French-Speaking Therapists in Victoria, BC
Hi, I’m Céline. I provide compassionate online counselling for anxiety, stress, emotional overwhelm, and life transitions. I offer a supportive, collaborative space where you can slow down, feel understood, and gently explore what’s going on beneath the surface. My approach is grounded in helping you feel more steady, resourced, and connected to yourself.
Hi, I’m Céline. I provide compassionate online counselling for anxiety, stress, emotional overwhelm, and life transitions. I offer a supportive, collaborative space where you can slow down, feel understood, and gently explore what’s going on beneath the surface. My approach is grounded in helping you feel more steady, resourced, and connected to yourself.
For over 20 years I have worked to help people to manage and transform anxiety, depression, trauma, chronic illness, loss and grief, change and transitions, relationships and divorce, self-esteem, sleep problems, and stress management. I believe that each person possesses inherent basic health, goodness and capacities for self-healing.
For over 20 years I have worked to help people to manage and transform anxiety, depression, trauma, chronic illness, loss and grief, change and transitions, relationships and divorce, self-esteem, sleep problems, and stress management. I believe that each person possesses inherent basic health, goodness and capacities for self-healing.
With more than 20 years of clinical experience, I provide thoughtful, evidence-informed psychotherapy for individuals and couples facing a wide range of life challenges. While my practice has particular expertise in relationship counselling and the treatment of trauma and post-traumatic stress, I work effectively with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, stress, life transitions, and other emotional or interpersonal concerns.
With more than 20 years of clinical experience, I provide thoughtful, evidence-informed psychotherapy for individuals and couples facing a wide range of life challenges. While my practice has particular expertise in relationship counselling and the treatment of trauma and post-traumatic stress, I work effectively with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, stress, life transitions, and other emotional or interpersonal concerns.
Many of the adults (18–65+) I support are navigating different expressions of depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, identity questions, and complex body/food relationships. Often, they feel stuck and are seeking a way out of unhelpful patterns, so that they can feel more grounded, authentic, and at peace in themselves.
My approach is relational and collaborative, bringing curiosity, humour, and trauma sensitivity to each session, helping you explore the roots of old patterns and opportunities beyond them. Therapy with me is a space where you can reconnect with your values, confidence and authentic self.
Many of the adults (18–65+) I support are navigating different expressions of depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, identity questions, and complex body/food relationships. Often, they feel stuck and are seeking a way out of unhelpful patterns, so that they can feel more grounded, authentic, and at peace in themselves.
My approach is relational and collaborative, bringing curiosity, humour, and trauma sensitivity to each session, helping you explore the roots of old patterns and opportunities beyond them. Therapy with me is a space where you can reconnect with your values, confidence and authentic self.
Resilient Health is an integrated care management and treatment service for individuals and families struggling with mental health. The Resilient team is a group of caring, expert clinicians who provide treatment planning, family consultation and clinical services for people from all walks of life. Our model includes comprehensive assessment, and skillful care management, to help clients understand their diagnosis, formulate a clear & doable treatment plan that fits their needs, and navigate personal, professional, and relationship challenges.
Resilient Health is an integrated care management and treatment service for individuals and families struggling with mental health. The Resilient team is a group of caring, expert clinicians who provide treatment planning, family consultation and clinical services for people from all walks of life. Our model includes comprehensive assessment, and skillful care management, to help clients understand their diagnosis, formulate a clear & doable treatment plan that fits their needs, and navigate personal, professional, and relationship challenges.
Life can be hard — and sometimes it helps to have someone walk alongside you while you make sense of why the things that once felt manageable now feel emotionally exhausting.
My ideal clients are seniors, health professional's, first responders, adults and youth with ADHD who are seeking tools to manage focus, self-esteem, and daily demands.
My true passion is working with older adults and those nearing end of life, as well as individuals and families navigating the profound transitions that come with aging.
Life can be hard — and sometimes it helps to have someone walk alongside you while you make sense of why the things that once felt manageable now feel emotionally exhausting.
My ideal clients are seniors, health professional's, first responders, adults and youth with ADHD who are seeking tools to manage focus, self-esteem, and daily demands.
My true passion is working with older adults and those nearing end of life, as well as individuals and families navigating the profound transitions that come with aging.
The Centre for Psychodynamic Insights is a virtual clinic specializing in psychodynamic psychotherapy. This approach explores the root causes of symptoms by uncovering and understanding underlying emotions through evidence-based treatment. Through collaborative dialogue, we examine unconscious thoughts and emotions shaped from childhood to the present. We work to relieve symptoms by understanding how these patterns affect current experiences, and create targeted strategies for meaningful change long-term.
