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Francisca Carrasco
Counsellor, MPsych, RCC, CCC
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Francisca Carrasco

Counsellor, MPsych, RCC, CCC

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1 Endorsed
785 Station Avenue, Langford, BC V9B
Let's Connect (778) 767-4625
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Does it seem like even though you try so hard, you just can't feel confident and happy? You're exhausted. You overthink. You criticize yourself. You should have figured things out by now, but you feel stuck and it's not for lack of trying. In your life this can look like anxiety, lack of motivation, procrastinating, impostor syndrome, over-eating, low self-esteem, unsatisfying relationships, a discouraging job or even depression, and feeling like you’re not enjoying life and don’t know what to do anymore. I know these feelings too and how exhausting it feels and I want to let you in on a little secret. This is not your fault.
Our brains are wired for survival instead of happiness and we are biased to look at the world and ourselves with a negative lens. But you can learn to overcome this. I bring 15 years of clinical experience to help you learn new ways to relate to yourself and others, and gain skills to heal from shame, self-criticism and anxiety, and live a satisfying life.
Working at your own pace, I can help you connect with your true values, and learn to not only know you are worthy but to FEEL it. You can learn to enjoy life, to feel safe and secure, to trust in yourself, befriend yourself and be present. If you’d like to learn more about me, my therapy approach or just connect, please visit www.compassionatehealing.ca
Call or Francisca Carrasco now for a free 15 minute consultation - (778) 767-4625

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

785 Station Avenue

Langford, BC V9B map

(778) 767-4625
My website
I offer therapy in Langford on Mondays, and online Wednesday to Friday. Sessions in English or Spanish. You are welcome here.
I specialize in Anxiety, Highly Sensitive Person and Perfectionism 
$165 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Let's Connect (778) 767-4625
Photo of Francisca Carrasco, Counsellor, MPsych, RCC, CCC

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

785 Station Avenue

Langford, BC V9B map

(778) 767-4625
My website
I offer therapy in Langford on Mondays, and online Wednesday to Friday. Sessions in English or Spanish. You are welcome here.
I specialize in Anxiety, Highly Sensitive Person and Perfectionism 
$165 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $165

Payment Methods

American Express, Cash, e-Transfer, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Manulife
  • Maximum Benefit
  • Medavie Blue Cross
  • Others
  • SunLife
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Most insurance companies cover counselling sessions, but it's always best to ask if your specific plan covers RCCs or CCCs.
Photo of Francisca Carrasco, Counsellor, MPsych, RCC, CCC
Francisca Carrasco
Counsellor, MPsych, RCC, CCC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (778) 767-4625
"
Most insurance companies cover counselling sessions, but it's always best to ask if your specific plan covers RCCs or CCCs.
Photo of Francisca Carrasco, Counsellor, MPsych, RCC, CCC
Francisca Carrasco
Counsellor, MPsych, RCC, CCC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (778) 767-4625

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of British Columbia / 11244690 Francisca Carrasco
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 17 years
  • Attended Pontifical Catholic University of Chile, Psychologist, Graduated 2009
  • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from Certified Clinical Trauma Professional 551702 / 2024
  • Degree/Diploma from Gestalt Psychotherapy Centre of Santiago Diploma in Gestalt Psychotherapy of Children and Adolescents / 2010
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I'm an RCC, CCC and an international psychologist with over 15 years of experience. I help folks who feel overwhelmed, self-critical, or anxious to reconnect with themselves with clarity, warmth, and practical tools. I'm specialized in Mindfulness, Gestalt and Compassion-Focused Therapy.
Photo of Francisca Carrasco, Counsellor, MPsych, RCC, CCC
Francisca Carrasco
Counsellor, MPsych, RCC, CCC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (778) 767-4625
"
I'm an RCC, CCC and an international psychologist with over 15 years of experience. I help folks who feel overwhelmed, self-critical, or anxious to reconnect with themselves with clarity, warmth, and practical tools. I'm specialized in Mindfulness, Gestalt and Compassion-Focused Therapy.
Photo of Francisca Carrasco, Counsellor, MPsych, RCC, CCC
Francisca Carrasco
Counsellor, MPsych, RCC, CCC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (778) 767-4625

