Victoria Dendy

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 safe, strengths-focused space to explore emotions, build skills, and create practical strategies for resilience and connection.

I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor based in Squamish, BC, offering phone and video services to children (8+), youth, and adults across Alberta and British Columbia. I work with individuals, couples, and families.

My practice is rooted in creating a supportive, non-judgmental environment where you can explore your thoughts and feelings openly. I believe in the power of strong therapeutic relationships grounded in trust and respect. My goal is to help you navigate challenges and gain self-awareness, reduce emotional distress and build resilience, develop practical mental health strategies, and feel empowered to reach your full potential.

Primary Areas of Practice

I work with children, teens, adults, couples, and families to address emotional, relational, and developmental challenges. This includes:

• Supporting neurodiverse clients (ADHD, autism, etc.) with a strengths-focused, neuroaffirming approach
• Tailored support for developmental and learning differences
• Pre- and postpartum mental health, including adjustment to parenthood, miscarriage or loss, and diverse paths to pregnancy
• Strengthening family communication, reducing conflict, and building secure attachment

I also support clients with:

• Anxiety, depression, and emotional regulation
• Self-esteem, confidence, and identity exploration
• School, work, and social stress
• Healthy boundaries and assertiveness
• Bullying and peer challenges
• Relationship and family dynamics
• Parenting support and parent-child relationships
• Life transitions, adjustment, grief, and loss

Counselling Approach

I use a client-centered, integrative approach, drawing from CBT, solution-focused therapy, and mindfulness-based techniques. I incorporate Internal Family Systems (IFS) principles to help you explore and heal inner parts of yourself with compassion and curiosity. I tailor interventions to meet your unique needs and provide a practical, personalized counselling experience. I am trauma-informed, culturally sensitive, and provide affirming support to clients of all gender identities, sexual orientations, and cultural backgrounds.

Drawing on my experience as a teacher specializing in mental health and special education, I bring a compassionate, holistic approach, prioritizing solution- and strength-based strategies.

I hold a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology, a Bachelor of Business Administration, a Bachelor of Education, a Post-Graduate Diploma in Special Education, and a Masters in Aboriginal Education. I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC).