Stress Therapists in Victoria, BC
Life is stressful and at times feel difficult to manage.
My counselling approach is holistic, integrative, collaborative, and trauma-informed. My foundation is humanistic-existential theory, which acknowledges the mental, emotional, physical, spiritual, and relational aspects of being human. This approach is broad enough to accommodate of a variety of therapies to ensure an individualized experience.
Life is stressful and at times feel difficult to manage.
My counselling approach is holistic, integrative, collaborative, and trauma-informed. My foundation is humanistic-existential theory, which acknowledges the mental, emotional, physical, spiritual, and relational aspects of being human. This approach is broad enough to accommodate of a variety of therapies to ensure an individualized experience.
Are you going through a transition that feels bigger than you expected? Maybe it's a career change, retirement, a relationship shift, or a period of burnout where your usual ways of coping aren't working anymore. If you're someone who feels deeply and tends to carry the weight of change more than most, these times can feel especially overwhelming.
Are you going through a transition that feels bigger than you expected? Maybe it's a career change, retirement, a relationship shift, or a period of burnout where your usual ways of coping aren't working anymore. If you're someone who feels deeply and tends to carry the weight of change more than most, these times can feel especially overwhelming.
My scope of practice is broad as I like to work with folks on a variety of issues, such as anxiety, depression, and trauma. In terms of ages and stages, I work with teenagers and seniors and everyone in between. In addition, I am an Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS with BCACC) to support new and seasoned counsellors.
My scope of practice is broad as I like to work with folks on a variety of issues, such as anxiety, depression, and trauma. In terms of ages and stages, I work with teenagers and seniors and everyone in between. In addition, I am an Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS with BCACC) to support new and seasoned counsellors.
Struggling with anxiety, OCD, worry, or stress can be isolating, overwhelming, and exhausting.
I provide psychological therapy and assessments to adults who may be experiencing a variety of concerns. I specialize in treatment with individuals experiencing obsessive-compulsive disorder, avoidant-restrictive food and anxiety disorders, depression, relationship problems, and stress. I have expertise in exposure therapy, and psychodiagnostic assessments.
Struggling with anxiety, OCD, worry, or stress can be isolating, overwhelming, and exhausting.
I provide psychological therapy and assessments to adults who may be experiencing a variety of concerns. I specialize in treatment with individuals experiencing obsessive-compulsive disorder, avoidant-restrictive food and anxiety disorders, depression, relationship problems, and stress. I have expertise in exposure therapy, and psychodiagnostic assessments.
I support people in learning how to feel safe and grounded in their body again. I work with the nervous system help people feel more regulated, calmer, and reconnected with themselves.
I support people in learning how to feel safe and grounded in their body again. I work with the nervous system help people feel more regulated, calmer, and reconnected with themselves.
Hi! I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor in beautiful Victoria, British Columbia and I am happy to work with clients virtually throughout the province. I believe counselling is an important component in cultivating peace and justice in our world and I see connections to community & with nature as fundamental to our health and well-being.
Hi! I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor in beautiful Victoria, British Columbia and I am happy to work with clients virtually throughout the province. I believe counselling is an important component in cultivating peace and justice in our world and I see connections to community & with nature as fundamental to our health and well-being.
If you're experiencing confusion, stress or overwhelm, counselling is one way to lighten the burden and open to new ways of understanding and being.
I help people recover from PTSD, complex trauma, anxiety, depression and burnout. If you feel hyper-alert or on guarded, or numb and shutdown, or swamped in self-doubt and overwhelming emotions, you are not broken! Chances are you've been injured, and with care, you can heal.
I can help you understand what has happened to you, connect to your inner wisdom and find your way back to peace, balance and vitality.
I have experience working in Indigenous communities and offer services funded by First Nations Health Authority and Crime Victim Assistance.
If you're experiencing confusion, stress or overwhelm, counselling is one way to lighten the burden and open to new ways of understanding and being.
I help people recover from PTSD, complex trauma, anxiety, depression and burnout. If you feel hyper-alert or on guarded, or numb and shutdown, or swamped in self-doubt and overwhelming emotions, you are not broken! Chances are you've been injured, and with care, you can heal.
I can help you understand what has happened to you, connect to your inner wisdom and find your way back to peace, balance and vitality.
I have experience working in Indigenous communities and offer services funded by First Nations Health Authority and Crime Victim Assistance.
Overwhelmed.
Much of my caseload is veterans and particularly people with an "engineering" mindset, logical and straightfoward and struggling with relational/emotional issues and trauma. I work under supervision of a psychologist which means paperwork related to VAC and other organizations can be addressed.
Overwhelmed.
