Emotionally Focused Therapists in Victoria, BC
I help people who feel overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, or anger regain a sense of control in their lives. My approach is warm, practical, and collaborative. Together, we uncover patterns that keep you stuck and build skills to manage emotions with greater confidence. I'll support you in developing tools you can use every day - grounding techniques, more helpful thinking habits, and clearer communication - to create lasting change and a more balanced, meaningful life.
I help people who feel overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, or anger regain a sense of control in their lives. My approach is warm, practical, and collaborative. Together, we uncover patterns that keep you stuck and build skills to manage emotions with greater confidence. I'll support you in developing tools you can use every day - grounding techniques, more helpful thinking habits, and clearer communication - to create lasting change and a more balanced, meaningful life.
Life can feel overwhelming at times — especially when we’re navigating transitions, grief, anxiety, depression, or challenges in our relationships and family dynamics. As a counsellor, I’m here to walk alongside you with curiosity and compassion. Together, we can explore the parts of you that may feel hidden, stuck, or unheard, and begin uncovering new ways forward that feel aligned and meaningful. You don’t have to carry it all on your own.
Life can feel overwhelming at times — especially when we’re navigating transitions, grief, anxiety, depression, or challenges in our relationships and family dynamics. As a counsellor, I’m here to walk alongside you with curiosity and compassion. Together, we can explore the parts of you that may feel hidden, stuck, or unheard, and begin uncovering new ways forward that feel aligned and meaningful. You don’t have to carry it all on your own.
In our early sessions, I have an emotionally focused approach, building self-awareness and empathy, and gradually moving toward exploring and addressing concerns.
Hello, I’m Nadine, and in the photo with me is my dog, Toby (If you look closely, you can see the resemblance;). Working as a Registered Nurse (RN) in critical care, mental health and community, I have walked alongside people from all stages of life at their most vulnerable, witnessing both the weight of pain, trauma, and loss, and the beauty of resilience, joy, and healing. These experiences shape my approach, making it integrative, holistic, and deeply attuned to your unique needs, honouring all aspects of your life and well-being, fueling my passion for working with adolescents, families, couples, and individuals.
In our early sessions, I have an emotionally focused approach, building self-awareness and empathy, and gradually moving toward exploring and addressing concerns.
Hello, I’m Nadine, and in the photo with me is my dog, Toby (If you look closely, you can see the resemblance;). Working as a Registered Nurse (RN) in critical care, mental health and community, I have walked alongside people from all stages of life at their most vulnerable, witnessing both the weight of pain, trauma, and loss, and the beauty of resilience, joy, and healing. These experiences shape my approach, making it integrative, holistic, and deeply attuned to your unique needs, honouring all aspects of your life and well-being, fueling my passion for working with adolescents, families, couples, and individuals.
As a practitioner, I use an Integrative approach that is person-centred and strengths-based. This means I meet you where you are, as you are, and we work together to find what is right and most effective for you. My work as your therapist is informed by your needs and goals, as well as a deeply human and intersectional lens, that is rooted in compassion and respect. The work we do together generates hope, builds capacity, develops new strategies, alleviates suffering and generates wellness.
As a practitioner, I use an Integrative approach that is person-centred and strengths-based. This means I meet you where you are, as you are, and we work together to find what is right and most effective for you. My work as your therapist is informed by your needs and goals, as well as a deeply human and intersectional lens, that is rooted in compassion and respect. The work we do together generates hope, builds capacity, develops new strategies, alleviates suffering and generates wellness.
As a counsellor, I look to come alongside individuals while they navigate difficult situations, process intense emotions, or assist them in making a change in their life. In my work as a counsellor, I believe in helping individuals discover their own strengths in even their weakest moments. I will provide unconditional positive regard, support and empathy to individuals who may be struggling with life stressors, anxiety, depression, amongst many other concerns. I view all individuals as capable of overcoming obstacles and seek to support them in discovering their inner resources and resiliency.
