Therapists in V8W
“Healing Begins With a Single Step Towards Self-Discovery.” Have you felt hopeless, sad, empty, with many problems and no-solutions? It is ok to ask for help.
“Healing Begins With a Single Step Towards Self-Discovery.” Have you felt hopeless, sad, empty, with many problems and no-solutions? It is ok to ask for help.
I’m Melissa, a Registered Clinical Counsellor here to support you through life’s messier moments—addiction, trauma, grief, burnout, and big transitions. I work with individuals and families doing the deep work of healing, even when life around them is still complicated. My approach is trauma-informed, creative, and rooted in respect. Using tools like ART, CPT, and real-world conversation, I’ll meet you where you are. You don’t have to do this alone.
I’m Melissa, a Registered Clinical Counsellor here to support you through life’s messier moments—addiction, trauma, grief, burnout, and big transitions. I work with individuals and families doing the deep work of healing, even when life around them is still complicated. My approach is trauma-informed, creative, and rooted in respect. Using tools like ART, CPT, and real-world conversation, I’ll meet you where you are. You don’t have to do this alone.
Therapy with me is creative, collaborative, empowering, illuminating, and occasionally challenging. My goal is not to avoid the tough stuff, but to meet it together instead. I’m fortunate to have experience with a diverse array of clients and am strongly committed to culturally safe and inclusive practice.
Therapy with me is creative, collaborative, empowering, illuminating, and occasionally challenging. My goal is not to avoid the tough stuff, but to meet it together instead. I’m fortunate to have experience with a diverse array of clients and am strongly committed to culturally safe and inclusive practice.
Tom Burton is a Canadian Registered Master Therapeutic Counsellor who offers Clinical Transactional Analysis therapy and Counselling services for individuals, healthcare professionals, musicians, and couples. Specializing in depression, anxiety, men’s issues, stress, and childhood trauma, Tom Burton Counselling is dedicated to providing, compassionate, and effective therapy services for individuals and couples in Victoria, BC, Canada and the surrounding areas.
Tom Burton is a Canadian Registered Master Therapeutic Counsellor who offers Clinical Transactional Analysis therapy and Counselling services for individuals, healthcare professionals, musicians, and couples. Specializing in depression, anxiety, men’s issues, stress, and childhood trauma, Tom Burton Counselling is dedicated to providing, compassionate, and effective therapy services for individuals and couples in Victoria, BC, Canada and the surrounding areas.
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) who takes a strength-based, collaborative approach to supporting individuals in creating meaningful change in their lives. I enjoy working with people with disabilities, job seekers and employers, men’s mental health, individuals navigating addiction and recovery, ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, burnout, and questions related to identity and sexual orientation.
My approach focuses on meeting people where they are at, building on existing strengths, and creating a supportive, non-judgmental space for growth, healing, and self-understanding.
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) who takes a strength-based, collaborative approach to supporting individuals in creating meaningful change in their lives. I enjoy working with people with disabilities, job seekers and employers, men’s mental health, individuals navigating addiction and recovery, ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, burnout, and questions related to identity and sexual orientation.
My approach focuses on meeting people where they are at, building on existing strengths, and creating a supportive, non-judgmental space for growth, healing, and self-understanding.
I believe therapy works best when it’s grounded in genuine human connection. My approach is collaborative, transparent, and centred on you. I aim to create a space where you can feel heard, understood, and safe to explore what’s really going on beneath the surface.
I work with individuals and couples navigating relationship challenges, eating disorders, anxiety, life transitions, and questions of identity and self-discovery. I bring a blend of clinical training and real-world experience into my work, including years of volunteering in mental health settings such as suicide crisis lines and eating disorder support.
I believe therapy works best when it’s grounded in genuine human connection. My approach is collaborative, transparent, and centred on you. I aim to create a space where you can feel heard, understood, and safe to explore what’s really going on beneath the surface.
I work with individuals and couples navigating relationship challenges, eating disorders, anxiety, life transitions, and questions of identity and self-discovery. I bring a blend of clinical training and real-world experience into my work, including years of volunteering in mental health settings such as suicide crisis lines and eating disorder support.
Hello There! I am a relationship and trauma therapist. I use AEDP and Hakomi. I work with attachment (relationships), trauma (religious, family & relationship). I love working with both intense feelers and people who are just starting to feel their feelings and take up space. I work to hold a space where you can be your real self and feel accepted by my true self. I enjoy helping individuals, friends and family dyads work through conflict, grief, and attachment healing. I love this work and have a caring, playful, and present energy. I love spending time fusion dancing, watching comedians, and spending time with my family people.
