Michelle
Counsellor, PhD, CCC
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Feeling overwhelmed by frustrated needs, responsibilities, being overlooked in love or work, losing someone important, health concerns, or a relentless inner critic? Does this lead to sadness, despair, rage, dread, or shame that feels too heavy to bear? Do you cope by numbing, lashing out at loved ones, engaging in addictive behaviours, socially isolating, or avoiding what matters? We can grow weary managing life's challenges alone, yet asking for help is hard. I can lend a hand supporting you to face pain and find meaning in troubled times, lightening the load so you can spread your wings to find more room for joy in your life.
My background is in cancer care, addiction, and workplace stress, with experience in mood concerns (depression, anxiety), loss and grief (death, pet loss, unexpected life transitions, identity crises), health and illness (health anxiety, chronic pain), addiction (substance use, recovery, behavioural), and trauma (childhood, veterans, first responders).
Life can hurt. And sometimes, avoiding that pain hurts even more. I aim to help you face that pain in a non-judgmental and compassionate way. Reach out if you'd like to chat about your needs, what you hope to gain from therapy, and to see if we’re a good fit.
Call or Email Michelle McLean now for a free 15 minute consultation - (236) 904-0588
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Discover, Mastercard, Visa Michelle McLean
Counsellor, PhD, CCC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (236) 904-0588
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of British Columbia / 11244041 Michelle McLean
- Attended University of Alberta, PhD Counselling Psychology, Graduated 2026
- Membership with Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) 56525 / 2018
- Membership with Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA) 11244041 / 2023
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Michelle McLean
Counsellor, PhD, CCC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (236) 904-0588
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Addiction
- Cancer
- Grief
Expertise
- ADHD
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Body Image
- Career Guidance
- Chronic Illness
- Chronic Pain
- Codependency
- Depression
- Drug Abuse
- First Responders
- Internet Addiction
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Men's Issues
- Substance Use
- Trauma and PTSD
- Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
- Veterans
- Video Game Addiction
Michelle McLean
Counsellor, PhD, CCC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (236) 904-0588
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Cognitive Processing (CPT)
- Compassion Focused
- Emotionally Focused
- Existential
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Michelle McLean
Counsellor, PhD, CCC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (236) 904-0588
Location
Primary Location
Shorebird Counselling
714 Discovery Street
Victoria, BC V8T
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