Therapists in Victoria, BC
Alexandra Rose Szwender
Pre-Licensed Professional, BA BEd , MCAP, CCC (Q)
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Victoria, BC V8V
Hello. I am delighted to meet with individuals experiencing a wide range of concerns. My specialties and greatest areas of experience include ADHD, anxiety, school issues or behavioural issues, family dynamics (child/parent relations), as well as LGBTQA2+ related issues. I work with all age groups, but mainly children and youth, along with their parents.
Hello. I am delighted to meet with individuals experiencing a wide range of concerns. My specialties and greatest areas of experience include ADHD, anxiety, school issues or behavioural issues, family dynamics (child/parent relations), as well as LGBTQA2+ related issues. I work with all age groups, but mainly children and youth, along with their parents.
Jennifer Mann-Bracke
Pre-Licensed Professional, BA, MACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Victoria, BC V8V
Incorporating techniques from mindfulness-based cognitive behavioral therapy, person-centered therapy, and strengths-based approaches, I aim to create a holistic and personalized therapeutic environment for each individual I work with.
In my practice, I place great emphasis on fostering self-compassion as a means to well-being. Through non-judgmental and inclusive care, I aim to help my clients challenge self-limiting beliefs, cultivate self-acceptance, and foster more compassionate relationships with themselves. I bring an empathetic approach to sessions, ensuring that my clients feel safe and supported as they explore their emotions, thoughts, and concerns.
Incorporating techniques from mindfulness-based cognitive behavioral therapy, person-centered therapy, and strengths-based approaches, I aim to create a holistic and personalized therapeutic environment for each individual I work with.
In my practice, I place great emphasis on fostering self-compassion as a means to well-being. Through non-judgmental and inclusive care, I aim to help my clients challenge self-limiting beliefs, cultivate self-acceptance, and foster more compassionate relationships with themselves. I bring an empathetic approach to sessions, ensuring that my clients feel safe and supported as they explore their emotions, thoughts, and concerns.
Rebecca Wood
Registered Social Worker, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Victoria, BC V9A
Are you wanting to build skills to manage distress, emotionally regulate, and improve your interpersonal communication? Do you want to be more present in your life? Are you committed to self-development through learning new skills and applying them in your daily life outside of therapy? Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) may be what you are looking for if you are ready to put this hard work into action. I am currently accepting new clients for DBT groups, and running a waitlist for individual services.
Are you wanting to build skills to manage distress, emotionally regulate, and improve your interpersonal communication? Do you want to be more present in your life? Are you committed to self-development through learning new skills and applying them in your daily life outside of therapy? Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) may be what you are looking for if you are ready to put this hard work into action. I am currently accepting new clients for DBT groups, and running a waitlist for individual services.
Jonathan Watters
Counsellor, MA, RCC
Verified Verified
Victoria, BC V8P
I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Gottman's Couples Therapy.
*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.
I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Gottman's Couples Therapy.
*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.
Synergia Counselling and Consulting
Counsellor, RCC, MA, MREM
Verified Verified
Victoria, BC V8R
I draw from a range approaches depending upon your needs and preferences. Among them are cognitive behavioral therapy, interpersonal neurobiological ideas, family systems therapy, and attachment theory. It is common for clients to arrive with issues identified only to discover that there are other deeper and more fundamental issues which underlie them. I work at a pace compatible with your ability to integrate change. I am gentle and encouraging, but firm and forthright. I provide a free initial consultation so you can determine whether you feel comfortable with me. My aim is for you to feel welcome, safe and comfortably challenged.
I draw from a range approaches depending upon your needs and preferences. Among them are cognitive behavioral therapy, interpersonal neurobiological ideas, family systems therapy, and attachment theory. It is common for clients to arrive with issues identified only to discover that there are other deeper and more fundamental issues which underlie them. I work at a pace compatible with your ability to integrate change. I am gentle and encouraging, but firm and forthright. I provide a free initial consultation so you can determine whether you feel comfortable with me. My aim is for you to feel welcome, safe and comfortably challenged.
South Island Counselling
Counsellor, RCC
Verified Verified
Victoria, BC V8P
We draw from a variety of different counselling approaches and theories including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills, Bowen Family Systems, Internal Family Systems, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Mindfulness Based Practices, The Gottman Method, Spiritual Direction and so much more.
