Sleep or Insomnia Therapists in Victoria, BC

I am a Clinical Psychologist with fifteen years of experience in treatment and assessment. Education in both the Arts and Science inform my balanced approach to improving mental health. I place importance on understanding the client as a unique individual with their own stressors, life experiences, key relationships and biological/health characteristics. This understanding helps me to develop a focused and effective treatment strategy designed to increase happiness and improve quality of life. I rely on evidence-based techniques, but also understand the importance building of a strong therapeutic relationship based on trust.
I am a Clinical Psychologist with fifteen years of experience in treatment and assessment. Education in both the Arts and Science inform my balanced approach to improving mental health. I place importance on understanding the client as a unique individual with their own stressors, life experiences, key relationships and biological/health characteristics. This understanding helps me to develop a focused and effective treatment strategy designed to increase happiness and improve quality of life. I rely on evidence-based techniques, but also understand the importance building of a strong therapeutic relationship based on trust.

Samantha Hellwig
Registered Psychotherapist, BA, MA, RCC, RP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Online Only
Have you tried therapy before and it felt nice to vent, but didn’t feel like it helped long-term? Do you find that you’re self-aware, or want to be, but still feel anxious or doubt yourself? Would you like someone to help you feel better mentally and emotionally even though it might not always feel possible? Are you interested in figuring out the issue at the root of the problem? Together we can manage the stress, anxiety, and disconnect you feel with yourself to move towards more meaning, purpose, and fulfillment. You don’t have to feel this way anymore.
Have you tried therapy before and it felt nice to vent, but didn’t feel like it helped long-term? Do you find that you’re self-aware, or want to be, but still feel anxious or doubt yourself? Would you like someone to help you feel better mentally and emotionally even though it might not always feel possible? Are you interested in figuring out the issue at the root of the problem? Together we can manage the stress, anxiety, and disconnect you feel with yourself to move towards more meaning, purpose, and fulfillment. You don’t have to feel this way anymore.

Welcome! My passion lies in creating a safe and supportive space where individuals, whether adults, youth, or families, can explore and understand their feelings, emotions, and behaviors. Together, we explore my clients' lived experiences and life contexts in a gentle and curious manner. My ideal client is someone navigating challenges like anxiety, depression, trauma, or life transitions, seeking a compassionate space to feel heard and supported. They may feel overwhelmed, stuck, or uncertain but are ready to explore their emotions and take steps toward growth. Their goal is to build resilience, and create meaningful change.
Welcome! My passion lies in creating a safe and supportive space where individuals, whether adults, youth, or families, can explore and understand their feelings, emotions, and behaviors. Together, we explore my clients' lived experiences and life contexts in a gentle and curious manner. My ideal client is someone navigating challenges like anxiety, depression, trauma, or life transitions, seeking a compassionate space to feel heard and supported. They may feel overwhelmed, stuck, or uncertain but are ready to explore their emotions and take steps toward growth. Their goal is to build resilience, and create meaningful change.

I offer virtual therapy services to diverse older adolescents (16+) and adults. I treat a broad range of conditions, but I have a special interest in working with older adolescents and young adults with a focus on body image, self-esteem, and anxiety. My approach to treatment is based on a foundation of evidence-based therapies, compassion, and a feminist framework.
I offer virtual therapy services to diverse older adolescents (16+) and adults. I treat a broad range of conditions, but I have a special interest in working with older adolescents and young adults with a focus on body image, self-esteem, and anxiety. My approach to treatment is based on a foundation of evidence-based therapies, compassion, and a feminist framework.

Weekend & Evening Availability. You might be facing a setback, and it can be hard to stay positive and not lose faith in your dreams. I know how you feel, I have been there too. I can help you create a plan to change your relationship with substances, anxiety, or a life transition, and move you towards a more fulfilling life. I offer in-person weekend sessions on saturdays and sundays, on evenings monday, thursday, and friday; and online sessions mondays and tuesdays in the afternoon.
Weekend & Evening Availability. You might be facing a setback, and it can be hard to stay positive and not lose faith in your dreams. I know how you feel, I have been there too. I can help you create a plan to change your relationship with substances, anxiety, or a life transition, and move you towards a more fulfilling life. I offer in-person weekend sessions on saturdays and sundays, on evenings monday, thursday, and friday; and online sessions mondays and tuesdays in the afternoon.

Stephanie Marchal
Psychologist, PsyD, MA
Verified Verified
Victoria, BC V8V
Waitlist for new clients
I work with adults, couples, adolescents and children to help them find relief from inner pain and distress in their life. I encourage awareness, foster acceptance, and help create optimal growth. I value clients' finding their own voice and path while doing it in the context of their important relationships, as relationships can be deeply supportive and positively transforming.
I work with adults, couples, adolescents and children to help them find relief from inner pain and distress in their life. I encourage awareness, foster acceptance, and help create optimal growth. I value clients' finding their own voice and path while doing it in the context of their important relationships, as relationships can be deeply supportive and positively transforming.

We help people meet their mental health & wellness goals by offering an array of counselling & neurofeedback services from our beautiful office spaces in Fernwood & Langford, as well as online. With several decades of combined experience, our growing team of Reg. Clinical Counsellors, Psychologists & Interns specialize in supporting children, youth, adults & couples through trauma, grief/loss, major life transitions, relational challenges, anxiety, depression, & addictions. They are adaptive with their approaches & utilize modalities including EMDR, CBT, Mindfulness/Somatic therapies, IFS, Art/Play/Nature-based therapies, & more.
We help people meet their mental health & wellness goals by offering an array of counselling & neurofeedback services from our beautiful office spaces in Fernwood & Langford, as well as online. With several decades of combined experience, our growing team of Reg. Clinical Counsellors, Psychologists & Interns specialize in supporting children, youth, adults & couples through trauma, grief/loss, major life transitions, relational challenges, anxiety, depression, & addictions. They are adaptive with their approaches & utilize modalities including EMDR, CBT, Mindfulness/Somatic therapies, IFS, Art/Play/Nature-based therapies, & more.

Sometimes life can be challenging and we can always use a little help or another perspective on our situation. Whether it is learning new coping skills, finding relief from trauma symptoms, or just needing someone to talk to, counselling can be a great way to add another support to your circle. I specialize in variety of issues, including: anxiety, depression, racialized trauma, intimate partner dynamics, men's issues, gender and sexuality, academic stress/procrastination, childhood trauma (including emotional, physical and/or sexual trauma) and other areas impacting adults, youth and families.
Sometimes life can be challenging and we can always use a little help or another perspective on our situation. Whether it is learning new coping skills, finding relief from trauma symptoms, or just needing someone to talk to, counselling can be a great way to add another support to your circle. I specialize in variety of issues, including: anxiety, depression, racialized trauma, intimate partner dynamics, men's issues, gender and sexuality, academic stress/procrastination, childhood trauma (including emotional, physical and/or sexual trauma) and other areas impacting adults, youth and families.

With 30yrs of experience in counselling, I'm dedicated to helping you navigate through life's toughest challenges, whether it's managing anxiety, depression, addictions, grief & loss, or trauma. I offer sessions by phone, virtual or in-person. Everyone's journey through pain & hardship is unique. Whether you have lost a loved one, faced a career setback, uncovered a family secret, experienced betrayal or are struggling with a life transition. I'm here to help you find your path forward. Together we will work to embrace your pain, & integrate it, so you can restore your spirit to find your next hopeful horizon. Keep your chin up!
With 30yrs of experience in counselling, I'm dedicated to helping you navigate through life's toughest challenges, whether it's managing anxiety, depression, addictions, grief & loss, or trauma. I offer sessions by phone, virtual or in-person. Everyone's journey through pain & hardship is unique. Whether you have lost a loved one, faced a career setback, uncovered a family secret, experienced betrayal or are struggling with a life transition. I'm here to help you find your path forward. Together we will work to embrace your pain, & integrate it, so you can restore your spirit to find your next hopeful horizon. Keep your chin up!

Life can throw challenges our way that feel overwhelming and unmanageable. Coming to a realization that we could use help, and seeking a therapist are big steps. The therapeutic relationship offers a unique space to look at and discuss deeply personal content in a safe, non-judgmental environment. It can feel like a big risk to open up about our struggles. I encourage anyone seeking therapy to search for a therapist that they feel comfortable with. I believe it is my job to foster trust and safety so that we can work through difficult feelings. From my perspective, there is no definitive ranking of problems.
Life can throw challenges our way that feel overwhelming and unmanageable. Coming to a realization that we could use help, and seeking a therapist are big steps. The therapeutic relationship offers a unique space to look at and discuss deeply personal content in a safe, non-judgmental environment. It can feel like a big risk to open up about our struggles. I encourage anyone seeking therapy to search for a therapist that they feel comfortable with. I believe it is my job to foster trust and safety so that we can work through difficult feelings. From my perspective, there is no definitive ranking of problems.

