Rita Chand
Counsellor, RTC (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
3 Endorsed
Victoria, BC V8T
Let's Connect (613) 900-5777
Life can feel complicated when you've struggled with your weight for as long as you can remember. There are deep emotions that come with navigating body image, societal and cultural expectations, and food as a coping strategy. Maybe you're trying to adjust to life on GLP-1 medications and grappling with unexpected changes, or you're post-bariatric and feeling unsure about your next steps. You might also be dealing with the challenges of emotional or binge eating. I have been there, and I get it in a way many others don't. My personal journey gives me a unique understanding of the complexities you may be facing.
Beneath the struggle often lies something deeper—the feelings you’re trying to manage or avoid. I’m here to help you explore those questions with compassion and curiosity. As a certified shame-informed treatment specialist with personal experience in this area, I offer a safe, non-judgmental space to dig into it with you.
As a Registered Therapeutic Counselor, having experienced some big transitions in my own life, I am dedicated to assisting individuals in their personal growth and well-being journey. You don’t have to carry the weight of shame alone. Let's walk this path together with kindness, understanding, and hope.
Call or Email Rita Chand now for a free 15 minute consultation - (613) 900-5777
Let's Connect (613) 900-5777
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
- Couple Sessions $210
Payment Methods
Cash, PaypalInsurance
- Canada Life | Great-West Life
- Great-West Life
- Green Shield Canada
- Manulife
- Pacific Blue Cross
- SunLife
- TELUS Health
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of British Columbia / 3348 Rita Chand
- In Practice for 3 years
- Attended Rhodes Wellness College, Professional Counsellor, Graduated 2023
- Degree/Diploma from Rhodes Wellness College Life Skills Coaching Diploma / 2022
- Degree/Diploma from Rhodes Wellness College Wellness Counsellor / 2023
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
- Obesity
Expertise
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Body Positivity
- Career Guidance
- Coping Skills
- cultural trauma, emotional eating,
- Eating Disorders
- Grief
- Infidelity
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Peer Relationships
- Racial Identity
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Weight Loss
3 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Group
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Group
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Adlerian
- Culturally Sensitive
- Experiential Therapy
- Family / Marital
- Interpersonal
- Positive Psychology
- Somatic
- Trauma Focused