Will Bratt

Counsellor, MA, RCC

Email Me

(450) 489-5743 Call Me

Email Me

Will Bratt

Counsellor, MA, RCC

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today

8 Endorsed

Call Me

Let's Connect (450) 489-5743

Available both in-person and online

5640 Batu Road Victoria, BC V8Z

My website

It is exhausting to live with a nagging sense that you just aren't quite "good enough." That hidden insecurity messes with everything. It turns simple chats with your partner into big fights. It makes you feel shy or worried about what others think, when you really just want to feel at ease. It’s time to turn that around. I keep therapy warm, real, and lighthearted. We won’t just talk in circles; we’ll build actual skills to help you feel secure in your life and relationships. Imagine a relationship without the drama, or finally feeling comfortable in your own skin. Let’s get you there.

For 15 years, I’ve helped people in Victoria navigate life's messy parts so they can feel truly confident. I don’t do "therapy by numbers." As Co-Director of Heart and Oak, I focus on fixing relationships and building up your self-worth. We’ll mix deep understanding with practical tools made just for you. No scripts—just a real plan to help you feel better.

I get it because I’ve walked this path myself. I’ve done the work to build a secure marriage and real confidence, so I know the terrain. We’ll go at your speed, with zero judgment. If you want a therapist who truly gets you—someone you can relax with and actually enjoy talking to while we work through the hard stuff—let’s connect.

Call or Email Will Bratt now for a free 15 minute consultation - (450) 489-5743

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

5640 Batu Road

Victoria, BC V8Z map

(450) 489-5743

My website

Connect for a free 20 minute consult! I'm happy to meet in person or online, and I'm available weekdays from morning to early evening.

I specialize in Relationship Issues, Anxiety and Self-Worth

$170 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals, couples and families

Let's Connect (450) 489-5743

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

5640 Batu Road

Victoria, BC V8Z map

(450) 489-5743

My website

Connect for a free 20 minute consult! I'm happy to meet in person or online, and I'm available weekdays from morning to early evening.

I specialize in Relationship Issues, Anxiety and Self-Worth

$170 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals, couples and families

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $170
Couple Sessions $200

Payment Methods

American Express, Cash, Cheque, Discover, e-Transfer, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

Aetna
Alliance
Arete
Beneva | SSQ
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
BlueCross and BlueShield
Canada Life | Great-West Life
Chambers Plan
CINUP
ComPsych
CVAP | Crime Victim
Desjardins
Equitable Life of Canada
Great-West Life
Green Shield Canada
Guardian
Health Net
Homewood Health
Humana
iA Financial Group
Insurance Corporation of British Columbia
Johnson
Johnston Group
LifeWise
Manulife
Maximum Benefit
Medavie Blue Cross
Meridian
Military OneSource
MultiPlan
Pacific Blue Cross
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Sentara Health Plans
SunLife
TELUS Health
The Co-operators
Veterans Affairs Canada
WSIB

Let's put your benefits to work! I can bill many insurance providers directly, and always provide receipts for reimbursement. I also accept all major credit cards, debit, e-transfer, cash, or cheque.

Will Bratt

Counsellor, MA, RCC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (450) 489-5743

Let's put your benefits to work! I can bill many insurance providers directly, and always provide receipts for reimbursement. I also accept all major credit cards, debit, e-transfer, cash, or cheque.

Will Bratt

Counsellor, MA, RCC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (450) 489-5743

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of British Columbia / 18755 William Bratt

Education and Years In Practice

In Practice for 15 years

Attended University of Victoria, Masters in Counselling Psychology, Graduated 2011

Additional Credentials

Certificate from Centre for Response-Based Practice 2015

Certificate from Vancouver School of Narrative Therapy 2012

Serving Victoria for 15 years, I've guided hundreds of clients through anxiety and relationship struggles. I'm a massive theory nerd—obsessed with Response-Based Practice and Narrative Therapy, which I translate into practical tools that actually help you feel better.

Will Bratt

Counsellor, MA, RCC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (450) 489-5743

Will Bratt

Counsellor, MA, RCC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (450) 489-5743

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Relationship Issues
Anxiety
Self-Worth

Expertise

Addiction
Alcohol Use
Body Image
Coping Skills
Depression
Divorce
Domestic Abuse
Domestic Violence
Family Conflict
Grief
Infidelity
Men's Issues
Parenting
Peer Relationships
Self Esteem
Sex Therapy
Sex-Positive & Kink Friendly
Stress
Substance Use
Trauma and PTSD

I help people struggling with relationships, anxiety, and self-worth. First, we crystallize your goals to ensure we target the right areas. Then, we explore the context of your struggles to unlock new insights. Finally, we determine a path forward that equips you with new skills and creates real, lasting change.

Will Bratt

Counsellor, MA, RCC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (450) 489-5743

Will Bratt

Counsellor, MA, RCC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (450) 489-5743

8 Endorsements

Kim Sholinder

Counsellor, MC, RCC

Will has a diverse background in counselling work, and his experience in both individual and couples' offers a knowledgeable and safe space to explore challenges for anyone, but especially men who may be reluctant to start therapy!

Sarah Jane Jenkinson

Counsellor, MEd, RCC

Will is an experienced trauma-informed therapist who creates safe space for clients to explore, heal, and grow.

Jeremy Addleman

Counsellor, MA, CCC

Will is extremely experienced yet easy going. He is skilled at helping solve immediate problems and also a talented trauma/depth therapist.

Scott Kouri

Counsellor, PhD, RCC

Will has been a colleague for a decade, and I deeply respect his work. He is kind, thoughtful, and highly skilled. I've only heard good things from the people he has worked with. We are lucky to have him in our community.

Ariel Graham

Counsellor, MA, RCC-ACS

I appreciate Will's commitment to a strengths-based philosophy and his perspective on complex systemic issues. He is adept at uncovering client's hidden resilience and reframing personal narratives to highlight their inherent potential.

Xela Rysstad

Counsellor, MA, RCC

Will Bratt brings steadiness, depth, and thoughtful curiosity to his work. He helps clients untangle challenges and move forward with greater clarity and confidence.

Mike Schmalz

Counsellor, MA, CCC

Will brings a calm, safe, and trauma-informed presence to his work. He's thoughtful and curious, with a genuinely warm and intelligent approach.

Claudia Donald

Counsellor, BEd, MA, RCC

Will is a warm and grounded counsellor who truly makes you feel heard and highlights your strengths. His work with couples focuses on having them feel seen and understood while facilitating communication between them.

Client Focus

Age

Teen ,

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

Little Person Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Sex Worker Allied ,

Transgender Allied

Age

Teen ,

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

Little Person Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Sex Worker Allied ,

Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Evolutionary Psychology
Narrative
Response-Based Practice

Grounded in Response-Based Practice and Narrative Therapy, I help you understand and unpack the experiences that led you here. I view your struggles through an evolutionary lens—not as flaws, but as intelligent, adaptive survival responses. We focus on your dignity and how you've navigated life so far, amplifying what works and shifting what doesn't.

Will Bratt

Counsellor, MA, RCC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (450) 489-5743

Will Bratt

Counsellor, MA, RCC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (450) 489-5743