Medavie Blue Cross Therapists in Victoria, BC
Online ADHD assessment with a licensed Nurse Practitioner for children and adults and get a diagnosis and treatment plan in days, not months. Beyond ADHD uses an evidence-based multimodal approach to treatment, including medication and personalized academic and workplace accommodations. Beyond ADHD is available to patients located in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, PEI, Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, and British Columbia
Online ADHD assessment with a licensed Nurse Practitioner for children and adults and get a diagnosis and treatment plan in days, not months. Beyond ADHD uses an evidence-based multimodal approach to treatment, including medication and personalized academic and workplace accommodations. Beyond ADHD is available to patients located in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, PEI, Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, and British Columbia
Are you struggling with anxiety, trauma, or life transitions? Maybe you're a parent worried about your child's emotional well-being, or a young adult searching for meaning and direction. You want real support—someone who truly understands the depth of human experience and can guide you toward lasting change.
Are you struggling with anxiety, trauma, or life transitions? Maybe you're a parent worried about your child's emotional well-being, or a young adult searching for meaning and direction. You want real support—someone who truly understands the depth of human experience and can guide you toward lasting change.
I am also registered with Medavie Blue Cross & Lumino Health.
Step in, lean in & get curious! I have had the luxury of working with humans across the mental health continuum for 15+ years. I work a little differently than you may have experienced.
Step in... While I am clinically trained in evidence informed practices such as EMDR, Mindfulness, Gottman & IFS to name but a few. It's my unique ability to work with you on how these modalities will be tailored to meet your needs in that moment; and that might even differ from week to week! So bring on Anxiety, PTSD, Neurodivergence, CNM, Couples, Stress, Transitions, (Peri)menopause, Boundaries & Communication, Medicine Integration-I've got you.
I am also registered with Medavie Blue Cross & Lumino Health.
Step in, lean in & get curious! I have had the luxury of working with humans across the mental health continuum for 15+ years. I work a little differently than you may have experienced.
Step in... While I am clinically trained in evidence informed practices such as EMDR, Mindfulness, Gottman & IFS to name but a few. It's my unique ability to work with you on how these modalities will be tailored to meet your needs in that moment; and that might even differ from week to week! So bring on Anxiety, PTSD, Neurodivergence, CNM, Couples, Stress, Transitions, (Peri)menopause, Boundaries & Communication, Medicine Integration-I've got you.
Experienced Remote Trauma Counsellor providing services anywhere in BC; including virtual EMDR. Great clinical care is now accessible for anyone. I have 25 years of diverse experience in clinical counselling. I am compassionate, build rapport quickly and integrate practical strategies for improvement. I have specialized in trauma and post trauma for first responders and all workplace traumas. For my general practice, I typically support individuals with anxiety, depression, trauma, lifestages and self esteem concerns. Whatever the current concerns are, I offer a free consultation to see if it is a good fit for you.
Experienced Remote Trauma Counsellor providing services anywhere in BC; including virtual EMDR. Great clinical care is now accessible for anyone. I have 25 years of diverse experience in clinical counselling. I am compassionate, build rapport quickly and integrate practical strategies for improvement. I have specialized in trauma and post trauma for first responders and all workplace traumas. For my general practice, I typically support individuals with anxiety, depression, trauma, lifestages and self esteem concerns. Whatever the current concerns are, I offer a free consultation to see if it is a good fit for you.
At the heart of this therapeutic practice is the idea that problems lie between you and others as opposed to within you. How do you relate to your loved ones, strangers, and the world at large? Questions such as these will help you understand not only what you could change in your life, but also how to change it. The cultivation of truth occurs through building lasting trust: This is the core of working effectively towards solutions and change together. A heart of non-judgment, encouragement, empowerment, and tools are provided so that you can work through trauma from the past as well as practice new ways of living in the world.
At the heart of this therapeutic practice is the idea that problems lie between you and others as opposed to within you. How do you relate to your loved ones, strangers, and the world at large? Questions such as these will help you understand not only what you could change in your life, but also how to change it. The cultivation of truth occurs through building lasting trust: This is the core of working effectively towards solutions and change together. A heart of non-judgment, encouragement, empowerment, and tools are provided so that you can work through trauma from the past as well as practice new ways of living in the world.
