Couples Therapists in Victoria, BC
I work with younger and mid-life adults and couples, many of whom are experiencing difficulty with relationships, identity, anxiety, and depression.
We can delve into questions about your relationships (How can my partner and I communicate better?) or identity formation and your future (Who am I? What should I do with my life?). We can explore questions about your sexuality or how to get through grief and loss or how to navigate the current difficulties in your life.
I work with younger and mid-life adults and couples, many of whom are experiencing difficulty with relationships, identity, anxiety, and depression.
We can delve into questions about your relationships (How can my partner and I communicate better?) or identity formation and your future (Who am I? What should I do with my life?). We can explore questions about your sexuality or how to get through grief and loss or how to navigate the current difficulties in your life.
Healthy change is possible and you do not have to face challenges alone. It can be very difficult to seek help and reach out during hard times. If you are reading this then you have already taken the first step towards well being. Finding a counsellor who you feel comfortable with is an essential part of the healing process. I would be happy to talk with you. Supporting individuals, families, youth and children for over 24 years. This is the time to take the best care of ourselves and our loved ones. Triggers arise now more than ever and support is available.
Healthy change is possible and you do not have to face challenges alone. It can be very difficult to seek help and reach out during hard times. If you are reading this then you have already taken the first step towards well being. Finding a counsellor who you feel comfortable with is an essential part of the healing process. I would be happy to talk with you. Supporting individuals, families, youth and children for over 24 years. This is the time to take the best care of ourselves and our loved ones. Triggers arise now more than ever and support is available.
Ginger and her team provide thoughtful, skilled care that is tailored to the person or the couple in front of us.
Our approach is direct, compassionate, and grounded in meaningful change. We support individuals and couples with trauma, anxiety, loss, substance use, relationship concerns, and major life transitions. Our therapists bring different strengths and areas of focus, allowing us to match you with someone whose experience and approach fit what you need.
Ginger and her team provide thoughtful, skilled care that is tailored to the person or the couple in front of us.
Our approach is direct, compassionate, and grounded in meaningful change. We support individuals and couples with trauma, anxiety, loss, substance use, relationship concerns, and major life transitions. Our therapists bring different strengths and areas of focus, allowing us to match you with someone whose experience and approach fit what you need.
I help a wide variety of clients with anxiety, depression, body image issues, life transitions, trauma, relationship issues, grief and loss, and other challenges.
Based on the diversity of presenting problems and desired outcomes from therapy each client brings, I draw from a variety of modalities to tailor treatment to each client. These include CBT, the Gottman Method (Level 1 and 2), inner child work, person-centred therapy, mindfulness practices, Bowen Family Systems, and DBT, amongst others.
I help a wide variety of clients with anxiety, depression, body image issues, life transitions, trauma, relationship issues, grief and loss, and other challenges.
Based on the diversity of presenting problems and desired outcomes from therapy each client brings, I draw from a variety of modalities to tailor treatment to each client. These include CBT, the Gottman Method (Level 1 and 2), inner child work, person-centred therapy, mindfulness practices, Bowen Family Systems, and DBT, amongst others.
Are you feeling stuck in old patterns? Overwhelmed by the circumstances of your current life? Worried about your physical or mental health? Facing a major transition, or craving growth and change?
Working with a counsellor can empower and support you in your goals for a stronger and stable sense of wellbeing.
Are you feeling stuck in old patterns? Overwhelmed by the circumstances of your current life? Worried about your physical or mental health? Facing a major transition, or craving growth and change?
Working with a counsellor can empower and support you in your goals for a stronger and stable sense of wellbeing.
I am competent in helping clients dealing with: Negative patterns of conflict; Couple issues; Understanding toxic behaviours; Reduction in symptoms related to stress, anxiety, depression and/or PTSD; Processing prior trauma; Recovery from betrayals; Increasing confidence and self image and working through any Sexual Orientation questions.
I am passionate about an holistic view of rehabilitation, healing one’s self, both inside and out. Through the use of various modalities, I assist clients in gaining healthy perspectives in order to strengthen bonds and recover both physically and emotionally. It's my goal to help people feel safe, appreciated and whole again. I bring a unique blend of experience and expertise, being both a Registered Clinical Counsellor and a Registered Occupational Therapist. I hold a Bachelor of Science in OT and a Masters Degree in Counselling Psychology, I am also a Doctor of Counseling and Psychotherapy.
