In Person Therapists in Victoria, BC
I work with people on a variety of issues including relationships, PTSD, phobias, anxieties, sleep issues, eating disorders and grief and loss etc through hypnotherapy and counseling work. I also do past life regressions and use family constellation philosophy for people who are ready and open to that. I am formally trained by Dr Brain.Weiss in PLRT and also have on going training in Family constellation with Hellinger school based in Germany. I translated Bert. Hellinger's books from English into Chinese (the developer of family constellation) "looking into the souls of children" and the book "an education for our time".
I work with people on a variety of issues including relationships, PTSD, phobias, anxieties, sleep issues, eating disorders and grief and loss etc through hypnotherapy and counseling work. I also do past life regressions and use family constellation philosophy for people who are ready and open to that. I am formally trained by Dr Brain.Weiss in PLRT and also have on going training in Family constellation with Hellinger school based in Germany. I translated Bert. Hellinger's books from English into Chinese (the developer of family constellation) "looking into the souls of children" and the book "an education for our time".
I am a Mindfulness-Based Counselling Hypnotherapist in Victoria, BC, working primarily through video sessions, with in-person available locally.
There comes a point where you may feel ready for more clarity, steadiness, and a quieter, more peaceful mind — along with a desire to move forward with greater choice and confidence, even if you’re not yet sure how. Many people I work with come to me having already put in effort to change, yet still find themselves slipping back into familiar patterns. I offer a warm, grounded, and intentional therapeutic space where we deliberately work with thought patterns, reactive habits, and deeper limiting cycles that keep repeating. Sessions are supported by a structured mindfulness-based audio program to continue the work at home.
I am a Mindfulness-Based Counselling Hypnotherapist in Victoria, BC, working primarily through video sessions, with in-person available locally.
There comes a point where you may feel ready for more clarity, steadiness, and a quieter, more peaceful mind — along with a desire to move forward with greater choice and confidence, even if you’re not yet sure how. Many people I work with come to me having already put in effort to change, yet still find themselves slipping back into familiar patterns. I offer a warm, grounded, and intentional therapeutic space where we deliberately work with thought patterns, reactive habits, and deeper limiting cycles that keep repeating. Sessions are supported by a structured mindfulness-based audio program to continue the work at home.
If you’re a person living with Borderline Personality Disorder or Complex PTSD, you may feel caught between emotional highs and lows, impulsive choices, or relationship patterns that leave you exhausted. You might feel misunderstood, unstable, or constantly on edge after years of stress or trauma. You want relief, stability, and to understand yourself better, even if you’re not sure where to start. You’re tired of surviving and ready to find steadier ground, build healthier patterns, and start feeling more in control of your life.
If you’re a person living with Borderline Personality Disorder or Complex PTSD, you may feel caught between emotional highs and lows, impulsive choices, or relationship patterns that leave you exhausted. You might feel misunderstood, unstable, or constantly on edge after years of stress or trauma. You want relief, stability, and to understand yourself better, even if you’re not sure where to start. You’re tired of surviving and ready to find steadier ground, build healthier patterns, and start feeling more in control of your life.
I offer sessions in person, online, or over the phone - whatever works best for you.
Alan works with individuals through a range of concerns, specialising in anxiety, depression, and ADHD. Alan also supports exploration through life stage and relationship issues and through all concerns respects the uniqueness of individual experiences. Alan prioritizes collaboration and connection in his work, recognizes the vulnerability involved in the therapeutic process and aims to maintain safety and warmth throughout.
I offer sessions in person, online, or over the phone - whatever works best for you.
Alan works with individuals through a range of concerns, specialising in anxiety, depression, and ADHD. Alan also supports exploration through life stage and relationship issues and through all concerns respects the uniqueness of individual experiences. Alan prioritizes collaboration and connection in his work, recognizes the vulnerability involved in the therapeutic process and aims to maintain safety and warmth throughout.
Sessions available in person in Victoria, BC and online across Canada.
Do you feel stuck in patterns that leave you anxious, overwhelmed, or disconnected—from yourself or your partner.? My approach is rooted in helping you understand the patterns beneath the reactions and unhealthy coping strategies. Instead of just managing symptoms, we look at where these patterns began, what they’ve been protecting, and why they feel so hard to change. Clients tell me that our work brings clarity quickly; even in the first session. We connect the dots between past experiences and present struggles in a way that finally makes sense. I offer youth, individual, substance-use, and couples counselling in Victoria, BC.
Sessions available in person in Victoria, BC and online across Canada.
Do you feel stuck in patterns that leave you anxious, overwhelmed, or disconnected—from yourself or your partner.? My approach is rooted in helping you understand the patterns beneath the reactions and unhealthy coping strategies. Instead of just managing symptoms, we look at where these patterns began, what they’ve been protecting, and why they feel so hard to change. Clients tell me that our work brings clarity quickly; even in the first session. We connect the dots between past experiences and present struggles in a way that finally makes sense. I offer youth, individual, substance-use, and couples counselling in Victoria, BC.
