Therapists in V8W

Do you feel that your life has gone "off track"? Are you stuck in painful patterns of destructive personal and relational behaviours? Perhaps you struggle with a lack of purpose and meaning in your life. As a Jungian Psychoanalyst I have accompanied men and women at varying stages of life, from diverse cultural backgrounds, and with widely differing challenges. The analytical encounter provides a safe space that fosters the possibility of healing and change. I listen to your concerns with respect, care and free from judgment. Together, we explore the underlying issues that hinder you from living your life fully.

Hello There! I am a somatic and mindfulness focused therapist who loves spending time dancing in the wind, playing on a playground, reading books like Enders Game or Hyperbole and a Half, and spending time with my family people. I bring aspects of play therapy to my work work with adults and families. I work to hold a space where you can be who you are as you are and explore your needs from that place. I enjoy helping individuals, friends and family work through conflict, grief, and attachment healing. I love this work and have a playful and present energy.

I help clients dealing with issues like anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, substance misuse, autism, and existential concerns.

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.

Overwhelm, stress, loss and change in our personal and professional lives; at work, at home, at play and in our relationships, is both common and very difficult to manage alone. As a registered counsellor, I meet with individuals and couples experiencing difficulties and needing assistance to understand and make meaning out of these new or continued important changes in life.

I approach therapy as a creative and collaborative process that involves the whole being of both the therapist and client. In order to lead fulfilling, joyful lives, humans need access to the intelligence available through their physical, psychological, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual selves. Trauma, shame, and fear can disrupt our ability to access and experience these aspects of self fully, and can leave us feeling dissatisfied with our lives. By working directly with clients' felt sense of their bodies, as well as their stories and their feelings, I support clients in deepening their relationship to all aspects of themselves.

Come as you are... I believe in everyone’s innate capacity to heal and am honoured to witness others on their own path of being human. I work with people who are seeking support in navigating challenges, overcoming trauma (big + little), and enhancing their relationships with themselves and others. I welcome adult individuals of any age, gender, and sexual orientation.

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.

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.

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.

Confident in your choices, free to be fully you, connected with others & in a great relationship with self. This is what you long for, yet, something eludes you. You're self aware & willing to explore. Now, you want a therapist who can assist you in finding clarity, ask the right questions, encourage you to dig deeper & who will give you the respect of believing in your wisdom. My passion is for assisting others in finding freedom to live their lives, their way ... without guilt, shame or fear, thinking outside the box & looking past where you've looked, before. This work is for actively engaged clients, who want to create shift.

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.

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 people who experience anxiety or overwhelming emotions, and those who love them.

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.

How do we move through pain, loss, frustration, trauma or anxiety unless we learn skills & gain new insights or perspectives to do so? There's no reason to be held back by the hurdles to change, to effective communication, greater collaboration and fundamental healing. Karla focuses on practical details for today as well as the larger life picture. We will identify & engage your existing strengths and abilities in addition to helping you master new skills and gain understanding of what is blocking you. Karla works with your unique situation of loss, trauma, relationship challenges & the demands or limitations of your present life.

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.

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.

I specialize in the area of stress, anxiety and addiction. Anxiety and stress can take many forms, therefore the treatment approach may vary however evidence based CBT is the most effective treatment in these areas, especially when it is paired in combination with psychodynamic, relational and hypnosis approaches also as needed. Healing is probable, and happens as a result of conscious daily actions and unconscious dynamics that shift as a result of this process. After 3-6 sessions you will have a great amount of clarity and substantial tools to begin the journey of healing and happiness- in all areas of life.

My approach towards healing is collaborative, intuitive, and strength based. My goal is to create a space where you can be authentically yourself. I believe laughter and shared humor can be a meaningful part of effective and collaborative therapy. Whether you are dealing with anxiety, stress, relationship issues, self-esteem, or wanting to make meaningful life changes, together we can address thoughts, feelings, and behaviours that are keeping you stuck.