The Centre for Psychodynamic Insights is a virtual clinic specializing in psychodynamic psychotherapy. This approach explores the root causes of symptoms by uncovering and understanding underlying emotions through evidence-based treatment. Through collaborative dialogue, we examine unconscious thoughts and emotions shaped from childhood to the present. We work to relieve symptoms by understanding how these patterns affect current experiences, and create targeted strategies for meaningful change long-term.
Emilie Kemlo Psychologist -Active Practice
Psychologist, MA, R, Psych, ACTIVE, PRACTIC
Victoria, BC V9A
Emilie Kemlo, Psychologist is a dedicated specialist in emotionally based trauma release work for 36 years with all ages,nationalities, and income levels, using a sliding scale fee, low rates and immediate availability. She is registered with College of Psychologists of BC, worked at Counseling Center of Tokyo, Tokyo International University, and in Vancouver and Victoria, B.C. with a deep understanding of all psychological issues, both Western, First Nations and multicultural Asian issues in health, sex, work and relationships. She was a founding teacher of BC School of Art Therapy, Victoria, and uses Bioenergetic Analysis, visual language and various psychotherapeutic approaches.
Emilie Kemlo, Psychologist is a dedicated specialist in emotionally based trauma release work for 36 years with all ages,nationalities, and income levels, using a sliding scale fee, low rates and immediate availability. She is registered with College of Psychologists of BC, worked at Counseling Center of Tokyo, Tokyo International University, and in Vancouver and Victoria, B.C. with a deep understanding of all psychological issues, both Western, First Nations and multicultural Asian issues in health, sex, work and relationships. She was a founding teacher of BC School of Art Therapy, Victoria, and uses Bioenergetic Analysis, visual language and various psychotherapeutic approaches.
As a Registered Marriage & Family Therapist specializing in infidelity, work‑away strain, and emotional or physical disconnection. Whether you’re feeling like roommates, stuck in repeating arguments, or unsure whether to stay or separate, I help couples rebuild trust, intimacy, and clarity. I understand the pressures that come with shift work, long‑distance schedules, and demanding careers realities for many families in Fort McMurray, Edmonton, Red Deer, and Airdrie. I offer a warm, direct, non‑judgmental space. I also support individuals navigating divorce, relationship patterns, anxiety, ADHD, grief, and depression.
As a Registered Marriage & Family Therapist specializing in infidelity, work‑away strain, and emotional or physical disconnection. Whether you’re feeling like roommates, stuck in repeating arguments, or unsure whether to stay or separate, I help couples rebuild trust, intimacy, and clarity. I understand the pressures that come with shift work, long‑distance schedules, and demanding careers realities for many families in Fort McMurray, Edmonton, Red Deer, and Airdrie. I offer a warm, direct, non‑judgmental space. I also support individuals navigating divorce, relationship patterns, anxiety, ADHD, grief, and depression.
Welcome, Bonjour. I’m Danièle (Elle/She/Her).
As counselling is often about the felt experience, it can be hard to put into words.
A few core components of therapy that I feel honoured to witness include:
Building a safe and compassionate connection.
Noticing, naming and holding space for all of our emotions.
Becoming curious about the messages behind emotions and feelings.
Being witnessed, heard, seen and understood.
Welcoming and celebrating the transformational moments and insights, and a sense of innate safety and authenticity.
Welcome, Bonjour. I’m Danièle (Elle/She/Her).
As counselling is often about the felt experience, it can be hard to put into words.
A few core components of therapy that I feel honoured to witness include:
Building a safe and compassionate connection.
Noticing, naming and holding space for all of our emotions.
Becoming curious about the messages behind emotions and feelings.
Being witnessed, heard, seen and understood.
Welcoming and celebrating the transformational moments and insights, and a sense of innate safety and authenticity.
Within challenge there is opportunity for growth and healing. Any pattern of suffering can also put us in touch with our deeper yearnings and surface new strengths and resilience. Without support and guidance though, you can get stuck in painful places. Your life may feel lacking or out-of-control. You may feel overwhelming grief, depression, anxiety & panic. You may struggle to make meaning or be unsure which way to turn. When stress and suffering feel like too much to bear, please reach out for help. We will bring compassionate awareness to your challenges while nurturing your everyday wellbeing and wholeness.
