Parenting Therapists in Victoria, BC
Many of us face challenges such as unhappiness, anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, sleep issues, separation, divorce, trauma, relationship and parenting struggles, emotion regulation, communication, boundaries, personal growth, caregiver burden, and more.
Envision Counselling & Coaching Services offers compassionate support and education. I respect that each person holds their own answers and ask clarifying questions to help you find them. With over 30 years of experience, I use CBT, emotion regulation, and resilience‑building to guide growth and healing.
Many of us face challenges such as unhappiness, anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, sleep issues, separation, divorce, trauma, relationship and parenting struggles, emotion regulation, communication, boundaries, personal growth, caregiver burden, and more.
Envision Counselling & Coaching Services offers compassionate support and education. I respect that each person holds their own answers and ask clarifying questions to help you find them. With over 30 years of experience, I use CBT, emotion regulation, and resilience‑building to guide growth and healing.
These may show up in their relationship with themselves and others, at work, school or in their parenting.
Together we can make sense of what you have been experiencing, rediscover your areas of strength and create a clear plan to move forward. I offer evidence based approaches to support your concerns and work with your preferences. Healing what has been hurting you can break damaging cycles and connect you to hope, purpose and balance in your life.
These may show up in their relationship with themselves and others, at work, school or in their parenting.
Together we can make sense of what you have been experiencing, rediscover your areas of strength and create a clear plan to move forward. I offer evidence based approaches to support your concerns and work with your preferences. Healing what has been hurting you can break damaging cycles and connect you to hope, purpose and balance in your life.
I have worked extensively with mental health issues, such as depression and anxiety in both youth and adults, as well as grief and loss, relationship issues, major life transitions, parenting concerns, perfectionism and self-harm.
Accepting New Clients. Sometimes we all feel stuck. Our go-to methods of coping aren't working anymore, or we aren't getting what we need from those we usually turn to. Sometimes we need a space to be heard and other times we want someone to help us set some goals and take those first steps. In working with youth, individuals and families I bring curiosity, gentleness, humour and compassion along with knowledge of many therapeutic modalities which allows me to be flexible and tailor our work together to your specific needs.
I have worked extensively with mental health issues, such as depression and anxiety in both youth and adults, as well as grief and loss, relationship issues, major life transitions, parenting concerns, perfectionism and self-harm.
Accepting New Clients. Sometimes we all feel stuck. Our go-to methods of coping aren't working anymore, or we aren't getting what we need from those we usually turn to. Sometimes we need a space to be heard and other times we want someone to help us set some goals and take those first steps. In working with youth, individuals and families I bring curiosity, gentleness, humour and compassion along with knowledge of many therapeutic modalities which allows me to be flexible and tailor our work together to your specific needs.
I love working with parents and caregivers on the challenges you face, and with you and your child on the underlying reasons for their behaviour.
I work with all ages, from young children and their parents, to youth and adults. I use Internal Family Systems Therapy (or "parts" work), somatic therapy and Synergetic Play Therapy. The foundation of therapy is the same for all ages; together we build a strong relational container, explore what feels challenging, and create space for change.
I love working with parents and caregivers on the challenges you face, and with you and your child on the underlying reasons for their behaviour.
I work with all ages, from young children and their parents, to youth and adults. I use Internal Family Systems Therapy (or "parts" work), somatic therapy and Synergetic Play Therapy. The foundation of therapy is the same for all ages; together we build a strong relational container, explore what feels challenging, and create space for change.
Rainstorm Counselling & Consulting
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RSW
2 Endorsed
Victoria, BC V8N
Whether you are a parent, part of a couple, or caring for someone that needs you
You need to not feel so overwhelmed, in order to be present for another, and for your relationship. You might want to come see me as part of a couple, or on your own. However you move forward, whether or not they want their own help, you want to learn more about how to help yourself.
Whether you are a parent, part of a couple, or caring for someone that needs you
You need to not feel so overwhelmed, in order to be present for another, and for your relationship. You might want to come see me as part of a couple, or on your own. However you move forward, whether or not they want their own help, you want to learn more about how to help yourself.
