Therapists in V8R

I provide psychological, psycho-educational and neuropsychological assessments for children, youth and adults. An assessment can be useful in order to understand the nature of an individual's learning needs, certain behaviours, and/or emotional challenges. It can provide specific diagnoses (e.g. ADHD, Specific Learning Disabilities, Anxiety), or simply help to identify a person's strengths and any weaknesses. Ultimately, the goal of an assessment is to make recommendations that will promote wellbeing and help an individual to be successful. In addition to assessments, I also offer some individual therapy and parenting support.

Are you feeling stuck? Anxious, stressed or depressed? Perhaps you're struggling with trauma related to past experiences that affects your ability to enjoy life in the present. Or maybe you just want to feel better about yourself and find more meaning and purpose in your life. Counselling and EMDR therapy are proven ways to help you understand yourself better and make the changes you need to live well.

You may be struggling to move forward in some key area of your life, yet unsure of your next steps. Maybe you feel like you've tried everything, but nothing has helped, and you haven't gotten to the root of the problem, You know there is something deeper going on and you're tired of being held back by old patterns, beliefs, relationship challenges, and ways of being. I can help support you with whatever you may have experienced in the past, or continue to deal with in the present. You are not meant to take this healing journey alone. I can help guide you towards health, well-being, and wholeness.

I am a Master's level therapist and Registered Social Worker with 18 years of experience providing psychotherapeutic supports. I am a sensitive and compassionate person who will create a safe space for you to share your concerns and what is on your heart. I devoted most of my career to working with children and youth with serious and complex mental health issues as well as university students, adults, multicultural and First Nations communities. I take a holistic or “biopsychosociospiritual” approach in alignment with your wishes, needs, abilities and beliefs. You are far more than your amazing brain.

Everyone has the ability to change. This is your process; I am here to guide you toward your goals. Past traumatic experiences often leave us stuck in patterns that hold us back from enjoying life. With my clinical knowledge and personable approach, we will work together to figure out a plan forward. I am a Registered Social Worker with expertise in addictions, concurrent disorders, and family-focused treatment. I am an advocate for and a member of the LGBTQ+ community and am passionate about working with individuals and families to strengthen relationships.

Humans tend to function from certain perceptions of the world based on blueprints we've been conditioned by. There is no right or wrong in the life we chose for ourselves, but inherited belief systems and strategies may've kept us feeling connected-enough at earlier times in our lives. I work with people who want to shake out the shame so that they can find more freedom in all aspects of life. I feel fortunate to be working with people in a meaningful way and love to open myself to the hope & resilience of the human spirit. Inner work can help us feel more clear in purpose and even more empowered in sex, love and relationships.

Approved provider for First Nations Health Authority, CVAP, ICBC, Veterans, and active duty Canadian Armed Forces. My practice is focused on supporting individuals and couples who are experiencing anxiety; depression; grief and loss; trauma; behavioural dysregulation; life transitions; communication and conflict challenges; and those navigating chronic health issues.

I am committed to providing care and support to individuals and families as they navigate a variety of life challenges and transitions. People don’t need to be fixed; rather we need to be companioned until we can recognize our inner-strengths and resources and know that we are already enough. This orientation to capacity, compassion, and care is fundamental to my work with individuals, new parents, families, couples, and groups. My role is to collaborate with clients, offering safety, acceptance, and care to increase capacities for adaptability, resilience, and experiences of calm, connection, and joy.

Talita believes in building powerful relationships to create a space where you can feel seen, heard, and valued. She believes the potential of each client and comes alongside to see you achieve your goals. Talita brings years of experience, in working with children, youth and their families. Having worked as a youth worker in the United Arab Emirates for 4 years, Talita also has experience working with individuals and family from diverse cultural backgrounds.

I see clients of all ages and backgrounds, presenting with a wide array of issues and concerns. Some are seeking a long-term therapeutic relationship, and for others, a single session is adequate. I usually begin with 60-90 minute sessions, and then we can folIow-up with 30-60 minute sessions. Either way, I want to create a safe and productive therapeutic environment for clients to feel comfortable in talking about their lives. I want to collaborate with clients to help them glean a better understanding of their lives, and come up with ways to make it through their day feeling better and more confident in their actions.

I have worked in a role supporting our community for the past 13 years. 7 years ago I became a counsellor to fulfill my passion to help families get the most out of life. I work with adults, children, youth, parents, and families. I help people with anxiety, depression, life transitions, self-esteem, parenting skills, developing social-skills, emotion management, school issues and ADHD/self regulation. I am familiar with the school system and the processes within it, which allows me to advocate effectively for my clients.

I am a Therapeutic Counsellor at Island Community Counselling. I am available on the phone or Zoom to anyone needing therapeutic counselling. I specialize in physical disability and physical illness Counselling. My counselling approach is derived from my Master of Counselling degree and my lived experience living with a chronic illness. I work from a (Dis)ability Justice, humanistic, person-centred and strength-based perspectives. To book an appointment with me, please send an e-mail or call. The fee to see me is $66.15-$78.75 per session.

Are you looking for a place to unpack a painful experience? Trying to make sense of how your past has impacted your view of yourself and the world around you? Confused about how people who you respect and cherish also cause you pain? Tired of doing it alone? I’m Sally-Anne and I am a certified EMDR therapist who specializes in therapy for trauma and abuse. I had a pretty “normal” upbringing, but have had experiences that left me with some unhelpful thoughts and emotions. If you are looking for a therapist who “gets it” and can help you make sense of your experiences, I’m here for you.

Feeling anxious, overwhelmed and uncertain about how to navigate current challenges in your life? I work with you to create a safe and comfortable environment based on your unique needs. We will explore your hopes and goals for the counselling process. Together we will uncover what barriers are in your way, come up with new possibilities, and help you gain a fresh perspective. My approach is holistic, grounded in the somatic, attachment- focused approaches. I believe that we are all "whole" with the innate capacity to heal ourselves with gentle, caring guidance.

If you are struggling with painful emotions or experiences and have a desire to heal. You are not alone. I am here to support you by holding space and providing you with the tools and resources to live a life with more awareness and acceptance. In the session, I will meet you where you are and help you discover what is getting in the way of you living a life you desire. I believe there is an inner light, strength, and wisdom that lives inside of you, and my goal is to help you connect with that place.

During my 15 years working in healthcare, I have narrowed my focus to reflect my strength: my ability to enhance and support the mental health and wellness of individuals and families through a multidisciplinary and client-centred approach. This includes using a strengths-based and neurodivergent-friendly lens to practice while applying principles of trauma-informed care. When I am not working, I can often be found biking around the city, exploring various parks and beaches with my two young kids strapped onto the back of my cargo bike!

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.

I would be honoured to help you access your natural capacity to heal from the root of your symptoms and reconnect with who you truly are. I hope to create a safe container for your inner work with my grounding, compassionate and intuitive presence. I practice powerful and efficient healing modalities that enable deep and lasting transformation to occur. We go beyond the level of talking to studying your direct experience in the moment with curiosity and compassion. I will help you feel what you could not fully be with before and guide you in healing past wounds so you can be free to live the life you dream of.

The counselling journey often begins with a sense that we may need support in navigating the complexities of life. As individuals, we experience these complexities in unique ways, often feeling alone. We may navigate grief, anxiety, anger, fear, trauma, relational concerns, transitions, self-worth or feeling overwhelmed. My perspective is that we are more than problems to be fixed. We have capacity to hold fragility and resilience, courage and fear, uncertainty and hope. My goal is to cultivate a trusting, accepting relationship that holds space for your story, a space where you can feel seen, accepted, supported, and valued.