Family Therapy in Victoria, BC
I help children, teens, and families move from overwhelm to confidence, calm, and connection.
Many of my clients are neurodivergent or coping with anxiety or relationship stress.
I help children, teens, and families move from overwhelm to confidence, calm, and connection.
Many of my clients are neurodivergent or coping with anxiety or relationship stress.
I have a real interest in working with individuals, couples, with children & youth, and with families.
I have a few areas of specialty. I work with individuals or couples experiencing relationship challenges and want to find more peace and equilibrium in life. I also work with children, youth and their parents around issues that arise at school and within families.
I have a real interest in working with individuals, couples, with children & youth, and with families.
I have a few areas of specialty. I work with individuals or couples experiencing relationship challenges and want to find more peace and equilibrium in life. I also work with children, youth and their parents around issues that arise at school and within families.
Our communities are navigating overwhelming big picture stuff right now and our own life challenges keep happening whether we have room to process or not. So we need friends and allies to be there with us in our struggle, help us have our feelings and continue untangling our own personal difficulties. Those of us who are challenging norms and other’s expectations just by just being ourselves could use some extra support right now, we can't fix the big picture by ourselves, but together we can resist and persist.
Our communities are navigating overwhelming big picture stuff right now and our own life challenges keep happening whether we have room to process or not. So we need friends and allies to be there with us in our struggle, help us have our feelings and continue untangling our own personal difficulties. Those of us who are challenging norms and other’s expectations just by just being ourselves could use some extra support right now, we can't fix the big picture by ourselves, but together we can resist and persist.
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor dedicated to supporting children, youth, and their families in building resilience and developing the skills to navigate life’s challenges.
My approach is integrative, drawing from CBT, Bowen Family Systems, Family of Origin, Attachment Theory, Narrative and Solution-Focused Therapy, and have recently completed play therapy training. I have over 10 years’ counselling experience and degrees in Child and Youth care, Education and a MEd with a specialization in school counselling.
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor dedicated to supporting children, youth, and their families in building resilience and developing the skills to navigate life’s challenges.
My approach is integrative, drawing from CBT, Bowen Family Systems, Family of Origin, Attachment Theory, Narrative and Solution-Focused Therapy, and have recently completed play therapy training. I have over 10 years’ counselling experience and degrees in Child and Youth care, Education and a MEd with a specialization in school counselling.
People with ADHD are bright, empathetic, and creative. We often struggle with harnessing our uniquely wired brains to fit into a world built for neurotypicals. We know we are capable of so much more, but we're functioning well under that capacity. Examples of the issues we experience include time management, organization, remembering things and motivating ourselves to do things. Other forms of mental illness may accompany our ADHD. However, with some support, we can improve our systems for functioning in ways that are actually fun. We can also improve our intimate relationships, which makes life better all-round.
People with ADHD are bright, empathetic, and creative. We often struggle with harnessing our uniquely wired brains to fit into a world built for neurotypicals. We know we are capable of so much more, but we're functioning well under that capacity. Examples of the issues we experience include time management, organization, remembering things and motivating ourselves to do things. Other forms of mental illness may accompany our ADHD. However, with some support, we can improve our systems for functioning in ways that are actually fun. We can also improve our intimate relationships, which makes life better all-round.
My ideal child/youth clients are struggling with expressing their feelings, boundary setting, red-flag recognition, relationships (friends, family, peers), self-esteem, and wanting to feel empowered and make positive changes in their life.
I have been working with children, youth, and families for just over eight years. I have gained immense comfortability and confidence in supporting this population and work collaboratively to develop learning and challenge unhelpful behaviours, emotions, and thoughts that come up for all clients to work towards a sense of safety and security.
My ideal child/youth clients are struggling with expressing their feelings, boundary setting, red-flag recognition, relationships (friends, family, peers), self-esteem, and wanting to feel empowered and make positive changes in their life.
I have been working with children, youth, and families for just over eight years. I have gained immense comfortability and confidence in supporting this population and work collaboratively to develop learning and challenge unhelpful behaviours, emotions, and thoughts that come up for all clients to work towards a sense of safety and security.
