Polyamory and ENM Therapists in Victoria, BC
I work with individuals, couples & polycules who are seeking support for:
• Neurodiversity (especially late-diagnosed Autism and ADHD)
• Ethical non-monogamy (ENM), polyamory, BDSM & Kink
• LGBTQIA+ sexual orientation & gender identity
• Anger management
• Sex therapy
• Anxiety related to climate change
My clients tell me they appreciate that have lived experience in my areas of expertise.
We look for patterns in your life that are no longer working and find real opportunities for change. I work from an anti-capitalist, anti-oppressive, and trauma-informed foundation that recognizes the interconnections between our minds and bodies and the world we live in. I also include somatic practices which can help reduce anxiety and process trauma.
I work with individuals, couples & polycules who are seeking support for:
• Neurodiversity (especially late-diagnosed Autism and ADHD)
• Ethical non-monogamy (ENM), polyamory, BDSM & Kink
• LGBTQIA+ sexual orientation & gender identity
• Anger management
• Sex therapy
• Anxiety related to climate change
My clients tell me they appreciate that have lived experience in my areas of expertise.
We look for patterns in your life that are no longer working and find real opportunities for change. I work from an anti-capitalist, anti-oppressive, and trauma-informed foundation that recognizes the interconnections between our minds and bodies and the world we live in. I also include somatic practices which can help reduce anxiety and process trauma.
I work with a diverse pool of clients, including late diagnosed/high masking Autistic/ADHDers, ENM and polyamorous relationships, survivors of abuse and complex trauma, and the 2slgbtqia community.
Strained relationships; overwhelming anxiety; existential loneliness; chronic shame; feeling inherently broken and unlovable; burnout: if you are neurodiverse, these experiences may be familiar to you. The good news? You don’t have to feel that way forever. You can have a life where you feel connected to the world around you, nurture happy and healthy relationships, and communicate through overwhelm and activation. I provide counselling for individuals and couples struggling with trauma and related conflict/communication issues, attachment/relational wounds, burnout, and grief. I also work with queer and non-monogamous couples.
I work with a diverse pool of clients, including late diagnosed/high masking Autistic/ADHDers, ENM and polyamorous relationships, survivors of abuse and complex trauma, and the 2slgbtqia community.
Strained relationships; overwhelming anxiety; existential loneliness; chronic shame; feeling inherently broken and unlovable; burnout: if you are neurodiverse, these experiences may be familiar to you. The good news? You don’t have to feel that way forever. You can have a life where you feel connected to the world around you, nurture happy and healthy relationships, and communicate through overwhelm and activation. I provide counselling for individuals and couples struggling with trauma and related conflict/communication issues, attachment/relational wounds, burnout, and grief. I also work with queer and non-monogamous couples.
Areas of Focus: 2SLGBTQ+, anxiety, depression, neurodivergence (ADHD, autism, OCD, BPD, etc.), non-monogamous relationship dynamics ( polyamory, swinging, kink), communication, boundaries, consent, chronic pain and health concerns, religious trauma, brain injuries, and psychedelic integration (coming soon).
I believe our deepest wounds are relational and healing happens through safe, healthy connection. I bring my authentic self into session and invite you to do the same. Because my approach is client-centered and experiential, we won't just talk about healing - we will practice it together - led by knowledge and powered by intuition.
Areas of Focus: 2SLGBTQ+, anxiety, depression, neurodivergence (ADHD, autism, OCD, BPD, etc.), non-monogamous relationship dynamics ( polyamory, swinging, kink), communication, boundaries, consent, chronic pain and health concerns, religious trauma, brain injuries, and psychedelic integration (coming soon).
I believe our deepest wounds are relational and healing happens through safe, healthy connection. I bring my authentic self into session and invite you to do the same. Because my approach is client-centered and experiential, we won't just talk about healing - we will practice it together - led by knowledge and powered by intuition.
Whether you're navigating relationship issues, transitioning through life changes, or grappling with anxiety, you do not have to do it alone. Counselling helps us to understand our own desires, past experiences, and vulnerabilities, this is what lays the groundwork for meaningful connection with others. Counselling is a courageous journey with a companion who holds the flashlight.
Whether you're navigating relationship issues, transitioning through life changes, or grappling with anxiety, you do not have to do it alone. Counselling helps us to understand our own desires, past experiences, and vulnerabilities, this is what lays the groundwork for meaningful connection with others. Counselling is a courageous journey with a companion who holds the flashlight.