Welcome, my name is Cheryl, and I offer counselling to youth (14+), adults, parents, and couples who are feeling anxious, disconnected, or unsure of how to move forward in life.
I support clients experiencing anxiety, self-esteem, loneliness, parenting, and relationship challenges using CBT, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and attachment-based approaches. For couples, I draw from PREP Couples Therapy and the Developmental Model to help partners deepen understanding, improve communication, and strengthen emotional closeness.
Welcome, my name is Cheryl, and I offer counselling to youth (14+), adults, parents, and couples who are feeling anxious, disconnected, or unsure of how to move forward in life.
I support clients experiencing anxiety, self-esteem, loneliness, parenting, and relationship challenges using CBT, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and attachment-based approaches. For couples, I draw from PREP Couples Therapy and the Developmental Model to help partners deepen understanding, improve communication, and strengthen emotional closeness.
ARE YOU A TEEN, OR A PARENT OF A TEEN?
I am passionate about supporting parents and youth through what is often a tumultuous stage, and can often be traumatic for individuals and families. Having an experienced professional outside your family system who can really hear you, and help you thrive during these years can provide you with renewed hope, options, and potentially stronger relationships.
ARE YOU A TEEN, OR A PARENT OF A TEEN?
I am passionate about supporting parents and youth through what is often a tumultuous stage, and can often be traumatic for individuals and families. Having an experienced professional outside your family system who can really hear you, and help you thrive during these years can provide you with renewed hope, options, and potentially stronger relationships.
You've been feeling disconnected, frustrated, or unfulfilled when it comes to your experiences with sexuality, relationships, or parenting.
I have over 15 years of experience supporting people through life transitions and personal growth, and am now in private practice working with clients who want to create the life and relationships they yearn for. With specialized training in sexuality as well as relationships, I bring an integrated set of skills to support your goals for your life.
You've been feeling disconnected, frustrated, or unfulfilled when it comes to your experiences with sexuality, relationships, or parenting.
I have over 15 years of experience supporting people through life transitions and personal growth, and am now in private practice working with clients who want to create the life and relationships they yearn for. With specialized training in sexuality as well as relationships, I bring an integrated set of skills to support your goals for your life.
Does your life feel out of balance? Are you quick to react? Do you struggle to slow down? Are anger or sadness too present in your life? Are you taking your kids' behaviours too personal? You are not alone. With 20 years of mental health counselling experience, I can confidently offer you a safe, and supportive space in which to explore challenges. Sometimes we all hold on to issues longer than we need too - but in the context of a healthy therapeutic relationship healing happens. When you feel ready, please reach out.
Does your life feel out of balance? Are you quick to react? Do you struggle to slow down? Are anger or sadness too present in your life? Are you taking your kids' behaviours too personal? You are not alone. With 20 years of mental health counselling experience, I can confidently offer you a safe, and supportive space in which to explore challenges. Sometimes we all hold on to issues longer than we need too - but in the context of a healthy therapeutic relationship healing happens. When you feel ready, please reach out.
Let's face it, parenting can leave you feeling frustrated, powerless and downright distressed.
Through counselling and education I empower youth and their families to foster confidence, emotional well-being and resiliency. My goal is to help families discover the tools they can use to build or rebuild a solid, honest, and trusting relationship while learning healthy coping strategies and communication skills.
Let's face it, parenting can leave you feeling frustrated, powerless and downright distressed.
Through counselling and education I empower youth and their families to foster confidence, emotional well-being and resiliency. My goal is to help families discover the tools they can use to build or rebuild a solid, honest, and trusting relationship while learning healthy coping strategies and communication skills.
I work with children (4–12), youth, adults, parents, and couples experiencing anxiety, depression, grief and loss, self-esteem issues, OCD, neurodiversity, trauma, C-PTSD, relationship or parenting challenges, and disabilities.
I specialize in non-directive and directive play therapy, sand tray, and expressive arts play therapy for children, and utilize CBT, Solution-Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Narrative Therapy with youth and adults. For couples wanting to improve the quality of their relationships I use the Gottman Method of Couples Therapy.