Much of my caseload is veterans and particularly people with an "engineering" mindset, logical and straightfoward and struggling with relational/emotional issues and trauma. I work under supervision of a psychologist which means paperwork related to VAC and other organizations can be addressed.
Are you struggling to find meaning in your life, or are feeling generally lost or distracted from your life? I offer a gentle space to reconnect to your inner wisdom and move forward with confidence and hope. I work with people who have gone through hard experiences as children and adults, and sometimes don't know how to drop their protective layers built-up over time, including intense burdens of anxiety, grief, depression, and challenging traumatic reactions and habits.
I offer Internal Family Systems (IFS) style therapy to help you to explore your past experiences, release old patterns and discover your unfamiliar potential.
Are you struggling to find meaning in your life, or are feeling generally lost or distracted from your life? I offer a gentle space to reconnect to your inner wisdom and move forward with confidence and hope. I work with people who have gone through hard experiences as children and adults, and sometimes don't know how to drop their protective layers built-up over time, including intense burdens of anxiety, grief, depression, and challenging traumatic reactions and habits.
I offer Internal Family Systems (IFS) style therapy to help you to explore your past experiences, release old patterns and discover your unfamiliar potential.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or depressed.
I am an integrative therapist using different techniques tailored to your specific needs based on a relational approach called Interpersonal Process. This model brings together various theories into a framework that centers on the therapeutic relationship. It emphasizes how we are wired for connection, healing, and growth through supportive relationships.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or depressed.
I am an integrative therapist using different techniques tailored to your specific needs based on a relational approach called Interpersonal Process. This model brings together various theories into a framework that centers on the therapeutic relationship. It emphasizes how we are wired for connection, healing, and growth through supportive relationships.
Common treatment issues include depression, anxiety, stress, and interpersonal difficulties.
I practice in clinical and counselling psychology, providing assessment and treatment services for adults with a broad range of psychological and emotional concerns. I received my Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from York University in 2010 and have held positions in several large hospitals, a university counselling centre, and in private practice.
Common treatment issues include depression, anxiety, stress, and interpersonal difficulties.
I practice in clinical and counselling psychology, providing assessment and treatment services for adults with a broad range of psychological and emotional concerns. I received my Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from York University in 2010 and have held positions in several large hospitals, a university counselling centre, and in private practice.
Welcome. I'm a mental health therapist offering a unique, holistic path to well-being. My practice is deeply rooted in my own healing journey, my professional background as a social worker, and the transformative principles of Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy. In our work, I create a compassionate space for you to explore your inner world. Guided by IFS, we'll gently connect with your inner "parts"—even those in shadowy places or seeking comfortable shade. My role is to help you understand them, listen to their stories, and invite your inherent Self—your core of wisdom, compassion, and courage—to lead with clarity and peace.
Welcome. I'm a mental health therapist offering a unique, holistic path to well-being. My practice is deeply rooted in my own healing journey, my professional background as a social worker, and the transformative principles of Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy. In our work, I create a compassionate space for you to explore your inner world. Guided by IFS, we'll gently connect with your inner "parts"—even those in shadowy places or seeking comfortable shade. My role is to help you understand them, listen to their stories, and invite your inherent Self—your core of wisdom, compassion, and courage—to lead with clarity and peace.
I work with individuals, couples, and families in areas such as self-acceptance, anxiety, depression, traumatic experiences, grief and loss, health and lifestyle issues, relationships and exploring feelings of anger, shame, and guilt and the impact on your day-to-day life. In addition, I work with couples who are struggling in their relationships and parents who are looking to improve their relationship with their children and each other. I offer pre-commitment counselling to help couples build a successful skill set for long term commitment based on dignity and respect for each other.
I work with individuals, couples, and families in areas such as self-acceptance, anxiety, depression, traumatic experiences, grief and loss, health and lifestyle issues, relationships and exploring feelings of anger, shame, and guilt and the impact on your day-to-day life. In addition, I work with couples who are struggling in their relationships and parents who are looking to improve their relationship with their children and each other. I offer pre-commitment counselling to help couples build a successful skill set for long term commitment based on dignity and respect for each other.
Many people experience chronic stress, exhaustion, psychological injuries or a sense of overwhelm at work.
I help clients to recognize burnout, rebuild balance, and develop communication skills and habits that help them feel empowered, effective, and in alignment with themselves again. Together, we work on setting boundaries, navigating workplace dynamics, processing stress, and reclaiming personal power.
Many people experience chronic stress, exhaustion, psychological injuries or a sense of overwhelm at work.