I am competent in helping clients dealing with: Negative patterns of conflict; Couple issues; Understanding toxic behaviours; Reduction in symptoms related to stress, anxiety, depression and/or PTSD; Processing prior trauma; Recovery from betrayals; Increasing confidence and self image and working through any Sexual Orientation questions.
I am passionate about an holistic view of rehabilitation, healing one’s self, both inside and out. Through the use of various modalities, I assist clients in gaining healthy perspectives in order to strengthen bonds and recover both physically and emotionally. It's my goal to help people feel safe, appreciated and whole again. I bring a unique blend of experience and expertise, being both a Registered Clinical Counsellor and a Registered Occupational Therapist. I hold a Bachelor of Science in OT and a Masters Degree in Counselling Psychology, I am also a Doctor of Counseling and Psychotherapy.
We provide counselling for anxiety, depression, self-esteem, communication, relationship issues, childhood traumas, recovery from abuse and more.
Are you looking for high-quality, professional and accessible counselling? Our team of registered counsellors are ready to serve you. With us, you will find a personalized approach and a safe space to explore your experience without judgment. We provide various options and specialties; our Affordable Intern Clinic sessions cost $75. Visit our website today, yourpathcounselling.com. to learn more about our counsellors and their specializations. If you want help picking the right counsellor, we can match you.
We provide counselling for anxiety, depression, self-esteem, communication, relationship issues, childhood traumas, recovery from abuse and more.
Are you looking for high-quality, professional and accessible counselling? Our team of registered counsellors are ready to serve you. With us, you will find a personalized approach and a safe space to explore your experience without judgment. We provide various options and specialties; our Affordable Intern Clinic sessions cost $75. Visit our website today, yourpathcounselling.com. to learn more about our counsellors and their specializations. If you want help picking the right counsellor, we can match you.
We spend much of our lives in the doing rather than the being of our humanness. And then one day, when we finally feel like adults, some unanticipated shift happens. Menopause. A break-up. A job loss. Divorce. Retirement. Illness. Injury. An empty nest. An aging parent. An unexpected attraction. An affair. We find ourselves questioning the very essence of our identities.
Who am I, now that I am not that?
What is my purpose?
What comes next?
I am committed to collaborating with my clients to unravel the answers to these questions.
We spend much of our lives in the doing rather than the being of our humanness. And then one day, when we finally feel like adults, some unanticipated shift happens. Menopause. A break-up. A job loss. Divorce. Retirement. Illness. Injury. An empty nest. An aging parent. An unexpected attraction. An affair. We find ourselves questioning the very essence of our identities.
Who am I, now that I am not that?
What is my purpose?
What comes next?
I am committed to collaborating with my clients to unravel the answers to these questions.
While my Masters in Counselling Psychology gave me training as a generalist, I also have advanced skills and certifications in the areas of trauma, relationships and sex therapy.
Waitlist open now.
As counsellors and sex therapists, we embrace a holistic and intersectional approach to addressing concerns. Our therapeutic philosophy is grounded in person-centred care, promoting inclusivity and challenging oppressive systems. We aim to help create a safe and non-judgmental spaces where cultural humility is practiced, acknowledging that you are the ultimate authority on your life and goals.
While my Masters in Counselling Psychology gave me training as a generalist, I also have advanced skills and certifications in the areas of trauma, relationships and sex therapy.
Waitlist open now.
As counsellors and sex therapists, we embrace a holistic and intersectional approach to addressing concerns. Our therapeutic philosophy is grounded in person-centred care, promoting inclusivity and challenging oppressive systems. We aim to help create a safe and non-judgmental spaces where cultural humility is practiced, acknowledging that you are the ultimate authority on your life and goals.
You may be struggling with depression, anxiety, grief, relationship difficulties, anger or other difficult emotions, reaction to trauma, parenting or caring for other dependents.
I work with individuals and couples and use a variety of therapeutic approaches. I will work with you to find the approach that is most helpful in meeting your goals. I am committed to supporting you to find the growth you are seeking, whether at the level of your personal, relationship, family or spiritual life.
You may be struggling with depression, anxiety, grief, relationship difficulties, anger or other difficult emotions, reaction to trauma, parenting or caring for other dependents.
