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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
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Find Marriage And∕or Relationship Issues Counselling Psychologists, Therapists, Counsellors in Vancouver Island∕Coast
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Hi, I’m Amanda, a counsellor in Victoria, BC. My path to counselling has been anything but linear, and I believe that’s part of what makes me relatable to the people I work with. I began my career with a bachelor’s…
My professional experience since 2014 has been working with clients with post-traumatic stress disorder, addiction, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, and domestic violence. I have also worked in family and couples…
You’ve tried coping. You’ve tried avoiding it. Now you want a change that sticks. Whether it’s shame, low self-worth, relationship pain, or feeling like you’ve lost yourself, you’re ready for honest feedback and a…
I offer heart centered counselling for those interested in growth. I support Highly Sensitive People (HSP) and those struggling with anxiety grief and relationships. As humans, we thrive in connection and it is in…
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…
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…
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…
Are you feeling worn down by life's futilities? Perhaps your best intentions and efforts seem inadequate, leaving you to feel disconnected or down on yourself. As a counsellor, Andrew cherishes the invitation to come…
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…
Are you considering divorcing your partner because your trust has been deeply violated? Are you scared of losing your relationship and want to reconnect with your partner? We begin with a process of healing that honours…
I work as part of the team of passionate and skilled practitioners at Empowering Health Clinic. My approach is collaborative, strengths-based, and client-centered. I believe you are the expert in your own life and…
Graham Bleasdale M.A., RCC I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor and a member of the BCACC. We all can benefit from outside help at certain moments in our lives. Counselling can help us become who we want to be - more…
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…
These brains of ours don't come with instruction manuals - figuring out how to navigate life is tough, but can sometimes feel impossible when we experience mental health difficulties. If your relationships keep looping…
Welcome, I'm Adrienne, owner of Camas Mental Health. Camas offers therapy services with a specialization in supporting reproductive mental health and wellbeing across the lifespan through individual, couples, and group…
Natasha aims to help individuals, couples, and families work through conflict and challenging life transitions so that they can have a more positive outlook and strengthen relationships. Natasha was originally trained as…
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…
I’m a Registered Clinical Counsellor and Canadian Certified Counsellor who primarily works with gay men through online video counselling. As a gay man, do any of these sound familiar? I’m so sensitive and overreact to…
Do you ever feel like your mind is telling you one story while your body is signalling another? Maybe your reactions feel out of your control, you're unsure where certain feelings are coming from, or you're struggling to…
Evans-Carlson Counselling believes in supporting individuals and couples in the growth that will help them take the next step towards health and wholeness. Special Issues In-Focus: Each person coming to counselling has…
I work with neurodiverse clients, including adults and children with ADHD, autism or complex developmental needs, and I support parents navigating the challenges of raising children with diverse abilities. I provide a…
When life is difficult, the resulting symptoms usually include depression, anxiety, fear, anger and/or withdrawal. Rather than avoiding these states, I have helped hundreds of clients turn them into resources…
I believe in the innate ability of every human to heal, even when it feels too dark to do so. My goal is to help you foster insights, understanding and acceptance of the obstacles that prevent you from expanding into a…
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…
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…
I am a qualified Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist with over 30 years of experience working in private practice and the voluntary sector. I work with individuals, couples, groups and families. I also offer…
Somatic Psychotherapy: Resolution and Transformation of Trauma Listening to the Wisdom of our Bodies Reclaiming Well-being, Vitality and Joy It takes courage to explore one’s inner world. Therapy can be a supportive…
Elizabeth Holland is a Registered Clinical Counsellor practicing in Victoria, British Columbia. With a Masters degree in Counselling Psychology (UBC), she works with adults and young adults from diverse backgrounds…
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor who blends perspectives of inclusiveness, feminism, social justice and trauma work into my counselling practice. I am trained in a variety of clinical methods and take an eclectic…
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…
Vancouver Island∕Coast Counsellors
Marriage and∕or Relationship Issues Counsellors
Entering into a relationship means merging your life with another person, understanding his or her flaws, quirks and beliefs. With marriage rates declining and divorce statistics set at 50%, it is clear that people are increasingly challenged by marriage and relationship issues, and many lack effective ways to address them. So how can we bridge the gap to understanding our partners better and enjoying romantic bliss?
Many factors affect the interpersonal relationship between two partners who are a couple and sometimes it's hard to see the cause of conflict or friction in a relationship. While some people find divorce to be the best or only option, other people speak to counsellors and psychologists in a bid to try salvage the relationship.
Signs that indicate a need for couples counselling include poor communication in a relationship, affairs, living past one another, inability to resolve marriage of couples' issues, and acting out negative feelings. When divorce seems like the only option, or if a couple is staying together for the kids' sake, that's a sure sign that therapy is needed.
Therapists do not necessarily believe that all marriages can be salvaged, but counselling can often help even some of the most challenged relationships. Through talk therapy, the couple will discover again why they fell in love and what they can do to get back to that place in their marriage. They use a range of effective, proven methods to help couples in any situation to restore intimacy and move past the hurt and wounds to a safe and comfortable place.
The concrete tools used by marriage therapists provide guidance in a supportive and encouraging setting and empower clients to restructure their thoughts and emotions. It helps the couple to work with each other, instead of on one another, helping each individual to find the person he or she is at the core level and to build a happy union.
If you are looking for a counsellor or psychologist who works with couples you may want to search the directory to find a professional whose approach will suit you best.