Trauma Focused Therapists in Victoria, BC
Welcome! I specialize in trauma therapy and I also work with couples and relationships to foster repair and deepen connection. Rooted in anti-oppressive values, my approach to therapy acknowledges the profound impacts of trauma and oppression on our wellbeing, while also valuing the richness and complexity of our experiences that exist alongside suffering. Together, we can nurture your pain, and actively reclaim the immense potential for joy, pleasure, beauty, and fulfillment in your life.
Welcome! I specialize in trauma therapy and I also work with couples and relationships to foster repair and deepen connection. Rooted in anti-oppressive values, my approach to therapy acknowledges the profound impacts of trauma and oppression on our wellbeing, while also valuing the richness and complexity of our experiences that exist alongside suffering. Together, we can nurture your pain, and actively reclaim the immense potential for joy, pleasure, beauty, and fulfillment in your life.
Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck in a major life transition? You’re trying your best, but stress, burnout, and self-doubt may be leaving you drained. Whether you're facing relationship struggles, or simply feeling off balance, you're not alone—and you don't have to navigate it alone. Therapy offers a space to slow down, gain clarity, and reconnect with your inner strength. Together, we can work to build resilience, restore confidence, and help you move forward with purpose and self-compassion. Let’s get you back to feeling like you again.
Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck in a major life transition? You’re trying your best, but stress, burnout, and self-doubt may be leaving you drained. Whether you're facing relationship struggles, or simply feeling off balance, you're not alone—and you don't have to navigate it alone. Therapy offers a space to slow down, gain clarity, and reconnect with your inner strength. Together, we can work to build resilience, restore confidence, and help you move forward with purpose and self-compassion. Let’s get you back to feeling like you again.
Relationships are built at the speed of trust and I believe the relationship created between therapist and client is the foundational component in the therapeutic process. I bring 15 years of experience working with families and individuals in various capacities and create a treatment plan specific to your individual needs. I identify as a female from a mixed ancestry- European/French/Indigenous, and honour the ability to work and play on the traditional lands and territory of the ləkʷəŋən People. I'm grateful to be able to walk alongside you and support you on your journey.
Relationships are built at the speed of trust and I believe the relationship created between therapist and client is the foundational component in the therapeutic process. I bring 15 years of experience working with families and individuals in various capacities and create a treatment plan specific to your individual needs. I identify as a female from a mixed ancestry- European/French/Indigenous, and honour the ability to work and play on the traditional lands and territory of the ləkʷəŋən People. I'm grateful to be able to walk alongside you and support you on your journey.
Has your family been impacted by grief, loss, mental health challenges or life transitions? Have you or a family member witnessed or experienced interpersonal violence or trauma? As a registered clinical counselor and art therapist, I support children, youth, adults, and caregivers to bridge connections by exploring these issues with safety and acceptance. My approach to counselling is relational, client-centered and trauma informed, and I utilize evidence-based modalities from my training in art therapy, trauma-focused cognitive behavioural therapy and somatic attachment therapy.
Has your family been impacted by grief, loss, mental health challenges or life transitions? Have you or a family member witnessed or experienced interpersonal violence or trauma? As a registered clinical counselor and art therapist, I support children, youth, adults, and caregivers to bridge connections by exploring these issues with safety and acceptance. My approach to counselling is relational, client-centered and trauma informed, and I utilize evidence-based modalities from my training in art therapy, trauma-focused cognitive behavioural therapy and somatic attachment therapy.
Sarah Kathleen Wilson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, RSW, CHT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Online Only
It's understandable to feel overwhelmed by the state of the world, or find yourself struggling to make sense of your experiences as we navigate the complexities of this time. Perhaps you feel exhausted and experiences things like chronic pain, digestive illness, ongoing fatigue or poor sleep. Maybe you find it difficult to to cope with a lingering sense of dread, feelings of anxiety, or the sharp pain of grief and loss. I know these experiences can make it difficult to stay connected to our values, and to find meaning amidst the constant demands on our attention and time.
