LGBTQ+ Therapists in Victoria, BC

As a queer -identified trans man, I am intimately aware of the unique needs of our community and want to help you craft a path forward to a healthy and fulfilling future. I am passionate about working with individuals with transgender , gender-diverse or LGBTQ2A+ identities and their partner(s) and families on challenges related to navigating the world with a marginalized identity, or in coping with other challenges (depression, anxiety, addiction, trauma) from a place of understanding. I also offer gender-affirming hormone (HRT), top surgery and gonadectomy surgical assessments in BC and ON with no waitlist/quick report turnaround.

Are you a gay man who feels anxious, stressed and overwhelmed? Do you feel like life is passing you by while you silently suffer alone? Anxiety can feel so incredibly overwhelming. You may feel sick to your stomach or have trouble sleeping. You’re looking for relief to finally feel “you” again. The good news is that there are specific skills you can learn to not only manage the anxiety, but truly thrive. I know reaching out for support can be really difficult when you don’t know what to expect. I provide a warm, non-judgemental and shame-free counselling environment so that you feel safe and supported.

Are you a gay man who is overwhelmed by the intensity of your feelings? Do certain situations feel triggering or remind you of a past trauma? It can feel unbearable when you’re just trying to keep it together, and hoping nobody notices when you start breathing rapidly, sweating, or shaking. Even between intense moments, there can be a low-level anxiety that feels like it’s always lurking, ready to take over at any time. Not to mention the shame about not feeling in control of your responses. The good news is that there are specific skills that can be learned to listen to your emotions and think about your past in a whole new way.

Accepting New Clients! Life brings many challenges and we believe you aren't meant to do the work of healing from these challenges alone. Being here at this page is a courageous first step for you on the path to getting the support you deserve. Burn Bright Counselling provides confidential and compassionate support for youth, parents and young adults who are experiencing emotional distress, relationship conflict, grief and a diminished sense of hope. We work with you to build a tailored support service to meet your individual needs during our time together. We specialize in working with LGBTQ2S+ youth, young adults and parents.

I'm happy you're here! Life can throw a lot of challenges at us, and I learned the value of having a dedicated counsellor to support us and our loved ones through it all at a young age. As a proud queer -identifying counsellor, I happily bring my whole self into every session (humour, quirks, cheeky mugs, and all) and I strive to co-create a safe space with everyone I work with so that you are invited to do the same. I'm located on Lekwungen territory (Victoria, BC) and offer in-person, walk-and-talk, family, and online counselling to folks residing anywhere in BC.

Now Accepting New Clients! - Are you an LGBTQ2+ identifying person needing help with anxiety, depression, neurodivergence, or trauma? Are you trying to find your sexuality or gender identity? I am a polyamorous, kink-positive, transgender woman, (and general queer person) who understands the community and our experiences in the world. In my practice, I primarily counsel LGBTQ2+ people (and couples) who are finding their path and resolving trauma. We also offer DBT Skills Groups, which have been very helpful for many people.

I believe that our ability to create meaningful connections with ourselves and those around us is central to our wellbeing. I look forward to connecting with you to support you in further embedding wellbeing in your life. I aim to provide a safer environment where you can explore yourself and your struggles and am here to support you in creating the life that you want. As a Registered Psychologist, I am committed to ongoing training, using the latest research, and creating the meaningful therapeutic relationship necessary to support you in navigating your way toward the life you deserve.

I am pleased to offer solution-based, action-oriented counselling to individuals, couples, and groups needing assistance with everyday problems. I am especially effective with those who wish to learn skills & strategies that will allow them to make healthy, sustainable changes. I tailor my therapeutic approach to suit your needs, and create a comfort zone where you can come home to your authentic self and the potential within. In other words, I help you get out of your own way! I also bring over 30 years of sports coaching experience to my practice as a psychologist in Victoria BC.

I approach therapy as a creative and collaborative process that involves the whole being of both the therapist and client. In order to lead fulfilling, joyful lives, humans need access to the intelligence available through their physical, psychological, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual selves. Trauma, shame, and fear can disrupt our ability to access and experience these aspects of self fully, and can leave us feeling dissatisfied with our lives. By working directly with clients' felt sense of their bodies, as well as their stories and their feelings, I support clients in deepening their relationship to all aspects of themselves.

