Weight Loss Therapists in Victoria, BC
Do you suffer from low self esteem, lack of confidence, have stress, anxiety or panic attacks? Do you need to make changes in your life like stop smoking or vaping, lose weight , sleep better, or need help with chronic pain, phobias, or addictions? Have you ever considered Hypnotherapy? It works!! I am a retired nurse, grief educator and a hypnotherapist, certified through the National Guild of Hypnosis [NGH]. Besides hypnosis, I practice NLP and Neuroplasticity for trauma, PTSD and symptoms of illness such as Parkinson's, Stroke, and Fibromyalgia .
Do you suffer from low self esteem, lack of confidence, have stress, anxiety or panic attacks? Do you need to make changes in your life like stop smoking or vaping, lose weight , sleep better, or need help with chronic pain, phobias, or addictions? Have you ever considered Hypnotherapy? It works!! I am a retired nurse, grief educator and a hypnotherapist, certified through the National Guild of Hypnosis [NGH]. Besides hypnosis, I practice NLP and Neuroplasticity for trauma, PTSD and symptoms of illness such as Parkinson's, Stroke, and Fibromyalgia .
Do you feel like you’ve been at war with your body for as long as you can remember? Weight stigma and years of believing something is “wrong” with you can leave deep scars. If you’re using a GLP-1 medication, you may be facing new challenges—grieving old coping mechanisms, feeling lost without cravings, or unsure how to live in this “new” body.
I specialize in supporting lifelong struggles with weight, shame, and body image. You are not broken. Together, we’ll create a safe space to heal, unlearn harmful stories, and build a compassionate relationship with yourself.
Do you feel like you’ve been at war with your body for as long as you can remember? Weight stigma and years of believing something is “wrong” with you can leave deep scars. If you’re using a GLP-1 medication, you may be facing new challenges—grieving old coping mechanisms, feeling lost without cravings, or unsure how to live in this “new” body.
I specialize in supporting lifelong struggles with weight, shame, and body image. You are not broken. Together, we’ll create a safe space to heal, unlearn harmful stories, and build a compassionate relationship with yourself.
Kathrine Brown (Coach Kath) is the developer of the leading-edge Conscious Weight Loss® coaching process, author of the Wisdom Bites™ blog and co-host of the Conscious Weight Loss Podcast.
Through her process, she has helped thousands around the world live bigger lives in smaller bodies. Kathrine has been teaching her innovative approach since 2002, specializing in working with those struggling with resistance, self-sabotage, food addiction and binge eating. On this, she speaks from deep personal experience.
Kathrine Brown (Coach Kath) is the developer of the leading-edge Conscious Weight Loss® coaching process, author of the Wisdom Bites™ blog and co-host of the Conscious Weight Loss Podcast.
Through her process, she has helped thousands around the world live bigger lives in smaller bodies. Kathrine has been teaching her innovative approach since 2002, specializing in working with those struggling with resistance, self-sabotage, food addiction and binge eating. On this, she speaks from deep personal experience.
Are you wanting to make changes in your life but are not sure where to start? Counselling can help you navigate life’s challenges, find clarity, and create meaningful change.
As a Registered Clinical Counsellor, I offer a nurturing, non-judgmental space where you can feel heard, understood, and supported — while also being gently challenged to grow. Together, we’ll explore what’s holding you back and build practical tools to help you move forward with greater confidence and ease.
Our work will focus on what matters most to you, helping you develop tools and understanding that lead to lasting growth and self-trust.
Are you wanting to make changes in your life but are not sure where to start? Counselling can help you navigate life’s challenges, find clarity, and create meaningful change.
As a Registered Clinical Counsellor, I offer a nurturing, non-judgmental space where you can feel heard, understood, and supported — while also being gently challenged to grow. Together, we’ll explore what’s holding you back and build practical tools to help you move forward with greater confidence and ease.
Our work will focus on what matters most to you, helping you develop tools and understanding that lead to lasting growth and self-trust.
I work with people on a variety of issues including relationships, PTSD, phobias, anxieties, sleep issues, eating disorders and grief and loss etc through hypnotherapy and counseling work. I also do past life regressions and use family constellation philosophy for people who are ready and open to that. I am formally trained by Dr Brain.Weiss in PLRT and also have on going training in Family constellation with Hellinger school based in Germany. I translated Bert. Hellinger's books from English into Chinese (the developer of family constellation) "looking into the souls of children" and the book "an education for our time".