It's understandable to feel overwhelmed by the state of the world, or find yourself struggling to make sense of your experiences as we navigate the complexities of this time. Perhaps you feel exhausted and experiences things like chronic pain, digestive illness, ongoing fatigue or poor sleep. Maybe you find it difficult to to cope with a lingering sense of dread, feelings of anxiety, or the sharp pain of grief and loss. I know these experiences can make it difficult to stay connected to our values, and to find meaning amidst the constant demands on our attention and time.
Welcome, I understand how much courage it can take to ask for help and I’m glad that you are here to find support and start your healing journey. In my work I offer a safe, non-judgmental space, where you can share your feelings and thoughts. As we learn more about you, your behaviours, patterns, needs, and dreams we can also establish and start to work on your goals. I’m an MA Therapist (Europe) and an MA Registered Clinical Counsellor (BC, Canada) with 14+ years of experience working in mental health fields. My expertises are trauma, childhood trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism, boundaries, self-esteem, grief, abuse
Welcome, I understand how much courage it can take to ask for help and I’m glad that you are here to find support and start your healing journey. In my work I offer a safe, non-judgmental space, where you can share your feelings and thoughts. As we learn more about you, your behaviours, patterns, needs, and dreams we can also establish and start to work on your goals. I’m an MA Therapist (Europe) and an MA Registered Clinical Counsellor (BC, Canada) with 14+ years of experience working in mental health fields. My expertises are trauma, childhood trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism, boundaries, self-esteem, grief, abuse
Julie Jay - EMDR and IFS Therapy
Counsellor, MA, MACP, CCC, RCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Victoria, BC V9A
Tailoring therapy to find the right fit for you, I use trauma focused approaches, such as EMDR and Internal Family System (IFS level 2 trained) to help you let go of painful memories.
When old wounds still feel fresh, it’s a sign you’re human and still healing. Even when you’re hurting, healing is possible with time, support, and compassion. We can navigate this journey together. I work with people who are ready to let go of painful memories, rediscover themselves, and build a life that feels true and meaningful. My approach is compassionate and culturally aware, supporting individuals from diverse backgrounds, those healing from trauma, and those exploring racial identity and spirituality. If you're looking for a safe space to heal, grow, and reconnect with your inner resilience, I’m here to walk alongside you.
Tailoring therapy to find the right fit for you, I use trauma focused approaches, such as EMDR and Internal Family System (IFS level 2 trained) to help you let go of painful memories.
When old wounds still feel fresh, it’s a sign you’re human and still healing. Even when you’re hurting, healing is possible with time, support, and compassion. We can navigate this journey together. I work with people who are ready to let go of painful memories, rediscover themselves, and build a life that feels true and meaningful. My approach is compassionate and culturally aware, supporting individuals from diverse backgrounds, those healing from trauma, and those exploring racial identity and spirituality. If you're looking for a safe space to heal, grow, and reconnect with your inner resilience, I’m here to walk alongside you.
I work with adults, youth, children, and families. I use a strength-based approach to address concerns, and draw on the theories of narrative, response-based, cognitive behavioural and emotion focused therapy in my work. I also specialize in EMDR, an evidence-based trauma-focused therapy that addresses many mental health challenges. I also employ arts-based approaches, incorporating music and visual arts, especially when working with children and youth.
I work with adults, youth, children, and families. I use a strength-based approach to address concerns, and draw on the theories of narrative, response-based, cognitive behavioural and emotion focused therapy in my work. I also specialize in EMDR, an evidence-based trauma-focused therapy that addresses many mental health challenges. I also employ arts-based approaches, incorporating music and visual arts, especially when working with children and youth.