South Island Counselling is a team of Registered Clinical Counsellors and Canadian Certified Counsellors, who offer counselling services to individuals, couples and families in the Greater Victoria area. We can offer a unique experience to our clients as we have 10 clinical counsellors who can be matched to your specific needs. Our approaches can help with anxiety, depression, stress, addictions, trauma, family conflict, low self-esteem, marital conflict, sexual, emotional or physical abuse, grief and loss, relationship issues, life transitions, mood changes, gender identity, spiritual concerns and so much more.
We draw from a variety of different counselling approaches and theories including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills, Bowen Family Systems, Internal Family Systems, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Mindfulness Based Practices, The Gottman Method, Spiritual Direction and so much more.
South Island Counselling is a team of Registered Clinical Counsellors and Canadian Certified Counsellors, who offer counselling services to individuals, couples and families in the Greater Victoria area. We can offer a unique experience to our clients as we have 10 clinical counsellors who can be matched to your specific needs. Our approaches can help with anxiety, depression, stress, addictions, trauma, family conflict, low self-esteem, marital conflict, sexual, emotional or physical abuse, grief and loss, relationship issues, life transitions, mood changes, gender identity, spiritual concerns and so much more.
Joelene Heathcote Registered Counsellor
Counsellor, BA, MFA, RTC
Verified Verified
Victoria, BC V8R
It's important to me that I help clients identify the power within themselves to overcome loss, family of origins trauma and neglect, and negative thought and behavior patterns so they can begin the process of healing.
I support clients managing emotional challenges, BPD traits, depression, OCD, perfectionism, negative internal dialogue, addiction, grief, trauma, and difficult family dynamics. Together we explore a client's history, experience, emotions, and develop better skills for managing challenges. Often old coping strategies are no longer serving the client. Developing relational intimacy with others, and more compassionate communication with self is integral to my work with individuals and families. Together we find solutions for healing and moving forward in healthy ways so clients can align more authenticly with themselves.
It's important to me that I help clients identify the power within themselves to overcome loss, family of origins trauma and neglect, and negative thought and behavior patterns so they can begin the process of healing.
I support clients managing emotional challenges, BPD traits, depression, OCD, perfectionism, negative internal dialogue, addiction, grief, trauma, and difficult family dynamics. Together we explore a client's history, experience, emotions, and develop better skills for managing challenges. Often old coping strategies are no longer serving the client. Developing relational intimacy with others, and more compassionate communication with self is integral to my work with individuals and families. Together we find solutions for healing and moving forward in healthy ways so clients can align more authenticly with themselves.
Sandra Ledwidge Counselling & Therapy
Counsellor, BSc, MA, RCC
Verified Verified
Victoria, BC V8T
Throughout the counselling/therapy process, I integrate aspects of various therapies and approaches such as Emotion-focused, Mindfulness, Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB), Self-Compassion practice, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Brief Solution-Focused, Narrative, & Family Systems.
Are you feeling anxious or depressed? Are you struggling in your relationships? Are you having a tough time dealing with loss or significant life change? Do you feel defeated by failed attempts to make positive changes? Are people in your life worried about you? Seeking help when in need is both a courageous step and an expression of hope. As a Registered Clinical Counsellor in private practice, I offer counselling and therapy to individuals and couples. Together, we explore how your beliefs and behaviour patterns may be limiting you from reaching your goals and finding fulfilment in your relationships.
Throughout the counselling/therapy process, I integrate aspects of various therapies and approaches such as Emotion-focused, Mindfulness, Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB), Self-Compassion practice, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Brief Solution-Focused, Narrative, & Family Systems.
Are you feeling anxious or depressed? Are you struggling in your relationships? Are you having a tough time dealing with loss or significant life change? Do you feel defeated by failed attempts to make positive changes? Are people in your life worried about you? Seeking help when in need is both a courageous step and an expression of hope. As a Registered Clinical Counsellor in private practice, I offer counselling and therapy to individuals and couples. Together, we explore how your beliefs and behaviour patterns may be limiting you from reaching your goals and finding fulfilment in your relationships.