As a counsellor, I look to come alongside individuals while they navigate difficult situations, process intense emotions, or assist them in making a change in their life. In my work as a counsellor, I believe in helping individuals discover their own strengths in even their weakest moments. I will provide unconditional positive regard, support and empathy to individuals who may be struggling with life stressors, anxiety, depression, amongst many other concerns. I view all individuals as capable of overcoming obstacles and seek to support them in discovering their inner resources and resiliency.
Specialized training in AEDP, Coherence Therapy, Gottman Method, Experiential Psychotherapy, and EFT.
You can explain exactly why you get anxious, why you pull away in relationships, why you doubt yourself despite your accomplishments. But understanding hasn't changed the pattern. The same reactions still show up. Maybe you've done therapy before. It gave you insight, but not transformation. You're done analyzing. You're ready to work with what's creating these responses: the insecurity, attachment wounds, and patterns in your nervous system. You're looking for a therapist who will guide meaningful inner work that rewires the beliefs, emotional wounds, and stuck patterns underneath. You want real change, not just validation.
Specialized training in AEDP, Coherence Therapy, Gottman Method, Experiential Psychotherapy, and EFT.
You can explain exactly why you get anxious, why you pull away in relationships, why you doubt yourself despite your accomplishments. But understanding hasn't changed the pattern. The same reactions still show up. Maybe you've done therapy before. It gave you insight, but not transformation. You're done analyzing. You're ready to work with what's creating these responses: the insecurity, attachment wounds, and patterns in your nervous system. You're looking for a therapist who will guide meaningful inner work that rewires the beliefs, emotional wounds, and stuck patterns underneath. You want real change, not just validation.
I use an integrative approach grounded in Emotionally Focused, person-centered, and existential therapies.
I work with thoughtful and capable adults who find themselves unsettled by events that arrive without warning, as well as those worn down by repeating patterns. Sometimes, people come to therapy when their ways of coping feel worse than the problem itself.
In our sessions, we move at your pace, creating room for clarity as we explore your experiences, emotions, and inner knowing. The aim isn’t to arrive at a single answer, but to develop a more accurate and balanced perspective that can open new pathways for change.
I offer a steady space while new choices begin to take shape. Come as you are. We can take it from there.
I use an integrative approach grounded in Emotionally Focused, person-centered, and existential therapies.
I work with thoughtful and capable adults who find themselves unsettled by events that arrive without warning, as well as those worn down by repeating patterns. Sometimes, people come to therapy when their ways of coping feel worse than the problem itself.
In our sessions, we move at your pace, creating room for clarity as we explore your experiences, emotions, and inner knowing. The aim isn’t to arrive at a single answer, but to develop a more accurate and balanced perspective that can open new pathways for change.
I offer a steady space while new choices begin to take shape. Come as you are. We can take it from there.
I am passionate about child advocacy, building confidence, self-worth and social skills. I am experienced in supporting families and children with navigating school challenges. I am confident in working with those who have suffered childhood trauma, such as physical, sexual and emotional abuse, neglect, grief and loss, and refugee and immigration trauma. I am culturally sensitive in my work and I am open to working with individuals of all backgrounds; I acknowledge and respect my client's cultural background, beliefs, and practices. I am also a strong ally to the 2S/LGBTQIA+ community.
I am passionate about child advocacy, building confidence, self-worth and social skills. I am experienced in supporting families and children with navigating school challenges. I am confident in working with those who have suffered childhood trauma, such as physical, sexual and emotional abuse, neglect, grief and loss, and refugee and immigration trauma. I am culturally sensitive in my work and I am open to working with individuals of all backgrounds; I acknowledge and respect my client's cultural background, beliefs, and practices. I am also a strong ally to the 2S/LGBTQIA+ community.
