Insurance Corporation of British Columbia Therapists in Victoria, BC
If preferred, we can direct bill insurance providers such as Canada Life, SunLife, Pacific Blue Cross, Green Shield and ICBC whenever permitted by your policy.
I am a Clinical Psychologist with over fifteen years of experience in improving mental health. I am well suited to work with clients who want to better understand themselves and the source of their life struggles. My process involves learning about the experiences, relationships and neurobiological factors that have given rise to the client's strengths and vulnerabilities. Although I utilize evidence-based techniques, I place an equal emphasis on the development of a strong and trusting therapeutic relationship that helps people confidently explore their inner experience and bring about positive and lasting change.
If preferred, we can direct bill insurance providers such as Canada Life, SunLife, Pacific Blue Cross, Green Shield and ICBC whenever permitted by your policy.
I am a Clinical Psychologist with over fifteen years of experience in improving mental health. I am well suited to work with clients who want to better understand themselves and the source of their life struggles. My process involves learning about the experiences, relationships and neurobiological factors that have given rise to the client's strengths and vulnerabilities. Although I utilize evidence-based techniques, I place an equal emphasis on the development of a strong and trusting therapeutic relationship that helps people confidently explore their inner experience and bring about positive and lasting change.
We can help children, youth and adults with assessment and treatment/counselling services for most mental health concerns. We have therapy available at a variety of cost options as we have psychologists, counsellors, social workers, doctors under supervision, and practicum student practitioners. We address issues including but not limited to trauma, mood issues, anxiety, worry, chronic pain, attentional issues, eating issues, relationships, couples therapy, play therapy, elite sports performance, childhood concerns, peri-menopause and end of life counselling, among others.
We can help children, youth and adults with assessment and treatment/counselling services for most mental health concerns. We have therapy available at a variety of cost options as we have psychologists, counsellors, social workers, doctors under supervision, and practicum student practitioners. We address issues including but not limited to trauma, mood issues, anxiety, worry, chronic pain, attentional issues, eating issues, relationships, couples therapy, play therapy, elite sports performance, childhood concerns, peri-menopause and end of life counselling, among others.
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.”
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.”
Special focus in couples, relationships, and adolescent therapy.
Many of the clients I work with are seeking couples/relationship therapy, family therapy, or support as parents during difficult life transitions. Others come as individuals feeling overwhelmed or disconnected. You may want to feel heard, understood, and more connected to the people you care about. I support individuals, couples, and families who want practical support, emotional clarity, and a more meaningful way forward, grounded in values, humour, and hope.
I work closely with children and teens.
An LGBTQIA2S+ affirming, inclusive space.
Special focus in couples, relationships, and adolescent therapy.
Many of the clients I work with are seeking couples/relationship therapy, family therapy, or support as parents during difficult life transitions. Others come as individuals feeling overwhelmed or disconnected. You may want to feel heard, understood, and more connected to the people you care about. I support individuals, couples, and families who want practical support, emotional clarity, and a more meaningful way forward, grounded in values, humour, and hope.
I work closely with children and teens.
An LGBTQIA2S+ affirming, inclusive space.
I accept AFU and ICBC payments with prior approval.
My ideal client is someone who is self-aware, open to growth, and ready to explore their inner world. They may be navigating life transitions, anxiety, grief, or relationship challenges, and are seeking a grounded, compassionate space to feel seen and heard. They value emotional depth and are curious about how past experiences shape present patterns. Rooted in the Victoria community, they may also be drawn to nature, mindfulness, and integrative approaches to healing. They're not looking for quick fixes—they want lasting change.
I accept AFU and ICBC payments with prior approval.
My ideal client is someone who is self-aware, open to growth, and ready to explore their inner world. They may be navigating life transitions, anxiety, grief, or relationship challenges, and are seeking a grounded, compassionate space to feel seen and heard. They value emotional depth and are curious about how past experiences shape present patterns. Rooted in the Victoria community, they may also be drawn to nature, mindfulness, and integrative approaches to healing. They're not looking for quick fixes—they want lasting change.
Accepting new clients. Specialising in Couples/Relationships, and/or individuals with anxiety, stress, depression, or grief. I work with a variety of therapies to find what is right for you. Offering online virtual or in-office sessions in Gordon Head, Victoria, BC. READ more about me on my website. Convenient online booking available.
Accepting new clients. Specialising in Couples/Relationships, and/or individuals with anxiety, stress, depression, or grief. I work with a variety of therapies to find what is right for you. Offering online virtual or in-office sessions in Gordon Head, Victoria, BC. READ more about me on my website. Convenient online booking available.
I am an IFS therapist, certified via the IFS Institute. I use Internal Family Systems therapy combined with Polyvagal theory (working with our nervous system). We will work towards helping parts of you that may be stuck in fight, flight, freeze, fawn, or collapse. I am especially skilled at attuning, and providing company in places that you may have previously felt alone. Creating a strong and non-dogmatic container together is the cornerstone of my practice. Many (but not all!) of my clients are people in their 20s and 30s exploring the transitions and challenges of adulthood while reckoning with Family of Origin trauma.
I am an IFS therapist, certified via the IFS Institute. I use Internal Family Systems therapy combined with Polyvagal theory (working with our nervous system). We will work towards helping parts of you that may be stuck in fight, flight, freeze, fawn, or collapse. I am especially skilled at attuning, and providing company in places that you may have previously felt alone. Creating a strong and non-dogmatic container together is the cornerstone of my practice. Many (but not all!) of my clients are people in their 20s and 30s exploring the transitions and challenges of adulthood while reckoning with Family of Origin trauma.
It is exhausting to live with a nagging sense that you just aren't quite "good enough." That hidden insecurity messes with everything. It turns simple chats with your partner into big fights. It makes you feel shy or worried about what others think, when you really just want to feel at ease.
It’s time to turn that around. I keep therapy warm, real, and lighthearted. We won’t just talk in circles; we’ll build actual skills to help you feel secure in your life and relationships. Imagine a relationship without the drama, or finally feeling comfortable in your own skin. Let’s get you there.
It is exhausting to live with a nagging sense that you just aren't quite "good enough." That hidden insecurity messes with everything. It turns simple chats with your partner into big fights. It makes you feel shy or worried about what others think, when you really just want to feel at ease.
It’s time to turn that around. I keep therapy warm, real, and lighthearted. We won’t just talk in circles; we’ll build actual skills to help you feel secure in your life and relationships. Imagine a relationship without the drama, or finally feeling comfortable in your own skin. Let’s get you there.
I only direct bill ICBC and CVAP.
I would be honoured to help you access your natural capacity to heal from the root of your symptoms and reconnect with who you truly are. I hope to create a safe container for your inner work with my grounding, compassionate and intuitive presence. I practice powerful and efficient healing modalities that enable deep and lasting transformation to occur. We go beyond the level of talking to studying your direct experience in the moment with curiosity and compassion. I will help you feel what you could not fully be with before and guide you in healing past wounds so you can be free to live the life you dream of.
I only direct bill ICBC and CVAP.
I would be honoured to help you access your natural capacity to heal from the root of your symptoms and reconnect with who you truly are. I hope to create a safe container for your inner work with my grounding, compassionate and intuitive presence. I practice powerful and efficient healing modalities that enable deep and lasting transformation to occur. We go beyond the level of talking to studying your direct experience in the moment with curiosity and compassion. I will help you feel what you could not fully be with before and guide you in healing past wounds so you can be free to live the life you dream of.
Direct billing with First Nations Health Authority (PBC), VAC/RCMP (Medavie Blue Cross), CVAP and ICBC.
I'm a Registered Clinical Counsellor and Certified Canadian Counsellor based in Sidney, BC, serving the greater Victoria area with in-person and online sessions. I provide a safe, inclusive, and supportive space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered. With a Master’s in Counselling Psychology from Adler University, a Certificate in Community Counselling, and a background in Physical Therapy, I draw from extensive training in DBT, CBT, CPT, ADHD support, trauma-informed care, IFS, Depth Psych, Somatic and Narrative Therapy, EEFT, Client-Centered and Solution-Focus Therapy to tailor therapy to each client’s unique needs.
Direct billing with First Nations Health Authority (PBC), VAC/RCMP (Medavie Blue Cross), CVAP and ICBC.
I'm a Registered Clinical Counsellor and Certified Canadian Counsellor based in Sidney, BC, serving the greater Victoria area with in-person and online sessions. I provide a safe, inclusive, and supportive space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered. With a Master’s in Counselling Psychology from Adler University, a Certificate in Community Counselling, and a background in Physical Therapy, I draw from extensive training in DBT, CBT, CPT, ADHD support, trauma-informed care, IFS, Depth Psych, Somatic and Narrative Therapy, EEFT, Client-Centered and Solution-Focus Therapy to tailor therapy to each client’s unique needs.
The Tall Tree admin staff can do direct billing to your health insurance, and I am also now taking folks with funding through ICBC.
Life has this special way of getting overwhelming, fast. One day the world has endless possibilities, and the next day every door feels closed. While these ups and downs may be inevitable, we can also learn how to manage the mountain tops and valleys of life with a little bit of mindfulness and resolve.
I believe that counselling shouldn't be complicated - it's the simple process of getting to know yourself in a new light, and making the conscious choice to approach old challenges in new ways. Often it isn't clear which direction holds the right footing to make our first steps, but together we can make our steps meaningful ones.
The Tall Tree admin staff can do direct billing to your health insurance, and I am also now taking folks with funding through ICBC.
Life has this special way of getting overwhelming, fast. One day the world has endless possibilities, and the next day every door feels closed. While these ups and downs may be inevitable, we can also learn how to manage the mountain tops and valleys of life with a little bit of mindfulness and resolve.
I believe that counselling shouldn't be complicated - it's the simple process of getting to know yourself in a new light, and making the conscious choice to approach old challenges in new ways. Often it isn't clear which direction holds the right footing to make our first steps, but together we can make our steps meaningful ones.
Many of the people I work with feel stuck, irritable, or disconnected, even if they would not describe themselves as depressed. They may be dealing with relationship stress, life transitions, or a general sense that something is off. I often support young adults, including men and gender diverse clients, who have not always had space to talk openly about their emotions. Together, we slow things down, make sense of patterns, and find a way forward that feels more clear and manageable.
Many of the people I work with feel stuck, irritable, or disconnected, even if they would not describe themselves as depressed. They may be dealing with relationship stress, life transitions, or a general sense that something is off. I often support young adults, including men and gender diverse clients, who have not always had space to talk openly about their emotions. Together, we slow things down, make sense of patterns, and find a way forward that feels more clear and manageable.
Love of life/Nature, psychedelics, novel experiences, and death. These are common topics that we cover in our conversations. By learning about how concepts show up in our bodies, memories, thoughts, and experiences, we become more aware of the inner narratives that shape our reality.
Love of life/Nature, psychedelics, novel experiences, and death. These are common topics that we cover in our conversations. By learning about how concepts show up in our bodies, memories, thoughts, and experiences, we become more aware of the inner narratives that shape our reality.
My practice focuses on children and youth needing support with development, emotional regulation, or daily functioning, as well as youth and adults recovering from motor vehicle accidents or concussions. I take a collaborative, trauma-informed, goal-oriented approach, helping clients break challenges into manageable steps and build practical strategies. My focus is on improving function, confidence, and independence so clients can move forward with clarity and regain a sense of control in their everyday lives.
My practice focuses on children and youth needing support with development, emotional regulation, or daily functioning, as well as youth and adults recovering from motor vehicle accidents or concussions. I take a collaborative, trauma-informed, goal-oriented approach, helping clients break challenges into manageable steps and build practical strategies. My focus is on improving function, confidence, and independence so clients can move forward with clarity and regain a sense of control in their everyday lives.
What if therapy did more than help you manage symptoms? At Ginger Henderson Counselling Services, we help you understand the why behind your reactions, patterns, and pain. Our work offers insight that shifts how you think, practical tools that change how you respond, and greater awareness of how you relate to yourself and others. Our practice is led by Ginger Henderson, a Registered Counselling Supervisor, and therapist, with 14 years of clinical experience and over 10,000 direct client hours. Ginger and her team provide thoughtful, skilled care that is tailored to the person or the couple in front of us.
What if therapy did more than help you manage symptoms? At Ginger Henderson Counselling Services, we help you understand the why behind your reactions, patterns, and pain. Our work offers insight that shifts how you think, practical tools that change how you respond, and greater awareness of how you relate to yourself and others. Our practice is led by Ginger Henderson, a Registered Counselling Supervisor, and therapist, with 14 years of clinical experience and over 10,000 direct client hours. Ginger and her team provide thoughtful, skilled care that is tailored to the person or the couple in front of us.