My approach is integrative, drawing from a variety of therapeutic modalities, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS-informed), and positive psychology.
Your journey is uniquely yours, and having a space where you feel truly heard can make all the difference. I am committed to providing a safe, compassionate, and supportive environment where you can explore your challenges and discover new paths forward. Whether you're navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship struggles, or life transitions, I am here to walk alongside you with empathy and understanding. I embrace diversity and welcome individuals from all backgrounds, cultures, and identities, ensuring that therapy is a space where you feel safe, respected and valued.
My approach is integrative, drawing from a variety of therapeutic modalities, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS-informed), and positive psychology.
Your journey is uniquely yours, and having a space where you feel truly heard can make all the difference. I am committed to providing a safe, compassionate, and supportive environment where you can explore your challenges and discover new paths forward. Whether you're navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship struggles, or life transitions, I am here to walk alongside you with empathy and understanding. I embrace diversity and welcome individuals from all backgrounds, cultures, and identities, ensuring that therapy is a space where you feel safe, respected and valued.
You may be navigating trauma, chronic pain or illness, anxiety, depression, or struggles with self-worth. You’re seeking a safe, non-judgmental space to understand your experiences, connect with your inner wisdom, and find balance. Your goals are to feel seen, empowered, and supported as you move toward healing and greater harmony in your life.
You may be navigating trauma, chronic pain or illness, anxiety, depression, or struggles with self-worth. You’re seeking a safe, non-judgmental space to understand your experiences, connect with your inner wisdom, and find balance. Your goals are to feel seen, empowered, and supported as you move toward healing and greater harmony in your life.
Life is full of challenges. Most of the time we can handle these on our own, but occasionally, these challenges interfere with our relationships, our happiness, and our emotional, physical, mental and spiritual well-being. We can feel alone, stuck and frustrated. With help, however, we can learn to use our inner strength and resources to move forward in our lives, allowing us to feel happier and more empowered.
Life is full of challenges. Most of the time we can handle these on our own, but occasionally, these challenges interfere with our relationships, our happiness, and our emotional, physical, mental and spiritual well-being. We can feel alone, stuck and frustrated. With help, however, we can learn to use our inner strength and resources to move forward in our lives, allowing us to feel happier and more empowered.
I specialize in variety of issues, including: anxiety, depression, racialized trauma, intimate partner dynamics, men's issues, gender and sexuality, academic stress/procrastination, childhood trauma (including emotional, physical and/or sexual trauma) and other areas impacting adults, youth and families.
I work from a trauma-informed and intersectional lens. I will take into account your personal history, identities, and how those interact to produce your unique experiences. Grounded anti-oppressive practice, I prioritise creating spaces for BIPOC and other folks with marginalised identities to feel safe to explore their thoughts, feelings and ideas.
I specialize in variety of issues, including: anxiety, depression, racialized trauma, intimate partner dynamics, men's issues, gender and sexuality, academic stress/procrastination, childhood trauma (including emotional, physical and/or sexual trauma) and other areas impacting adults, youth and families.
I work from a trauma-informed and intersectional lens. I will take into account your personal history, identities, and how those interact to produce your unique experiences. Grounded anti-oppressive practice, I prioritise creating spaces for BIPOC and other folks with marginalised identities to feel safe to explore their thoughts, feelings and ideas.
I work with older adults and those nearing end of life, as well as individuals and families navigating the profound transitions that come with terminal illness.
I offer a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore challenges, gain clarity, and build on your strengths. My work is guided by evidence-based practices, with a strong focus on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), trauma-informed care, and integrative approaches. I bring both professional expertise and lived experience to my work.
I work with older adults and those nearing end of life, as well as individuals and families navigating the profound transitions that come with terminal illness.
I offer a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore challenges, gain clarity, and build on your strengths. My work is guided by evidence-based practices, with a strong focus on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), trauma-informed care, and integrative approaches. I bring both professional expertise and lived experience to my work.
Leanne was born and raised in the Lower Mainland, and has lived and worked in communities across Northern and Central British Columbia. She currently resides in Victoria, where she is active in the community supporting many initiatives, having run various programs and projects supporting youth and the community at large. Leanne holds a Masters Degree in Counselling Psychology, and a Bachelor of Arts in Child & Youth Care, with numerous diplomas and certificates acquired over years of experience in the field of mental wellness.