Jody Rambold Counselling and Psychotherapy
Counsellor, BSW, MA, RCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Victoria, BC V8T
Hello and welcome, I am a warm and empathetic psychotherapist specializing in relational, developmental and incident trauma. I help empower individuals to break free from patterns of insecure attachment caused by childhood trauma and develop the skills and awareness necessary to create strong, meaningful connections with self and others. The issues that I treat include anxiety and depression, shame, substance use, stress and burnout, relationship struggles, grief and loss including survivors of suicide, and body image, and self-esteem issues.
Hello and welcome, I am a warm and empathetic psychotherapist specializing in relational, developmental and incident trauma. I help empower individuals to break free from patterns of insecure attachment caused by childhood trauma and develop the skills and awareness necessary to create strong, meaningful connections with self and others. The issues that I treat include anxiety and depression, shame, substance use, stress and burnout, relationship struggles, grief and loss including survivors of suicide, and body image, and self-esteem issues.
Brittany Sirtonski
Registered Psychotherapist, BAHons, MACP, ExA, RP, PhD(IP)
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Victoria, BC V8R
Many of the problems we experience in life can be traced back to parts of ourself that are wounded or not properly integrated. I help you to reflect and make sense of your experience, and to work through areas of your life that bring discomfort. In moving through these discomforts/stuck areas in a new way, you release these wounds, become free from their grasp & move into more aligned, embodied & authentic living. We cannot fully integrate (become whole in our life) unless we heal & integrate all parts - including shadow work, healing parental and childhood wounds, ego work, sacred sexuality, reprogramming belief systems etc.
Many of the problems we experience in life can be traced back to parts of ourself that are wounded or not properly integrated. I help you to reflect and make sense of your experience, and to work through areas of your life that bring discomfort. In moving through these discomforts/stuck areas in a new way, you release these wounds, become free from their grasp & move into more aligned, embodied & authentic living. We cannot fully integrate (become whole in our life) unless we heal & integrate all parts - including shadow work, healing parental and childhood wounds, ego work, sacred sexuality, reprogramming belief systems etc.
I believe we all yearn for a deeper connection to ourself and to those around us, but we may find ourselves repeating unhelpful patterns, sacrificing our needs, and communicating in ways that do not support us or our relationships. I often work with individuals or couples who may be experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, perceptions of low self-worth and powerlessness, feelings of abandonment, shame, and other forms of wounding related to difficult upbringings, life experiences, and trauma.
I believe we all yearn for a deeper connection to ourself and to those around us, but we may find ourselves repeating unhelpful patterns, sacrificing our needs, and communicating in ways that do not support us or our relationships. I often work with individuals or couples who may be experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, perceptions of low self-worth and powerlessness, feelings of abandonment, shame, and other forms of wounding related to difficult upbringings, life experiences, and trauma.
Meet Our Trauma Focused Counsellors
Whether you are dealing with loss and grief, an identity crisis, or are in the throes of a major life transition, with compassion, kindness, and a trauma focused lens, I will guide you towards the self-understanding and self-awareness that is needed to regain your footing and get you back on track to living your best and most authentic life possible.
Life is not a straightforward path, nor is it an easy one. It is filled with many twists and turns and ups and downs. These moments are essential to our growth and at each point, whether it is one that has us rising or falling, there are changes and challenges to navigate and opportunities to harness our own personal strengths and power to help us excel and live our best lives possible.
Whether you are dealing with loss and grief, an identity crisis, or are in the throes of a major life transition, with compassion, kindness, and a trauma focused lens, I will guide you towards the self-understanding and self-awareness that is needed to regain your footing and get you back on track to living your best and most authentic life possible.
Life is not a straightforward path, nor is it an easy one. It is filled with many twists and turns and ups and downs. These moments are essential to our growth and at each point, whether it is one that has us rising or falling, there are changes and challenges to navigate and opportunities to harness our own personal strengths and power to help us excel and live our best lives possible.
Your First 50-minute Appointment is Free - I am a trauma-focused therapist specializing in developmental and relational trauma. Do you have trouble identifying who you are and what you want? Do you shift between extremes or zone out frequently? You may struggle to reconcile wanting and fearing the same thing. Life can be very confusing when you don't know what healing might look like. Childhood adversity can set you down a rocky path in life, however every challenge can become a seed for growth. I admire your decision to seek help to change your story and I am happy to accompany you with a safety net and a second pair of eyes.
