Therapists in Victoria, BC

I use Internal Family Systems therapy combined with Polyvagal theory and somatic work. Creating a strong and non-dogmatic container together is the cornerstone of my practice. I am especially skilled at attuning, and providing company in places that you may have previously felt alone. We will work towards helping parts of you that may be stuck in fight, flight, freeze, fawn, or collapse. Many of my clients are people in their 20s and 30s exploring the transitions and challenges of adulthood while reckoning with Family of Origin trauma.

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!

You're in emotional and physical agony. You're anxious, depressed, stuck, and looking for relief. You desire to feel healthy and whole. You are not alone. I value relationship building, and with an attitude of curiosity can hold the emotional space for you to search and stretch. With trust firmly established, I thoughtfully and sensitively advocate for action. It is my honour and privilege to walk along side you on your journey. Believing us to be created with an innate need, and desire, for living in community, collaborative work is the foundation of my practice.

Emilie Kemlo, Psychologist is a dedicated specialist in emotionally based trauma release work for 36 years with all ages,nationalities, and income levels, using a sliding scale fee, low rates and immediate availability. She is registered with College of Psychologists of BC, worked at Counseling Center of Tokyo, Tokyo International University, and in Vancouver and Victoria, B.C. with a deep understanding of all psychological issues, both Western, First Nations and multicultural Asian issues in health, sex, work and relationships. She was a founding teacher of BC School of Art Therapy, Victoria, and uses Bioenergetic Analysis, visual language and various psychotherapeutic approaches.

No matter what you are struggling with, remember that on the other side of this difficult time will be increased wisdom, the exciting potential of a better you and more of what you want. We all have a survivor inside of us, an innate ability to overcome even the most difficult of challenges. Talking to someone can help you harness the strength that lives inside you. That is the essence of counselling.

I offer you compassion when you are feeling vulnerable, and calmness when things feel chaotic. Whatever challenges you are facing, you don't have to do it alone. You can count on a comfortable and compassionate energy space to express what is happening for you in your life and I, in turn, will offer you guidance in exploring those areas of deepest concern. My intention is that you will gain awareness and clarity that lead to the discovery of your inner capacities in moving through life's rough patches.

I am a Registered Professional Counsellor, with the Canadian Professional Counsellors Association. I bring 14 years + of experience in the field of mental health. Through the lens of compassion & unconditional positive regard I support individuals to uncover old coping strategies, reveal core beliefs, release trauma/ suppressed emotions that hold one back from stepping into truth, finding joy, fulfillment and clarity. Also creating a deep connection to self, allowing for a deeper connection in all relationships. Our intimate relationships are where we have the opportunity to be witnessed, accepted, loved, & love in return.

Accepting New Clients- Trauma informed, compassionate and mindful counselling for trauma, depression, anxiety, and more. Is the cycle of depression or trauma leaving you feeling hopeless and lost? Is your anxiety limiting your life and causing you to suffer? I offer help and support for these issues and much more. With the use of many treatment approach options, my practice is effective, holistic, warm and collaborative. It takes courage to break free from this cycle and to ask for help. Together we can work towards improving your life in endless ways, resulting in a more meaningful, peaceful, and fulfilling life!

Currently accepting new clients. I am inspired by the resiliency that can be found in people from all walks of life, and in every corner of the globe. I believe there is strength to be found in everyone, sometimes it just takes a nurturing hand, an understanding ear, and an open heart to create opportunity for individuals to find what is innately within themselves.

I offer a gentle and safe space to explore and heal together what blocks you from being able to live life fully. I work collaboratively and from an anti-oppressive perspective, understanding how systems impact us. My believe is that through attunement and safety, we can figure out how to meet your goals. My experience is that we can heal or get to live a fuller life. My healing and learning journey makes me comfortable working with complex challenges, CPTSD, DID, chronic pain, anxiety, grief and loss, healing from abuse and what feels overwhelming or too much. Therapy can help us understand where we are coming from and where to go

I see the therapy room as a place where people discover that "home" is an internal state. Trust is difficult, and it can feel like an immeasurable risk to explore the most vulnerable of spaces: your innermost thoughts and feelings. I seek to understand my clients' experiences and see the world as you do. Not all clients are alike, and I aim to tailor my approach to the needs and worldviews of each client. I describe my approach to therapy as integrative with a collaborative stance and an emphasis (where appropriate) on interpersonal and existential issues.

My duty and commitment to you are to provide a curious and engaging space for your therapeutic journey. As your therapist, I intend to assist you in learning and uncovering the process of who you are and who you are becoming. I create an environment that is centred around trust and empathy to allow you to explore the deepest parts of who you are. This in turn will unlock your power to best the trials and tribulations you are facing in your life.

Welcome to my virtual office, if you're feeling stressed, irritable, or low, or if you're struggling with anxiety, panic, or specific challenges in your life, I'm here to help you discover better ways to cope and manage conflict. Additionally, if you're longing for more meaningful connections in your relationships with your partner, family members, or friends, I can provide guidance on that journey.In my practice, I prioritize building a strong therapeutic relationship with my clients. Together, we can develop coping skills and overcome life's obstacles.

During times of confusion and personal hardship it can be beneficial to have a safe harbour to seek refuge. My counselling support offers you that safe harbour. I provide an opportunity for you to explore your life and together we will chart a course to best serve you in creating a richer, more rewarding life for your future. I bring a breadth and depth to my work as a therapist, having worked for many years in palliative care and bereavement as well as cancer care. I have also spent many years supporting folks from all walks of life in reclaiming their lives from addictive patterns. It would be my privilege to support you.

As a therapist, clinical counselling supervisor and owner of Ginger Henderson Counselling Services, my team of highly trained Counsellors are skilled, compassionate and resourceful and there to support you through whatever may be troubling you. If you are suffering through trauma, substance abuse, life changes, a loss of a loved one, parenting or relationship issues, depression, anxiety or simply wanting to change your life patterns, we are here. We work with clients from various backgrounds and strive to make every client feel comfortable and important.

I work with adults, couples, adolescents and children to help them find relief from inner pain and distress in their life. I encourage awareness, foster acceptance, and help create optimal growth. I value clients' finding their own voice and path while doing it in the context of their important relationships, as relationships can be deeply supportive and positively transforming.

In over thirty years working as a psychologist, I have become convinced that the most effective way to help others is through a collaborative approach. When the client and therapist work together to find solutions, the emphasis is placed on the client’s individual perspective and the strengths and successes they have already achieved. At the core of therapy, I believe, is a non-judgemental and compassionate view of how everyone’s personal journey involves overcoming suffering and moving towards self-acceptance, empowerment and emotional well- being.

By addressing troubling thoughts and feelings, self-sabotaging behaviors, and traumas, life can be made more manageable, productive, and fulfilling. Feelings such as grief, shame, anxiety, sadness, and anger often signal that something needs to change. Listening to and working with these feelings—some that consume us and others that gently nudge us—can move us forward. Through this, we sometimes discover that our everyday dilemmas are part of larger patterns waiting to be resolved as a whole.

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?