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Taryn Smith

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Available both in-person and online
888 Fort Street Suite 202 Victoria, BC V8V
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Queer and disability friendly - Are you feeling wounded in your mind, body or spirit? Do you feel misunderstood or a sense of deep loneliness? Have you experienced a shift in your body or a feeling of disconnect between your mind and body? Are you on a journey to understand/accept your true identity; gender, sexuality or otherwise. All of the pieces of you are important. Together, we will work on you becoming the best version of yourself, through collaborating and finding the research-based methods that best work for you. Perhaps the lifestyle you are currently living isn’t the best suited for you and something else awaits.
I am a trauma-informed, person-centered counsellor, specializing in chronic health, disabilities and the queer experience. I pull on my specialized trainings in these areas as well as my lived experiences as a member of these communities. I am also a trained couples counsellor, welcoming poly and non-traditional relationships into my practice.
Reaching out to counsellors can be an exhausting and intimidating process. I respond promptly to all prospective clients who reach out to me. Questions are welcome. If you prefer to text, simply send me a message that says “text” with your name and we will do that. I can also answer any questions that you may have in a free, 20 minute phone or video consult.
Call or Taryn Smith now for a free 15 minute consultation - (705) 535-1947

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

888 Fort Street

Suite 202

Victoria, BC V8V map

 (705) 535-1947
My website
I offer therapy sessions in-person, in my cozy office in Victoria, online via secure video or over the phone.
I specialize in Chronic Illness, LGBTQ+ and Disabilities 
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and groups  
Let's Connect (705) 535-1947
Photo of Taryn Smith, Counsellor, CCC, MCouns

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

888 Fort Street

Suite 202

Victoria, BC V8V map

 (705) 535-1947
My website
I offer therapy sessions in-person, in my cozy office in Victoria, online via secure video or over the phone.
I specialize in Chronic Illness, LGBTQ+ and Disabilities 
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and groups  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $150
  • Couple Sessions $240
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Canada Life | Great-West Life
  • Desjardins
  • Green Shield Canada
  • Insurance Corporation of British Columbia
  • Manulife
  • Pacific Blue Cross
  • SunLife
  • TELUS Health
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I am covered by most insurance companies, as a Canadian Certified Counsellor. Please contact me if you have questions about fees, I strive to make counselling accessible
Photo of Taryn Smith, Counsellor, CCC, MCouns
Taryn Smith
Counsellor, CCC, MCouns
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (705) 535-1947
"
I am covered by most insurance companies, as a Canadian Certified Counsellor. Please contact me if you have questions about fees, I strive to make counselling accessible
Photo of Taryn Smith, Counsellor, CCC, MCouns
Taryn Smith
Counsellor, CCC, MCouns
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (705) 535-1947

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of Ontario / 10002298 Taryn Smith
    Licence province differs from primary location province.

    • Education and Years In Practice

  • Attended City University, Master's of Counselling, Graduated 2017

    • Additional Credentials

  • Degree/Diploma from University of Victoria Bachelor's of Child and Youth Care / 2010
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I am qualified to provide clinical counselling services to clients across Canada.
Photo of Taryn Smith, Counsellor, CCC, MCouns
Taryn Smith
Counsellor, CCC, MCouns
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (705) 535-1947
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I am qualified to provide clinical counselling services to clients across Canada.
Photo of Taryn Smith, Counsellor, CCC, MCouns
Taryn Smith
Counsellor, CCC, MCouns
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (705) 535-1947

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Chronic Illness
  • LGBTQ+
  • Disabilities

Expertise

  • Addiction
  • ADHD
  • Alcohol Use
  • Autism
  • Body Image
  • Chronic Pain
  • Coping Skills
  • Developmental Disorders
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Infidelity
  • Intellectual Disability
  • Life Transitions
  • Medication Management
  • Polyamory & ENM
  • Relationship Issues
  • Sleep or Insomnia
  • Substance Use
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Transgender
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
  • Women's Issues
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I work with individual clients and couples who may be struggling with interpersonal issues, depression, suicidal ideation, anxiety and ADHD related to their disabilities and chronic health issues, as well as those who are members of the queer community. I collaborate with my clients to create a treatment plan that best suits them. Clients have reported benefits in as early as one session.
Photo of Taryn Smith, Counsellor, CCC, MCouns
Taryn Smith
Counsellor, CCC, MCouns
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (705) 535-1947
"
I work with individual clients and couples who may be struggling with interpersonal issues, depression, suicidal ideation, anxiety and ADHD related to their disabilities and chronic health issues, as well as those who are members of the queer community. I collaborate with my clients to create a treatment plan that best suits them. Clients have reported benefits in as early as one session.
Photo of Taryn Smith, Counsellor, CCC, MCouns
Taryn Smith
Counsellor, CCC, MCouns
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (705) 535-1947

Client Focus

Age

Teen , 
Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples , 
Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Deaf Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
HIV / AIDS Allied , 
Immuno-disorders , 
Intersex Allied , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Little Person Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Sex Worker Allied , 
Single Parent , 
Transgender Allied

Age

Teen , 
Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples , 
Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Deaf Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
HIV / AIDS Allied , 
Immuno-disorders , 
Intersex Allied , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Little Person Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Sex Worker Allied , 
Single Parent , 
Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Eclectic
  • Family / Marital
  • Gottman Method
  • Interpersonal
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Narrative
  • Person-Centered
  • Relational
  • Somatic
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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Your experience, working with me, a somatic, trauma-informed, person-centered practitioner will be collaborative. Dependent on your needs, I will try different research -based methods to find the best fit for you in therapy to make progress. If you are entering counselling with a partner or partners, I use a combination of the Gottman method, narrative and somatic therapy.
Photo of Taryn Smith, Counsellor, CCC, MCouns
Taryn Smith
Counsellor, CCC, MCouns
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (705) 535-1947
"
Your experience, working with me, a somatic, trauma-informed, person-centered practitioner will be collaborative. Dependent on your needs, I will try different research -based methods to find the best fit for you in therapy to make progress. If you are entering counselling with a partner or partners, I use a combination of the Gottman method, narrative and somatic therapy.
Photo of Taryn Smith, Counsellor, CCC, MCouns
Taryn Smith
Counsellor, CCC, MCouns
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (705) 535-1947

Location

Primary Location

888 Fort Street

Suite 202

Victoria, BC V8V

(705) 535-1947

Email Me

My website

Nearby Areas

Towns/Cities

Postal Codes

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I offer therapy sessions in-person, in my cozy office in Victoria, online via secure video or over the phone.
Photo of Taryn Smith, Counsellor, CCC, MCouns
Taryn Smith
Counsellor, CCC, MCouns
Call for a free consultation now - (705) 535-1947
"
I offer therapy sessions in-person, in my cozy office in Victoria, online via secure video or over the phone.
Photo of Taryn Smith, Counsellor, CCC, MCouns
Taryn Smith
Counsellor, CCC, MCouns
Call for a free consultation now - (705) 535-1947