I launched Nested Heart Counselling in 2013 in response to a call from the local polyamorous community saying how challenging it was to find mental health support that didn’t require further education about unconventional identities. I'm not currently accepting new clients personally, however I have collected a group of counsellors with similar values, experience and training as myself across BC. Roxanna, Morgan, Erica all have availability right now for new individual clients. Katree is our practicum student who has reduced cost counselling sessions available in Victoria. You can explore their extensive bios on our website.

My primary modality is Internal Family Systems therapy where I incorporate somatic work. Creating a safe, strong, non-dogmatic, container together is the key component of my practice. I am especially skilled at attuning, and providing company in places that you may have previously felt alone. We will work on regulating the nervous system and building resources, while also exploring issues and relationships in our life that feel difficult. Many of my clients are people in their 20s and 30s exploring the transitions and challenges of adulthood while reckoning with Family of Origin trauma.

As a queer and neurodivergent counsellor, I understand how difficult it can be to live in a world that was not built for you. The expectations of the society we live in may have left you doubting your own pain and wondering why you are struggling so much. You may question who you truly are under the mask you are presenting to the world. Perhaps you just want to talk to a counsellor who understands, without needing to educate them about your identity or worry about being invalidated. In our sessions together, we'll create a safe and non-judgmental space where you can be seen as you are and share your story at your own pace.

How well do we know ourselves and our ability to cope with life's challenges? This is a question I have assisted many people answer. My focus is to help people see their intrinsic strengths and deal with challenges in an empowered way. Having worked in the counseling field for over 30 years, has allowed me to gain a unique perspective on human resiliency. I work with individuals and couples in areas such as stress related issues, depression/anxiety, grief/loss, post-traumatic stress, career direction and cross cultural counseling.

You’ve made the decision to choose change! Growth is essential to the human experience and I look forward to helping you make positive changes to your life. I have extensive history working with substance addictions & all forms of mental health. I aim to create a space where you can have a real, intentional, meaningful experience; I will meet you where you are at and work with you to reveal your strengths and goals. I approach my work with care, compassion and a dash of humour! I use a variety of modalities (such as CBT, ACT, MI) that I cater to your needs and situation. My counselling is collaborative and prioritizes your needs.

Everyone has the ability to change. This is your process; I am here to guide you toward your goals. Past traumatic experiences often leave us stuck in patterns that hold us back from enjoying life. With my clinical knowledge and personable approach, we will work together to figure out a plan forward. I am a Registered Social Worker with expertise in addictions, concurrent disorders, and family-focused treatment. I am an advocate for and a member of the LGBTQ + community and am passionate about working with individuals and families to strengthen relationships.

I am an RCC specializing in treating addiction, trauma, mood disorders, and interpersonal issues. My approach is rooted in the belief that a greater awareness of where our actions and reactions come from can give us the power to change. I work with my clients to understand how their attachment styles and life experiences have informed how they relate to others and to themselves. With this knowledge we work together to address unwanted behaviours and implement new coping skills for emotional regulation and communication.

Overwhelm, uncertainty, confusion, conflict, anxiety and despair - if this is your reality right now, you're not alone. We're all longing for a sense of connection, possibility, and hope in the face of the tsunami of injustice, trauma and loss we've been living through for so long. Stress levels higher than the price of a Vancouver condo, relationships sinking under the weight of isolation, & identities under attack from all sides - how do we cope with the chaos and still show up as the caregivers, creatives, healers and changemakers the world so desperately needs?

***Currently accepting new clients*** I am a relationship-driven counsellor and educator that works from a person-centered lens to connect adults, youth and children with their best selves. I passionate about working with neurodivergent, trans , and queer folx, as well as individuals within blended families. I work with those experiencing anxiety and/or depression as well as being trained in Perinatal Mental Health and Birth and Reproductive Trauma. I believe in the power of ‘undoing the aloneness’ in counselling through compassion, empathy and genuine presence.