Within challenge there is opportunity for growth and healing. Any pattern of suffering can also put us in touch with our deeper yearnings and surface new strengths and resilience. Without support and guidance though, you can get stuck in painful places. Your life may feel lacking or out-of-control. You may feel overwhelming grief, depression, anxiety & panic. You may struggle to make meaning or be unsure which way to turn. When stress and suffering feel like too much to bear, please reach out for help. We will bring compassionate awareness to your challenges while nurturing your everyday wellbeing and wholeness.
Welcome to Integral Somatic located in the heart of Victoria, offering specialized services for trauma informed bodywork and psychedelic integration. My integrative approach includes somatic mind body therapy for youth and adults. Integral somatic blends extensive clinical trainings with integrative methods to work with the mind body system.
Integral somatic care is rooted in integrative, holistic, and compassionate principles. Trauma does not just live in the mind; it physically alters the nervous system, immune function, and disperse the spirit. Integrative and holistic care addresses the mind, body, spirit.
Welcome to Integral Somatic located in the heart of Victoria, offering specialized services for trauma informed bodywork and psychedelic integration. My integrative approach includes somatic mind body therapy for youth and adults. Integral somatic blends extensive clinical trainings with integrative methods to work with the mind body system.
Integral somatic care is rooted in integrative, holistic, and compassionate principles. Trauma does not just live in the mind; it physically alters the nervous system, immune function, and disperse the spirit. Integrative and holistic care addresses the mind, body, spirit.
You’re successful in many areas of life, but inside, you feel stuck—unsure of your next steps, overwhelmed by decisions, or disconnected in your relationships. Maybe you're navigating a big life change, questioning your direction, or constantly battling anxiety. You’ve tried to push through, but the stress is catching up. You want clarity, confidence, and deeper connections, and I would love to help get you there. Together, we can work toward real, sustainable, and positive change by challenging current thought patterns and introducing healthy coping skills and techniques.
You’re successful in many areas of life, but inside, you feel stuck—unsure of your next steps, overwhelmed by decisions, or disconnected in your relationships. Maybe you're navigating a big life change, questioning your direction, or constantly battling anxiety. You’ve tried to push through, but the stress is catching up. You want clarity, confidence, and deeper connections, and I would love to help get you there. Together, we can work toward real, sustainable, and positive change by challenging current thought patterns and introducing healthy coping skills and techniques.
Do you suffer from low self esteem, lack of confidence, have stress, anxiety or panic attacks? Do you need to make changes in your life like stop smoking or vaping, lose weight , sleep better, or need help with chronic pain, phobias, or addictions? Have you ever considered Hypnotherapy? It works!! I am a retired nurse, grief educator and a hypnotherapist, certified through the National Guild of Hypnosis [NGH]. Besides hypnosis, I practice NLP and Neuroplasticity for trauma, PTSD and symptoms of illness such as Parkinson's, Stroke, and Fibromyalgia .
Do you suffer from low self esteem, lack of confidence, have stress, anxiety or panic attacks? Do you need to make changes in your life like stop smoking or vaping, lose weight , sleep better, or need help with chronic pain, phobias, or addictions? Have you ever considered Hypnotherapy? It works!! I am a retired nurse, grief educator and a hypnotherapist, certified through the National Guild of Hypnosis [NGH]. Besides hypnosis, I practice NLP and Neuroplasticity for trauma, PTSD and symptoms of illness such as Parkinson's, Stroke, and Fibromyalgia .
Many of the men I work with feel stuck.
They may be struggling with motivation, avoiding important areas of life, or falling into patterns like substance use, gaming, or other habits that are hard to break. On the surface, it can look like a lack of direction or discipline—but underneath, there’s often difficulty managing emotions, feelings of overwhelm, or a growing sense of frustration or discouragement.
I specialize in working with men—often in their 20s and 30s—who know they’re capable of more, but can’t seem to get moving.
I also work with parents who are concerned about their adult son, and want to know how to support them.
Many of the men I work with feel stuck.
They may be struggling with motivation, avoiding important areas of life, or falling into patterns like substance use, gaming, or other habits that are hard to break. On the surface, it can look like a lack of direction or discipline—but underneath, there’s often difficulty managing emotions, feelings of overwhelm, or a growing sense of frustration or discouragement.
I specialize in working with men—often in their 20s and 30s—who know they’re capable of more, but can’t seem to get moving.
I also work with parents who are concerned about their adult son, and want to know how to support them.
You don’t have to navigate life’s challenges alone. I work with individuals and couples experiencing grief, anxiety, relationship difficulties, childhood trauma, codependency, addiction, self-esteem concerns, body image struggles, and life transitions. My approach is person-centered, psychodynamic, and informed by Internal Family Systems (IFS), helping you understand yourself with curiosity and compassion rather than judgment. Together we’ll create a safe, supportive space to explore your inner world, build self-compassion, strengthen relationships, and move toward lasting healing and meaningful change.
