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This form helps you find a counsellor that meets your needs. Here's how to use it:
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- Virtual: Select this option if you're looking for online counselling sessions. Virtual counselling is available across the province, so you can choose a counsellor from any city in British Columbia
- In-Person: Select this if you want face-to-face sessions. You'll need to choose a city where the counsellor is located.
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Pick the main focus of the counselling you're seeking (e.g., anxiety, relationships).
City
- If you're looking for in-person counselling, select the city where you'd like to meet your counsellor
- If you're looking for virtual counselling, you can still select a specific city if you prefer working with a counsellor from that area, or leave it blank to see options form all cities in BC.
Approach Used
Choose the counselling style or method you're comfortable with (e.g., CBT, mindfulness).
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Hello! I'm a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) in BC and a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) across Canada where those credentials are accepted. I have 10 years of experience offering individual and couples…
Are you able to get on with life to some degree, yet it seems there are parts that are longing to be seen, understood, and healed? Perhaps the past is intruding on the present, overwhelm is a frequent unwanted visitor…
Shelley Gordon has been an Imago Relationship Therapist since 1996, and a Therapist since 1983. She has over 25 years of experience, and is an advanced clinician with Imago Relationships International. Shelley is…
Thank you for considering the opportunity for us to work together. I am a Registered Psychologist with the College of Health and Care Professionals of British Columbia and the College of Alberta Psychologists. I…
I offer therapy for people who are wanting help to reduce anxiety, create a work/life balance, recover from burnout, stress and reduce chronic pain. I use a somatic therapeutic approach which focuses on reducing the…
Relationships, sexual wellness, intimacy, stress and related disorders, and trauma - Shauna is here for the tough stuff, with the goal of helping you live your best, most fulfilling life possible. She works with…
Meet Dizzy (they/them), Dizzy is a knowledgeable Registered Clinical Counsellor ( RCC) and Certified Canadian Counsellor ( CCC) and the program director of Companion Planting Counselling, based on lək̓ʷəŋən territory…
I am a lower-cost Emotionally-Focused For Individuals (EFIT) therapist focused on working with neurodivergent individuals, including those autism, ADHD, and trauma-related neurological differences, who are anxious…
My Approach My work is primarily relational, experiential and emotion-focused. This approach is called Accelerated Experiential Psychodynamic Therapy (AEDP) and seamlessly encourages you to engage with your emotional…
It is a privilege to walk this path with you. I believe that when we find what’s blocking our growth and where our resourced strengths lie, healing will flow into our lives. This can transform how we experience…
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…
Welcome. I work with adults of all genders and identities who are looking for support with improving mental health and self-awareness. Everyone is welcome in my practice. I am trauma informed, and client led. I don't…
As a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) with a Master’s in Counselling Psychology, I offer a personalized and trauma-informed approach to therapy. My work integrates a variety of effective modalities to support healing…
Is trauma from your early life and past relationships creating ripples in your present? Do you find yourself reacting in ways you wish to leave behind? If these statements ring true for you: healing is possible. My goal…
Three common things I hear: you have some understanding of why something happens intellectually but that doesn't stop it from happening or feeling bad. you can't figure out why you keep on doing the same thing in…
My primary focus is on helping men live more satisfying and meaningful lives, often in the face of trauma. We men often try to push problems aside, but some are hard to ignore. You may feel painfully anxious or depressed…
Hello, and thanks for reading about me and my work! I love being a therapist because I get to do something really important: support people on their journey toward leading a happier, more satisfying and peaceful life…
Emmalee offers in person counselling in Victoria, BC, as well as phone and online video counselling sessions for clients across British Columbia. She works with individuals (16+), couples, and families (where all…
I believe in the power of collaboration, and my passion lies in partnering with you to navigate life's challenges and foster personal growth. Working together, I can help you set goals, make decisions, and explore…
My counselling approach is integrative, allowing me to blend various therapeutic techniques to tailor my support to your unique journey. I embrace a systemic and whole culture perspective that situates you and your…
It takes courage to engage with therapy and self improvement. So please, let me commend you, and express that it is my privilege to work with you. My name is Geoff Williams and I am of English, Scottish, Welsh, and St'at…
For 40 plus years plus I have worked with thousands of individual and couples helping them create more fulfilling lives. Their styles of communication and conflict resolution become more robust.Sex becomes more joyous…
Men tend to spend a lot of time trying to solve problems and keep on a brave face. Society sends out all kinds of messages that men should strong by keeping things in, not asking for help, and not being a burden on…
Do you dream of feeling more confidence, joy and peace in your life? Do you feel stuck in old stories and patterns? Are you just plain tired of feeling this way? No matter what you have gone through in your life or how…
Do you need professional help to make changes that will improve your life or relationships? Mark Giesbrecht is currently offering online video therapy through a secure online portal made for therapists called Owl…
If you struggle to find meaning in your life, or feel lost at the moment, I offer a gentle space to reconnect to your own inner wisdom and move forward with confidence and new hope. I offer Internal Family Systems (IFS)…
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…
As a psychotherapist and trauma counsellor I have helped people for over 20 years to heal from personal, intergenerational, and collective trauma as well as addictions, depression, anxiety, stress, and low self-worth. I…
Sophia holds a Masters degree in Clinical Psychology and is a Registered Psychologist with the College of Psychologists in British Columbia, #1659. She has worked in the mental health field as a Clinical Psychologist…
As a therapist, I strive for you to feel held: to feel cared for and understood, with the assurance that I am fiercely present and always in your corner. Above all, my goal is for you to cultivate a grounding sense of…
Vancouver Island∕Coast Counsellors
Somatic Approaches Counsellors
Somatic approaches to therapy recognize the mind-body connection and focus on addressing psychological issues through bodily experiences. By incorporating techniques such as body awareness, breathwork, and sometines movement, these approaches help individuals access and process stored emotions and trauma. This value lies in their ability to foster self-awareness, emotional regulation, and healing. Some therapies like "somatic experiencing" require specialized training and certification. Please ask your therapist whether he/she has sprecialize training and in which approaches.
If you are looking for a therapist who offers Somatic Approaches, please browse our list of practitioners below..