I work with children (4–12), youth, adults, parents, and couples experiencing anxiety, depression, grief and loss, self-esteem issues, OCD, neurodiversity, trauma, C-PTSD, relationship or parenting challenges, and disabilities.
I specialize in non-directive and directive play therapy, sand tray, and expressive arts play therapy for children, and utilize CBT, Solution-Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Narrative Therapy with youth and adults. For couples wanting to improve the quality of their relationships I use the Gottman Method of Couples Therapy.
Through a relational and collaborative approach, I work with children, youth, adults, and parents/caregivers who are experiencing challenges related to stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, parenting, prenatal/postpartum changes, and peer and family relationships.
Parenting and school-related support are key areas of my counselling practice. As a parent of two kids, and as a teacher and school counsellor, I support families through behaviour challenges, school refusal, technology use, Individual Education Plans, and collaboration with school teams. I love helping families connect, grow, and find resources!
Through a relational and collaborative approach, I work with children, youth, adults, and parents/caregivers who are experiencing challenges related to stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, parenting, prenatal/postpartum changes, and peer and family relationships.
Parenting and school-related support are key areas of my counselling practice. As a parent of two kids, and as a teacher and school counsellor, I support families through behaviour challenges, school refusal, technology use, Individual Education Plans, and collaboration with school teams. I love helping families connect, grow, and find resources!
I have a particular interest in working with people who have sustained birth injuries as well as neurodivergent parents.
I utilize elements of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), dialectical behaviour therapy, and cognitive behaviour therapy in my practice. I believe in evidence based practice, while still maintaining a strong therapeutic relationship.
I have a particular interest in working with people who have sustained birth injuries as well as neurodivergent parents.
I utilize elements of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), dialectical behaviour therapy, and cognitive behaviour therapy in my practice. I believe in evidence based practice, while still maintaining a strong therapeutic relationship.
Looking for couples, parent, or individual counselling?
With couples, my evidence-based attachment-focused approach draws on my formal training in both Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy and the Gottman Method to overcome patterns of disconnection and enrich communication. With parents of teens, I am also guided by Interpersonal Neurobiology and Emotionally Focused Family Therapy.
Looking for couples, parent, or individual counselling?
With couples, my evidence-based attachment-focused approach draws on my formal training in both Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy and the Gottman Method to overcome patterns of disconnection and enrich communication. With parents of teens, I am also guided by Interpersonal Neurobiology and Emotionally Focused Family Therapy.
Are you a parent who wants to increase your insight and skills to enhance your relationship with your kids (young or grown) and create a different experience than the one you had?
My approach is integrative, experiential, and trauma-informed. Together, using brain science and mindfulness as our tools for exploration, we can attend to themes at their root and cultivate new awareness, understanding, discernment and self-trust.
Are you a parent who wants to increase your insight and skills to enhance your relationship with your kids (young or grown) and create a different experience than the one you had?
My approach is integrative, experiential, and trauma-informed. Together, using brain science and mindfulness as our tools for exploration, we can attend to themes at their root and cultivate new awareness, understanding, discernment and self-trust.
My teens and twenties were some of the toughest times in my life - and the worst part was that everyone else seemed to be managing while I was struggling to get out of bed. I felt lost and alone and wasn’t sure where to turn to get the help and support I needed, which is why I love supporting young people now today. If you’re struggling with your mood, feeling anxious, lost, overwhelmed, or confused talking to someone can bring clarity and help guide you to the next right thing.
My teens and twenties were some of the toughest times in my life - and the worst part was that everyone else seemed to be managing while I was struggling to get out of bed. I felt lost and alone and wasn’t sure where to turn to get the help and support I needed, which is why I love supporting young people now today. If you’re struggling with your mood, feeling anxious, lost, overwhelmed, or confused talking to someone can bring clarity and help guide you to the next right thing.
I work with youth (12+), adults, and parents seeking support with anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, and relationship challenges.