I am passionate about an holistic view of rehabilitation, healing one’s self, both inside and out. Through the use of various modalities, I assist clients in gaining healthy perspectives in order to strengthen bonds and recover both physically and emotionally. It's my goal to help people feel safe, appreciated and whole again. I bring a unique blend of experience and expertise, being both a Registered Clinical Counsellor and a Registered Occupational Therapist. I hold a Bachelor of Science in OT and a Masters Degree in Counselling Psychology, I am also a Doctor of Counseling and Psychotherapy.
I am passionate about an holistic view of rehabilitation, healing one’s self, both inside and out. Through the use of various modalities, I assist clients in gaining healthy perspectives in order to strengthen bonds and recover both physically and emotionally. It's my goal to help people feel safe, appreciated and whole again. I bring a unique blend of experience and expertise, being both a Registered Clinical Counsellor and a Registered Occupational Therapist. I hold a Bachelor of Science in OT and a Masters Degree in Counselling Psychology, I am also a Doctor of Counseling and Psychotherapy.
Hello! My name Is Rebecca (she/they) :) I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor who offers counselling to fellow QTBIPOC folks including both adults and youth. I believe that therapy is inherently political and my approach emphasizes relationality as a reflection of that. Doing so is my attempt to reduce power dynamics, highlight interconnectedness, and prioritize building our shared trust, safety, and rapport. Whether you’re looking for support reactively (crisis management) or proactively (growth focused), I graciously welcome you to co-exist and share space with me.
Hello! My name Is Rebecca (she/they) :) I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor who offers counselling to fellow QTBIPOC folks including both adults and youth. I believe that therapy is inherently political and my approach emphasizes relationality as a reflection of that. Doing so is my attempt to reduce power dynamics, highlight interconnectedness, and prioritize building our shared trust, safety, and rapport. Whether you’re looking for support reactively (crisis management) or proactively (growth focused), I graciously welcome you to co-exist and share space with me.
My counselling practice, With Salt Therapy, was born out of a love for helping folks wanting to live more authentically & feel more confident in who they are. I believe that creating our best life takes effort, but that living life to the fullest also means embracing love, playfulness, & imperfection along the way.
My counselling practice, With Salt Therapy, was born out of a love for helping folks wanting to live more authentically & feel more confident in who they are. I believe that creating our best life takes effort, but that living life to the fullest also means embracing love, playfulness, & imperfection along the way.
In over thirty years working as a psychologist, I have become convinced that the most effective way to help others is through a collaborative approach. When the client and therapist work together to find solutions, the emphasis is placed on the client’s individual perspective and the strengths and successes they have already achieved. At the core of therapy, I believe, is a non-judgemental and compassionate view of how everyone’s personal journey involves overcoming suffering and moving towards self-acceptance, empowerment and emotional well- being. I also provide Supervision for therapists.
In over thirty years working as a psychologist, I have become convinced that the most effective way to help others is through a collaborative approach. When the client and therapist work together to find solutions, the emphasis is placed on the client’s individual perspective and the strengths and successes they have already achieved. At the core of therapy, I believe, is a non-judgemental and compassionate view of how everyone’s personal journey involves overcoming suffering and moving towards self-acceptance, empowerment and emotional well- being. I also provide Supervision for therapists.
My name is Magda and I am a queer & gender diverse counsellor who loves working with people of all identities and walks of life. I'm particularly passionate about supporting folks with topics such as LGBTQ2S+ identity, transgender identity, relationships, anxiety, sexuality, gender, neurodiversity, relationship to body, communication, loved ones with addiction, grief & loss, stress, self compassion, and supporting teenagers, young adults and adults through their significant life changes.
My name is Magda and I am a queer & gender diverse counsellor who loves working with people of all identities and walks of life. I'm particularly passionate about supporting folks with topics such as LGBTQ2S+ identity, transgender identity, relationships, anxiety, sexuality, gender, neurodiversity, relationship to body, communication, loved ones with addiction, grief & loss, stress, self compassion, and supporting teenagers, young adults and adults through their significant life changes.
In my varied practice, I see youth and adults, addressing issues ranging from mental health concerns to life transitions. I use a client-centred approach, respecting that you are the expert in your own life. The therapeutic relationship we create allows you to explore your reality to the extent that you want to, in a trusting, calm and gentle environment. I draw from a number of different therapeutic styles, suited to you as a person, your worldview and your interests (talk, art, sandtray, play). I practice from an anti-oppressive, inclusive perspective, and also provide clinical supervision for counsellors.
