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Counsellor, MEd , HBSW, BA, RCC, RSW

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Available both in-person and online
1658 Ash Rd Victoria, BC V8N
Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed, stressed, or depressed. Are you unhappy in your relationship. Are you or a family member abusing alcohol or mood-altering drugs. I offer a safe, relaxed and confidential environment to talk through your challenges and learn new coping strategies to build resilience in your life.
I work with individuals and athletes who are experiencing, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, relationship difficulties and substance misuse. I work with couples and families who have relationship issues. I am a Sports Psychology mental skills performance coach and work with athletes who are experiencing mental health and sport performance issues.
My integrative approach to therapy is based on thirty years of professional experience. I help individuals and athletes attain there ideal level of performance. I spend time getting to know my clients and work in a collaborative manner to facilitate their unique journey for a better quality of life.
Take the first step to help. Call or Des Lynch now - (778) 765-3127 x250858

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Des Lynch Counseling

1658 Ash Rd

Victoria, BC V8N map

(778) 765-3127 x250858
My website
I offer online e-therapy and e-counselling over a secure, encrypted video conferencing platform called doxy.me which is similar to Skype
I specialize in Anxiety, Relationship Issues and Addiction 
$160 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Des Lynch Counseling

1658 Ash Rd

Victoria, BC V8N map

(778) 765-3127 x250858
My website
I offer online e-therapy and e-counselling over a secure, encrypted video conferencing platform called doxy.me which is similar to Skype
I specialize in Anxiety, Relationship Issues and Addiction 
$160 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $160
  • Couple Sessions $180

Payment Methods

Cash, Cheque, Wire

Insurance

  • Blue Cross
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Pacific Blue Cross
  • Please check with your health insurance provider.
  • TELUS Health
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Verify your health insurance coverage when you arrange your first visit.
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Des Lynch
Counsellor, MEd , HBSW, BA, RCC, RSW
or call with questions - (778) 765-3127 x250858
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Verify your health insurance coverage when you arrange your first visit.
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Des Lynch
Counsellor, MEd , HBSW, BA, RCC, RSW
or call with questions - (778) 765-3127 x250858

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of British Columbia / 2408 Desmond Lynch
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 26 years
  • Attended University of Victoria
  • Additional Credentials

  • Degree/Diploma from Lakehead University BA (Psych). HBSW. M.Ed Psychology
  • Degree/Diploma from University Of Victoria Masters Counselling Psychology
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I have years of experience working with athletes and have travelled with National teams on numerous tours worldwide as team manager and mental skills coach.
Photo of Des Lynch, Counsellor, MEd , HBSW, BA, RCC, RSW
Des Lynch
Counsellor, MEd , HBSW, BA, RCC, RSW
or call with questions - (778) 765-3127 x250858
"
I have years of experience working with athletes and have travelled with National teams on numerous tours worldwide as team manager and mental skills coach.
Photo of Des Lynch, Counsellor, MEd , HBSW, BA, RCC, RSW
Des Lynch
Counsellor, MEd , HBSW, BA, RCC, RSW
or call with questions - (778) 765-3127 x250858

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • Relationship Issues
  • Addiction

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Alcohol Use
  • Anger Management
  • Athlete issues
  • Behavioural Issues
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Bisexual
  • Cancer
  • Chronic Illness
  • Chronic Pain
  • Chronic Relapse
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Dementia
  • Depression
  • Dissociative Disorders (DID)
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Drug Abuse
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Family Conflict
  • Gambling
  • Geriatric and Seniors
  • Grief
  • Hoarding
  • Impulse Control Disorders
  • Internet Addiction
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Coaching
  • Life Transitions
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Medication Management
  • Men's Issues
  • Mood Disorders
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Parenting
  • Personality Disorders
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Sports Performance
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Thinking Disorders
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Veterans
  • Victim Services
  • Women's Issues
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Des Lynch
Counsellor, MEd , HBSW, BA, RCC, RSW
Do these issues align with your needs? or (778) 765-3127 x250858
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Des Lynch
Counsellor, MEd , HBSW, BA, RCC, RSW
Do these issues align with your needs? or (778) 765-3127 x250858

Client Focus

Age

Preteen , 
Teen , 
Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples , 
Family

Communities

Aviation Professionals , 
Bisexual Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
HIV / AIDS Allied , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Transgender Allied

Age

Preteen , 
Teen , 
Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples , 
Family

Communities

Aviation Professionals , 
Bisexual Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
HIV / AIDS Allied , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Biofeedback
  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Existential
  • Family / Marital
  • Gestalt
  • Humanistic
  • Hypnotherapy
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Sport Psychology
  • Trauma Focused
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Des Lynch
Counsellor, MEd , HBSW, BA, RCC, RSW
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (778) 765-3127 x250858
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Des Lynch
Counsellor, MEd , HBSW, BA, RCC, RSW
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (778) 765-3127 x250858

Location

Primary Location

Des Lynch Counseling

1658 Ash Rd

Victoria, BC V8N

(778) 765-3127 x250858

Nearby Areas

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I offer online e-therapy and e-counselling over a secure, encrypted video conferencing platform called doxy.me which is similar to Skype
Photo of Des Lynch, Counsellor, MEd , HBSW, BA, RCC, RSW
Des Lynch
Counsellor, MEd , HBSW, BA, RCC, RSW
Take the first step to help. Call now - (778) 765-3127 x250858
"
I offer online e-therapy and e-counselling over a secure, encrypted video conferencing platform called doxy.me which is similar to Skype
Photo of Des Lynch, Counsellor, MEd , HBSW, BA, RCC, RSW
Des Lynch
Counsellor, MEd , HBSW, BA, RCC, RSW
Take the first step to help. Call now - (778) 765-3127 x250858