Female Therapists in Sidney, BC
Pam Dillon
Marriage & Family Therapist, MEd, RMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Sidney, BC V8L (Online Only)
Adverse Childhood Events (ACEs), in our tender years, whether they were caused by abuse, neglect or chronic parental mis-attunement are not only impediments to thriving in one's life, they increase the risk of serious physical disease in later life. Whatever hurts inside is simply asking to be known and loved. I believe that the difficulties and traumas of life need never define us as human beings. Rather, I believe that when safety, skillful caring and authentic connection are finally available for us, these very traumas can become the doors through which we discover our own unique gifts, talents and power as individuals.
Adverse Childhood Events (ACEs), in our tender years, whether they were caused by abuse, neglect or chronic parental mis-attunement are not only impediments to thriving in one's life, they increase the risk of serious physical disease in later life. Whatever hurts inside is simply asking to be known and loved. I believe that the difficulties and traumas of life need never define us as human beings. Rather, I believe that when safety, skillful caring and authentic connection are finally available for us, these very traumas can become the doors through which we discover our own unique gifts, talents and power as individuals.
Are you hurting inside? Maybe you feel lonely and alone with a pain and suffering that only gets worse. You worry about what you do or don't do. You worry how others see you, or about how you feel. Maybe you don't like yourself very much. Your life seems to have gotten smaller. Relationships have you feeling confused, broken, scared, lost or just numb so you avoid them. You don't know how to go forward even though you've been trying and searching for help. You are worried that things will never get better in your life. You ask yourself, "Will I ever get better?"
Are you hurting inside? Maybe you feel lonely and alone with a pain and suffering that only gets worse. You worry about what you do or don't do. You worry how others see you, or about how you feel. Maybe you don't like yourself very much. Your life seems to have gotten smaller. Relationships have you feeling confused, broken, scared, lost or just numb so you avoid them. You don't know how to go forward even though you've been trying and searching for help. You are worried that things will never get better in your life. You ask yourself, "Will I ever get better?"
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS - Now open in Sidney, BC! Are you feeling anxious, overwhelmed, struggling, stuck in negative self-thought patterns, or in need of a little help to sort through life’s challenges? You are not alone and I can help. As a therapist, I have developed skills to support and help you along your healing journey. Our therapeutic relationship is an integral part of your healing and it is my goal to provide a safe, nonjudgmental, compassionate environment based on caring and trust. We can work together to help you find ways to overcome life's difficulties and challenges so you can live your best life.
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS - Now open in Sidney, BC! Are you feeling anxious, overwhelmed, struggling, stuck in negative self-thought patterns, or in need of a little help to sort through life’s challenges? You are not alone and I can help. As a therapist, I have developed skills to support and help you along your healing journey. Our therapeutic relationship is an integral part of your healing and it is my goal to provide a safe, nonjudgmental, compassionate environment based on caring and trust. We can work together to help you find ways to overcome life's difficulties and challenges so you can live your best life.
I help people regain control of their relationships and their lives. If you feel burdened by something that happened in the past, or if your current relationship is not supportive, I can help you clarify your feelings and decide on the best plan for you. Often, our decisions are clouded by emotions such as guilt, shame, anxiety, worries, sadness, and hidden anger. Once we uncover what's really going on and help you connect with your authentic self, the heaviness will lift and you will naturally know what to do. You don't have to navigate this alone and I am here to help! Check out my google review on True Presence Counselling
I help people regain control of their relationships and their lives. If you feel burdened by something that happened in the past, or if your current relationship is not supportive, I can help you clarify your feelings and decide on the best plan for you. Often, our decisions are clouded by emotions such as guilt, shame, anxiety, worries, sadness, and hidden anger. Once we uncover what's really going on and help you connect with your authentic self, the heaviness will lift and you will naturally know what to do. You don't have to navigate this alone and I am here to help! Check out my google review on True Presence Counselling
I specialize in anxiety and self esteem issues. Anxiety can cause you to feel tense or "wound up", or frequently worried that something bad is going to happen. You may experience uncomfortable physical symptoms like chest tightness, heart bounding, shaking, or dizziness. You may be feeling anxious about being anxious. Maybe you worry a lot about what others think of you, and worry that you don't measure up. These feelings can leave you feeling overwhelmed, irritable, exhausted, and isolated. You want to relax, feel more confident, and enjoy your life, but something keeps getting in the way, and old patterns keep repeating.