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • Highly Sensitive Person
  • Perfectionism

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Body Image
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Grief
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Mood Disorders
  • Parenting
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Stress
  • Weight Loss
  • Women's Issues
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I will offer you a safe space where we can work on connecting with who you really are and what you truly want, and I will teach you skills that will help you relate with yourself and others from a wiser, compassionate self, instead of a critical self. By seeing yourself through a more positive lens your whole world can change, and you will learn to recognize and be able to satisfy your own needs
Photo of Francisca Carrasco, Counsellor, MPsych, RCC, CCC
Francisca Carrasco
Counsellor, MPsych, RCC, CCC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (778) 767-4625
"
I will offer you a safe space where we can work on connecting with who you really are and what you truly want, and I will teach you skills that will help you relate with yourself and others from a wiser, compassionate self, instead of a critical self. By seeing yourself through a more positive lens your whole world can change, and you will learn to recognize and be able to satisfy your own needs
Photo of Francisca Carrasco, Counsellor, MPsych, RCC, CCC
Francisca Carrasco
Counsellor, MPsych, RCC, CCC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (778) 767-4625

Endorsement

Diana Franco Yamin
Diana Franco Yamin
CounsellorMACCC
Francisca has an authentic, warm and grounded presence. She is passionate about her counselling work and has extensive experience with a diverse clientele from a compassion-focused approach.

Client Focus

Age

Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Immuno-disorders
Intersex Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Single Parent
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Hispanic and Latino

I also speak

Spanish

Age

Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Immuno-disorders
Intersex Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Single Parent
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Hispanic and Latino

I also speak

Spanish

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Attachment-based
  • Compassion Focused
  • Gestalt
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Multicultural
  • Play Therapy
  • Positive Psychology
  • Trauma Focused
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In our first session, we'll explore what brings you to therapy and set a plan that fits your needs and goals. I use Compassion Focused Therapy, and integrate mindfulness, CBT, ACT, IFS, Gestalt, and somatic approaches. Sessions are collaborative, warm, honest, and grounded in practical tools. My goal is to create a space where you feel safe, seen, and supported as you reconnect with yourself.
Photo of Francisca Carrasco, Counsellor, MPsych, RCC, CCC
Francisca Carrasco
Counsellor, MPsych, RCC, CCC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (778) 767-4625
"
In our first session, we'll explore what brings you to therapy and set a plan that fits your needs and goals. I use Compassion Focused Therapy, and integrate mindfulness, CBT, ACT, IFS, Gestalt, and somatic approaches. Sessions are collaborative, warm, honest, and grounded in practical tools. My goal is to create a space where you feel safe, seen, and supported as you reconnect with yourself.
Photo of Francisca Carrasco, Counsellor, MPsych, RCC, CCC
Francisca Carrasco
Counsellor, MPsych, RCC, CCC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (778) 767-4625

Location

Primary Location

785 Station Avenue

Langford, BC V9B

(778) 767-4625

Nearby Areas

Postal Codes

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I offer therapy in Langford on Mondays, and online Wednesday to Friday. Sessions in English or Spanish. You are welcome here.
Photo of Francisca Carrasco, Counsellor, MPsych, RCC, CCC
Francisca Carrasco
Counsellor, MPsych, RCC, CCC
Call for a free consultation now - (778) 767-4625
"
I offer therapy in Langford on Mondays, and online Wednesday to Friday. Sessions in English or Spanish. You are welcome here.
Photo of Francisca Carrasco, Counsellor, MPsych, RCC, CCC
Francisca Carrasco
Counsellor, MPsych, RCC, CCC
Call for a free consultation now - (778) 767-4625