Hello! I am a Registered Psychologist who specializes in comprehensive assessments for children, adolescents, and adults. She has extensive experience conducting psychoeducational, ADHD, gifted, and developmental assessments, with a particular focus on helping families understand complex learning, attention, and behavioural profiles.
I take a structured, efficient approach to assessment and pride myself on translating complex results into clear, practical recommendations. My goal is to ensure that every individual and family leaves the assessment process with a strong understanding of strengths, challenges, and next steps.
Hello! I am a Registered Psychologist who specializes in comprehensive assessments for children, adolescents, and adults. She has extensive experience conducting psychoeducational, ADHD, gifted, and developmental assessments, with a particular focus on helping families understand complex learning, attention, and behavioural profiles.
I take a structured, efficient approach to assessment and pride myself on translating complex results into clear, practical recommendations. My goal is to ensure that every individual and family leaves the assessment process with a strong understanding of strengths, challenges, and next steps.
As a Registered Clinical Counsellor and Registered Social Worker, I work with individuals, couples and families. I believe that each individual has the innate capacity for growth and change and an ability to heal. I am experienced and skilled at helping clients deal with grief and loss, life transitions, anxiety and depression, trauma, and relationship challenges. My compassionate and collaborative approach helps clients recognize their strengths, gain insight into the circumstances of their lives, and find new and creative solutions to their problems.
As a Registered Clinical Counsellor and Registered Social Worker, I work with individuals, couples and families. I believe that each individual has the innate capacity for growth and change and an ability to heal. I am experienced and skilled at helping clients deal with grief and loss, life transitions, anxiety and depression, trauma, and relationship challenges. My compassionate and collaborative approach helps clients recognize their strengths, gain insight into the circumstances of their lives, and find new and creative solutions to their problems.
Lisa Kratz Counselling and Great Marriages.ca
Counsellor, MCouns, CCC, RCC
8 Endorsed
Victoria, BC V8S
Warmly dynamic, personable, and engaging. Lisa Kratz's counselling style is thoughtful, practical, and helpful. She has a master's degree in counselling and a bachelor's degree in communication—Lisa's easy-going manner and friendly personality help put clients at ease. If you are looking for a counsellor who is kind, knowledgable, caring, and can mentor you to feeling and doing better - then Lisa can help you.
Warmly dynamic, personable, and engaging. Lisa Kratz's counselling style is thoughtful, practical, and helpful. She has a master's degree in counselling and a bachelor's degree in communication—Lisa's easy-going manner and friendly personality help put clients at ease. If you are looking for a counsellor who is kind, knowledgable, caring, and can mentor you to feeling and doing better - then Lisa can help you.
The Budding Elm: Counselling & Consultation Serv.
Registered Social Worker, DSW, MSW, RCSW, RCC
1 Endorsed
Victoria, BC V8R
Welcome to The Budding Elm: Counselling & Consultation Services. We are a collaborative team of dedicated clinicians committed to supporting families, adults, and youth. We invite you to join us in a partnership aimed at enhancing client resilience, fostering healthier relationships, and promoting mental well-being. Our services encompass individual, family, and group counselling, as well as specialized clinical programs tailored for families, schools, and local organizations. Our offerings include Child Therapy, Teen Therapy, Adult Therapy, Family Therapy & Parent Support, and Group & Couples Therapy.
Welcome to The Budding Elm: Counselling & Consultation Services. We are a collaborative team of dedicated clinicians committed to supporting families, adults, and youth. We invite you to join us in a partnership aimed at enhancing client resilience, fostering healthier relationships, and promoting mental well-being. Our services encompass individual, family, and group counselling, as well as specialized clinical programs tailored for families, schools, and local organizations. Our offerings include Child Therapy, Teen Therapy, Adult Therapy, Family Therapy & Parent Support, and Group & Couples Therapy.
Some insurance companies like ICBC I can bill directly, but others require the client to pay for the session & then get reimbursed.
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.
Some insurance companies like ICBC I can bill directly, but others require the client to pay for the session & then get reimbursed.
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.