With over 15 years experience supporting children, youth, and adults with developmental disabilities and neurodiverse needs, my work as an art therapist is grounded in deep respect for each individual's unique voice and capacity for growth. My practice is person-centered, trauma-informed, and inclusive, rooted in the belief that everyone has the capacity for growth, healing, and self-expression. Art has been a powerful tool for myself when I have found it difficult to express complicated feelings with words alone.
With over 15 years experience supporting children, youth, and adults with developmental disabilities and neurodiverse needs, my work as an art therapist is grounded in deep respect for each individual's unique voice and capacity for growth. My practice is person-centered, trauma-informed, and inclusive, rooted in the belief that everyone has the capacity for growth, healing, and self-expression. Art has been a powerful tool for myself when I have found it difficult to express complicated feelings with words alone.
Dramatic change in just one session. - - A vastly improved life experience in 10 sessions or less.
My approach is solution-focussed and clients can expect improvement in their situation with each session.
Most clients require only 1-5 weekly sessions. Many also choose ongoing monthly/bi-monthly sessions to maintain momentum.
The most frequent feedback I receive is that I have provided the 'aha' moment, which allows forward movement and upward growth in my client's lives. My clients also comment on how different it feels to have a counsellor who has personally worked through the same issues they are experiencing.
Dramatic change in just one session. - - A vastly improved life experience in 10 sessions or less.
My approach is solution-focussed and clients can expect improvement in their situation with each session.
Most clients require only 1-5 weekly sessions. Many also choose ongoing monthly/bi-monthly sessions to maintain momentum.
The most frequent feedback I receive is that I have provided the 'aha' moment, which allows forward movement and upward growth in my client's lives. My clients also comment on how different it feels to have a counsellor who has personally worked through the same issues they are experiencing.
He values inclusivity, cultural sensitivity, and client-centered collaboration, providing both virtual and in-person services tailored to clients' needs.
Dr. Drew Halliday, R.Psych., is a registered clinical psychologist in Victoria, British Columbia, specializing in psychoeducational, autism and neuropsychological assessments, as well as evidence-based therapy for children, youth, and young adults (and their caregivers). He blends neuropsychological expertise with mindfulness, emotion-focused, interpersonal, and cognitive-behavioural approaches to deliver compassionate, developmentally-informed care.
He values inclusivity, cultural sensitivity, and client-centered collaboration, providing both virtual and in-person services tailored to clients' needs.
Dr. Drew Halliday, R.Psych., is a registered clinical psychologist in Victoria, British Columbia, specializing in psychoeducational, autism and neuropsychological assessments, as well as evidence-based therapy for children, youth, and young adults (and their caregivers). He blends neuropsychological expertise with mindfulness, emotion-focused, interpersonal, and cognitive-behavioural approaches to deliver compassionate, developmentally-informed care.
I offer online and in-person therapy sessions during daytime and evenings for individuals that are 12 years of age and older.
Hi, I’m Kaitlin! I believe that we are not meant to embark on the journey of life alone. The focus of my practice is supporting clients who experience anxiety, burnout, emotional overwhelm, or disconnection in relationships, often rooted in past trauma or attachment wounds. I provide a warm, compassionate space to explore these concerns. My approach involves working to address current symptoms, while also exploring the root causes of present issues.
I offer online and in-person therapy sessions during daytime and evenings for individuals that are 12 years of age and older.
Hi, I’m Kaitlin! I believe that we are not meant to embark on the journey of life alone. The focus of my practice is supporting clients who experience anxiety, burnout, emotional overwhelm, or disconnection in relationships, often rooted in past trauma or attachment wounds. I provide a warm, compassionate space to explore these concerns. My approach involves working to address current symptoms, while also exploring the root causes of present issues.
I see people either in person at my office in Victoria or online via FaceTime or Teams.
Difficult problems are not so much solved, as outgrown. I help people do this through the in-depth and compassionate examination of both the present and past, both inner and outer worlds, in an effort to understand the relationship between them. When this is done with sincerity, the result is that we come to know and value ourselves in a totally new way. It becomes possible to free ourselves from negative patterns that often go back generations.
I see people either in person at my office in Victoria or online via FaceTime or Teams.
Difficult problems are not so much solved, as outgrown. I help people do this through the in-depth and compassionate examination of both the present and past, both inner and outer worlds, in an effort to understand the relationship between them. When this is done with sincerity, the result is that we come to know and value ourselves in a totally new way. It becomes possible to free ourselves from negative patterns that often go back generations.