The Centre for Psychodynamic Insights is a virtual psychotherapy clinic specializing in Psychodynamic psychotherapy. This approach focuses on revealing, understanding, and resolving underlying emotions and root causes of symptoms through evidence-based interventions and a comprehensive treatment plan. With an in-depth collaborative discussion and analysis of unconscious thoughts and emotions from childhood until the present day, we can explore how they inform us today to help relieve symptoms and develop targeted strategies to foster change.
The Centre for Psychodynamic Insights is a virtual psychotherapy clinic specializing in Psychodynamic psychotherapy. This approach focuses on revealing, understanding, and resolving underlying emotions and root causes of symptoms through evidence-based interventions and a comprehensive treatment plan. With an in-depth collaborative discussion and analysis of unconscious thoughts and emotions from childhood until the present day, we can explore how they inform us today to help relieve symptoms and develop targeted strategies to foster change.
Are you tired of trying to change your behaviours? Do you feel trapped in what seem like automatic responses to situations that cause you distress? Do you feel like a prisoner of your past? Is your internal emotional world chaotic? Does the ability to change seem hopeless? I may be the therapist for you. Change is possible for you. You can have an internal emotional world that is calmer and more peaceful. More than this you can quickly gain the ability to respond to life’s circumstances in the ways you choose, as opposed to being trapped by automatic responses, that, bring chaos into your relationships.
Are you tired of trying to change your behaviours? Do you feel trapped in what seem like automatic responses to situations that cause you distress? Do you feel like a prisoner of your past? Is your internal emotional world chaotic? Does the ability to change seem hopeless? I may be the therapist for you. Change is possible for you. You can have an internal emotional world that is calmer and more peaceful. More than this you can quickly gain the ability to respond to life’s circumstances in the ways you choose, as opposed to being trapped by automatic responses, that, bring chaos into your relationships.
Are you feeling overcome with stress, anxiety and depressive feelings? Do you find yourself suffering from negative self-talk that contributes to a lack of self-esteem and confidence? Are you lonely, even with people all around you? Do you long to connect with meaningful relationships? Do you find yourself looking for escapes with addictive processes? If this sounds like you, I would love to help you connect to your authentic self by overcoming the negative lens that has been built throughout your life by what others have said, feelings of disapproval, traumatic experiences, societal and cultural conditioning.
Are you feeling overcome with stress, anxiety and depressive feelings? Do you find yourself suffering from negative self-talk that contributes to a lack of self-esteem and confidence? Are you lonely, even with people all around you? Do you long to connect with meaningful relationships? Do you find yourself looking for escapes with addictive processes? If this sounds like you, I would love to help you connect to your authentic self by overcoming the negative lens that has been built throughout your life by what others have said, feelings of disapproval, traumatic experiences, societal and cultural conditioning.
I provide virtual counselling to people across BC and I work best with reflective adults dealing with complexity that can be hard to name clearly. Many of the people I work with are gifted, neurodivergent, or looking for therapy that takes complexity seriously without flattening it. People often come to me describing anxiety, depression, burnout, relationship strain, or difficult life transitions. Together, we look beyond symptoms to the larger pattern so therapy can become clearer and more useful. This way you can move in the right direction in your life.
I provide virtual counselling to people across BC and I work best with reflective adults dealing with complexity that can be hard to name clearly. Many of the people I work with are gifted, neurodivergent, or looking for therapy that takes complexity seriously without flattening it. People often come to me describing anxiety, depression, burnout, relationship strain, or difficult life transitions. Together, we look beyond symptoms to the larger pattern so therapy can become clearer and more useful. This way you can move in the right direction in your life.
You are in a turbulent period. The parts you developed to survive may be getting in the way of connection with others. My clients often come in carrying trauma, addiction, anger, anxiety, relationship conflict, family strain, or cultural pressure. I work with individuals, couples, and families ready to break generational patterns, understand what keeps repeating, and create lasting change.
You are in a turbulent period. The parts you developed to survive may be getting in the way of connection with others. My clients often come in carrying trauma, addiction, anger, anxiety, relationship conflict, family strain, or cultural pressure. I work with individuals, couples, and families ready to break generational patterns, understand what keeps repeating, and create lasting change.