Your First 50-minute Appointment is Free - I am a trauma-focused therapist specializing in developmental and relational trauma. Do you have trouble identifying who you are and what you want? Do you shift between extremes or zone out frequently? You may struggle to reconcile wanting and fearing the same thing. Life can be very confusing when you don't know what healing might look like. Childhood adversity can set you down a rocky path in life, however every challenge can become a seed for growth. I admire your decision to seek help to change your story and I am happy to accompany you with a safety net and a second pair of eyes.
I am currently accepting new clients into my practice, and I offer a free 15-minute consultation via video or phone call to see if I am a good fit for you moving forward. Together, we can take small steps to help support your healing journey in a culturally responsive and safe way. Thank you for stopping by and I hope to connect soon. Meanwhile, I am located on the traditional K’ómoks First Nation lands which are in the heart of the Comox Valley on Vancouver Island. These are the traditional lands of the Kwakwaka'wakw and Coast Salish peoples. I am honoured to be here on these lands of plenty and look forward to connecting with you.
I am currently accepting new clients into my practice, and I offer a free 15-minute consultation via video or phone call to see if I am a good fit for you moving forward. Together, we can take small steps to help support your healing journey in a culturally responsive and safe way. Thank you for stopping by and I hope to connect soon. Meanwhile, I am located on the traditional K’ómoks First Nation lands which are in the heart of the Comox Valley on Vancouver Island. These are the traditional lands of the Kwakwaka'wakw and Coast Salish peoples. I am honoured to be here on these lands of plenty and look forward to connecting with you.
For example, that might mean the integration of IFS through a trauma focused lens or a more psycho-educational approach combining CBT & mindfulness to create strategies on managing ADHD.
Step in, lean in & get curious! I have had the luxury of working with humans across the mental health continuum for 15+ years now. I work a little differently than you may have experienced. Step in... While I am clinically trained in evidence informed practices such as EMDR, Mindfulness, Gottman I-III & IFS to name but a few; it's my unique ability to work with you on how these modalities will be tailored to meet your needs in that moment; and that might even differ from week to week! So bring on Anxiety, (c)-PTSD, Neurodivergence, CNM, Couples, Stress, Transitions, Boundaries & Communication, Medicine Integration-I've got you.
For example, that might mean the integration of IFS through a trauma focused lens or a more psycho-educational approach combining CBT & mindfulness to create strategies on managing ADHD.
Step in, lean in & get curious! I have had the luxury of working with humans across the mental health continuum for 15+ years now. I work a little differently than you may have experienced. Step in... While I am clinically trained in evidence informed practices such as EMDR, Mindfulness, Gottman I-III & IFS to name but a few; it's my unique ability to work with you on how these modalities will be tailored to meet your needs in that moment; and that might even differ from week to week! So bring on Anxiety, (c)-PTSD, Neurodivergence, CNM, Couples, Stress, Transitions, Boundaries & Communication, Medicine Integration-I've got you.
With a person centered approach to treatment, I have a unique understanding of life in transition, occupational and relational challenges, and offer collaborative solution focused and strength based techniques (including CBT, trauma focused CPT for PTSD, EMDR).
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS - Now open in Sidney, BC! Are you feeling anxious, overwhelmed, struggling, stuck in negative self-thought patterns, or in need of a little help to sort through life’s challenges? You are not alone and I can help. As a therapist, I have developed skills to support and help you along your healing journey. Our therapeutic relationship is an integral part of your healing and it is my goal to provide a safe, nonjudgmental, compassionate environment based on caring and trust. We can work together to help you find ways to overcome life's difficulties and challenges so you can live your best life.
With a person centered approach to treatment, I have a unique understanding of life in transition, occupational and relational challenges, and offer collaborative solution focused and strength based techniques (including CBT, trauma focused CPT for PTSD, EMDR).