Hello There! I am a relationship and trauma therapist. I use AEDP and Hakomi. I work with attachment (relationships), trauma (religious, family & relationship). I love working with both intense feelers and people who are just starting to feel their feelings and take up space. I work to hold a space where you can be your real self and feel accepted by my true self. I enjoy helping individuals, friends and family dyads work through conflict, grief, and attachment healing. I love this work and have a caring, playful, and present energy. I love spending time fusion dancing, watching comedians, and spending time with my family people.
Do you feel like somethings wrong with your relationship but no matter what you do, things stay the same? Are you tired of the same arguments, feel alone in the relationship, or just want things to be like they were at the beginning of the relationship? You're not alone and your relationship isn't broken. Relationships naturally enter phases of disconnection and disharmony but there are ways to bring things back to a place you want to be.
Do you feel like somethings wrong with your relationship but no matter what you do, things stay the same? Are you tired of the same arguments, feel alone in the relationship, or just want things to be like they were at the beginning of the relationship? You're not alone and your relationship isn't broken. Relationships naturally enter phases of disconnection and disharmony but there are ways to bring things back to a place you want to be.
With over 40 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.
With over 40 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.
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.
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.
Leanne was born and raised in the Lower Mainland, and has lived and worked in communities across Northern and Central British Columbia. She currently resides in Victoria, where she is active in the community supporting many initiatives, having run various programs and projects supporting youth and the community at large. Leanne holds a Masters Degree in Counselling Psychology, and a Bachelor of Arts in Child & Youth Care, with numerous diplomas and certificates acquired over years of experience in the field of mental wellness.
Leanne was born and raised in the Lower Mainland, and has lived and worked in communities across Northern and Central British Columbia. She currently resides in Victoria, where she is active in the community supporting many initiatives, having run various programs and projects supporting youth and the community at large. Leanne holds a Masters Degree in Counselling Psychology, and a Bachelor of Arts in Child & Youth Care, with numerous diplomas and certificates acquired over years of experience in the field of mental wellness.
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 was likely 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.
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 was likely 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.
Are you going through a transition that feels bigger than you expected? Maybe it's a career change, retirement, a relationship shift, or a period of burnout where your usual ways of coping aren't working anymore. If you're someone who feels deeply and tends to carry the weight of change more than most, these times can feel especially overwhelming.
Are you going through a transition that feels bigger than you expected? Maybe it's a career change, retirement, a relationship shift, or a period of burnout where your usual ways of coping aren't working anymore. If you're someone who feels deeply and tends to carry the weight of change more than most, these times can feel especially overwhelming.
The moments in session that keep me coming back to the counselling chair are the ones where clients feel safe and brave enough to share a part of themselves or their story that they have never told anyone else. I’m so grateful for the moments when a client starts by sharing with hesitation, which then transforms into relief when they see my recognition and acceptance. I notice this shift particularly when we share a common language around topics that others may shy away from. Seeing clients understand themselves more deeply and accept themselves more fully lets me know I’ve chosen the right career.
The moments in session that keep me coming back to the counselling chair are the ones where clients feel safe and brave enough to share a part of themselves or their story that they have never told anyone else. I’m so grateful for the moments when a client starts by sharing with hesitation, which then transforms into relief when they see my recognition and acceptance. I notice this shift particularly when we share a common language around topics that others may shy away from. Seeing clients understand themselves more deeply and accept themselves more fully lets me know I’ve chosen the right career.
Every person has inherent strengths, abilities, and knowledge; however, when life gets challenging, we could all use a non-judgmental guide to partner with, to find goal-oriented solutions. I have demonstrated ability helping adults struggling with heartbreak (separation/divorce), lower mood, feeling anxious and/or using substances more than they would like. I have a passion for working with people who are neurodiverse, adults with disabilities including developmental disabilities. It is a pleasure to provide parenting supports. I understand when the system needs a push and value the contribution of frontline workers.
Every person has inherent strengths, abilities, and knowledge; however, when life gets challenging, we could all use a non-judgmental guide to partner with, to find goal-oriented solutions. I have demonstrated ability helping adults struggling with heartbreak (separation/divorce), lower mood, feeling anxious and/or using substances more than they would like. I have a passion for working with people who are neurodiverse, adults with disabilities including developmental disabilities. It is a pleasure to provide parenting supports. I understand when the system needs a push and value the contribution of frontline workers.
I work with children, teens and adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, self-esteem and relational difficulties. My goal is to provide my clients with a space that supports them to tolerate and express big feelings, explore their inner experiences, and work towards their goals in life. Together we develop a tool-kit of skills and practices that will support their mental wellbeing so they can follow their passions, have deep and meaningful relationships, and grow their resilience to navigate the complexity and fullness of life.