I am pleased to offer solution-based, action-oriented counselling to individuals, couples, and groups needing assistance with everyday problems. I am especially effective with those who wish to learn skills & strategies that will allow them to make healthy, sustainable changes. I tailor my therapeutic approach to suit your needs, and create a comfort zone where you can come home to your authentic self and the potential within. In other words, I help you get out of your own way! I also bring over 30 years of sports coaching experience to my practice as a psychologist in Victoria BC.
I am pleased to offer solution-based, action-oriented counselling to individuals, couples, and groups needing assistance with everyday problems. I am especially effective with those who wish to learn skills & strategies that will allow them to make healthy, sustainable changes. I tailor my therapeutic approach to suit your needs, and create a comfort zone where you can come home to your authentic self and the potential within. In other words, I help you get out of your own way! I also bring over 30 years of sports coaching experience to my practice as a psychologist in Victoria BC.
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My way of being with people is relational, strengths-based, and trauma-informed. I recognize that arriving at counselling may feel vulnerable and uncertain, my approach to working together is to offer a safe space where we can explore the areas that you identify as needing attention. My goal is to create a collaborative relationship which allows you to discuss the challenges you are facing and to offer support and skills to explore these together. I will do this with curiosity, empathy, compassion, and respect for your process. I am passionate about promoting self-care & self-compassion within my sessions.
My way of being with people is relational, strengths-based, and trauma-informed. I recognize that arriving at counselling may feel vulnerable and uncertain, my approach to working together is to offer a safe space where we can explore the areas that you identify as needing attention. My goal is to create a collaborative relationship which allows you to discuss the challenges you are facing and to offer support and skills to explore these together. I will do this with curiosity, empathy, compassion, and respect for your process. I am passionate about promoting self-care & self-compassion within my sessions.

Angelina McOuat
Pre-Licensed Professional, BRM, CNP, MA, CCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Online Only
I aim to support your healing journey by providing a safe therapeutic environment along with a gentle and empathetic approach that is centred on collaboration. I believe in a holistic approach of exploring the whole person and acknowledging that everyone is unique. Understanding that one size does not fit all, I use an integrative approach to empower and help my clients.
I aim to support your healing journey by providing a safe therapeutic environment along with a gentle and empathetic approach that is centred on collaboration. I believe in a holistic approach of exploring the whole person and acknowledging that everyone is unique. Understanding that one size does not fit all, I use an integrative approach to empower and help my clients.

Welcome! 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. In this current landscape, with many things vying for our attention, we struggle to process information, find our strengths, build agency, and remain connected with our community, our world, and nature. The therapy process offers us the opportunity to reframe our beliefs and behaviours, see new possibilities, and explore hope and reconnection.
Welcome! 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. In this current landscape, with many things vying for our attention, we struggle to process information, find our strengths, build agency, and remain connected with our community, our world, and nature. The therapy process offers us the opportunity to reframe our beliefs and behaviours, see new possibilities, and explore hope and reconnection.

Jaime was born and raised in Nanaimo and has lived in the Nanaimo area all her life. She enjoys spending time with her immediate and extended families, playing with her dog Tony, and reading about the latest clinical trends, admitting to spending too much time in Chapters. She works with individuals, families, and groups to address and meaningfully heal the wounds created by a multitude of issues such as mood and anxiety disorders, life transitions, grief and loss, parenting, relationship issues, and more.
Jaime was born and raised in Nanaimo and has lived in the Nanaimo area all her life. She enjoys spending time with her immediate and extended families, playing with her dog Tony, and reading about the latest clinical trends, admitting to spending too much time in Chapters. She works with individuals, families, and groups to address and meaningfully heal the wounds created by a multitude of issues such as mood and anxiety disorders, life transitions, grief and loss, parenting, relationship issues, and more.

