Therapists in Victoria, BC

No matter what you are struggling with, remember that on the other side of this difficult time will be increased wisdom, the exciting potential of a better you and more of what you want. We all have a survivor inside of us, an innate ability to overcome even the most difficult of challenges. Talking to someone can help you harness the strength that lives inside you. That is the essence of counselling.

"We are all wired for connection. It’s in our biology. As infants, our need for connection is about survival. As we grow older, connection means thriving – emotionally, physically, spiritually, and intellectually. Connection is critical because we all have the basic need to feel accepted and to believe that we belong and are valued for who we are” - Brene Brown At the core of my practice, I believe that a meaningful therapeutic connection can spark change. Talk therapy is a powerful tool to build and enhance acceptance, connection, and healing.

Many of us wander through the forest of life trying to find the answer to "Who am I, really?" Outside of our chosen people, we're juggling so many masks it feels like we're bound to make mistakes and drop one eventually. It's exhausting, stealing the time we need for creativity and human connection. I’m here to tell you that you don’t need to ‘fit in’ or ‘be like other people’. In fact, I thrive on the kind of counselling that invites your quirks to the party, instead of leaving them at home. Picture me as your personal guide through the jungle of self-exploration, armed with humor, enthusiasm, and silly voices!

Your current circumstances don't dictate where you'll end up. They serve as a starting point for change. We all have the potential to move forward, sometimes having support is the key to getting there. My counselling approach is collaborative and straightforward with a touch of humour. Using a blend of your personal experiences and life context with evidence-based practices such as eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT), cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) and family systems we pinpoint your strengths and build positive coping skills to help you reach your goals.

My goal is to provide a comfortable space for couples, meet them where they are at and work together to rebuild friendship and resolve conflict more effectively. I also work with couples on treating affairs.

Interested in Feminist Therapy? Hi, I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor and settler on Lekwungen Territory and I can offer support with trauma recovery or PTSD/cPTSD, self-esteem, LGBTQ2S+ experiences, anxiety & depression, grief, cancer, and more. I can help you process emotions, move forward from past experiences, learn new ways to cope, and widen your perspective. If you want to feel better and live more authentically, we might be a good team!

Are you struggling to find balance, navigating life changes, or longing for fulfilling relationships?...counselling with Esha can help! Esha offers a safe space for venting and exploring challenges, aiming for growth and clarity. With expertise in overcoming anxiety, managing changes, and building healthy relationships, Esha believes counselling isn't just about specific problems—it's about finding balance and embracing life. It's time to quiet your confused/negative inner voice and find relief. Esha offers collaborative, supportive counseling, blending emotional and practical coping skills.

Sometimes we get caught up in our day-to-day routines or we feel too stretched, stressed, or spent to get going on creating the future we want for ourselves. Other times, there are family or societal expectations that push up against our dreams of how we want to show up or what we want to do in our lives. Adversity happens, and sometimes difficult events can block us from moving forward in the ways we want. You have strength within you, though, and there is always something good to build upon. This is where we can start our work together.

Hi I'm Cheryl. I have 25 years of experience working in the field of counselling. I only do private practice on Fridays between 9-5 by phone, virtual or in-person. I encourage people to find their passion and restore their spirit while they are trying to overcome anxiety, depression, addictions, grief & loss or trauma. May-be you just lost your job, or found out a devastating family secret, or lost a pet, or your partner had an affair. No one person is the same in how we deal with loss, nor are any of us perfect. Whatever it is, I am here for you to embrace that pain, to learn how to integrate it, and find your next hopeful horizon.

Welcome to my virtual office, if you're feeling stressed, irritable, or low, or if you're struggling with anxiety, panic, or specific challenges in your life, I'm here to help you discover better ways to cope and manage conflict. Additionally, if you're longing for more meaningful connections in your relationships with your partner, family members, or friends, I can provide guidance on that journey.In my practice, I prioritize building a strong therapeutic relationship with my clients. Together, we can develop coping skills and overcome life's obstacles.

If you are ready to reduce emotional suffering, explore new possibilities, and feel empowered to strive toward your fullest potential, we're likely a great match. I offer a safe, open, non-judgmental counselling relationship that is grounded in trust and respect. I am dedicated to helping my clients feel heard and at ease to share their deepest thoughts and feelings. With a focus on supporting you to explore uncertainty, develop a deeper understanding of what you want for and from your life, and determine your way forward, I offer fresh perspectives, gentle challenges, and encouragement to help you flourish.

When we feel stuck or disconnected, we are likely experiencing a change in our momentum. My goal for our work together is to inspire forward momentum, however big or small. Rather than chasing goals, I strive to stretch your natural strengths and abilities in order to achieve your desired outcomes. By working together to equalize your own playing field, we can explore the stressors and challenges in your life. This allows us to find strategies to best manage your presenting symptoms while exploring the root discomfort.

*Accepting new clients* Hi there, my name is Jonathan. Helping people work on the challenges they want to work on so that they can become a better version of themselves is my work. By using an integrative approach, I support people by helping them discover and explore practical solutions for their life circumstances and their relationships. What works best for you is what is important, not following a set of instructions or trying to fit you into a prescribed way of life. Counselling is about working together to improve well-being and focusing our efforts to do so, so let's work together.

Hi there, I'm Sam! My style of counselling prioritizes warm, transparent communication. I provide therapy from a trauma-informed, client centred perspective that is anti-oppressive. The focus of my practice is supporting individuals managing anxiety, depression, disordered eating, chronic health conditions, and ADHD through an integrated approach that is collaborative. I provide coaching support for those looking to optimize their performance in sport, performing arts, and business as well.

Are you feeling tired and burnt out? Struggling with the tasks of daily living? Feeling disconnected from yourself? Maybe you're coping with past experiences and those are interfering with your present reality. You may be finding that your feelings are impacting the way that you show up for yourself, your kids, your family, or your community and you want to start to see a shift. You know there's something missing, but you're having trouble putting your finger on it.

I'm happy you're here! Life can throw a lot of challenges at us, and I learned the value of having a dedicated counsellor to support us through it all at a young age. As a proud queer-identifying counsellor, I bring my whole self into every session (humour, quirks, cheeky mugs, and all) and I strive to co-create a safe space with everyone I work with so that you are invited to do the same. I'm located on Lekwungen territory (Victoria, BC) and offer in-person, walk-and-talk, and online counselling to folks residing anywhere in BC. I also provide hormone readiness assessments for folks wanting to access gender-affirming healthcare.

Coping with life's ups and downs can be really tough. Life events can leave us feeling stuck, lost, sad, lonely, or overwhelmed. We may even feel ashamed or embarrassed about our situation, making it difficult to turn to friends and family for support. A therapist who is welcoming, understanding, compassionate and discrete can help you work through whatever you're facing.

If you struggle to find meaning in your life, or feel lost at the moment, I offer a gentle space to reconnect to your own inner wisdom and move forward with confidence and new hope. I feel deeply connected to working with people with intense burdens of anxiety, depression, grief, and childhood trauma.

I celebrate diversity, and seek to help individuals understand how their identities and the social world around them impact their mental wellness. My specializations are identity (including sexual, gender, ethnic and religious), relationships/marriage, and chronic pain and disability. I use a variety of tools with a foundation of nonjudgemental, affirmative therapy. Together, we will use tools that suit your strengths and needs to explore issues related to identity, self esteem, depression, anxiety, grief, interpersonal relationships, and more.