Hi, I'm Fiona, a Registered Clinical Counsellor and doctoral candidate. I started working in the mental health field over 24 years ago, first on the Crisis Lines and at various non-profit agencies, and later for the local health authorities. I've now been in private practice for over 15 years.
I believe in the transformative power of connection and companionship through life's most challenging moments. Whether you're navigating grief, processing trauma, or seeking support through loss, my approach is rooted in compassion, evidence-based practices, and the understanding that healing is a journey we take together. I create a safe, no
Hi, I'm Fiona, a Registered Clinical Counsellor and doctoral candidate. I started working in the mental health field over 24 years ago, first on the Crisis Lines and at various non-profit agencies, and later for the local health authorities. I've now been in private practice for over 15 years.
I believe in the transformative power of connection and companionship through life's most challenging moments. Whether you're navigating grief, processing trauma, or seeking support through loss, my approach is rooted in compassion, evidence-based practices, and the understanding that healing is a journey we take together. I create a safe, no
Struggling with disordered eating or eating disorders is SO HARD. Your mind is a muddled mess of constant thoughts about food and your body. Something that sounds like...
"Maybe I’ll skip lunch with my friends because it’s just too stressful to eat food I didn’t cook myself."
"I need to eat as little as possible today to make up for that shameful binge last night."
"I have got to stop purging after meals but if I do I’m going to gain weight."
Perhaps you are tired of being stuck in cycles of restriction, fed up with avoiding your favourite foods because you’re fearful you’ll binge, or sick of making yourself sick.
Struggling with disordered eating or eating disorders is SO HARD. Your mind is a muddled mess of constant thoughts about food and your body. Something that sounds like...
"Maybe I’ll skip lunch with my friends because it’s just too stressful to eat food I didn’t cook myself."
"I need to eat as little as possible today to make up for that shameful binge last night."
"I have got to stop purging after meals but if I do I’m going to gain weight."
Perhaps you are tired of being stuck in cycles of restriction, fed up with avoiding your favourite foods because you’re fearful you’ll binge, or sick of making yourself sick.
Do you struggle with anxiety, overwhelm, and low self-esteem? Are you constantly second guessing yourself? This might be affecting all areas of your life including your relationships, setting and achieving goals, your self-confidence, or even your ability to function on a daily basis. Maybe you undervalue your worth and put the needs of others before your own. We understand how incredibly painful it is to be here. You are not alone; it is possible to feel understood and over come these challenges.
Do you struggle with anxiety, overwhelm, and low self-esteem? Are you constantly second guessing yourself? This might be affecting all areas of your life including your relationships, setting and achieving goals, your self-confidence, or even your ability to function on a daily basis. Maybe you undervalue your worth and put the needs of others before your own. We understand how incredibly painful it is to be here. You are not alone; it is possible to feel understood and over come these challenges.
Peter Ciceri, Psychotherapy & Trauma Counselling
Counsellor, MA, RCC
Victoria, BC V8R
Waitlist for new clients
The focus of my practice is trauma – single incident, developmental, complex or chronic trauma as well as people with a life limiting diagnosis. I work with adult clients experiencing a range of mental health challenges, including depression, anxiety, life & career transitions as well as grief and loss. Modalities include CBT, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, IFS, Mindfulness, Somatic Therapy, and I am a certified EMDR and certified First Responder Therapist. I am also trained as a Psychedelic Therapist with the California Institute of Integral Studies and TheraPsil - where I assist the instruction of Psychedelic Assisted Therapy.
The focus of my practice is trauma – single incident, developmental, complex or chronic trauma as well as people with a life limiting diagnosis. I work with adult clients experiencing a range of mental health challenges, including depression, anxiety, life & career transitions as well as grief and loss. Modalities include CBT, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, IFS, Mindfulness, Somatic Therapy, and I am a certified EMDR and certified First Responder Therapist. I am also trained as a Psychedelic Therapist with the California Institute of Integral Studies and TheraPsil - where I assist the instruction of Psychedelic Assisted Therapy.
