Therapists in V8V
Flora Pagan
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
5 Endorsed
Victoria, BC V8V
Not accepting new clients
Many of us struggle with emotional experiences that knock us off our feet. Low mood and chronic stress; difficulty with trust and relationships; and difficulty with overwhelm, focus, or organization are painful and isolating experiences. Unfortunately, we’re surrounded with messaging that if only we tried harder, we could think or act our way out of these experiences - leaving us feeling even more alone or frustrated if things don’t change.
Many of us struggle with emotional experiences that knock us off our feet. Low mood and chronic stress; difficulty with trust and relationships; and difficulty with overwhelm, focus, or organization are painful and isolating experiences. Unfortunately, we’re surrounded with messaging that if only we tried harder, we could think or act our way out of these experiences - leaving us feeling even more alone or frustrated if things don’t change.
Are you finding it difficult to break free from the weight of past trauma, or feeling stuck in patterns of anxiety and depression? You've already taken the most important step by reaching out for support. There is hope, and you don't have to navigate this journey alone. I'm Trisha, a counsellor who believes in creating a warm, non-judgmental space where healing can unfold naturally. I specialize in helping adults overcome trauma, anxiety, and depression to reclaim their sense of joy and purpose. My approach is collaborative and person-centered – you are the expert of your own experience, and I'm here to walk with you.
Are you finding it difficult to break free from the weight of past trauma, or feeling stuck in patterns of anxiety and depression? You've already taken the most important step by reaching out for support. There is hope, and you don't have to navigate this journey alone. I'm Trisha, a counsellor who believes in creating a warm, non-judgmental space where healing can unfold naturally. I specialize in helping adults overcome trauma, anxiety, and depression to reclaim their sense of joy and purpose. My approach is collaborative and person-centered – you are the expert of your own experience, and I'm here to walk with you.
Hello! I’m Max, I’m a counsellor with a generalist focus who works from an existential lens. Your mental health is important to me, and I want for us to work together to help you experience relief from what’s bothering you and clarity about your life. The way I work is by first teaching coping strategies to help you regulate in the present, then to explore the deeper emotional and existential basis for what brings you to counselling in the first place.
Hello! I’m Max, I’m a counsellor with a generalist focus who works from an existential lens. Your mental health is important to me, and I want for us to work together to help you experience relief from what’s bothering you and clarity about your life. The way I work is by first teaching coping strategies to help you regulate in the present, then to explore the deeper emotional and existential basis for what brings you to counselling in the first place.
As a counsellor, I support individuals navigating anxiety, grief, low self-worth, identity exploration, and the emotional toll of chronic or invisible health conditions. Many of my clients are women, LGBTQIA2S+ individuals, and people moving through life transitions that feel tender or disorienting. You may be seeking a place to feel safe, grounded, and fully seen. Together, we explore what matters most to you and how to move forward in ways that feel authentic and sustainable.
As a counsellor, I support individuals navigating anxiety, grief, low self-worth, identity exploration, and the emotional toll of chronic or invisible health conditions. Many of my clients are women, LGBTQIA2S+ individuals, and people moving through life transitions that feel tender or disorienting. You may be seeking a place to feel safe, grounded, and fully seen. Together, we explore what matters most to you and how to move forward in ways that feel authentic and sustainable.
Connection with others can be both the most important and the most painful aspect of life. You may feel conflicted: yearning for more rewarding relationships while being repeatedly hurt or disappointed by them. Perhaps you have grown tired of making sacrifices in your family or community without seeming to get anything back in return. Chronic disappointment is important to pay attention to, as it can impact mental, physical, and spiritual health. I am an experienced clinician who can help you identify and process thoughts, feelings and body sensations in order to transform them from depletion to vitality.
Connection with others can be both the most important and the most painful aspect of life. You may feel conflicted: yearning for more rewarding relationships while being repeatedly hurt or disappointed by them. Perhaps you have grown tired of making sacrifices in your family or community without seeming to get anything back in return. Chronic disappointment is important to pay attention to, as it can impact mental, physical, and spiritual health. I am an experienced clinician who can help you identify and process thoughts, feelings and body sensations in order to transform them from depletion to vitality.
Are you feeling stressed out, overwhelmed or stuck? Is fear or anxiety getting in the way of achieving your goals? Do you long to feel more present, alive, and connected to yourself or those you care about? I know what that’s like and I can help. I help adults overcome stress, anxiety, or disconnection so that they can do more of what they love and deepen their relationships with the people that matter the most.