Shannon MacGregor
Counsellor, RTC, MTC, CLC
Verified Verified
Victoria, BC V8S (Online Only)
My goal as a Transpersonal Therapist, is to help you uncover your true potential & lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand & resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches & techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns, or negative perceptions, that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling & meaningful life. If you're looking for additional support & guidance through a challenging situation, or just ready to move in a new direction, I look forward to working with you.
My goal as a Transpersonal Therapist, is to help you uncover your true potential & lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand & resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches & techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns, or negative perceptions, that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling & meaningful life. If you're looking for additional support & guidance through a challenging situation, or just ready to move in a new direction, I look forward to working with you.
Robyn Dickson
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Victoria, BC V9A (Online Only)
I use IFS to promote cognitive and behavioral transformation by considering distress as part of a larger whole.
Currently accepting new clients as part of the “Money Mapping Group” (see below). Do you tell yourself “I’m bad with money"? Are you accumulating debt? Do you avoid looking at your finances? Do you undercharge and overspend? Does the word “bank” make you feel uneasy? Do you find yourself teetering between the feeling that money is evil but also, that you’re not worthy of money? These are common disordered financial behaviors; not only because we find ourselves in a capitalist society, but also because money can be both a source and a response to trauma.
I use IFS to promote cognitive and behavioral transformation by considering distress as part of a larger whole.
Currently accepting new clients as part of the “Money Mapping Group” (see below). Do you tell yourself “I’m bad with money"? Are you accumulating debt? Do you avoid looking at your finances? Do you undercharge and overspend? Does the word “bank” make you feel uneasy? Do you find yourself teetering between the feeling that money is evil but also, that you’re not worthy of money? These are common disordered financial behaviors; not only because we find ourselves in a capitalist society, but also because money can be both a source and a response to trauma.
Retreat Cove Counselling
Counsellor, MA, RCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Victoria, BC V8N
I practice from a trauma-informed, person-centered perspective including techniques from both cognitive behavioural therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy and emotion focused therapy.
Getting support to heal and thrive takes courage! At Retreat Cove Counselling, I offer an environment that is direct, transparent, caring, and nonjudgmental. I believe that the role of the counsellor is one of facilitation and collaboration. I am interested in working alongside individuals, families, neurodiversity, 2SLGBTQI+ folks, and people in a variety of relationship structures. I aim towards an anti-oppressive framework and welcome feedback. I draw on a variety of approaches to support people in developing skills and strategies that are practical and creative.
I practice from a trauma-informed, person-centered perspective including techniques from both cognitive behavioural therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy and emotion focused therapy.
Getting support to heal and thrive takes courage! At Retreat Cove Counselling, I offer an environment that is direct, transparent, caring, and nonjudgmental. I believe that the role of the counsellor is one of facilitation and collaboration. I am interested in working alongside individuals, families, neurodiversity, 2SLGBTQI+ folks, and people in a variety of relationship structures. I aim towards an anti-oppressive framework and welcome feedback. I draw on a variety of approaches to support people in developing skills and strategies that are practical and creative.
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Tanise Ambers
Counsellor, RTC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Victoria, BC V8Z
The deepest desire of a human is to belong…to be heard…and to be accepted… Sometimes life presents us with difficulties that are tough to manage or resolve on our own. There are times when we need to ask for help in order to find ourselves and to move forward. As a person and a counsellor, I know that life’s challenges can happen at all stages of our lives at multiple levels and that every situation is unique to us alone. Circumstances that can challenge how we think, how we perceive, how we believe and how we respond.
The deepest desire of a human is to belong…to be heard…and to be accepted… Sometimes life presents us with difficulties that are tough to manage or resolve on our own. There are times when we need to ask for help in order to find ourselves and to move forward. As a person and a counsellor, I know that life’s challenges can happen at all stages of our lives at multiple levels and that every situation is unique to us alone. Circumstances that can challenge how we think, how we perceive, how we believe and how we respond.
Andree Hurl
Counsellor, RPC, MPCC
Verified Verified
Victoria, BC V8W
As a Registered Professional Counsellor and a Master Practitioner in Clinical Counselling, I look at therapy through a holistic lense, focusing on all aspects of your wellbeing. By tapping into your mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual needs, I can help you identify and understand feelings that you may be experiencing. Working together, we will cultivate new tools specific to your nature that you can then put into practice, creating the change you hope to see.