You don’t have to navigate life’s challenges alone. I work with individuals and couples experiencing grief, anxiety, relationship difficulties, childhood trauma, codependency, addiction, self-esteem concerns, body image struggles, and life transitions. My approach is person-centered, psychodynamic, and informed by Internal Family Systems (IFS), helping you understand yourself with curiosity and compassion rather than judgment. Together we’ll create a safe, supportive space to explore your inner world, build self-compassion, strengthen relationships, and move toward lasting healing and meaningful change.
Sparklight Counselling is an innovative mental health practice specializing in accessible, personalized therapy for individuals feeling blocked or overwhelmed in their personal and/or creative lives, be it during life transitions or major forks in the road, where clear decision-making becomes more challenging.
Founded by certified counsellor & professional recording artist Matthew Stern, Sparklight warmly addresses the emotional and mental health struggles and needs of those on nonlinear paths.
We offer inclusive therapy for anyone throughout BC, and happily specialize in serving the francophone, artistic, and queer communities.
Sparklight Counselling is an innovative mental health practice specializing in accessible, personalized therapy for individuals feeling blocked or overwhelmed in their personal and/or creative lives, be it during life transitions or major forks in the road, where clear decision-making becomes more challenging.
Founded by certified counsellor & professional recording artist Matthew Stern, Sparklight warmly addresses the emotional and mental health struggles and needs of those on nonlinear paths.
We offer inclusive therapy for anyone throughout BC, and happily specialize in serving the francophone, artistic, and queer communities.
Welcome - thank you for being here with me. I am passionate about honouring voice, story, and lived experiences in the ways that they feel most heard and safely witnessed. As a counsellor, my goal is to walk alongside you to co-create an empowering space of compassion, empathy, and relational understanding that meets you where you're at as you navigate life. I am anchored in intersectional, relational, narrative, culturally-responsive and anti-oppressive approaches in therapeutic work. I am grateful to work with communities and people from all walks of life and backgrounds towards personal and collective healing & liberation.
Welcome - thank you for being here with me. I am passionate about honouring voice, story, and lived experiences in the ways that they feel most heard and safely witnessed. As a counsellor, my goal is to walk alongside you to co-create an empowering space of compassion, empathy, and relational understanding that meets you where you're at as you navigate life. I am anchored in intersectional, relational, narrative, culturally-responsive and anti-oppressive approaches in therapeutic work. I am grateful to work with communities and people from all walks of life and backgrounds towards personal and collective healing & liberation.
Are you a teen, adult, or parent struggling with stress and anxiety, low mood or depression, trauma, relationship challenges, grief or loss, change and transitions, overwhelming emotions, or other difficulties that feel hard to manage on your own? Are you hoping for support that is genuine, non-judgmental, effective, and rooted in both a clinical and social justice background? Are you looking for someone who values diversity and has lived experience as a member of a historically marginalized group? Do you want to feel more grounded and more aligned so that you can better handle the challenges you face and begin to thrive?
Are you a teen, adult, or parent struggling with stress and anxiety, low mood or depression, trauma, relationship challenges, grief or loss, change and transitions, overwhelming emotions, or other difficulties that feel hard to manage on your own? Are you hoping for support that is genuine, non-judgmental, effective, and rooted in both a clinical and social justice background? Are you looking for someone who values diversity and has lived experience as a member of a historically marginalized group? Do you want to feel more grounded and more aligned so that you can better handle the challenges you face and begin to thrive?
The benefits of my approach lie in using different techniques, tailored to the client's unique personality. Some clients like a directive approach, they want to be guided, to be given an almost 'engineering' model explaining our inner life; some prefer a non-directive, client-centered approach, where they would explore their inner landscape with the therapist as a co-traveler. All clients have relational needs which need to be addressed to, and the therapeutic relationship provides safety, validation, 'repaired' parenting, mutuality, client's self-definition and empowerment. Helping clients practice autonomy is my passion!
The benefits of my approach lie in using different techniques, tailored to the client's unique personality. Some clients like a directive approach, they want to be guided, to be given an almost 'engineering' model explaining our inner life; some prefer a non-directive, client-centered approach, where they would explore their inner landscape with the therapist as a co-traveler. All clients have relational needs which need to be addressed to, and the therapeutic relationship provides safety, validation, 'repaired' parenting, mutuality, client's self-definition and empowerment. Helping clients practice autonomy is my passion!