I work with people on a variety of issues including relationships, PTSD, phobias, anxieties, sleep issues, eating disorders and grief and loss etc through hypnotherapy and counseling work. I also do past life regressions and use family constellation philosophy for people who are ready and open to that. I am formally trained by Dr Brain.Weiss in PLRT and also have on going training in Family constellation with Hellinger school based in Germany. I translated Bert. Hellinger's books from English into Chinese (the developer of family constellation) "looking into the souls of children" and the book "an education for our time".
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.
I am a Registered Counselling Therapist (RCT). My counselling approach is built on something called unconditional positive regard. I am a non-judgemental listener who likes to use kindness, support and sometimes even humour to build relationships with my clients. We can use a wide range of counselling practices depending on your personal or professional needs. Any person or group wrestling with an aspect of your personal or professional life is welcome to work with me. I have many years of experience in education and professional practice and have helped individuals, families, and businesses solve challenges they are facing.
I am a Registered Counselling Therapist (RCT). My counselling approach is built on something called unconditional positive regard. I am a non-judgemental listener who likes to use kindness, support and sometimes even humour to build relationships with my clients. We can use a wide range of counselling practices depending on your personal or professional needs. Any person or group wrestling with an aspect of your personal or professional life is welcome to work with me. I have many years of experience in education and professional practice and have helped individuals, families, and businesses solve challenges they are facing.
Call me for a no-charge half-hour consultation. I am committed to creating a warm, accepting environment for change, using therapeutic approaches that have the strongest proven results. If you're reading this then you are possibly searching for a suitable counsellor to help you navigate a life that is not quite the way you would like it to be. It could be what's happening for you right now, or it might have been building for a while. You so deserve to be supported.
Call me for a no-charge half-hour consultation. I am committed to creating a warm, accepting environment for change, using therapeutic approaches that have the strongest proven results. If you're reading this then you are possibly searching for a suitable counsellor to help you navigate a life that is not quite the way you would like it to be. It could be what's happening for you right now, or it might have been building for a while. You so deserve to be supported.
When we embrace both our intellect and our body wisdom, we have a vital, rich resource of knowledge, awareness and understanding. My practice focuses on accessing, honouring and nurturing what our bodies know, what our voices wish to say, and what sense our minds can make of the human experience.
When we embrace both our intellect and our body wisdom, we have a vital, rich resource of knowledge, awareness and understanding. My practice focuses on accessing, honouring and nurturing what our bodies know, what our voices wish to say, and what sense our minds can make of the human experience.
What if therapy didn’t just help you manage symptoms, but helped you genuinely understand yourself, the why behind your reactions, patterns, and pain? My work is about transformation at that level. You will gain insight that shifts how you think, practical tools that change how you respond, and emotional awareness that reshapes how you relate to yourself and others. The result is real, sustainable growth that continues long after therapy ends. As a long-time Therapist, Registered Counselling Supervisor, and owner of Ginger Henderson Counselling Services, I bring decades of clinical experience to every session.
What if therapy didn’t just help you manage symptoms, but helped you genuinely understand yourself, the why behind your reactions, patterns, and pain? My work is about transformation at that level. You will gain insight that shifts how you think, practical tools that change how you respond, and emotional awareness that reshapes how you relate to yourself and others. The result is real, sustainable growth that continues long after therapy ends. As a long-time Therapist, Registered Counselling Supervisor, and owner of Ginger Henderson Counselling Services, I bring decades of clinical experience to every session.
Therapy requires a strong trusting relationship between therapist and client, in a space that is safe and receptive to honest thoughts and feelings. Trust also builds over time, as the therapy brings more peace, happiness, and clarity to your life. I bring my full presence and compassion to first understanding your experience and then applying my expertise to helping you. I understand that some people seek out a therapist to address a specific mental health concern while others are looking for more general support to improve their lives and happiness. In all cases the relationship between client and therapist is critical.
Therapy requires a strong trusting relationship between therapist and client, in a space that is safe and receptive to honest thoughts and feelings. Trust also builds over time, as the therapy brings more peace, happiness, and clarity to your life. I bring my full presence and compassion to first understanding your experience and then applying my expertise to helping you. I understand that some people seek out a therapist to address a specific mental health concern while others are looking for more general support to improve their lives and happiness. In all cases the relationship between client and therapist is critical.