I understand that struggling can make us feel hopeless, unmotivated, and frustrated. My human experience allows me to identify with the challenges you are facing, because I face them too. It is my calling to help others at a human level on this journey of healing, and through counselling, you can feel empowered to reclaim your confidence and take back control of your life. You will not be seen as someone who is needing to be fixed or who is broken, but as a whole being who is currently struggling. Let me help you deal with the challenges and transitions that show up along the way, and lead you to a more empowered and authentic life.
I understand that struggling can make us feel hopeless, unmotivated, and frustrated. My human experience allows me to identify with the challenges you are facing, because I face them too. It is my calling to help others at a human level on this journey of healing, and through counselling, you can feel empowered to reclaim your confidence and take back control of your life. You will not be seen as someone who is needing to be fixed or who is broken, but as a whole being who is currently struggling. Let me help you deal with the challenges and transitions that show up along the way, and lead you to a more empowered and authentic life.

Over the past few years our work, schools, homes, families, and daily occupations have been disrupted. As a result, we may feel stressed, overwhelmed, or deeply discouraged. In the absence of the activities we typically 'do', we may have become increasingly vulnerable to unhealthy behaviours and patterns. I can support you to build awareness of your internal and external challenges, develop new skills and capacities, and reveal new opportunities for growth.
Over the past few years our work, schools, homes, families, and daily occupations have been disrupted. As a result, we may feel stressed, overwhelmed, or deeply discouraged. In the absence of the activities we typically 'do', we may have become increasingly vulnerable to unhealthy behaviours and patterns. I can support you to build awareness of your internal and external challenges, develop new skills and capacities, and reveal new opportunities for growth.

I'm passionate about supporting individuals in processing past trauma, nurturing the present moment with self-compassion, and regulating emotions that reside throughout the body and mind. My approach is collaborative and relational, with a touch of humor when appropriate. I offer hypnotherapy for inner exploration and transformation, along with lived experience in parenting, loss and grief, neurodivergence, health and habit evolution, boundary setting, and childhood trauma. I'm committed to meeting clients in each session where they are in their journey, providing a safe space for growth and healing.
I'm passionate about supporting individuals in processing past trauma, nurturing the present moment with self-compassion, and regulating emotions that reside throughout the body and mind. My approach is collaborative and relational, with a touch of humor when appropriate. I offer hypnotherapy for inner exploration and transformation, along with lived experience in parenting, loss and grief, neurodivergence, health and habit evolution, boundary setting, and childhood trauma. I'm committed to meeting clients in each session where they are in their journey, providing a safe space for growth and healing.

Hello! I'm so glad you're here! I’m Mayu, a Registered Clinical Counsellor and the founder of Modern Mind Counselling. I have a deep passion for helping youth and adults overcome challenges and reach their fullest potential. My specialties include emotional regulation, trauma treatment, and supporting those dealing with grief and loss. What sets me apart is my extensive medical knowledge and understanding of our healthcare system, built on 15 years of nursing experience in hospital and community settings.
Hello! I'm so glad you're here! I’m Mayu, a Registered Clinical Counsellor and the founder of Modern Mind Counselling. I have a deep passion for helping youth and adults overcome challenges and reach their fullest potential. My specialties include emotional regulation, trauma treatment, and supporting those dealing with grief and loss. What sets me apart is my extensive medical knowledge and understanding of our healthcare system, built on 15 years of nursing experience in hospital and community settings.

Are you a teen, adult, or parent struggling with stress and anxiety, low mood or depression, trauma, relationship challenges, grief or loss, change and transitions, overwhelming emotions, or other difficulties that feel hard to manage on your own? Are you hoping for support that is genuine, non-judgmental, effective, and rooted in both a clinical and social justice background? Are you looking for someone who values diversity and has lived experience as a member of a historically marginalized group? Do you want to feel more grounded and more aligned so that you can better handle the challenges you face and begin to thrive?
Are you a teen, adult, or parent struggling with stress and anxiety, low mood or depression, trauma, relationship challenges, grief or loss, change and transitions, overwhelming emotions, or other difficulties that feel hard to manage on your own? Are you hoping for support that is genuine, non-judgmental, effective, and rooted in both a clinical and social justice background? Are you looking for someone who values diversity and has lived experience as a member of a historically marginalized group? Do you want to feel more grounded and more aligned so that you can better handle the challenges you face and begin to thrive?