As a Registered Professional Counsellor and a Master Practitioner in Clinical Counselling, I look at therapy through a holistic lense, focusing on all aspects of your wellbeing. By tapping into your mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual needs, I can help you identify and understand feelings that you may be experiencing. Working together, we will cultivate new tools specific to your nature that you can then put into practice, creating the change you hope to see.
Jessica Card Counselling
Counsellor, MC, RCC
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Victoria, BC V8N
Individual Counselling: I have experience working with adults and youth individually. This work focuses on personal growth, exploring old behaviours and patterns, and collaborating to create new ones that will serve clients better in achieving a fulfilling quality of life. Relationship Counselling: Our relationships wholeheartedly impact our lives. When the relationships that are important to us, with partners, family members, friends, peers, and co-workers are challenged and/or suffering, life is a very different experience than when our relationships are healthy & thriving. How have your experiences impacted your relationships?
Individual Counselling: I have experience working with adults and youth individually. This work focuses on personal growth, exploring old behaviours and patterns, and collaborating to create new ones that will serve clients better in achieving a fulfilling quality of life. Relationship Counselling: Our relationships wholeheartedly impact our lives. When the relationships that are important to us, with partners, family members, friends, peers, and co-workers are challenged and/or suffering, life is a very different experience than when our relationships are healthy & thriving. How have your experiences impacted your relationships?
Deborah Meir
Counsellor, BA, B Ed, M Ed, RCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Victoria, BC V8R
I am particularly passionate about child advocacy, building confidence, self-worth and social skills and working with the LGBTQ2SI+ community. I am experienced in supporting families and children with navigating school challenges such as social and emotional regulation, separation anxiety, academic strategies for learning, Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and teacher and school staff collaboration. I am well-informed in the areas of anxiety, depression, self-harm, attention difficulties, neurodivergence, child abuse, and trauma.
I am particularly passionate about child advocacy, building confidence, self-worth and social skills and working with the LGBTQ2SI+ community. I am experienced in supporting families and children with navigating school challenges such as social and emotional regulation, separation anxiety, academic strategies for learning, Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and teacher and school staff collaboration. I am well-informed in the areas of anxiety, depression, self-harm, attention difficulties, neurodivergence, child abuse, and trauma.
Tyler Fong
Counsellor, BA, MA, CCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Victoria, BC V8V
Currently accepting new clients. Are you having difficulties managing stress, processing your thoughts and emotions, or wanting to improve your mental health and adjust to challenging life experiences. I provide a welcoming, non-judgmental, and confidential environment for you to explore and process your experiences. My experiences have taught me that it can be easy to fall into cycles that keep us stuck while our lives continue to move forward. From this, we can utilize your strengths, set goals, and build resiliency to help facilitate healthy mechanisms to break these vicious cycles and develop tools to help you move forward.
Currently accepting new clients. Are you having difficulties managing stress, processing your thoughts and emotions, or wanting to improve your mental health and adjust to challenging life experiences. I provide a welcoming, non-judgmental, and confidential environment for you to explore and process your experiences. My experiences have taught me that it can be easy to fall into cycles that keep us stuck while our lives continue to move forward. From this, we can utilize your strengths, set goals, and build resiliency to help facilitate healthy mechanisms to break these vicious cycles and develop tools to help you move forward.
Jessica Olsen
Pre-Licensed Professional, PhD
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Victoria, BC V8Z
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.
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.
Darcy Allder
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RCSW
Verified Verified
Victoria, BC V8Y
Limited space now available for in person (Victoria) outdoor weekend appointments! Is your past affecting your parenting? Is your child explosive or anxious? Do you wish your a startle reflex wasn't so strong? Want to explore your identities or have them understood so you can work on other issues at hand? Have you tried other therapy and is has helped but you didn't feel like you were getting enough out of it, or you have great coping skills but you want to thrive rather than cope? Maybe EMDR, Animal Assisted Interventions or Play Therapy is right for you!