Welcome! I'm Miream, a professional art therapist in Victoria, BC and member of the Canadian Art Therapy Association. Before becoming an art therapist, I spent over 20 years as a strategic designer, supporting people to navigate change and complexity in both Canada and Australia. My approach is client-centred, strengths-based, inclusive, neurodiversity-affirming, culturally humble, compassionate and collaborative. Whether you are navigating uncertainty, grief, burnout, health changes, anxiety, aging, or wanting to build creative confidence, you don’t have to face it alone. I specialize in working with children, youth, and elders.
Welcome! I'm Miream, a professional art therapist in Victoria, BC and member of the Canadian Art Therapy Association. Before becoming an art therapist, I spent over 20 years as a strategic designer, supporting people to navigate change and complexity in both Canada and Australia. My approach is client-centred, strengths-based, inclusive, neurodiversity-affirming, culturally humble, compassionate and collaborative. Whether you are navigating uncertainty, grief, burnout, health changes, anxiety, aging, or wanting to build creative confidence, you don’t have to face it alone. I specialize in working with children, youth, and elders.
I am an RCC with over a decade of experience as a therapist. I offer EMDR , and EMDR 2.0 for Evicting TOXIC Shame; Treatment of Complex Trauma and Dissociation; Healing Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse; and Treatment of Substance and Behavioral Addictions. I interweave CBT, Mindfulness and IFS with EMDR as required.
I specialize in anxiety, trauma, abuse, PTSD, toxic shame, anger management, attachment wounding, emotion regulation, self-esteem, communication tools, wounded emotional boundaries, depression, and repairing relationships.
I offer a warm, compassionate, non-judgmental approach to counselling.
I am an RCC with over a decade of experience as a therapist. I offer EMDR , and EMDR 2.0 for Evicting TOXIC Shame; Treatment of Complex Trauma and Dissociation; Healing Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse; and Treatment of Substance and Behavioral Addictions. I interweave CBT, Mindfulness and IFS with EMDR as required.
I specialize in anxiety, trauma, abuse, PTSD, toxic shame, anger management, attachment wounding, emotion regulation, self-esteem, communication tools, wounded emotional boundaries, depression, and repairing relationships.
I offer a warm, compassionate, non-judgmental approach to counselling.
Kelli is a Registered Clinical Counsellor and a Canadian Certified Counsellor. She works with a wide range of youth and adult clients. Previously, Kelli worked in the helping profession and has experience working with youth and adults in mental health and addictions. Currently Kelli’s focus is on helping clients recover from anxiety, depression, trauma, disordered eating, and OCD. She uses a wide variety of treatment modalities and believes that every individual requires a unique path to recovery and healing. Schedule a free meet and greet appointment with Kelli to learn more about how she can support you.
Kelli is a Registered Clinical Counsellor and a Canadian Certified Counsellor. She works with a wide range of youth and adult clients. Previously, Kelli worked in the helping profession and has experience working with youth and adults in mental health and addictions. Currently Kelli’s focus is on helping clients recover from anxiety, depression, trauma, disordered eating, and OCD. She uses a wide variety of treatment modalities and believes that every individual requires a unique path to recovery and healing. Schedule a free meet and greet appointment with Kelli to learn more about how she can support you.
In over thirty years working as a psychologist, I have become convinced that the most effective way to help others is through a collaborative approach. When the client and therapist work together to find solutions, the emphasis is placed on the client’s individual perspective and the strengths and successes they have already achieved. At the core of therapy, I believe, is a non-judgemental and compassionate view of how everyone’s personal journey involves overcoming suffering and moving towards self-acceptance, empowerment and emotional well- being. I also provide Supervision for therapists.
In over thirty years working as a psychologist, I have become convinced that the most effective way to help others is through a collaborative approach. When the client and therapist work together to find solutions, the emphasis is placed on the client’s individual perspective and the strengths and successes they have already achieved. At the core of therapy, I believe, is a non-judgemental and compassionate view of how everyone’s personal journey involves overcoming suffering and moving towards self-acceptance, empowerment and emotional well- being. I also provide Supervision for therapists.
Perhaps you're down or anxious - maybe you're unsure about the future, a relationship, or just feel that you aren't living the life you were meant to lead. It takes great courage to reach out and make a change. Although change can be difficult most people realize that it is often more difficult to try and stay the same. People come to therapy for many reasons but often the heart of the matter is that they want to live their "one wild and precious life" Mary Oliver Whatever your needs may be, I am here to offer support. Therapy is a process of growth and self-discovery, and in my sessions I work gently and compassionately with you.