Are you feeling stressed out, overwhelmed or stuck? Is fear or anxiety getting in the way of achieving your goals? Do you long to feel more present, alive, and connected to yourself or those you care about? I know what that’s like and I can help. I help adults overcome stress, anxiety, or disconnection so that they can do more of what they love and deepen their relationships with the people that matter the most.
I'm Dr. Morgan Davies, Registered Psychologist (BC). You may be someone who appears calm and capable, but inside you feel tense and overwhelmed. You hold yourself to high standards and crave control, yet anxiety still finds a way in. You may notice patterns of perfectionism, intrusive thoughts, fear of making mistakes, or difficulty slowing down without guilt.
I work with adults who are insightful, curious, and ready to understand and break their unhelpful patterns. Together, we’ll explore where your symptoms come from, build coping skills, and help you feel more grounded, confident, and at ease in your own life.
I'm Dr. Morgan Davies, Registered Psychologist (BC). You may be someone who appears calm and capable, but inside you feel tense and overwhelmed. You hold yourself to high standards and crave control, yet anxiety still finds a way in. You may notice patterns of perfectionism, intrusive thoughts, fear of making mistakes, or difficulty slowing down without guilt.
I work with adults who are insightful, curious, and ready to understand and break their unhelpful patterns. Together, we’ll explore where your symptoms come from, build coping skills, and help you feel more grounded, confident, and at ease in your own life.
I'm a compassionate, curious therapist offering trauma-informed and neurodiversity-affirming online counselling to individuals. My clients are all unique and come from a diverse range of backgrounds, but I most often work with neurodivergent, LGBTQIA2S+ and non-monogamous folx. I have shared lived experience in these areas, which can promote a natural, deeper connection and trust, especially for those who feel chronically unseen, unheard, and misunderstood.
I'm a compassionate, curious therapist offering trauma-informed and neurodiversity-affirming online counselling to individuals. My clients are all unique and come from a diverse range of backgrounds, but I most often work with neurodivergent, LGBTQIA2S+ and non-monogamous folx. I have shared lived experience in these areas, which can promote a natural, deeper connection and trust, especially for those who feel chronically unseen, unheard, and misunderstood.
Two Spirit, Queer, and Trans friendly and accepting new clients! I am a settler from unceded Algonquin territory living on the traditional territory of the Dane-zaa Nation. I am a strong believer in social justice and I work with adults, teens, and families who want support with anxiety, depression, trauma, systemic oppression and bullying, substance use, family and relationship conflict, 2Slgbtqia+ identity, attachment wounds, and whatever you feel you need support with! I love nature and outdoor sports, expressing myself through art, and laughing with friends. Humour and playing help me feel alive and most like myself.
Two Spirit, Queer, and Trans friendly and accepting new clients! I am a settler from unceded Algonquin territory living on the traditional territory of the Dane-zaa Nation. I am a strong believer in social justice and I work with adults, teens, and families who want support with anxiety, depression, trauma, systemic oppression and bullying, substance use, family and relationship conflict, 2Slgbtqia+ identity, attachment wounds, and whatever you feel you need support with! I love nature and outdoor sports, expressing myself through art, and laughing with friends. Humour and playing help me feel alive and most like myself.
You've been feeling disconnected, frustrated, or unfulfilled when it comes to your experiences with sexuality, relationships, or parenting. You're finally ready to invest in any of these important parts of your life because you want a more satisfying, connected, nourishing existence and you don't want to keep putting it off or wishing things would just get better on their own. You're ready to understand what's holding you back, and to take action. You want to feel connected to yourself, your vitality, and to your loved ones, and now is the time to make it happen!
You've been feeling disconnected, frustrated, or unfulfilled when it comes to your experiences with sexuality, relationships, or parenting. You're finally ready to invest in any of these important parts of your life because you want a more satisfying, connected, nourishing existence and you don't want to keep putting it off or wishing things would just get better on their own. You're ready to understand what's holding you back, and to take action. You want to feel connected to yourself, your vitality, and to your loved ones, and now is the time to make it happen!
My practice addresses the adversities of life, our transitions, our mental health, our mental challenges and those unexpected adversities that set us back. I have been working in the field for over forty years as a psychotherapist, researcher and instructor of those working in the mental health field. I have spent a great deal of time in Africa working to mitigate the trauma of war on children, youth and families. I utilize a Resilience Framework to assess and address the presenting challenges. If you want more information my book; More than Luck Cultivating a Resilient Mindset-Navigating life and Adversity, might be helpful.
