Our mental, emotional, physical and spiritual health are deeply connected. Building and maintaining health and wellbeing requires an understanding of these connections and the ways that your personal history, relationships, environment, and communities play important roles. If you are struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, or any challenging life circumstances, exploration into the underlying sources as well as present-focused tools to manage these difficulties can help on the path to healing and greater vitality.

I work primarily with younger adults, aged 25-40, who are having difficulty with relationships, identity, anxiety, and depression. Some people want to work through issues related to spirituality or sexual orientation, while others it is vocational or career direction. Quite often, people I meet with are employed in creative fields: art, music, film, tech, or jobs in social justice. To get a sense of who I am, how I practice, and to access my contact info--check out my website (see link) or IG: @gottasecond NOTE: please check with your service provider for extended health coverage, which may vary between plans.

***STILL ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS*** Are you an LGBTQ2+ identifying person needing help with anxiety, depression, or trauma? Are you trying to find your sexuality, or gender identity? I am a transgender woman and a queer person who understands the community and our experiences. In my practice, I primarily counsel LGBTQ2+ people who are finding their path and resolving trauma.

I offer counselling services at a sliding scale as low as $20/hour. I use a holistic approach to harness the client’s inner strengths and enable them to solve their own mental health struggles.

You may be struggling with depression, anxiety, grief, relationship difficulties, anger or other difficult emotions, reaction to trauma, parenting or caring for other dependents. As a skilled and compassionate counselor, I can help by supporting you in cultivating kindness to yourself, finding new and more helpful patterns of thought and behavior, and creating a more satisfying and fulfilling life.

Ever feel like something is missing in your life? Are you feeling stuck in patterns that no longer serve you? Are you caught up in self-judgments, "shoulds" and inner expectations that keep you feeling disconnected from yourself? You might be feeling "stuck" or "out of touch". You may wish for a kinder relationship with your body or crave more confidence. Maybe you long to feel more fulfilled in intimate relationships. Whatever you are struggling with, I'd be happy to be a part of your journey to finding a new way forward. The work can look different depending on what your goals are so it would be great to explore that together.

I have a strong passion for supporting the well-being of children/youth and assisting individuals and families going through various challenges, including family transitions, relationship issues, self-esteem/anxiety, school/academic support, homesickness and language/cultural differences.

Matt provides confidential, compassionate, and effective counselling services for people experiencing relationship conflict, overwhelming emotions, troubling thoughts, painful memories, harmful or out of control behaviour, isolation, a lack of motivation, and/or a diminished sense of hope. His counselling practice is focused on relationships, intimacy, men’s sexuality, self acceptance, motivation, and the process of change. He provides Individual and couple counselling, family counselling and group facilitation.

Counselling is a courageous step in the direction of positive change. As your therapist, I hold myself to providing the highest quality of service determined by the ethics and standards of my profession. Practicing from a place of compassion, non-judgment, curiosity, and respect, I strive to facilitate each client's innate capacity for positive growth and development. My clinical specializations include disordered eating, obesity, depression, anxiety, addiction, trauma, childhood sexual abuse, and relationship issues.

My approach is flexible depending on the needs of the individual. I work to understand the world from your perspective. I believe in the potential for humans to change, and I will hold hope for your lessening of suffering even when you become distant from it. We will look at how to manage difficult emotions, commit to what is important to you in your life, and work towards creating that. Self-compassion is a frequent focus of the work we would do together. One of my specialties is teaching mindfulness to groups and individuals.

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. 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.

Everyone struggles and needs support sometimes. Genuine, caring, accepting, and easy to talk to, I help my clients heal and achieve their goals. While my main focuses are supporting clients through anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, and family/interpersonal challenges, I provide support through a variety of struggles.

Growth, healing, and balance are achieved through honest and authentic exploration of yourself. You know your story. I provide support as you bring your skills and expertise to the pursuit of growth and solutions.

ReWilding retreat - working with inner resources while in nature - June 2-6 2021 in Victoria BC. Please visit www.IslandWild.org. 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.

Life is beautiful. But it's also challenging, unpredictable and constantly shifting. However strong and flexible they are, everyone encounters periods of crisis when their usual coping strategies prove inadequate. Interestingly, the Chinese character for 'crisis' comprises words meaning 'danger' and 'opportunity'. Anguish serves a purpose: it catalyzes change. And though change is frequently difficult, frightening and painful, it's also necessary for growth. A crisis announces a new beginning: an opportunity to pursue a more authentic, rewarding and meaningful life. As a counsellor, I help people negotiate the dangers of a crisis, and seize the unrecognized opportunities they conceal.

Providing a felt sense of ease and presence, attuned listening and a container for deep work are my offerings to you. The symptoms we experience (like anxiety and depression) are often due to unresolved traumatic stress in the body. By slowly and gently tracking sensation, movement impulses and images we learn to listen to what our body is telling us, and we return to who we truly are. We begin by exploring what is and is not working in your daily life and relationships, and what you are noticing in your body, thoughts, and feelings.

I love being a psychologist and helping people with issues and problems in their lives. Each person is unique and I have several techniques and methods to help you.

It is common for certain life events or patterns to prevent you from thriving in the present and setting goals for the future. Through guided self-exploration in counselling, you can find direction and confidently move toward a place of deepened awareness and healing. To help you with this pursuit, I have created a safe, compassionate, and non-judgemental space to support your personal growth. My specialties include trauma, anxiety, depression, and support through change/transition.

With over 30 years of experience as a counsellor and psychotherapist, I can support your journey to healing and wellness in a sensitive, attuned and skillful manner. Creating a safe, confidential and non-judgmental space for you to deal with life's challenges so you can become more free as a human being and become your most authentic self. Helping you create the life you want, the relationships you want and achieving the goals that inspire you is where I can serve you best. Experienced, quaified and competent.