Perhaps you're down or anxious - maybe you're unsure about the future, a relationship, or just feel that you aren't living the life you were meant to lead. It takes great courage to reach out and make a change. Although change can be difficult most people realize that it is often more difficult to try and stay the same. People come to therapy for many reasons but often the heart of the matter is that they want to live their "one wild and precious life" Mary Oliver Whatever your needs may be, I am here to offer support. Therapy is a process of growth and self-discovery, and in my sessions I work gently and compassionately with you.
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. I believe this is the essence of counselling.
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. I believe this is the essence of counselling.
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.
I lead a compassionate & diverse team of 15 counsellors dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families uncover & address the root causes of their struggles. Many of our clients face depression, anxiety, grief, relationship challenges, & a sense of overwhelm with life or society. Whether you’re feeling blocked, alone, or powerless, we offer support to transform pain into strength, empowering you to move forward with greater fulfillment & resilience. No matter where you are or what your budget is we are here to help.
I lead a compassionate & diverse team of 15 counsellors dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families uncover & address the root causes of their struggles. Many of our clients face depression, anxiety, grief, relationship challenges, & a sense of overwhelm with life or society. Whether you’re feeling blocked, alone, or powerless, we offer support to transform pain into strength, empowering you to move forward with greater fulfillment & resilience. No matter where you are or what your budget is we are here to help.
Ann meets people from a position of warmth, compassion, openness and curiosity. She has a deep commitment to connect and work alongside individuals, couples and families to develop an authentic, trusting relationship, and offers counselling using a collaborative approach. By creating a safe therapeutic environment, Ann’s goal is to support her clients build on their personal strengths and understanding, allowing them to develop the resiliency they require to cope with the challenges they are facing. She helps clients move away from feeling stuck, with a focus on helping them explore their own power and ability to make changes.
Ann meets people from a position of warmth, compassion, openness and curiosity. She has a deep commitment to connect and work alongside individuals, couples and families to develop an authentic, trusting relationship, and offers counselling using a collaborative approach. By creating a safe therapeutic environment, Ann’s goal is to support her clients build on their personal strengths and understanding, allowing them to develop the resiliency they require to cope with the challenges they are facing. She helps clients move away from feeling stuck, with a focus on helping them explore their own power and ability to make changes.
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What is the relationship between weight management and mental health?
Mental health can be significantly influenced by one's physical health, so overall improvements in one's quality of life as a result of improved physical functioning from weight loss can have an overall positive impact on an individual's mental health and allow them to engage more readily in everyday activities. In addition, many strategies used to manage weight, such as exercise and maintaining a healthy diet, are also associated with reducing the symptoms of common mental health conditions, such as anxiety or depression. Individuals may also benefit from the improved self-esteem and self-efficacy that can come with successful weight management.
What is the psychological approach to losing weight?
While there are no specific therapy modalities specifically for weight loss, common psychological therapies can be highly effective in helping clients make lasting lifestyle changes. This may be called the "psychological approach" to weight loss because it does not rely on physical interventions, such as medication or weight loss surgery, to help clients lose weight. Weight loss counselling can be used in addition to or instead of such physical interventions. Some clients simply seek therapy to address the challenges that may accompany weight loss in general, including negative thoughts surrounding their body, disordered eating patterns, or difficulty completing daily tasks as a result of their weight challenges. In such cases, therapists will often utilise behavioural coaching or Cognitive Behavioural Therapy techniques to help clients understand how their thoughts may be influencing their diet and physical activity patterns.
What type of therapy is commonly used in weight loss counselling?
Weight loss counseling often involves a combination of therapy and psychoeducation. Common techniques used by weight loss counselors include journalling, thought diaries, and other Cognitive Behavioural Therapy strategies that encourage clients to consider how their feelings about their weight loss impact their mental health. Weight loss counsellors may also teach clients mindfulness exercises, which can be used by clients during and after eating to be more aware of physical cues from their body surrounding eating. Some clients looking for weight loss therapy may also benefit from group therapy approaches, which utilise the power of social connection and accountability to help clients adhere to their weight loss plan.
Is therapy recommended for individuals undergoing bariatric surgery?
While therapy is not a requirement for individuals undergoing bariatric surgery, many individuals undergoing weight loss surgery may benefit from seeing a counsellor. Prior to surgery, counsellors can help clients decide whether surgical weight loss is a good fit for them and assist in surgery preparation. Post-surgery, counsellors can assist clients with the psychological component of maintaining their weight loss, as well as help clients navigate any postoperative pain. Throughout the surgical process, therapists can help clients process body-image challenges that may come with dramatic changes in weight, as well as manage symptoms of anxiety or depression that may accompany the major life changes bariatric surgery can bring.