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 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 am a Registered Psychologist (CPBC #1774) who sees adult clients in Victoria, BC. I work with clients to develop coping skills to face challenges and accept limitations. I believe that clients benefit most from therapy when it matches their unique needs for emotional and personal growth. I use several research-supported approaches (e.g., Cognitive-Behaviour Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, EMDR, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) to address: depression, social anxiety, panic, phobias, obsessions and compulsions (OCD), adjustment to chronic pain, trauma, anger management, stress management, life transitions, parenting, and family relationships.
I am a Registered Psychologist (CPBC #1774) who sees adult clients in Victoria, BC. I work with clients to develop coping skills to face challenges and accept limitations. I believe that clients benefit most from therapy when it matches their unique needs for emotional and personal growth. I use several research-supported approaches (e.g., Cognitive-Behaviour Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, EMDR, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) to address: depression, social anxiety, panic, phobias, obsessions and compulsions (OCD), adjustment to chronic pain, trauma, anger management, stress management, life transitions, parenting, and family relationships.
What if you could emerge from this time of crisis feeling calmer, more comfortable in your body and more confident in your ability to cope with change? Change can trigger painful emotions that negatively impact all aspects of our lives making it difficult for us to see a way forward. Even change you are excited about can feel tougher than you expected. These crucial life transitions are the essential doorways that lead us to creative opportunities for turning suffering into life changing transformation. I am committed to helping you transform through these challenges. You will manage change effectively and discover inner wisdom.
What if you could emerge from this time of crisis feeling calmer, more comfortable in your body and more confident in your ability to cope with change? Change can trigger painful emotions that negatively impact all aspects of our lives making it difficult for us to see a way forward. Even change you are excited about can feel tougher than you expected. These crucial life transitions are the essential doorways that lead us to creative opportunities for turning suffering into life changing transformation. I am committed to helping you transform through these challenges. You will manage change effectively and discover inner wisdom.
For over 15 years, I’ve had the honor of listening to people’s stories. Clients often describe me as direct, honest, and compassionate. I strive to help individuals see more clearly and gain deeper insight into who they are. I believe that by understanding our past, we can navigate our present and future with greater clarity and purpose.
For over 15 years, I’ve had the honor of listening to people’s stories. Clients often describe me as direct, honest, and compassionate. I strive to help individuals see more clearly and gain deeper insight into who they are. I believe that by understanding our past, we can navigate our present and future with greater clarity and purpose.
Are you considering divorcing your partner because your trust has been deeply violated? Are you scared of losing your relationship and want to reconnect with your partner? We begin with a process of healing that honours the truth of your experience. Where there is disconnection, we create emotional space to be understood. Where there is a cycle of conflict, we build structure that makes productive conversations possible. Together we work towards a relationship that is honestly repaired or consciously redefined. Individuals navigating anxiety, ADHD, or substance use are also welcome, especially when these affect your relationships.
Are you considering divorcing your partner because your trust has been deeply violated? Are you scared of losing your relationship and want to reconnect with your partner? We begin with a process of healing that honours the truth of your experience. Where there is disconnection, we create emotional space to be understood. Where there is a cycle of conflict, we build structure that makes productive conversations possible. Together we work towards a relationship that is honestly repaired or consciously redefined. Individuals navigating anxiety, ADHD, or substance use are also welcome, especially when these affect your relationships.
My approach is grounded in curiosity & deep respect, integrating modalities like IFS, EFT & attachment theory.
You may be exploring your identity, navigating feelings of guilt or shame, coping with chronic illness, or struggling with relationships and self-worth. You’re looking for a safe, affirming space, especially if you’re part of the LGBTQIA+ community or questioning where you belong. Your goals are to understand yourself more deeply, build self-acceptance, and find greater connection and meaning at your own pace.
My approach is grounded in curiosity & deep respect, integrating modalities like IFS, EFT & attachment theory.
