"*Phone/video counselling available.* Seeking support for your child or teen in distress? Need a space for them to open up and explore their experiences? Want to help them make meaningful changes? I strive to build a safe, supportive, and trusting relationship with clients. I employ a strengths-based approach that highlights clients' resilience. I am passionate about working with children, youth, and families experiencing a variety of challenges. I am a Registered Social Worker (#14141) with a Master of Social Work from UBC, and specialized training in family counselling and therapy for anxiety and depression. "

"The way I see it, counselling is a journey we take together. My role is to be with you on that journey - to uncover what is at the root of your distress, to explore the old patterns you’re still holding onto, and to focus on your strengths and resiliency moving forward. Many people struggle with mental and emotional health. Be it trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship conflict, or simply a sense of not being fully alive; you are not alone. You are not the only one suffering and struggling. You are not the only one feeling disconnected from your true self. I work with adults, teens, and couples. And I am here to support you. "

"I am a Registered Psychologist (CPBC #1774) who sees adult clients in Victoria, BC. I work with clients to develop coping skills to face challenges and accept limitations. I believe that clients benefit most from therapy when it matches their unique needs for emotional and personal growth. I use several research-supported approaches (e.g., Cognitive-Behaviour Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, EMDR, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) to address: depression, social anxiety, panic, phobias, obsessions and compulsions (OCD), adjustment to chronic pain, trauma, anger management, stress management, life transitions, parenting, and family relationships."

"The ability to be ourselves in the world is a wonderful feeling. The more aligned we are with our work and relationships, the more fulfilled we are. From here, more creativity and brilliance flows, and all that we are capable of can be born into the world. Supporting children to be their true, authentic self is one of the greatest acts of service I can provide, and supporting parents to show up the way they want to for their kids is deeply fulfilling work. Play is the primary language of children. During play therapy, children create play that resembles the difficult experiences they are struggling with internally."

"I’m passionate about empathetic listening. This means I am going to listen to you with my heart and without judgement. My goal is for us to create a space together where you feel safe to explore what is weighing you down, and I can facilitate your inherent ability to create the life you want. I believe you are the expert of your reality and that your experience of life is unique and valuable. If you are struggling with fear, connection, or healing I can help you understand your emotional process and develop tools to use in the future."

"Through therapy, you can save your relationships. In therapy I connect with: the potential you have to develop a nurturing, loving and caring relationship and the tender hearts behind the rigid and negative patterns that may have developed in your relationships. I believe: Relationships and desire to connect are the core of human experience. Your relationship, regardless of how severe your problems are, has the potential to become a safe and supportive base and comforting haven. "

"My approach draws out the brain's natural healing tendencies using research-based techniques. Together we will create the optimal environment for your innate healing and best self to come through. Whether you are dealing with anxiety, relationships, a crisis, or wanting something more from life, I invite you to come in for a free 20-minute consultation. I specialize in working with families of adolescents, people who experience anxiety, overwhelming emotions, and those who love them."

"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."

"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."

"During the covid crisis and the restrictions, most of us are feeling the increase of anxiety and fear. I am not currently accepting new clients but I will work short term with people who feel an acute need to process some of their reactions to the situation.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. "

"If you are reading this, you may be looking for change. To heal, to find new passions, to unlock blocked potential. I am here to help you along this journey to self-improvement. Life doesn't always go according to plan and sometimes we need support in getting through the ups and downs. Together we can explore ways to tap into your best self, let go of behaviours that are holding you back, and tap into emotions that can reveal who you truly are and what you need in order to thrive. It is never too late. We will work as a team to build emotional awareness and develop new brain pathways that will lead to a brighter future."

"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."

"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."

"I work with adults, youth, children, and families. I use a strength-based approach to address concerns, and draw on the theories of narrative, response-based, cognitive behavioural and emotion focused therapy in my work. I have training in EMDR, an evidence-based trauma-focused therapy that addresses many mental health challenges. I also employ arts-based approaches, incorporating music and visual arts, especially when working with children and youth. "

" I provide individual counselling to adolescents and adults who are facing depression, anxiety, trauma, anger, relationship, and identity issues. I am currently a therapist with the Men's Trauma Centre in Victoria BC, I have almost a decade of experience working in youth outreach positions and I have extensive experience counselling university students. "

"In my practice, I work with adults struggling with various issues from anxiety, depression and eating issues, to trauma, grief and relationship difficulties. We all have our own history of experiences, and we tend to react in specific ways under stress. While our response may have been our best option in the past, it may not be adaptive now. I can help you resolve past traumas, learn to accept what is, and move forward from there - developing ways to a fuller and more satisfying life."

"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."

"PLEASE NOTE I AM NOT TAKING ON NEW CLIENTS AT PRESENT, THANK-YOU! 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."

"This work can provide the opportunity to create clarity, find one's footing, heal emotional pain, strengthen one's connection with self and others, and accomplish the kind of change that life requires of us, while making the most of the opportunities present. I would love to collaborate with you on recovering from trauma or addiction, increasing self love and esteem, healing depression and anxiety, navigating life transitions, managing stress, working through relationship or family conflict, creating healthy sexuality, managing challenging emotions such as anger, harnessing high sensitivity, attending to chronic health issues, and coping with grief and loss."

"Are you feeling stretched, stuck or out of touch? "Fine", but things could be better? Or are you "good" and now want to grow in helping others? I enjoy the presence that is required from me in order to respond with what you are needing from our work together. It’s a gift to be a part of another’s journey toward more meaning, pleasure, ease and satisfaction in life. It’s nice to see people to find clarity and new ways forward. I have a gentle but honest approach, aiming to meet you in the place you feel understood and inviting you to discover, cultivate, and strengthen inner resources. "