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Sometimes life feels fragmented. Your body might be tense and restless, your mind racing with thoughts, and your emotions pulling you in directions that seem to contradict one another. In these moments, clarity and ease…
Tara McCaffery Counsellor, MA, RCC, CCTP Tara received her Master’s in Counselling Psychology at Athabasca University and has over 8 years of experience supporting individuals through a variety of life challenges. As a…
Have you ever had the sense that something’s missing—like you're going through the motions, but not fully connecting with the world or even with yourself? At times, it might feel like you're putting on a version of…
Your mind knows it’s not rational. But that doesn’t change anything. The painful feelings and old patterns—they don’t seem to care about logic. That's because they're not coming from the logical part of the brain. To…
Dr. Jacqueline McAdam is a Registered Clinical Counsellor who meets clients virtually. I have been working in the field for over forty years as a psychotherapist, researcher and instructor in the mental health field. My…
If you are feeling overwhelmed in your life or relationship, I am here to inspire hope and to help empower you to navigate life with calm confidence. It is normal to need support; sometimes help is required to understand…
Shannon (MC, RCC #21591), offers compassionate, collaborative support for adults (18+) in Victoria and Saanich, BC. She practices from an anti-oppressive, trauma-informed, and inclusive lens, welcoming all identities…
Ann meets people from a position of warmth, compassion, openness and curiosity. She has a deep commitment to connect and work alongside individuals to develop an authentic, trusting relationship, and offers counselling…
Gretal provides phone and video/virtual counselling to clients across British Columbia. She offers individual counselling to adults (18+). She identifies as a culturally responsive counsellor for BIPOC individuals, and…
I am a registered psychologist in Victoria BC. I have a PhD in clinical psychology and over 15 years experience as a therapist and scientist. I specialize in trauma, perinatal anxiety and postpartum OCD, individual…
As a seasoned counsellor with a passion for helping individuals overcome life's hurdles and optimise their performance, I provide clinical counselling services to teens, adults, and specifically athletes of all levels…
I know that right now, it might feel like you're completely drained—like you're stuck in a constant cycle of stress, anxiety, or even depression. It can feel overwhelming, like you're caught in a loop where the same…
I am a Registered Psychologist in British Columbia and Alberta with over 20 years of clinical experience working primarily with adults and couples, as well as adolescents in appropriate contexts. My practice supports…
About Me: I have a Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology and am a registered clinical counsellor with the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors. I have over 15 years of experience and have worked in a…
What I most love in this world is to see people thriving as they live their most authentic life. I understand that many of us have grown up in a way that hasn't supported us to be our authentic self. Often we are…
My counselling practice is grounded in warmth, compassion, and a deep belief in the strength and wisdom of the people I work with. I specialize in supporting children, adolescents, and young adults, and I am constantly…
Meet Dizzy Feehan (they/them) Dizzy Feehan is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) and Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC), and the Program Director of Companion Planting Counselling, based on lək̓ʷəŋən territory…
Welcome! If your relationships feel confusing, painful, or stuck, you don’t have to navigate them alone. I offer therapy that is grounded, focused, and designed to help you understand what’s happening beneath the surface…
Like many people, I grew up in an environment where we didn’t talk about our struggles and emotions. From an early age, I learned to keep the difficult things inside and deal with my emotions on my own. Although I…
MY REGULAR CLIENTS In more than 20 years of experience I have seen common themes which often lead to problems: negative thinking, and relentless “mean talk” towards self good at discounting and discrediting self your…
I can help. I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor practicing in Vic West, close to downtown. Counselling can help you function better. You may feel calmer and more effective, or find insights, meet challenges and live…
Whether you need support for yourself or for your teen, I would be honored to help. Dealing with overwhelm? Feeling stuck? Seeking more contentment, purpose and direction? I'd like to help you build the tools you need to…
Hi! I’m Marina, and I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor and owner of Rise and Roam Counselling. I use a client-centered, trauma-informed and neurodiversity-affirming approach in the counselling space. I support…
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…
Are you having the same painful arguments, again and again? Does it feel like nothing will ever change? I specialize in couples counseling, and in working with trauma. If things have gotten hard I can help. Let's talk…
You've already taken your first step, looking for help! Good work! I have a background in psychology and work using evidence-based techniques. In my spare time, I enjoy hiking, backpacking, ice hockey, sailing…
Let me bring my focused training and experience in working with adults with ADHD, Trauma and PTSD and Anxiety Disorders to support you in your individual, couple's or group therapy counselling journey. I'm here to…
My work focuses on sex and intimacy therapy, relationship and couples counselling, and ADHD-informed support for adults. I work collaboratively to help clients build understanding, skills, and connection. I view therapy…
Everyone struggles with something. We can’t control every thought, feeling, or body sensation we have, but we can find ways to create balance and choice in our lives, particularly during times of stress, uncertainty, and…
Do you sometimes feel like it is difficult to get through the day? Do you often feel low and like your progress is somehow blocked? Are you at a point in your life where it seems like nothing is changing? I understand…
Vancouver Island∕Coast Counsellors
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy Counsellors
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy encompasses a range of six principles that aim to help clients develop greater psychological flexibility. The six principles include:
1. Cognitive defusion help to reduce tendencies to regard thoughts, memories and emotions as real and concrete events.
2. Acceptance is about allowing the thoughts to surface and pass without the need to allow them to interfere with daily life.
3. Being present means being aware of current existence and being involved with the now.
4. Self observation helps the client to be aware of the self and the unchanging consciousness.
5. Exploring values to discover those that are most important to the person.
6. Committed action involves setting goals based on the explored values, and setting actions in place to reach those goals.
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy is a form of cognitive behavioural therapy and is commonly used in therapy, and in it's sub-forms and helpful for a range of conditions, including OCD. If you require Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, have a look at the counsellors listed below.