I work with individuals and couples and use a variety of therapeutic approaches. I will work with you to find the approach that is most helpful in meeting your goals. I am committed to supporting you to find the growth you are seeking, whether at the level of your personal, relationship, family or spiritual life.
This can include experiences such as migration, motherhood, grief, or major shifts in life, relationships or roles.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and tailored to you. I draw from integrative, evidence-based, and trauma-informed therapies to support concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem, and relationship challenges.
Having experienced migration and motherhood myself, I understand how deeply life transitions can impact your sense of identity.
This can include experiences such as migration, motherhood, grief, or major shifts in life, relationships or roles.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and tailored to you. I draw from integrative, evidence-based, and trauma-informed therapies to support concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem, and relationship challenges.
Having experienced migration and motherhood myself, I understand how deeply life transitions can impact your sense of identity.
Are you unhappy in your relationship.
I work with individuals and athletes who are experiencing, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, relationship difficulties and substance misuse. I work with couples and families who have relationship issues. I am a Sports Psychology mental skills performance coach and work with athletes who are experiencing mental health and sport performance issues.
Are you unhappy in your relationship.
I work with individuals and athletes who are experiencing, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, relationship difficulties and substance misuse. I work with couples and families who have relationship issues. I am a Sports Psychology mental skills performance coach and work with athletes who are experiencing mental health and sport performance issues.
Together, we’ll create a safe space to heal, unlearn harmful stories, and build a compassionate relationship with yourself.
I specialize in working with people who have carried these struggles for most of their lives. Together, we’ll explore the impact of weight stigma, shame, and the exhausting belief that your body is “wrong.” My approach is shame-informed, compassionate, and grounded in understanding what it’s like to navigate these changes from the inside out.
Together, we’ll create a safe space to heal, unlearn harmful stories, and build a compassionate relationship with yourself.
I specialize in working with people who have carried these struggles for most of their lives. Together, we’ll explore the impact of weight stigma, shame, and the exhausting belief that your body is “wrong.” My approach is shame-informed, compassionate, and grounded in understanding what it’s like to navigate these changes from the inside out.
I also offer couples therapy geared toward non-monogamy (ENM) as well as regular DBT Skills groups.
Accepting New Clients - Are you a 2SLGBTQ+ identifying person needing help with anxiety, depression, neurodiversity, addiction, or trauma? I am a disabled, polyamorous, transgender woman who understands the community and our experiences in the world. In my practice, I primarily support 2SLGBTQ+ people who are finding their path and resolving trauma. I consistently work at being aware of my bias and privilege in our current societal structure and work to understand my positionality. I am an uninvited settler on these lands.
I also offer couples therapy geared toward non-monogamy (ENM) as well as regular DBT Skills groups.
Accepting New Clients - Are you a 2SLGBTQ+ identifying person needing help with anxiety, depression, neurodiversity, addiction, or trauma? I am a disabled, polyamorous, transgender woman who understands the community and our experiences in the world. In my practice, I primarily support 2SLGBTQ+ people who are finding their path and resolving trauma. I consistently work at being aware of my bias and privilege in our current societal structure and work to understand my positionality. I am an uninvited settler on these lands.
Racialized adults, trauma-exposed professionals, couples in crisis, neurodiverse people, and others.
EMDR therapy, Couple/Family therapy, and Nature-based therapy. To honor my years as a Search and Rescue volunteer, I'll use a hiking analogy: whether you've walked your path with a heavy pack, or the trail ahead looks daunting, let's connect. Let's discover your way forward.
Racialized adults, trauma-exposed professionals, couples in crisis, neurodiverse people, and others.
EMDR therapy, Couple/Family therapy, and Nature-based therapy. To honor my years as a Search and Rescue volunteer, I'll use a hiking analogy: whether you've walked your path with a heavy pack, or the trail ahead looks daunting, let's connect. Let's discover your way forward.
My ideal clients are adults feeling stuck in painful family or relationship dynamics.
I help adults navigate family conflict, estrangement, trauma, grief, and difficult relationship patterns. My work is trauma-informed, relational, and direct, drawing from EMDR, attachment-based understanding, and insight-oriented therapy to help clients find clarity, stronger boundaries, and lasting emotional movement.
My ideal clients are adults feeling stuck in painful family or relationship dynamics.