You may be exploring your identity, navigating feelings of guilt or shame, coping with chronic illness, or struggling with relationships and self-worth. You’re looking for a safe, affirming space, especially if you’re part of the LGBTQIA+ community or questioning where you belong. Your goals are to understand yourself more deeply, build self-acceptance, and find greater connection and meaning at your own pace.
I believe we all have the inner knowledge and capacity to heal, overcome challenges and live meaningful lives. In my practice, I work to create a safe, compassionate, gentle and creatively free space to explore your life stories, to heal, and to work towards your goals.
I believe in walking alongside others on their healing journey, at a pace that feels safe and authentic to you, and building spaces where love, safety, and belonging can flourish. I collaborate with clients and draw from a variety of approaches based on what fits you best, bringing curiosity, love, non-judgment, and some humour into our journey.
I believe we all have the inner knowledge and capacity to heal, overcome challenges and live meaningful lives. In my practice, I work to create a safe, compassionate, gentle and creatively free space to explore your life stories, to heal, and to work towards your goals.
I believe in walking alongside others on their healing journey, at a pace that feels safe and authentic to you, and building spaces where love, safety, and belonging can flourish. I collaborate with clients and draw from a variety of approaches based on what fits you best, bringing curiosity, love, non-judgment, and some humour into our journey.
South Island Counselling is a team of Registered Clinical Counsellors and Canadian Certified Counsellors offering services to individuals and couples aged 19 and over in the Greater Victoria area. We provide a personalized experience, with 15 clinical counsellors and 6 intern counsellors available to match your specific needs.
Our approaches address a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, stress, addictions, trauma, low self-esteem, marital conflict, sexual, emotional or physical abuse, grief and loss, relationship challenges, life transitions, mood changes, gender identity, spiritual concerns, and more.
South Island Counselling is a team of Registered Clinical Counsellors and Canadian Certified Counsellors offering services to individuals and couples aged 19 and over in the Greater Victoria area. We provide a personalized experience, with 15 clinical counsellors and 6 intern counsellors available to match your specific needs.
Our approaches address a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, stress, addictions, trauma, low self-esteem, marital conflict, sexual, emotional or physical abuse, grief and loss, relationship challenges, life transitions, mood changes, gender identity, spiritual concerns, and more.
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Who is emotionally focused therapy for?
Emotionally focused therapy (EFT) is for couples who are emotionally distressed, stuck in an unsatisfying relationship pattern or feeling deeply alienated. They may even believe the relationship is beyond repair. Very often, the partners display intense anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal in the relationship. In addition, EFT is helpful to couples and individuals who have difficulty expressing emotions and those who have trouble regulating emotions.
Why do people need emotionally focused therapy?
People need emotionally focused therapy because the need for others is built into the brain, but the pressures of daily life can erode feelings of love, and couples often do not have the skills to find their way back to the comfort of each other. Instead, they may be stuck in repetitive patterns of anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal. Emotionally focused therapy regards such strong negative feelings as expressions of protest over the loss of connection and turns them into pathways of reconnection.
What happens in emotionally focused therapy?
Over the course of eight to 20 weekly sessions, couples de-escalate their negative emotional reactivity to one another so that they can listen to each other and be responsive to each other’s needs. Then the deep emotional and physical bond is restored, giving partners a sense of comfort and security, which they can use to solve whatever problems come their way. The therapist plays an active role, helping partners understand how anger and withdrawal are actually misguided cries for connection.
What problems does emotionally focused therapy treat?
EFT is designed to help couples stuck in dysfunctional relationship patterns regain closeness and rebuild their relationship. Typically, such couples experience considerable distress, with partners feeling alienated and distrustful of one another, not certain their relationship can survive. EFT is also helpful to individuals experiencing attachment-related fears of loss; it helps them learn to use their fears as a way of eliciting the closeness they desire.