I help clients to recognize burnout, rebuild balance, and develop communication skills and habits that help them feel empowered, effective, and in alignment with themselves again. Together, we work on setting boundaries, navigating workplace dynamics, processing stress, and reclaiming personal power.
For over 20 years I have worked to help people to manage and transform anxiety, depression, trauma, chronic illness, loss and grief, change and transitions, relationships and divorce, self-esteem, sleep problems, and stress management.
I am a Registered Social Worker with the British Columbia College of Social Workers (10977), an EMDR and Integrative Voicework Therapist, and a Certified NeurOptimal Neurofeedback Trainer. I obtained my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (Honors) degree from the University of Alberta and my Master of Social Work degree from the University of British Columbia
For over 20 years I have worked to help people to manage and transform anxiety, depression, trauma, chronic illness, loss and grief, change and transitions, relationships and divorce, self-esteem, sleep problems, and stress management.
I am a Registered Social Worker with the British Columbia College of Social Workers (10977), an EMDR and Integrative Voicework Therapist, and a Certified NeurOptimal Neurofeedback Trainer. I obtained my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (Honors) degree from the University of Alberta and my Master of Social Work degree from the University of British Columbia
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.
I specialize in stress related concerns and depression/anxiety. I am working more with people around life and career transitions, including retirement counseling. I also enjoy working with people from different cultures and the LGBT community.
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.
I specialize in stress related concerns and depression/anxiety. I am working more with people around life and career transitions, including retirement counseling. I also enjoy working with people from different cultures and the LGBT community.
I work with a wide variety of areas that include anxiety, depression, stress, identity, work-life balance, chronic illness and grief and loss.
Welcome. I'm Samina, a Master Practitioner in Clinical Counselling-Provisional. My practice is client focused, strengths-based and trauma informed. I work from an anti-oppressive and anti-colonial lens. In this co-collaborative process, we uncover the root of our stories using modalities such as CBT, DBT, Parts Work, Narrative, and ACT. Here you find a place to gently explore with curiosity, compassion and supportive guidance. I offer an initial consultation at no-cost to introduce myself and hear more about what you hope to gain from therapy. I offer low-cost and sliding scale options to remove barriers from access.
I work with a wide variety of areas that include anxiety, depression, stress, identity, work-life balance, chronic illness and grief and loss.
Welcome. I'm Samina, a Master Practitioner in Clinical Counselling-Provisional. My practice is client focused, strengths-based and trauma informed. I work from an anti-oppressive and anti-colonial lens. In this co-collaborative process, we uncover the root of our stories using modalities such as CBT, DBT, Parts Work, Narrative, and ACT. Here you find a place to gently explore with curiosity, compassion and supportive guidance. I offer an initial consultation at no-cost to introduce myself and hear more about what you hope to gain from therapy. I offer low-cost and sliding scale options to remove barriers from access.
If you're dealing with stress, life transitions, or often seeking ways that only temporarily release tension, together we can work towards strengthening your authentic voice.
At Heart Times, I support you to move from being stuck to a greater sense of clarity. This may include trying out creative arts based practices that grow the resources within and around you. I also provide a variety of other strategies depending on your needs and goals, including cognitive, emotion, and body based theories.
If you're dealing with stress, life transitions, or often seeking ways that only temporarily release tension, together we can work towards strengthening your authentic voice.
At Heart Times, I support you to move from being stuck to a greater sense of clarity. This may include trying out creative arts based practices that grow the resources within and around you. I also provide a variety of other strategies depending on your needs and goals, including cognitive, emotion, and body based theories.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or anxious and not sure what to do next?
With my adult clients, I use solution-focused and cognitive-behavioural approaches that are suitable for short-term counselling (e.g., 5-10 sessions) and that help you identify and understand what may be contributing to your stress and/or anxiety. I offer reduced rate sessions for undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in a postsecondary institutions.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or anxious and not sure what to do next?
With my adult clients, I use solution-focused and cognitive-behavioural approaches that are suitable for short-term counselling (e.g., 5-10 sessions) and that help you identify and understand what may be contributing to your stress and/or anxiety. I offer reduced rate sessions for undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in a postsecondary institutions.
I provide a supportive space for women to manage stress, anxiety and life transitions.
Life as a woman can be overwhelming. Work, relationships and motherhood often pull us in different directions.
I can help you to understand patterns behind stress, anxiety and depression; reconnect with your inner strenghts and identify practical changes you can make in your daily life.
I provide a supportive space for women to manage stress, anxiety and life transitions.
Life as a woman can be overwhelming. Work, relationships and motherhood often pull us in different directions.
I can help you to understand patterns behind stress, anxiety and depression; reconnect with your inner strenghts and identify practical changes you can make in your daily life.