Leanne was born and raised in the Lower Mainland, and has lived and worked in communities across Northern and Central British Columbia. She currently resides in Victoria, where she is active in the community supporting many initiatives, having run various programs and projects supporting youth and the community at large. Leanne holds a Masters Degree in Counselling Psychology, and a Bachelor of Arts in Child & Youth Care, with numerous diplomas and certificates acquired over years of experience in the field of mental wellness.
I also offer counselling concerning relationships: work; family (childhood and present); intimate partnerships; and friendships.
Overwhelm, stress, loss and change happens in our personal and professional lives; at work, at home, at play and in our relationships. This is both common and difficult to manage alone. As a registered counsellor in clinical counselling, I am certified to implement a variety of trauma informed therapies, such as mindfulness based CBT; STSF solution focused; and NBT nature based therapy, to understand and make meaning out of new or continued difficulties and changes in life.
I also offer counselling concerning relationships: work; family (childhood and present); intimate partnerships; and friendships.
Overwhelm, stress, loss and change happens in our personal and professional lives; at work, at home, at play and in our relationships. This is both common and difficult to manage alone. As a registered counsellor in clinical counselling, I am certified to implement a variety of trauma informed therapies, such as mindfulness based CBT; STSF solution focused; and NBT nature based therapy, to understand and make meaning out of new or continued difficulties and changes in life.
Being in relationship is work and there are many factors that add stress to family life.
Relationships troubles affect us all and I am here to help guide you through the tough issues and get you back on track. Whether you have a past trauma re surfacing, sexual desire problems or intimacy issues, I am here to talk with you and give you some exercises to get you back to satisfying sex. I am an accredited sex therapist and I have 10 years of experience working with people in relationships. I also work with individuals on a host of other issues such as social anxiety or sexual preference, and gender variance. I enjoy working with an inclusive range of clients.
Being in relationship is work and there are many factors that add stress to family life.
Relationships troubles affect us all and I am here to help guide you through the tough issues and get you back on track. Whether you have a past trauma re surfacing, sexual desire problems or intimacy issues, I am here to talk with you and give you some exercises to get you back to satisfying sex. I am an accredited sex therapist and I have 10 years of experience working with people in relationships. I also work with individuals on a host of other issues such as social anxiety or sexual preference, and gender variance. I enjoy working with an inclusive range of clients.
My favorite method is an intuitive, visual and embodied process called Family & Systemic Constellation.
I have repaired important relationships in my life. Now I help others to do the same. If you have struggled with your parents, your partner, your children or other significant relationships, I can help you figure a way out. Whether to cut them loose or rebuild a better relationship, whether to say goodbye or rekindle the love, those are life turning decisions that you need an experienced guide to help you. At the end of the day, it is your decision to make. I am here to help you through the process to reach the point where you can say “I have done my best.”
My favorite method is an intuitive, visual and embodied process called Family & Systemic Constellation.
I have repaired important relationships in my life. Now I help others to do the same. If you have struggled with your parents, your partner, your children or other significant relationships, I can help you figure a way out. Whether to cut them loose or rebuild a better relationship, whether to say goodbye or rekindle the love, those are life turning decisions that you need an experienced guide to help you. At the end of the day, it is your decision to make. I am here to help you through the process to reach the point where you can say “I have done my best.”
Among them are cognitive behavioral therapy, interpersonal neurobiological ideas, family systems therapy, and attachment theory.
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 also have experience working with depression, anxiety, panic, grief, personality disorders, substance and process addictions, parenting/ family issues, relationships, co-dependence, mood and personality disorders.
Among them are cognitive behavioral therapy, interpersonal neurobiological ideas, family systems therapy, and attachment theory.
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 also have experience working with depression, anxiety, panic, grief, personality disorders, substance and process addictions, parenting/ family issues, relationships, co-dependence, mood and personality disorders.