I work with children, teens and adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, self-esteem and relational difficulties. My goal is to provide my clients with a space that supports them to tolerate and express big feelings, explore their inner experiences, and work towards their goals in life. Together we develop a tool-kit of skills and practices that will support their mental wellbeing so they can follow their passions, have deep and meaningful relationships, and grow their resilience to navigate the complexity and fullness of life.
I see counselling as a collaborative process and believe that therapy offers a chance to heal, grow, and excel in life. I am passionate about helping people see their strengths and recover from limiting beliefs that are often a result of the minor or major traumas that are a part of life. I view symptoms and undesired behaviours as wise, but outdated adaptations that can be transformed. Befriending our mind and finding self acceptance are key tenets that influence my therapy. With a strong emphasis on the therapeutic relationship, I strive to provide a safe, curious, and humorous (at times), space for your personal growth.
I see counselling as a collaborative process and believe that therapy offers a chance to heal, grow, and excel in life. I am passionate about helping people see their strengths and recover from limiting beliefs that are often a result of the minor or major traumas that are a part of life. I view symptoms and undesired behaviours as wise, but outdated adaptations that can be transformed. Befriending our mind and finding self acceptance are key tenets that influence my therapy. With a strong emphasis on the therapeutic relationship, I strive to provide a safe, curious, and humorous (at times), space for your personal growth.
With over a decade of experience in mental health, I work with individuals who feel stuck in patterns that aren’t changing—often despite previous insight and reflection. Many of the people I work with are thoughtful and self-aware, and are looking for deeper, lasting change, particularly in relationships, emotional patterns, or ways of coping. Together we work to understand and shift the deeper emotional and relational patterns that keep you feeling stuck. I integrate depth psychology and EMDR to support the processing of trauma and unresolved experiences, helping shift patterns that can be difficult to change.
With over a decade of experience in mental health, I work with individuals who feel stuck in patterns that aren’t changing—often despite previous insight and reflection. Many of the people I work with are thoughtful and self-aware, and are looking for deeper, lasting change, particularly in relationships, emotional patterns, or ways of coping. Together we work to understand and shift the deeper emotional and relational patterns that keep you feeling stuck. I integrate depth psychology and EMDR to support the processing of trauma and unresolved experiences, helping shift patterns that can be difficult to change.
Coping skills and insight are helpful - but what about lasting, meaningful change that empowers you to get past your past and live a fulfilling life? When you're ready to be free from the experiences, beliefs, or habits that are keeping you stuck, let's talk. You might be feeling isolated, overwhelmed, or disconnected from the people you care about - including yourself. Whatever your struggle is, you don't have to go through it alone.
Coping skills and insight are helpful - but what about lasting, meaningful change that empowers you to get past your past and live a fulfilling life? When you're ready to be free from the experiences, beliefs, or habits that are keeping you stuck, let's talk. You might be feeling isolated, overwhelmed, or disconnected from the people you care about - including yourself. Whatever your struggle is, you don't have to go through it alone.
I work with couples and individuals on the brink of disaster and /or divorce.You have come to a turning point where you need to end the marriage or create a new one. Maybe the sex is still great, maybe there hasn't been sex for a decade.Your partner enrages you, but you are also mad at yourself for letting things go for so long.
The status quo is intolerable.
Deep down you are both good people who need better tools for the life stage you are attempting to master. Your sense of self and your way of being in a relationship needs a tuneup.
Like an oyster with a grain of sand, we become more beautiful by dealing with the grit.
I work with couples and individuals on the brink of disaster and /or divorce.You have come to a turning point where you need to end the marriage or create a new one. Maybe the sex is still great, maybe there hasn't been sex for a decade.Your partner enrages you, but you are also mad at yourself for letting things go for so long.
The status quo is intolerable.
Deep down you are both good people who need better tools for the life stage you are attempting to master. Your sense of self and your way of being in a relationship needs a tuneup.
Like an oyster with a grain of sand, we become more beautiful by dealing with the grit.
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Number of Counsellors in V8W
100+
Average cost per session
$160
Counsellors in V8W who prioritize treating:
| 92% | Anxiety |
| 92% | Social Anxiety |
| 92% | Health Anxiety |
| 92% | Driving Anxiety |
| 84% | Depression |
| 80% | Stress |
| 79% | Self Esteem |
Average years in practice
8 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 67% | SunLife |
| 65% | Pacific Blue Cross |
| 57% | Manulife |
How Counsellors in V8W see their clients
| 75% | In Person and Online | |
| 25% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 72% | Female | |
| 22% | Male | |
| 6% | Non-Binary |