Therapists in V0R

I may be the right therapist for you if you have a history of difficult life experiences and want to grieve the related losses, understand the impacts on your life, develop self-compassion, and gain freedom to make choices based on your values in the present rather than on conditioning from the past. You may be struggling with existential issues such as death anxiety, searching for meaning, or dealing with uncertainty, unfairness, and powerlessness. Maybe you are finding life confusing and would like help making sense of it all and figuring out how to cope, feel better, and experience more joy, contentment, freedom, and gratitude.

I work with many kinds of clients. Kids and youth; couples and families; people with a wide range of neuro-diversity as well as diversity in gender, sexuality and identity. I offer a great play therapy space for youngsters. Those with a creative imagination may be drawn to creative arts therapy. Do you want to understand yourself better? Communicate better with others? Are you looking for acceptance and empathy along with encouragement to become your best self? Looking for strategies to explore your needs, strengths, resources and obstacles? I want to help you thrive in your world, with joy, confidence and self-acceptance.

Queer and Trans folks are welcome. Hello! I am grateful to be based in the beautiful, unceded, traditional territories of the Lekwungen peoples. I want to support you through life’s challenges while celebrating your uniqueness and growth. I bring my lived experience as a Queer person and an authentic, warm nature to sessions so that you can learn how to process emotions authentically, manage anxious and/or depressive symptoms, get support with relationships, and feel safer after experiencing trauma.

I work with adults and couples who are struggling with trauma, grief, relationship challenges, ADHD symptoms, life transitions, and making positive lifestyle changes. I also work with specific populations such as health care providers and first responders providing support for challenges such as "burnout" and PTSD symptoms.

Interested in building your confidence, self-awareness and connection to yourself and the people in your life? Frustrated with being consumed by thoughts from your past, that feeling of being stuck, and feeling unable to move forward? Have you experienced a significant change in your life or are preparing to make one? If you are ready to be supported in a way that helps you identify your strengths and personal values while working towards living your life more fully, I can help.

Tap into your own innate resilience and grow! Speak so your partner can really 'feel' you. I have over 24 years' experience and specialize in personal growth, relationship/family dynamics, sexual issues, narcissism and GNM. I use a blend of NVC (compassionate connection), Imago-style and Trust Oriented Therapy. Enhance your communication skills. Polish your relationships till they gleam! Welcome to the whole of you: the rebellious, the angry,the shy,the forgotten,the lonely and more. The result? Good health and success!

Today's world is stressful and it is easy to feel overwhelmed by conflict, stress, and everyday pressures. Let me help you find calm and the ability to cope with your own personal stressors. With 30 years' experience working with people in a variety of roles, I can work with you to discover, investigate, and address the stressors in your life, so you are a better person to yourself and those around you. If you are ready to take these steps, I encourage you to reach out and so we can work together to make the changes you envision in your life.

We each have our own story and through a safe and compassionate space, I will support you in gaining the insight and awareness necessary for personal change. It takes courage to make this first step and in choosing to move forward, you have already started. Having grown up as an identical twin, I am keenly aware of the unique challenges, needs, and desire for individuality we all face. With this in mind, and with the understanding that people approach counselling for many different reasons, we will move forward together in a way that best meets your individual needs.

Megan is a Master Practitioner of Clinical Counselling (MPCC), a Registered Clinical Supervisor (RCS), and a Master Therapeutic Counsellor (MTC) with 28 years of experience. Megan also certified as: CCPCPR, RPC, & RTC. Megan takes a compassionate approach to therapy & healing the whole person. She helps clients dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, eating disorders, relationship issues, trauma, betrayal, abuse. Megan works with co-occurring disorders that can impact client goals. At the client’s pace, the embedded causes are explored while moving gently through the presenting problem.

I'm Angela and I've been told that I'm approachable, warm and down-to-earth. Many of my clients come in saying that they had a "pretty good" upbringing. I create a space for you to explore whether it might be more complex. Relational wounds need relational repair. It’s essential to have a trustworthy guide in the journey back to your own inner wisdom. I believe that a good guide can help you to identify where nurturance, protection and guidance were lacking when you needed them most and also help you look at how this might still affect your relational patterns today and invite you towards more satisfaction in love, work and sex.

Wanting to create a better life rather than settling for status quo, just getting by while filled with anxiety and feelings of hopeless; coping with excess food, drugs or alcohol. It takes courage and tremendous willingness to begin a path of change and it is an honour and a joy to walk with people on their journey toward wholeness. My work with people often leaves me in awe of the strength of the human spirit as I witness them overcome trauma and self-destructive behaviours and move toward their dreams while embracing their authentic self.

I agree with Carl Roger's position that all humans are oriented towards growth and self-awareness. Behaviours which once served to nurture and protect us, can become habitual and no longer useful. You are the expert in your life, and if you are seeking counselling, it is likely because what once worked is no longer serving you. In times of transition, whether by choice or demand, we often find ourselves needing new skills to cope with our anxiety, depression, panic or burnout. Our relationships are deeply impacted by our ability to communicate our needs, desires, and boundaries, and yet we are taught so few of these skills.

I am a neurodivergent, trauma-informed, anti-oppressive Social Worker providing evidence based clinical social work practices, remotely from the comfort of my backyard home office on Vancouver Island. I am neurodivergent-affirming and queer affirming with a trauma-informed practice dedicated to supporting others who are looking for a holistic and comprehensive view of themselves. If you are struggling and would appreciate connecting with someone who is non-judgemental and understanding, I am here.

Terry Folks is a Spiritually Integrated Psychotherapist, a Registered Clinical Counsellor with BCACC and the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. Her practice attracts individuals in the health, mental health, legal, educational and helping professions. She has a reputation for providing a safe nurturing healing space. Her practice is Spiritually Integrated meaning she offers spiritual strategies if this interests you. Terry uses Rogerian client centered psychotherapy which focuses on the relationship as the primary catalyst for change. She is known for helping individuals change/interrupt patterns and move forward.

Hi there, I understand the decision to seek support can be both courageous and challenging, so I am proud of you for taking the first step. My approach is grounded in empathy, respect, and non-judgment, creating a safe and welcoming space for clients to explore their thoughts, emotions, and experiences. I look forward to working with clients who might be experiencing anxiety, depression, disassociative thoughts, self-doubt and low self-esteem. With a commitment to confidentiality and ethical practice, I strive to foster a trusting therapeutic relationship built on mutual respect and collaboration.

When we work together it will be about supporting you in moving out of ways of being that no longer serve you in a helpful way and into a more connected, aware and preferred place. Collaboratively working to understand and shift the impacts that traumatic events have had on your life and building on your energy levels so that you can feel a deeper sense of ease, belonging and happiness. Be it parenting support, family therapy or individual youth and or adult sessions, together we can create a space that upholds your dignity and highlights your intrinsic strengths as we navigate changes together towards a more preferred sense of you.

Dr. Elisabeth is a registered clinical counsellor and qualified clinical supervisor who works with individuals and couples. Elisabeth is trained in working with conflict, grief, trauma, stress/burnout and mood & anxiety disorders. Dr. Elisabeth takes on new clients from the province of BC. Supervision to mental health professionals is provided to all practicing in Canada. Counselling services are offered over Zoom and in-person. Elisabeth offers individual and group competency-based clinical supervision to counselling students, interns, counselling therapists and psychotherapists who are based in Canada.

In my sessions, I want clients to feel truly listened to. Therapy, in my view, is a space for a client to experience empathetic and genuine attention which may be rarely found in everyday life. With this kind of attention, people can face problems and develop strengths much more easily than on their own. Ultimately, my goal is to help people get to the point at which they can manage their mental health without me, by using the tools and skills we develop during our sessions.