella
Counsellor, BEd, MBA, MA, RCC
Victoria, BC V8P
I specialize in collaborating with individuals and couples on issues including communication, emotional intimacy, infidelity, life transitions, stress, anxiety, and depression. I prioritize building strong therapeutic relationships with my clients so that they feel both safe and courageous. I believe this is essential for having the types of conversations in therapy that are necessary for real change. I strive to deliver optimal value to my clients by actively facilitating effective change and empowering them to achieve insight, clarity and peace of mind like never before.
I specialize in collaborating with individuals and couples on issues including communication, emotional intimacy, infidelity, life transitions, stress, anxiety, and depression. I prioritize building strong therapeutic relationships with my clients so that they feel both safe and courageous. I believe this is essential for having the types of conversations in therapy that are necessary for real change. I strive to deliver optimal value to my clients by actively facilitating effective change and empowering them to achieve insight, clarity and peace of mind like never before.
(855) 910-8838 View (855) 910-8838
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Carin Kietaibl
Psychologist, MC, RPsych
Victoria, BC V9B
Hello! I am a registered psychologist with experience working with adults, children and families. I find my work rewarding and my clients inspiring. I work from an integrated perspective, and I have worked in different counselling roles for over fifteen years. I have experience with a range of concerns, including anxiety, trauma, stress, coping with life changes, and depression. I also have experience helping clients work through family relationship struggles, helping parents connect with their kids and set healthy limits, and supporting families in working through child behavioural and mental health concerns.
Hello! I am a registered psychologist with experience working with adults, children and families. I find my work rewarding and my clients inspiring. I work from an integrated perspective, and I have worked in different counselling roles for over fifteen years. I have experience with a range of concerns, including anxiety, trauma, stress, coping with life changes, and depression. I also have experience helping clients work through family relationship struggles, helping parents connect with their kids and set healthy limits, and supporting families in working through child behavioural and mental health concerns.
(778) 401-0708 View (778) 401-0708

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Codependency Counsellors
What therapy types help with codependency problems?
Both couples and family therapy and cognitive and behavioral therapy (CBT) can help with the relationship difficulties referred to as codependency. Such problems typically include inappropriate feelings of responsibility for a loved one’s destructive behavior, irrational patterns of thinking about such behavior, and family interaction patterns in which the needs of one troubled member override the needs of others in a household.

What happens in therapy for codependency?
Spouses and family members learn and practice how to interact and support each other in a healthy way without sacrificing their own needs or well-being. They learn the limits of their responsibility for their loved ones and correct faulty patterns of thinking and feeling that underlie codependent behavior. Individuals may be encouraged to nurture an array of social relationships and to cultivate their own talents and interests so that they develop a healthy sense of self outside the family.

How does therapy help a person or couple overcome codependency?
Therapy helps people establish healthy ways of being in a relationship. Spouses and family members learn how to nurture and support one another without sacrificing their own needs or allowing the needs of one person to dominate the dynamic. Individuals learn how to say no and set boundaries, and how to maintain their own identity and self-esteem. Therapy helps people understand that they are not responsible for the feelings and actions of others. It also helps individuals deal with the turbulence that can come from living with a person suffering from such conditions as substance abuse and mental illness.

What is the goal of therapy for codependency?
One goal of therapy for codependency is to alleviate feelings of responsibility for and correct irrational patterns of thinking about loved ones whose behavioral problems override the needs of others in a household. Therapy helps people establish healthy boundaries of behavior and speak up for their own needs in a relationship. In addition, people learn how to maintain a healthy relationship, one in which both parties give and receive equally and are able to retain their own identity.