Is your relationship going through a difficult season, where you dread that another discussion will end in an argument, without apology? Are you facing a major transition and could use someone to help bring clarity? Do you feel stuck in some way – as though life or your relationships just aren’t what you’re hoping for? Do you feel alone as you find yourself struggling to manage difficult emotions like anxiety, sadness, guilt, shame, or anger? Maybe you’ve always felt different from those around you - it can be exhausting and lonely. As a person with disabilities myself, I have my own experience of the challenges of trying to fit in.
Is your relationship going through a difficult season, where you dread that another discussion will end in an argument, without apology? Are you facing a major transition and could use someone to help bring clarity? Do you feel stuck in some way – as though life or your relationships just aren’t what you’re hoping for? Do you feel alone as you find yourself struggling to manage difficult emotions like anxiety, sadness, guilt, shame, or anger? Maybe you’ve always felt different from those around you - it can be exhausting and lonely. As a person with disabilities myself, I have my own experience of the challenges of trying to fit in.
During times of confusion and personal hardship it can be beneficial to have a safe harbour to seek refuge. My counselling support offers you that safe harbour. I provide an opportunity for you to explore your life and together we will chart a course to best serve you in creating a richer, more rewarding life for your future. I bring a breadth and depth to my work as a therapist, having worked for many years in palliative care and bereavement as well as cancer care. I have also spent many years supporting folks from all walks of life in reclaiming their lives from addictive patterns. It would be my privilege to support you.
During times of confusion and personal hardship it can be beneficial to have a safe harbour to seek refuge. My counselling support offers you that safe harbour. I provide an opportunity for you to explore your life and together we will chart a course to best serve you in creating a richer, more rewarding life for your future. I bring a breadth and depth to my work as a therapist, having worked for many years in palliative care and bereavement as well as cancer care. I have also spent many years supporting folks from all walks of life in reclaiming their lives from addictive patterns. It would be my privilege to support you.
Are you feeling disconnected and stuck? If you feel hurt, isolated, anxious, angry, overwhelmed or numb and are struggling to find purpose or motivation, counselling can help!
I work with youth, adults, and couples using an integrative approach that includes Somatic Experiencing (body-based approach), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), EMDR, Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), mindfulness and compassion-based approaches. My work with couples centres around understanding patterns, attachment, and building communication that supports true emotional expression and reconnection. Call Today to book a Free Consultation!
Are you feeling disconnected and stuck? If you feel hurt, isolated, anxious, angry, overwhelmed or numb and are struggling to find purpose or motivation, counselling can help!
I work with youth, adults, and couples using an integrative approach that includes Somatic Experiencing (body-based approach), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), EMDR, Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), mindfulness and compassion-based approaches. My work with couples centres around understanding patterns, attachment, and building communication that supports true emotional expression and reconnection. Call Today to book a Free Consultation!
My therapeutic work is informed by evidence-based, trauma-informed, emotion-focused therapy (EFT), parts work/internal family systems (IFS), attachment and somatic orientations.
I have been working in the field of helping and healing for over 15 years, 10 of which I have been practicing registered clinical counselling. I offer deep inner personal work to understand and overcome the conditioning and experiences of our past that influence our present realities. This work facilitates release of old patterns (both individual and intergenerational) to empower ourselves to live a life we desire in the present.
I am a fairly ‘directive’ therapist, because I believe it is my job to guide you in the healing process. This work is relational, experiential, educational and process-oriented, & rooted in neuroscience.
My therapeutic work is informed by evidence-based, trauma-informed, emotion-focused therapy (EFT), parts work/internal family systems (IFS), attachment and somatic orientations.
I have been working in the field of helping and healing for over 15 years, 10 of which I have been practicing registered clinical counselling. I offer deep inner personal work to understand and overcome the conditioning and experiences of our past that influence our present realities. This work facilitates release of old patterns (both individual and intergenerational) to empower ourselves to live a life we desire in the present.
I am a fairly ‘directive’ therapist, because I believe it is my job to guide you in the healing process. This work is relational, experiential, educational and process-oriented, & rooted in neuroscience.
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Family Therapy Counsellors
What do family therapists do?
A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.
How long does therapy for families take to work?
Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.
How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?
You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.
Is therapy for families effective?
Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.