The problems you're experiencing are real, and trying to navigate them on your own can be extremely difficult, but you don’t have to face them alone. Maybe you’re struggling with difficult emotions, anxiety, feeling confused, stuck or lost, adjusting to big life transitions, experiencing strain in your relationships, or maybe it’s something you can’t quite name. Whatever you’re facing, I’m here to support you and provide you with a safe, non-judgmental space to explore these inner and external challenges, where I apply an integrated approach to ensure your therapy is tailored to your unique needs and perspective.
The problems you're experiencing are real, and trying to navigate them on your own can be extremely difficult, but you don’t have to face them alone. Maybe you’re struggling with difficult emotions, anxiety, feeling confused, stuck or lost, adjusting to big life transitions, experiencing strain in your relationships, or maybe it’s something you can’t quite name. Whatever you’re facing, I’m here to support you and provide you with a safe, non-judgmental space to explore these inner and external challenges, where I apply an integrated approach to ensure your therapy is tailored to your unique needs and perspective.
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor in British Columbia and a certified Drug and Alcohol Counsellor with over 15 years of counselling experience. I was born and raised on Vancouver Island and have a Bachelor in Child and Youth Care with extensive experience in children, youth and family counselling. Personal and professional experiences led me to complete a Master of Arts in Addiction Counselling at the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation School of Addiction Studies. I have been mentored by, and worked alongside, the experts in addiction and mental health recovery. If you, or a loved one, is struggling, I can help.
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor in British Columbia and a certified Drug and Alcohol Counsellor with over 15 years of counselling experience. I was born and raised on Vancouver Island and have a Bachelor in Child and Youth Care with extensive experience in children, youth and family counselling. Personal and professional experiences led me to complete a Master of Arts in Addiction Counselling at the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation School of Addiction Studies. I have been mentored by, and worked alongside, the experts in addiction and mental health recovery. If you, or a loved one, is struggling, I can help.
I help people who feel stuck, stressed, or overwhelmed, people who know something needs to change and are ready to do the work, but they don’t quite know where to start or how to get there. I pay close attention to what you say (and what you don’t), and we work together to understand what you’re going through, so you can feel more grounded, more like yourself, and have a clearer sense of what feels right moving forward.
I help people who feel stuck, stressed, or overwhelmed, people who know something needs to change and are ready to do the work, but they don’t quite know where to start or how to get there. I pay close attention to what you say (and what you don’t), and we work together to understand what you’re going through, so you can feel more grounded, more like yourself, and have a clearer sense of what feels right moving forward.
There are moments in everyone's life when the familiar falls away: a sudden loss, a serious medical diagnosis, a crisis of conscience, or the quiet realization that old answers no longer fit. During such times, it's common to feel disoriented, weighed down, or to sense a strong pull toward something more meaningful. These turning points are not detours, but invitations to look more closely at the deeper currents of your existence and to consider who you are and who you might still become.
There are moments in everyone's life when the familiar falls away: a sudden loss, a serious medical diagnosis, a crisis of conscience, or the quiet realization that old answers no longer fit. During such times, it's common to feel disoriented, weighed down, or to sense a strong pull toward something more meaningful. These turning points are not detours, but invitations to look more closely at the deeper currents of your existence and to consider who you are and who you might still become.
Sometimes life feels like you’re carrying a backpack full of invisible weights. Anxiety, past experiences, expectations, that make even small steps feel heavy. Therapy can be the place to set that backpack down, take a breath, and figure out which weights to unpack first. I aim to create a space that feels alive, safe, and curious, where you can explore your experiences honestly and discover what moves you toward a more grounded, fulfilling life.
Sometimes life feels like you’re carrying a backpack full of invisible weights. Anxiety, past experiences, expectations, that make even small steps feel heavy. Therapy can be the place to set that backpack down, take a breath, and figure out which weights to unpack first. I aim to create a space that feels alive, safe, and curious, where you can explore your experiences honestly and discover what moves you toward a more grounded, fulfilling life.
Is the weight of past experiences holding you back?
Strong emotions, overwhelming memories, and chronic stress can quietly shape daily life, even when you’re doing your best to move forward. Unresolved trauma often shows up as anxiety, depression, addiction (whether substance or behavioral), and other painful challenges that can leave you feeling stuck.
Whether you're new to therapy or seeking a fresh approach, I offer a supportive space for healing and growth. I have extensive experience working with RCMP members, veterans, and others whose lives have been shaped by high-stress or traumatic environments.
Is the weight of past experiences holding you back?