I believe in an individualized, caring and respectful approach when working with clients to become more resilient and effective in their lives. Many people believe that the skills and motivation needed to maneuver all of life’s obstacles are automatically within all of us. But many of us learn ineffective ways of communicating, develop unhealthy patterns or find ourselves stuck with no idea of how to move forward. Having a dedicated time to examine patterns, build skills and develop a deeper understanding of ones’ strengths can help build a greater sense of wellness and clarity in our lives.
I believe in an individualized, caring and respectful approach when working with clients to become more resilient and effective in their lives. Many people believe that the skills and motivation needed to maneuver all of life’s obstacles are automatically within all of us. But many of us learn ineffective ways of communicating, develop unhealthy patterns or find ourselves stuck with no idea of how to move forward. Having a dedicated time to examine patterns, build skills and develop a deeper understanding of ones’ strengths can help build a greater sense of wellness and clarity in our lives.
Hi all. I am here to make space for the parts of yourself and your story that haven't felt safe to name or experience fully. I work with individuals navigating shame, stress, burnout, anxiety, grief, identity shifts and complex relational dynamics. Many are creative, intelligent, thoughtful folks who are exhausted from adapting, coping, masking, minimizing or just trying to fit in to places and spaces that aren't designed for them. My hope is that you don’t have to edit yourself with me. My practice is neuroaffirming, trauma-informed and deeply relational.
Hi all. I am here to make space for the parts of yourself and your story that haven't felt safe to name or experience fully. I work with individuals navigating shame, stress, burnout, anxiety, grief, identity shifts and complex relational dynamics. Many are creative, intelligent, thoughtful folks who are exhausted from adapting, coping, masking, minimizing or just trying to fit in to places and spaces that aren't designed for them. My hope is that you don’t have to edit yourself with me. My practice is neuroaffirming, trauma-informed and deeply relational.
No matter what you are struggling with, remember that on the other side of this difficult time will be increased wisdom, the exciting potential of a better you and more of what you want. We all have a survivor inside of us, an innate ability to overcome even the most difficult of challenges. Talking to someone can help you harness the strength that lives inside you. I believe this is the essence of counselling.
No matter what you are struggling with, remember that on the other side of this difficult time will be increased wisdom, the exciting potential of a better you and more of what you want. We all have a survivor inside of us, an innate ability to overcome even the most difficult of challenges. Talking to someone can help you harness the strength that lives inside you. I believe this is the essence of counselling.
I have in-person and online availability Wednesdays and Thursdays between 9:30 - 1:30pm.
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I specialize in supporting clients through periods of transition & transformation, and I am passionate about working with clients to create the change they seek. This might include processing difficult experiences, increasing self-understanding & self-compassion, exploring values & identity, learning coping strategies, or increasing capacity for intimacy in relationship. Additionally, as a mother and registered midwife (currently non-practicing), I draw on many years of personal and professional experience to offer support to clients who may be struggling with challenges related to the perinatal period.
I have in-person and online availability Wednesdays and Thursdays between 9:30 - 1:30pm.
Accepting New Clients!
I specialize in supporting clients through periods of transition & transformation, and I am passionate about working with clients to create the change they seek. This might include processing difficult experiences, increasing self-understanding & self-compassion, exploring values & identity, learning coping strategies, or increasing capacity for intimacy in relationship. Additionally, as a mother and registered midwife (currently non-practicing), I draw on many years of personal and professional experience to offer support to clients who may be struggling with challenges related to the perinatal period.
Do you struggle with constant anxiety and overthinking or childhood trauma, abuse, neglect or turn to food for comfort, relief, escape and it affects your emotional wellbeing, trust in others, or how you view your body? Do you feel emotionally exhausted and filled with self-doubt by just having to face the day? Do you hope that your relationships could be better? Now more than ever people are feeling uncertain about thinking their way out of these issues, and looking for other ways to calm the body’s alarm.
Do you struggle with constant anxiety and overthinking or childhood trauma, abuse, neglect or turn to food for comfort, relief, escape and it affects your emotional wellbeing, trust in others, or how you view your body? Do you feel emotionally exhausted and filled with self-doubt by just having to face the day? Do you hope that your relationships could be better? Now more than ever people are feeling uncertain about thinking their way out of these issues, and looking for other ways to calm the body’s alarm.
I am currently offering limited in person sessions as well as virtual sessions from the comfort of your own space.
I believe in the power of each unique individual’s story, having a safe space to share challenges, being connected to community and culture, and living well, whatever that looks like for you. I believe there is always a way to get where we want to go, and being adaptable, creative, supportive, and innovative in how to get there is a road worth travelling.
I am currently offering limited in person sessions as well as virtual sessions from the comfort of your own space.
I believe in the power of each unique individual’s story, having a safe space to share challenges, being connected to community and culture, and living well, whatever that looks like for you. I believe there is always a way to get where we want to go, and being adaptable, creative, supportive, and innovative in how to get there is a road worth travelling.