My practice addresses the adversities of life, our transitions, our mental health, our mental challenges and those unexpected adversities that set us back. I have been working in the field for over forty years as a psychotherapist, researcher and instructor of those working in the mental health field. I have spent a great deal of time in Africa working to mitigate the trauma of war on children, youth and families. I utilize a Resilience Framework to assess and address the presenting challenges. If you want more information my book; More than Luck Cultivating a Resilient Mindset-Navigating life and Adversity, might be helpful.
Hello! My name Is Rebecca (she/they) :) I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor who offers counselling to fellow QTBIPOC folks including both adults and youth. I believe that therapy is inherently political and my approach emphasizes relationality as a reflection of that. Doing so is my attempt to reduce power dynamics, highlight interconnectedness, and prioritize building our shared trust, safety, and rapport. Whether you’re looking for support reactively (crisis management) or proactively (growth focused), I graciously welcome you to co-exist and share space with me.
Hello! My name Is Rebecca (she/they) :) I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor who offers counselling to fellow QTBIPOC folks including both adults and youth. I believe that therapy is inherently political and my approach emphasizes relationality as a reflection of that. Doing so is my attempt to reduce power dynamics, highlight interconnectedness, and prioritize building our shared trust, safety, and rapport. Whether you’re looking for support reactively (crisis management) or proactively (growth focused), I graciously welcome you to co-exist and share space with me.
“You don’t need to be fixed — you need to be understood.”
Trauma isn’t only about what happened to you; it’s about what’s still held in your body and mind. You may feel anxious, disconnected, or constantly braced for something to go wrong — even when life seems “fine.” These are not flaws. They’re signs of a nervous system doing its best to keep you safe.
In our work together, you don’t have to push anything away or be anyone other than who you are. I offer a compassionate space where every part of you — even the ones that feel angry, ashamed, or afraid — can be met with warmth and respect.
“You don’t need to be fixed — you need to be understood.”
Trauma isn’t only about what happened to you; it’s about what’s still held in your body and mind. You may feel anxious, disconnected, or constantly braced for something to go wrong — even when life seems “fine.” These are not flaws. They’re signs of a nervous system doing its best to keep you safe.
In our work together, you don’t have to push anything away or be anyone other than who you are. I offer a compassionate space where every part of you — even the ones that feel angry, ashamed, or afraid — can be met with warmth and respect.
Hi! I’m glad you found your way here.
I'm a settler living on K’ómoks First Nation territory and I offer feminist, attachment-based somatic therapy for those who want help with relationships, PTSD and complex trauma, childhood trauma, vicarious trauma (including medical themes and work-related) anxiety, depression, grief, identity, addiction, neurodivergence, parenting, and self-worth.
My approach invites you to reconnect with your body, strengthen your sense of self, and move through your emotions with compassion and intention. Helping you feel confident and empowered is important to me and I see therapy as a collaboration.
Hi! I’m glad you found your way here.
I'm a settler living on K’ómoks First Nation territory and I offer feminist, attachment-based somatic therapy for those who want help with relationships, PTSD and complex trauma, childhood trauma, vicarious trauma (including medical themes and work-related) anxiety, depression, grief, identity, addiction, neurodivergence, parenting, and self-worth.
My approach invites you to reconnect with your body, strengthen your sense of self, and move through your emotions with compassion and intention. Helping you feel confident and empowered is important to me and I see therapy as a collaboration.
Welcome. I'm Samina, a Master Practitioner in Clinical Counselling-Provisional. My practice is client focused, strengths-based and trauma informed. I work from an anti-oppressive and anti-colonial lens. In this co-collaborative process, we uncover the root of our stories using modalities such as CBT, DBT, Parts Work, Narrative, and ACT. Here you find a place to gently explore with curiosity, compassion and supportive guidance. I offer an initial consultation at no-cost to introduce myself and hear more about what you hope to gain from therapy. I offer low-cost and sliding scale options to remove barriers from access.
Welcome. I'm Samina, a Master Practitioner in Clinical Counselling-Provisional. My practice is client focused, strengths-based and trauma informed. I work from an anti-oppressive and anti-colonial lens. In this co-collaborative process, we uncover the root of our stories using modalities such as CBT, DBT, Parts Work, Narrative, and ACT. Here you find a place to gently explore with curiosity, compassion and supportive guidance. I offer an initial consultation at no-cost to introduce myself and hear more about what you hope to gain from therapy. I offer low-cost and sliding scale options to remove barriers from access.
