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Yvonne Paquette

Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW (she, her)

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Victoria, BC V8L
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Victoria, BC V8L
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Welcome. I'm a mental health therapist offering a unique, holistic path to well-being. My practice is deeply rooted in my own healing journey, my professional background as a social worker, and the transformative principles of Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy. In our work, I create a compassionate space for you to explore your inner world. Guided by IFS, we'll gently connect with your inner "parts"—even those in shadowy places or seeking comfortable shade. My role is to help you understand them, listen to their stories, and invite your inherent Self—your core of wisdom, compassion, and courage—to lead with clarity and peace.
What sets my approach apart is my social work perspective. While exploring your internal landscape, I also help you understand how your experiences, relationships, community, and broader societal factors shape your inner world. This "person-in-environment" lens means we address more than symptoms; we explore your life's full context for meaningful healing.
I believe in your innate capacity for healing and growth. My commitment is to walk alongside you with empathy, non-judgment, and professional insight, supporting your journey toward a more aligned and fulfilling life. Seeking counseling takes courage and vulnerability. It's a significant step toward prioritizing your well-being, and I'm here to honor that.
Call or Yvonne Paquette now for a free 15 minute consultation - (825) 445-0328

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Shaded Path Counselling

Victoria, BC V8L

(825) 445-0328
My website
I offer therapy sessions in-person, online, and by phone. I am willing to take sessions outdoors in nature. Available during days/evenings.
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Substance Use and Stress 
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Let's Connect (825) 445-0328
Photo of Yvonne Paquette, Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Shaded Path Counselling

Victoria, BC V8L

(825) 445-0328
My website
I offer therapy sessions in-person, online, and by phone. I am willing to take sessions outdoors in nature. Available during days/evenings.
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Substance Use and Stress 
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $150
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

ACH Bank transfer, Cheque, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • CVAP | Crime Victim
  • First Nations Health Authority
  • Green Shield Canada
  • Insurance Corporation of British Columbia
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Direct-billing available for FNHA, CVAP, & ICBC coverage. Sliding scale rates start at $100/session, limited spots available, no income testing, please enquire! :)
Photo of Yvonne Paquette, Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Yvonne Paquette
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (825) 445-0328
"
Direct-billing available for FNHA, CVAP, & ICBC coverage. Sliding scale rates start at $100/session, limited spots available, no income testing, please enquire! :)
Photo of Yvonne Paquette, Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Yvonne Paquette
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (825) 445-0328

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of British Columbia / 13348 Yvonne Paquette
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • Attended University of Victoria, Master of Social Work
  • Additional Credentials

  • License: Nova Scotia College of Social Workers 9201 / 2022
  • Membership with Canadian Association of Social Workers 2022
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I am licensed in BC & NS. I have 10 years experience in direct front-line practice both in community and healthcare settings, often supporting people through complex, ongoing crises. My academic experience was heavily informed by Indigenous scholarship and traditional ways of knowing/doing/healing.
Photo of Yvonne Paquette, Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Yvonne Paquette
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (825) 445-0328
"
I am licensed in BC & NS. I have 10 years experience in direct front-line practice both in community and healthcare settings, often supporting people through complex, ongoing crises. My academic experience was heavily informed by Indigenous scholarship and traditional ways of knowing/doing/healing.
Photo of Yvonne Paquette, Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Yvonne Paquette
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (825) 445-0328

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Substance Use
  • Stress

Expertise

  • Addiction
  • Anxiety
  • Body Image
  • Chronic Illness
  • Chronic Pain
  • Chronic Relapse
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Dissociative Disorders (DID)
  • Drug Abuse
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Hoarding
  • Life Transitions
  • Polyamory & ENM
  • Psychedelic Harm Reduction and Integration
  • Psychosis
  • Relationship Issues
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Sex-Positive & Kink Friendly
  • Suicidal Ideation
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I will provide you with concepts & language to identify & express what's happening internally (both mentally & physically), & to make sense of how the internal world informs decisions and actions. I will help you build a relationship with the internal family of parts that make up you as a whole, & show you how to identify triggers, unmet needs, and how to follow your internal wisdom.
Photo of Yvonne Paquette, Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Yvonne Paquette
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (825) 445-0328
"
I will provide you with concepts & language to identify & express what's happening internally (both mentally & physically), & to make sense of how the internal world informs decisions and actions. I will help you build a relationship with the internal family of parts that make up you as a whole, & show you how to identify triggers, unmet needs, and how to follow your internal wisdom.
Photo of Yvonne Paquette, Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Yvonne Paquette
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (825) 445-0328

Client Focus

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Communities

HIV / AIDS Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Single Parent

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Communities

HIV / AIDS Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Single Parent

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Attachment-based
  • Compassion Focused
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Eclectic
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Person-Centered
  • Poly Vagal Theory
  • Psychodynamic
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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I use a combination of approaches in my practice. In your first session, we'll explore what brings you to therapy & together decide the most appropriate ways to help you make progress. We'll look at how your thoughts & emotions interplay, and what values and beliefs inform the stories you tell your self about your self. Anything is possible from here, & you are in the drivers seat at all times.
Photo of Yvonne Paquette, Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Yvonne Paquette
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (825) 445-0328
"
I use a combination of approaches in my practice. In your first session, we'll explore what brings you to therapy & together decide the most appropriate ways to help you make progress. We'll look at how your thoughts & emotions interplay, and what values and beliefs inform the stories you tell your self about your self. Anything is possible from here, & you are in the drivers seat at all times.
Photo of Yvonne Paquette, Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Yvonne Paquette
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (825) 445-0328

Location

Primary Location

Shaded Path Counselling

Victoria, BC V8L

(825) 445-0328

Nearby Areas

Towns/Cities

Postal Codes

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I offer therapy sessions in-person, online, and by phone. I am willing to take sessions outdoors in nature. Available during days/evenings.
Photo of Yvonne Paquette, Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Yvonne Paquette
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Call for a free consultation now - (825) 445-0328
"
I offer therapy sessions in-person, online, and by phone. I am willing to take sessions outdoors in nature. Available during days/evenings.
Photo of Yvonne Paquette, Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Yvonne Paquette
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Call for a free consultation now - (825) 445-0328