In my varied practice, I see youth and adults, addressing issues ranging from mental health concerns to life transitions. I use a client-centred approach, respecting that you are the expert in your own life. The therapeutic relationship we create allows you to explore your reality to the extent that you want to, in a trusting, calm and gentle environment. I draw from a number of different therapeutic styles, suited to you as a person, your worldview and your interests (talk, art, sandtray, play). I practice from an anti-oppressive, inclusive perspective, and also provide clinical supervision for counsellors.
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 .
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.
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.
Our mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual health are deeply connected. Building and maintaining health and well-being requires an understanding of these connections and the ways that your personal history, relationships, environment, and communities play important roles. If you are struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, or any challenging life circumstances, exploration into the underlying sources as well as present-focused tools to manage these difficulties can help on the path to healing and greater vitality.
Our mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual health are deeply connected. Building and maintaining health and well-being requires an understanding of these connections and the ways that your personal history, relationships, environment, and communities play important roles. If you are struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, or any challenging life circumstances, exploration into the underlying sources as well as present-focused tools to manage these difficulties can help on the path to healing and greater vitality.
I’m glad you found your way here!
I'm a settler living on K’ómoks First Nation territory and I offer feminist, attachment-based somatic therapy for those who want to recover from trauma and PTSD. I am naturally a gentle, yet direct person, and I specialize in relational trauma therapies. I typically serve clients who want to feel more confident in relationships with a greater sense of self-worth, inner peace, and freedom.
My approach invites you to reconnect with your body, strengthen your sense of self, and feel emotions with compassion and intention. We collaborate, since helping you feel empowered is important to me.
I’m glad you found your way here!
I'm a settler living on K’ómoks First Nation territory and I offer feminist, attachment-based somatic therapy for those who want to recover from trauma and PTSD. I am naturally a gentle, yet direct person, and I specialize in relational trauma therapies. I typically serve clients who want to feel more confident in relationships with a greater sense of self-worth, inner peace, and freedom.
My approach invites you to reconnect with your body, strengthen your sense of self, and feel emotions with compassion and intention. We collaborate, since helping you feel empowered is important to me.
I welcome you to bring any topics you'd like to explore in our sessions. My approach is conversational and curious. I ask lots of questions and welcome humour in sessions when it feels right. My goal is for you to be comfortable, so I structure sessions to feel casual and supportive. I provide non-judgement, invite new perspectives, and show authentic interest.
I welcome you to bring any topics you'd like to explore in our sessions. My approach is conversational and curious. I ask lots of questions and welcome humour in sessions when it feels right. My goal is for you to be comfortable, so I structure sessions to feel casual and supportive. I provide non-judgement, invite new perspectives, and show authentic interest.
Welcome to Cedar Cove Counselling! I'm happy to meet with anyone experiencing a wide range of concerns. My areas of interest and experience are anxiety, relationships (romantic, platonic, parental), divorce/separation (co-parenting, step-parenting), and peri- and post-partum mental health. I have experience with and work with all age groups from 12 years old and up. If you're not happy with the way you're feeling, you feel "stuck", or you're unsure how to go about communicating or expressing your needs and concerns, we can explore strategies and interventions to help support you with your goals.
Welcome to Cedar Cove Counselling! I'm happy to meet with anyone experiencing a wide range of concerns. My areas of interest and experience are anxiety, relationships (romantic, platonic, parental), divorce/separation (co-parenting, step-parenting), and peri- and post-partum mental health. I have experience with and work with all age groups from 12 years old and up. If you're not happy with the way you're feeling, you feel "stuck", or you're unsure how to go about communicating or expressing your needs and concerns, we can explore strategies and interventions to help support you with your goals.
My approach to counselling is gentle, informal and highly intuitive. I work in a client-centred way, and my clients describe me as warm, welcoming, and easy to talk to. People tell me that I have a special ability to get to the root of the problem quickly so that the core issues can be addressed and resolved. I offer both short term solution-focused counselling and long term transformational therapy. I specialize in helping clients with depression, anxiety, grief, relationship issues, and self-esteem.
My approach to counselling is gentle, informal and highly intuitive. I work in a client-centred way, and my clients describe me as warm, welcoming, and easy to talk to. People tell me that I have a special ability to get to the root of the problem quickly so that the core issues can be addressed and resolved. I offer both short term solution-focused counselling and long term transformational therapy. I specialize in helping clients with depression, anxiety, grief, relationship issues, and self-esteem.
Psychotherapy: Tending to Soul.