Limited space now available for in person (Victoria) outdoor weekend appointments! Is your past affecting your parenting? Is your child explosive or anxious? Do you wish your a startle reflex wasn't so strong? Want to explore your identities or have them understood so you can work on other issues at hand? Have you tried other therapy and is has helped but you didn't feel like you were getting enough out of it, or you have great coping skills but you want to thrive rather than cope? Maybe EMDR, Animal Assisted Interventions or Play Therapy is right for you!
Megan Stanley
Counsellor, MACP, CCC, RCC
Verified Verified
Victoria, BC V8P
Do you wake up in the morning and your anxiety starts to creep in? Do you feel like you have tried everything and you’re losing hope? Are you often triggered emotionally and feel as though you lose control? Do you struggle within your close relationships and wonder “how did I get here?” My approach to therapy is always rooted in compassion and genuine curiosity. I have a mindful and gentle presence, which guides my considerate sensitivity and attunement to each of my clients. Together we can cultivate unique goals and illuminate your wellness path through exploring, connecting, healing, and harnessing strengths.
Do you wake up in the morning and your anxiety starts to creep in? Do you feel like you have tried everything and you’re losing hope? Are you often triggered emotionally and feel as though you lose control? Do you struggle within your close relationships and wonder “how did I get here?” My approach to therapy is always rooted in compassion and genuine curiosity. I have a mindful and gentle presence, which guides my considerate sensitivity and attunement to each of my clients. Together we can cultivate unique goals and illuminate your wellness path through exploring, connecting, healing, and harnessing strengths.
Dr. Helen Macaulay
Psychologist, PhD, RPsych
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Victoria, BC V8V
I am a Psychologist, registered with the College of Psychologists of British Columbia. I strive to provide a supportive and productive atmosphere in which clients can achieve meaningful growth and change. I believe that it is important to work together in creating a therapeutic relationship that is built on mutual respect, cooperation, and shared goals. Common treatment issues include depression, anxiety, stress, and interpersonal difficulties. My therapeutic approach is tailored to each individual's needs and includes cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) as well as mindfulness and emotion-focused interventions.
I am a Psychologist, registered with the College of Psychologists of British Columbia. I strive to provide a supportive and productive atmosphere in which clients can achieve meaningful growth and change. I believe that it is important to work together in creating a therapeutic relationship that is built on mutual respect, cooperation, and shared goals. Common treatment issues include depression, anxiety, stress, and interpersonal difficulties. My therapeutic approach is tailored to each individual's needs and includes cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) as well as mindfulness and emotion-focused interventions.
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What happens in therapy for behavioural issues?
No matter the type of therapy, individuals form an alliance with the therapist; that connection is often therapeutic in itself, plus it becomes an instrument of change. Individuals learn to identify situations that are especially troublesome for them and acquire new patterns of thinking and behaving. In therapy for ADHD, one of the most common behaviour issues for children, individuals learn how to improve frustration tolerance, control impulsivity, manage attentional focus, and gain skills of self-organisation.
What therapy types help with behavioural issues?
Many types of therapy have been found effective, each targeting one or more areas of dysfunction. Perhaps best-known and most widely tested is cognitive and behavioural therapy (CBT), in which individuals learn new behavioral strategies and curb reactivity to frustrating or distressing situations that trigger disruptive behaviour. Anger, anxiety, mood disorders, impulse control problems are commonly addressed in CBT. Family therapy or parent management training is often helpful to reduce parent-child conflict and behavioral difficulties at home.
How long does therapy last for behavioural issues?
Among popular approaches to treating behavioural concerns, CBT is considered a short-term therapy intended to be administered in 15 to 20 weekly sessions. Parent training in behaviour management, often used when the underlying cause of behaviour issues is ADHD in children under 12, usually occurs in weekly sessions for 8 to 16 weeks. When behavioural issues stem from persistent aggression or defiance, therapy may last for months, and usually targets both children and their parents.
How effective is therapy for behaviour issues?
Studies show that therapy for behaviour issues in children is highly effective and may prevent the development of antisocial behaviour later in life. Family intervention—parent management training or family therapy, both of which involve parents and children together—is considered most effective, notably for children under age 12 who persistently engage in aggressive, defiant, rule-breaking or other disruptive behaviour. Whether provided alone or in combination with medication, CBT is highly effective in helping people regulate their emotions, and for people with ADHD, it addresses impulsiveness, hyperactivity and attentional focus.