I work one-on-one with youth and adults in-office, online, and in nature.
I specialize in working with girls and women, chronic pain & illness, ADHD, and the trauma and stress that tends to link these factors. If you are looking to work through some tough stuff and improve your self-worth and wellbeing, I am here for you.
I work one-on-one with youth and adults in-office, online, and in nature.
I specialize in working with girls and women, chronic pain & illness, ADHD, and the trauma and stress that tends to link these factors. If you are looking to work through some tough stuff and improve your self-worth and wellbeing, I am here for you.
I offer both in person and online sessions on a secure platform.
Are you looking for ways to increase your relationship satisfaction? My speciality is relationship counselling and coaching. I am trained as a Family Mediator, a Counsellor and a Coach. I work with people to assist them to enhance their relationship skills in order to create more satisfying relationships with both themselves and others. I offer Couples Counselling, Discernment Counselling, and Individual Counselling.
I offer both in person and online sessions on a secure platform.
Are you looking for ways to increase your relationship satisfaction? My speciality is relationship counselling and coaching. I am trained as a Family Mediator, a Counsellor and a Coach. I work with people to assist them to enhance their relationship skills in order to create more satisfying relationships with both themselves and others. I offer Couples Counselling, Discernment Counselling, and Individual Counselling.
I provide in person appointments for clients in greater Victoria and remote sessions adults across B
We are presented with constant challenges—relationship difficulties, personal struggles, health challenges, and grief and loss of loved ones. Finding balance in navigating these stresses with greater awareness, mindfulness, and emotional regulation is the heart of my practice.
I provide in person appointments for clients in greater Victoria and remote sessions adults across B
We are presented with constant challenges—relationship difficulties, personal struggles, health challenges, and grief and loss of loved ones. Finding balance in navigating these stresses with greater awareness, mindfulness, and emotional regulation is the heart of my practice.
You & I will centre your experiences & understandings while we work together to mindfully hold the dissatisfaction or pain that is here, & heal what has been avoided or hidden. We'll practice a new you, unblending from overwhelm & fear. We’ll collaborate to discover how to unhook your life from suffering & celebrate the strength, self-expression, & inner wisdom I trust are present. I take a trauma-informed approach complimented by somatic practices that recognize how your system has been coping in personal, family, cultural, & social contexts. I welcome all expressions of gender & affection, & honour all forms of spirituality.
You & I will centre your experiences & understandings while we work together to mindfully hold the dissatisfaction or pain that is here, & heal what has been avoided or hidden. We'll practice a new you, unblending from overwhelm & fear. We’ll collaborate to discover how to unhook your life from suffering & celebrate the strength, self-expression, & inner wisdom I trust are present. I take a trauma-informed approach complimented by somatic practices that recognize how your system has been coping in personal, family, cultural, & social contexts. I welcome all expressions of gender & affection, & honour all forms of spirituality.
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What are the benefits of in-person therapy?
In-person therapy offers several benefits that some people find highly valuable for their mental health treatment. Being present in the same room as your therapist can create a stronger sense of connection and allow for more nuanced communication through body language. Some people may also find it easier to focus in therapy when they are in a dedicated space and away from potential distractions related to home or work; attending an in-person session provides a clear boundary between therapy time and the rest of your life. For certain therapeutic approaches, such as Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), exposure therapy, or somatic therapy, being in person may be particularly important, as these therapies benefit from the therapist being able to observe and respond to a client’s physical cues effectively. Additionally, some individuals simply feel more comfortable discussing sensitive or painful topics when they are face-to-face with their therapist rather than on a screen.
When should I choose in-person therapy over online therapy?
In-person therapy may be a better choice when you need a structured therapeutic environment separate from your daily life, when you find it difficult to focus or feel comfortable in an online setting, or when privacy at home is a concern. It may also be more appropriate if you are dealing with severe mental health symptoms that require close monitoring or if your therapy involves approaches that rely heavily on observing physical cues. On the other hand, if convenience, scheduling flexibility, or access to specialists outside your immediate area are priorities, online therapy may be a better fit. Many therapists offer both options, so you can also discuss with a provider which format might work best for your specific situation.
How do I find an in-person therapist?
You can use Psychology Today's therapist directory to find an in-person therapist in your area. You can search by location, insurance accepted, specialty areas, therapeutic approaches, and other criteria to narrow down providers who meet your needs. Each therapist profile includes information about their credentials, areas of expertise, and whether they offer in-person sessions. Once you have identified potential therapists, you can contact them directly through the directory to schedule an initial consultation and determine whether they are a good fit before committing to ongoing treatment. When reaching out, it can be helpful to confirm their availability for in-person appointments, their office location, and whether they accept your insurance.