Our pain and "symptoms" (depression, anxiety, grief) are often expressions of our unmet, sometimes unconscious longings. Turning toward our experiences with compassion can offer insight into what we are needing. I encourage folks to share what is on their hearts and to notice what comes up when that sharing is held in a safe, nonjudgmental container.
We'll often turn to the body to check in, notice where emotion is moving or stuck, where trauma or intuition are held. So much can move and transform when we have a trusted and confidential place to process our experiences and to speak our truths.
Psychotherapy: Tending to Soul.
Our pain and "symptoms" (depression, anxiety, grief) are often expressions of our unmet, sometimes unconscious longings. Turning toward our experiences with compassion can offer insight into what we are needing. I encourage folks to share what is on their hearts and to notice what comes up when that sharing is held in a safe, nonjudgmental container.
We'll often turn to the body to check in, notice where emotion is moving or stuck, where trauma or intuition are held. So much can move and transform when we have a trusted and confidential place to process our experiences and to speak our truths.
Are you feeling disconnected and stuck? If you feel hurt, isolated, anxious, angry, overwhelmed or numb and are struggling to find purpose or motivation, counselling can help!
I work with youth, adults, and couples using an integrative approach that includes Somatic Experiencing (body-based approach), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), EMDR, Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), mindfulness and compassion-based approaches. My work with couples centres around understanding patterns, attachment, and building communication that supports true emotional expression and reconnection. Call Today to book a Free Consultation!
Are you feeling disconnected and stuck? If you feel hurt, isolated, anxious, angry, overwhelmed or numb and are struggling to find purpose or motivation, counselling can help!
I work with youth, adults, and couples using an integrative approach that includes Somatic Experiencing (body-based approach), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), EMDR, Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), mindfulness and compassion-based approaches. My work with couples centres around understanding patterns, attachment, and building communication that supports true emotional expression and reconnection. Call Today to book a Free Consultation!
Have you recently lost a loved one? Are you dealing with relationship struggles? Do you feel stuck or insecure? Are you going through a difficult life transition? I specialize in working with clients on issues related to: grief and loss, anxiety, relationship and marital conflict, addiction, childhood trauma, body image and self-esteem, and codependency. Sessions give individuals and couples the opportunity to talk through problems and explore issues using different approaches, depending on each individual's needs. My wish is to empower couples and individuals to find fulfilment in their daily lives, even through adversity.
Have you recently lost a loved one? Are you dealing with relationship struggles? Do you feel stuck or insecure? Are you going through a difficult life transition? I specialize in working with clients on issues related to: grief and loss, anxiety, relationship and marital conflict, addiction, childhood trauma, body image and self-esteem, and codependency. Sessions give individuals and couples the opportunity to talk through problems and explore issues using different approaches, depending on each individual's needs. My wish is to empower couples and individuals to find fulfilment in their daily lives, even through adversity.
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Why might an individual want to see a therapist specialising in open relationships and consensual non-monogamy?
A client seeking help with an open or consensually non-monogamous relationship will prefer to talk with a professional whom they can count on to be nonjudgmental. Talking with a supportive therapist may on its own help relieve some of the stigma and challenges partners face. That said, the most important factor in the success of any type of therapy is the ability of the client and practitioner to form a strong, trusting bond. For this reason, an individual or couple could find success with a therapist who does not specialise in non-monogamous relationships but with whom they can build trust.
When should open or consensually non-monogamous partners seek counselling?
Like other couples, polyamorous partners typically seek counseling when they face relationship challenges they can’t solve themselves. In non-monogamous relationships, this could include breaches of trust, including infidelity; unclear rules or violations of boundaries; jealousy of outside partners; the stress of juggling the needs of multiple partners; or the effect of high partner turnover on children. Like those of other couples, polyamorous bonds can be threatened by increasingly frequent arguments, poor or dysfunctional communication, diminished emotional or physical intimacy, or the feeling that something is wrong, even if they don’t know what it is.
Do therapists have special training to gain expertise in open relationships and consensual non-monogamy?
No, but individuals seeking help with non-monogamous relationships would most likely consult a licensed professional with specific training in couples counseling or couples therapy. Couples counselling and couples therapy both involve teaching concrete strategies to navigate conflict in relationships. A good therapist can engage both partners as they explain these approaches but can also work with a single partner.
How long does therapy for consensually non-monogamous couples typically last?
Couples therapy for any type of couple, tends to be relatively time-limited, lasting around 12 weeks on average. A good therapist will tailor sessions to the individual partners’ emotions and sometimes their past, along with patterns found to be repeating in the relationship. In many cases, clients should expect their therapist to assign “homework” between weekly sessions.