I offer a compassionate, grounded space that integrates DBT, CBT, Somatic EMDR, and mindfulness-based approaches. Through a trauma-informed and somatic lens, I help clients build emotional awareness, self-compassion, and resilience. Together, we work toward healing, balance, and practical tools that support the lasting change you're seeking.
I work with youth (12+), adults, and parents seeking support with anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, and relationship challenges.
I offer a compassionate, grounded space that integrates DBT, CBT, Somatic EMDR, and mindfulness-based approaches. Through a trauma-informed and somatic lens, I help clients build emotional awareness, self-compassion, and resilience. Together, we work toward healing, balance, and practical tools that support the lasting change you're seeking.
If you are struggling with your mental health, identity related to parenting, parenting, relationship challenges then I can help you on your journey.
As a counsellor, I will work with you to increase your awareness to gain a deeper understanding of your needs and develop skills to improve your relationship with yourself and others. I have specialized in working with the perinatal population, so for those trying to become parents, pregnant or already parents and the challenges that arise.
If you are struggling with your mental health, identity related to parenting, parenting, relationship challenges then I can help you on your journey.
As a counsellor, I will work with you to increase your awareness to gain a deeper understanding of your needs and develop skills to improve your relationship with yourself and others. I have specialized in working with the perinatal population, so for those trying to become parents, pregnant or already parents and the challenges that arise.
I also work with children, youth and their parents around issues that arise at school and within families.
I've spent most of my career working in the school system as a counsellor, behaviour support specialist, teacher and administrator. I am now a BC registered clinical counsellor and am working at The Budding Elm in Oak Bay. I have a real interest in working with individuals, couples, with children & youth, and with families. Processing life changes, grief & loss, relationship issues, and the stress of everyday living are examples of what I hope to be able to help you with. I offer a free 15 minute consultation where you can determine if working with me might be a good fit for you.
I also work with children, youth and their parents around issues that arise at school and within families.
I've spent most of my career working in the school system as a counsellor, behaviour support specialist, teacher and administrator. I am now a BC registered clinical counsellor and am working at The Budding Elm in Oak Bay. I have a real interest in working with individuals, couples, with children & youth, and with families. Processing life changes, grief & loss, relationship issues, and the stress of everyday living are examples of what I hope to be able to help you with. I offer a free 15 minute consultation where you can determine if working with me might be a good fit for you.
I also provide counselling to parents with children of all ages to address developmental and behavioral questions.
I offer evidence based treatment of anxiety, and OCD. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP).
These are well researched and highly effective treatment modalities. Treatment is tailored to your child's individual needs, age, and developmental stage.
I also provide counselling to parents with children of all ages to address developmental and behavioral questions.
I offer evidence based treatment of anxiety, and OCD. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP).
These are well researched and highly effective treatment modalities. Treatment is tailored to your child's individual needs, age, and developmental stage.
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What does therapy for parenting look like?
Therapists may work with parents individually, together, or include the whole family to find solutions for the problems a parent faces. Many parent-based therapies work on a parent’s relationship with their children, problem-solving within the family, and analysis of family dynamics. Therapy conducted remotely by video may be helpful in allowing a therapist to observe how families interact in their own homes.
When should a parent seek therapy?
When behavioral problems begin to disrupt the healthy functioning of a family, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If parents find that children are acting out in school, have started using drugs or alcohol, have developed eating disorders, or other similar red flags, a therapist may be able to help.
How long does therapy take for parenting problems?
Depending on the severity of a family’s challenges and the type of treatment utilized, therapy for parenting can last from weeks to months. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a pragmatic therapy type that can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. Structural family therapy, which inspects family dynamics, often takes several months. Parent-child interaction therapy is typically shorter-term, lasting between 10 and 20 sessions. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.
Can therapy help parents dealing with burnout or stress?
Parenting is difficult. Parents may dismiss or conceal feelings of exhaustion, overwhelm, or escape ideation—imagining withdrawing from their parental obligations altogether. but left unattended, these feelings can have negative effects on the whole family. A therapist can help parents work on the skills they might need to better cope with the burdens of parenting and help them be the best parents they can be.