I help adults navigate family conflict, estrangement, trauma, grief, and difficult relationship patterns. My work is trauma-informed, relational, and direct, drawing from EMDR, attachment-based understanding, and insight-oriented therapy to help clients find clarity, stronger boundaries, and lasting emotional movement.
After a decade of working in birthing rooms and living rooms across Greater Victoria, I provide therapy & counselling to individuals & couples from pre-conception to early parenthood: anxiety, postpartum depression and adjustment, parenting skills, processing a difficult birth, grief after miscarriage or early loss, and pregnancy options.
Respectful, collaborative and practical. You set the direction. I bring what I notice, and what tends to help parents get there. We make room for the hard feelings, find the strengths and resources you already have, and build strategies that fit your actual life. As a yoga teacher for 15 years, I take a whole-person approach: mind and body working together.
After a decade of working in birthing rooms and living rooms across Greater Victoria, I provide therapy & counselling to individuals & couples from pre-conception to early parenthood: anxiety, postpartum depression and adjustment, parenting skills, processing a difficult birth, grief after miscarriage or early loss, and pregnancy options.
Respectful, collaborative and practical. You set the direction. I bring what I notice, and what tends to help parents get there. We make room for the hard feelings, find the strengths and resources you already have, and build strategies that fit your actual life. As a yoga teacher for 15 years, I take a whole-person approach: mind and body working together.
As a counsellor and psychotherapist, I work with adults, parents, and couples navigating difficulties like trauma, anxiety, depression, stress and overwhelm, patterns of stuckness, relationship issues, parenting challenges, and major life transitions.
Therapy with me is unhurried and steady. My work is trauma-informed, client-led, and integrative, which means I do not use just one type of therapy. Instead, I have trained in and draw from a range of evidence-based approaches. This ensures our work is flexible and effective, while fostering self-understanding, skills development, and meaningful change.
As a counsellor and psychotherapist, I work with adults, parents, and couples navigating difficulties like trauma, anxiety, depression, stress and overwhelm, patterns of stuckness, relationship issues, parenting challenges, and major life transitions.
Therapy with me is unhurried and steady. My work is trauma-informed, client-led, and integrative, which means I do not use just one type of therapy. Instead, I have trained in and draw from a range of evidence-based approaches. This ensures our work is flexible and effective, while fostering self-understanding, skills development, and meaningful change.
Is your relationship going through a difficult season, where you dread that another discussion will end in an argument, without apology?
I integrate values, attachment, parts-work, and body-awareness practices to help you navigate life in a way that feels true to you (somatic-attachment, IFS, EMDR, ACT). We'll use your skills and strengths to explore deeper themes and patterns that shape your life and relationships so you can feel more connected to yourself, to your purpose, and with others.
Is your relationship going through a difficult season, where you dread that another discussion will end in an argument, without apology?
I integrate values, attachment, parts-work, and body-awareness practices to help you navigate life in a way that feels true to you (somatic-attachment, IFS, EMDR, ACT). We'll use your skills and strengths to explore deeper themes and patterns that shape your life and relationships so you can feel more connected to yourself, to your purpose, and with others.
Lisa Kratz Counselling and Great Marriages.ca
Counsellor, MCouns, CCC, RCC
8 Endorsed
Victoria, BC V8S
Her knowledge as a parent and spouse adds to her understanding of relationship dynamics.
Warmly dynamic, personable, and engaging. Lisa Kratz's counselling style is thoughtful, practical, and helpful. She has a master's degree in counselling and a bachelor's degree in communication—Lisa's easy-going manner and friendly personality help put clients at ease. If you are looking for a counsellor who is kind, knowledgable, caring, and can mentor you to feeling and doing better - then Lisa can help you.
Her knowledge as a parent and spouse adds to her understanding of relationship dynamics.
Warmly dynamic, personable, and engaging. Lisa Kratz's counselling style is thoughtful, practical, and helpful. She has a master's degree in counselling and a bachelor's degree in communication—Lisa's easy-going manner and friendly personality help put clients at ease. If you are looking for a counsellor who is kind, knowledgable, caring, and can mentor you to feeling and doing better - then Lisa can help you.
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Does couples counseling work?
Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.
When should a couple seek counseling?
Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.
How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?
The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.
How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?
The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.