Online appointments available. My clients are introverts and highly sensitive souls that feel overwhelmed because the world is too fast, too noisy, too chaotic but worst of all filled with people lacking compassion. They usually struggle with non-reciprocal relationships and setting boundaries. They may have experienced narcissistic abuse or childhood trauma/neglect (I have professional/personal exp. with both). They are filled with feelings of anxiety/worry about the fact that they can't keep up with everyone else. If you are reading this, I commend you on taking this first step. I am a proud member of the LGBTQIA+ family.
Online appointments available. My clients are introverts and highly sensitive souls that feel overwhelmed because the world is too fast, too noisy, too chaotic but worst of all filled with people lacking compassion. They usually struggle with non-reciprocal relationships and setting boundaries. They may have experienced narcissistic abuse or childhood trauma/neglect (I have professional/personal exp. with both). They are filled with feelings of anxiety/worry about the fact that they can't keep up with everyone else. If you are reading this, I commend you on taking this first step. I am a proud member of the LGBTQIA+ family.
Are you interested in Feminist Therapy? Hi, I am a queer and nonbinary Registered Clinical Counsellor and settler on Lekwungen Territory and I offer anti-oppressive support for complex trauma and PTSD, Two-Spirit and LGBTQIA+ experiences, relationships, grief, neurodivergence, and more. If you want to learn how to process emotions, move forward from past experiences, and live more authentically, we might be a good team!
Are you interested in Feminist Therapy? Hi, I am a queer and nonbinary Registered Clinical Counsellor and settler on Lekwungen Territory and I offer anti-oppressive support for complex trauma and PTSD, Two-Spirit and LGBTQIA+ experiences, relationships, grief, neurodivergence, and more. If you want to learn how to process emotions, move forward from past experiences, and live more authentically, we might be a good team!
Becoming a new mother is a tremendous change, and one that can sometimes trigger old soul wounds and a need for healing. My approach is individualized, as each new mother experiences her pregnancy, birth, and postpartum time in a unique way.
Becoming a new mother is a tremendous change, and one that can sometimes trigger old soul wounds and a need for healing. My approach is individualized, as each new mother experiences her pregnancy, birth, and postpartum time in a unique way.
You might know something needs to change, but feel unsure where to start. Anxiety could be getting in the way, low mood making everything feel heavy and difficult, or maybe you feel disconnected, like you're going through the motions but not really living.
If that sounds familiar, I'm here to help you find your way forward. I work with people who are feeling stuck whether that's with anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, or simply knowing they need support but not quite sure what for. I offer no charge 20 min intro sessions (book online, no obligation, no pressure) to help you decide if we are a good fit.
You might know something needs to change, but feel unsure where to start. Anxiety could be getting in the way, low mood making everything feel heavy and difficult, or maybe you feel disconnected, like you're going through the motions but not really living.
If that sounds familiar, I'm here to help you find your way forward. I work with people who are feeling stuck whether that's with anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, or simply knowing they need support but not quite sure what for. I offer no charge 20 min intro sessions (book online, no obligation, no pressure) to help you decide if we are a good fit.
Are past experiences, trauma, or chronic stress leaving you feeling anxious, disconnected, or stuck? Do emotional triggers, relationship patterns, or overwhelming feelings interfere with your daily life? I help individuals heal from trauma, anxiety, and depression through a compassionate, trauma-informed approach that respects your pace and unique journey. I provide a safe, collaborative space to process difficult experiences, strengthen emotional regulation, and build resilience. Together, we’ll work toward healing, clarity, confidence, and reconnecting with yourself, helping you move forward with balance, insight, and empowerment
Are past experiences, trauma, or chronic stress leaving you feeling anxious, disconnected, or stuck? Do emotional triggers, relationship patterns, or overwhelming feelings interfere with your daily life? I help individuals heal from trauma, anxiety, and depression through a compassionate, trauma-informed approach that respects your pace and unique journey. I provide a safe, collaborative space to process difficult experiences, strengthen emotional regulation, and build resilience. Together, we’ll work toward healing, clarity, confidence, and reconnecting with yourself, helping you move forward with balance, insight, and empowerment
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How does your Counsellor compare?
Number of Counsellors in V8V
100+
Average cost per session
$153
Counsellors in V8V who prioritize treating:
| 89% | Anxiety |
| 78% | Depression |
| 76% | Relationship Issues |
| 76% | Self Esteem |
| 74% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 66% | Stress |
| 63% | Grief |
Average years in practice
10 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 61% | SunLife |
| 59% | Pacific Blue Cross |
| 55% | Blue Cross |
How Counsellors in V8V see their clients
| 76% | In Person and Online | |
| 24% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 78% | Female | |
| 15% | Male | |
| 7% | Non-Binary |