Strong emotions, overwhelming memories, and chronic stress can quietly shape daily life, even when you’re doing your best to move forward. Unresolved trauma often shows up as anxiety, depression, addiction (whether substance or behavioral), and other painful challenges that can leave you feeling stuck.
Whether you're new to therapy or seeking a fresh approach, I offer a supportive space for healing and growth. I have extensive experience working with RCMP members, veterans, and others whose lives have been shaped by high-stress or traumatic environments.
Are you a neurodivergent man (ADHD, ASD, HSP) who constantly battles low self-esteem and depression? I help men like you stop masking and people pleasing, embrace your identity, overcome resentment, understand and express emotions to improve your relationships, manage anger/anxiety/depression, and find your confidence. If your new to counselling or past counselling hasn't helped you make the deeper changes you hoped for then you may need specialized, specific support for your neurodiversity. Instead of talking in circles I'll help you get straight to your core issues, so you can achieve real and sustainable progress in your life.
Are you a neurodivergent man (ADHD, ASD, HSP) who constantly battles low self-esteem and depression? I help men like you stop masking and people pleasing, embrace your identity, overcome resentment, understand and express emotions to improve your relationships, manage anger/anxiety/depression, and find your confidence. If your new to counselling or past counselling hasn't helped you make the deeper changes you hoped for then you may need specialized, specific support for your neurodiversity. Instead of talking in circles I'll help you get straight to your core issues, so you can achieve real and sustainable progress in your life.
As my practice grows and shifts after 20 years in the field, I am more and more attuned to the reality that all we really want in this life is peace. I offer peace in a grounded and spiritually open space, where all bodies are welcome. I specialize in treating trauma as I firmly believe all our ills stem from it. I am open to working with all individuals from birth to end of life on all subject matters from anxiety/depression to gender and sexual orientation, to grief and loss to relationships and all other things life brings to our door. It's all workable to springboard ourselves into a life well lived.
As my practice grows and shifts after 20 years in the field, I am more and more attuned to the reality that all we really want in this life is peace. I offer peace in a grounded and spiritually open space, where all bodies are welcome. I specialize in treating trauma as I firmly believe all our ills stem from it. I am open to working with all individuals from birth to end of life on all subject matters from anxiety/depression to gender and sexual orientation, to grief and loss to relationships and all other things life brings to our door. It's all workable to springboard ourselves into a life well lived.
Shayla S Dube
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, RCSW, RSW, MSW, BSW
8 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
Wamukelekile, Sabona—Welcome, We see you, and We honor your presence here! I am a Bantu African-Canadian woman with 20 years of experience walking alongside people from all walks of life, holding space for their sacred stories and healing journeys with humility, compassion and curiosity. I am dedicated to de-pathologizing and re-humanizing mental health, embracing and honoring people in their authentic wholeness. While my focus is on supporting racialized as Black, Indigenous and other racial equity-seeking peoples navigating identity-based, intergenerational, cultural and racial traumas, I welcome anyone aligned with my values.
Wamukelekile, Sabona—Welcome, We see you, and We honor your presence here! I am a Bantu African-Canadian woman with 20 years of experience walking alongside people from all walks of life, holding space for their sacred stories and healing journeys with humility, compassion and curiosity. I am dedicated to de-pathologizing and re-humanizing mental health, embracing and honoring people in their authentic wholeness. While my focus is on supporting racialized as Black, Indigenous and other racial equity-seeking peoples navigating identity-based, intergenerational, cultural and racial traumas, I welcome anyone aligned with my values.
I am a guidance counsellor for grown-ass adults! Because most people did not figure out their career before they left high school. If you are struggling to figure out your career direction and know that something needs to change, but feel stuck, unsure, burned out and confused I am glad we found each other. Together, we can figure out what actually matters to you, the strengths you bring, and what kind of work will feel both meaningful and sustainable. Clients leave our work together feeling grounded, clear, and ready to move forward. My process is structured but personalized, designed to help you find a path that works for you.
I am a guidance counsellor for grown-ass adults! Because most people did not figure out their career before they left high school. If you are struggling to figure out your career direction and know that something needs to change, but feel stuck, unsure, burned out and confused I am glad we found each other. Together, we can figure out what actually matters to you, the strengths you bring, and what kind of work will feel both meaningful and sustainable. Clients leave our work together feeling grounded, clear, and ready to move forward. My process is structured but personalized, designed to help you find a path that works for you.