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS - Now open in Sidney, BC! Are you feeling anxious, overwhelmed, struggling, stuck in negative self-thought patterns, or in need of a little help to sort through life’s challenges? You are not alone and I can help. As a therapist, I have developed skills to support and help you along your healing journey. Our therapeutic relationship is an integral part of your healing and it is my goal to provide a safe, nonjudgmental, compassionate environment based on caring and trust. We can work together to help you find ways to overcome life's difficulties and challenges so you can live your best life.
Hello! If you or a loved one are looking to make the best of your current situation and/or feel stuck as to how to move forward in life, you can book a free 15 minute consultation with me to see if I can help. I provide counselling in both English and French online. My website: onaxiscounselling.com
Hello! If you or a loved one are looking to make the best of your current situation and/or feel stuck as to how to move forward in life, you can book a free 15 minute consultation with me to see if I can help. I provide counselling in both English and French online. My website: onaxiscounselling.com
We live in an area where we have multiple stressors to juggle, and not enough time and energy to keep it all in balance. Some of us have our entire identities shaped by what we do for work, or even outside of work.
Who are you as a person? What are your values? What makes you feel grounded, alive, and in touch with yourself as an individual, and your body? The answer to these questions is also the key to you thriving in your well-being.
Have you ever considered meeting with a counsellor outdoors in nature? I’m here to help you reconnect with yourself, but also the world around you. It’s a gift that will carry with you for life.
We live in an area where we have multiple stressors to juggle, and not enough time and energy to keep it all in balance. Some of us have our entire identities shaped by what we do for work, or even outside of work.
Who are you as a person? What are your values? What makes you feel grounded, alive, and in touch with yourself as an individual, and your body? The answer to these questions is also the key to you thriving in your well-being.
Have you ever considered meeting with a counsellor outdoors in nature? I’m here to help you reconnect with yourself, but also the world around you. It’s a gift that will carry with you for life.
Waypoint Counselling Network provides online counselling across BC and in-person in Greater Victoria, the Lower Mainland and Kelowna. We see children, youth adults, couples and families. We offer a free matching service to ensure a good fit between you and your counsellor to promote good results. Our team of counsellors are all registered Master's prepared clinicians with a wide range of expertise including trauma, ADHD, anxiety, negative thinking, couples, depression, body image, substance use, loneliness, and parenting, to name a few. Check out our website to learn more about our services and clinicians.
Waypoint Counselling Network provides online counselling across BC and in-person in Greater Victoria, the Lower Mainland and Kelowna. We see children, youth adults, couples and families. We offer a free matching service to ensure a good fit between you and your counsellor to promote good results. Our team of counsellors are all registered Master's prepared clinicians with a wide range of expertise including trauma, ADHD, anxiety, negative thinking, couples, depression, body image, substance use, loneliness, and parenting, to name a few. Check out our website to learn more about our services and clinicians.
Currently accepting new clients - specializing in teens, adult and elderly populations! I bring an empathetic approach to sessions, ensuring that my clients feel safe and supported as they explore their emotions, thoughts, and varying life experiences. In my practice, I emphasis the fostering of self-compassion, through non-judgmental and inclusive care. I aim to help my clients challenge self-limiting beliefs, cultivate self-acceptance, and nurture more compassionate & fulfilling relationships. I work with individuals navigating tough life transitions, grief & loss, as well as those struggling with mental health concerns.
Currently accepting new clients - specializing in teens, adult and elderly populations! I bring an empathetic approach to sessions, ensuring that my clients feel safe and supported as they explore their emotions, thoughts, and varying life experiences. In my practice, I emphasis the fostering of self-compassion, through non-judgmental and inclusive care. I aim to help my clients challenge self-limiting beliefs, cultivate self-acceptance, and nurture more compassionate & fulfilling relationships. I work with individuals navigating tough life transitions, grief & loss, as well as those struggling with mental health concerns.