I specialize in anxiety and self esteem issues. Anxiety can cause you to feel tense or "wound up", or frequently worried that something bad is going to happen. You may experience uncomfortable physical symptoms like chest tightness, heart bounding, shaking, or dizziness. You may be feeling anxious about being anxious. Maybe you worry a lot about what others think of you, and worry that you don't measure up. These feelings can leave you feeling overwhelmed, irritable, exhausted, and isolated. You want to relax, feel more confident, and enjoy your life, but something keeps getting in the way, and old patterns keep repeating.
Liz Sinclair Kruth
Registered Psychotherapist, DVM, MSc, MC, RP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Sidney, BC V8L
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor and Registered Psychotherapist providing individual and couples counselling in Sidney, BC. Virtual therapy is also available. My commitment to clients is to provide a safe space and supportive relationship to help figure out what is causing the problem, what your goals are, and how to make a plan to move forward. Prior to becoming a psychotherapist, I was a clinical veterinarian for nearly 10 years and also taught communications to veterinary students. I am also a vegetarian and vegan friendly therapist.
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor and Registered Psychotherapist providing individual and couples counselling in Sidney, BC. Virtual therapy is also available. My commitment to clients is to provide a safe space and supportive relationship to help figure out what is causing the problem, what your goals are, and how to make a plan to move forward. Prior to becoming a psychotherapist, I was a clinical veterinarian for nearly 10 years and also taught communications to veterinary students. I am also a vegetarian and vegan friendly therapist.
I believe in using a client-centered approach, which emphasizes the role of the client as an equal partner in the therapeutic process. Our sessions will be flexible and tailored around what your needs are on that specific day, while keeping in mind what you have expressed as your primary goals for therapy. You will always be treated with respect, compassion, and empathy, which are the key elements of any successful therapeutic relationship.
I believe in using a client-centered approach, which emphasizes the role of the client as an equal partner in the therapeutic process. Our sessions will be flexible and tailored around what your needs are on that specific day, while keeping in mind what you have expressed as your primary goals for therapy. You will always be treated with respect, compassion, and empathy, which are the key elements of any successful therapeutic relationship.
Michelle is a Registered Psychologist who obtained her Master of Education in School and Applied Child Psychology from the University of Calgary. She has over seventeen years of experience as a special education teacher and school psychologist, has worked in several school boards within Alberta, and has served on various province-wide committees with a focus on mental health initiatives. Michelle uses a collaborative, strength-based approach when working with youth, their families, and various support systems to complete psychological assessments and provide counselling.
Michelle is a Registered Psychologist who obtained her Master of Education in School and Applied Child Psychology from the University of Calgary. She has over seventeen years of experience as a special education teacher and school psychologist, has worked in several school boards within Alberta, and has served on various province-wide committees with a focus on mental health initiatives. Michelle uses a collaborative, strength-based approach when working with youth, their families, and various support systems to complete psychological assessments and provide counselling.
Are you overwhelmed by persistent anxiety, self-doubt, or the cycle of people-pleasing? Do you yearn for genuine self-worth, clear boundaries, and authentic joy? Life doesn’t come with a handbook, and navigating its maze can be daunting. If you’re here, you’ve taken a brave first step. Together, we’ll reshape those tricky narratives, embrace your inherent worth, set boundaries that honor your needs, and cultivate the self-awareness that leads to true joy and fulfillment. Let’s turn those overwhelming thoughts into empowering ones.
Are you overwhelmed by persistent anxiety, self-doubt, or the cycle of people-pleasing? Do you yearn for genuine self-worth, clear boundaries, and authentic joy? Life doesn’t come with a handbook, and navigating its maze can be daunting. If you’re here, you’ve taken a brave first step. Together, we’ll reshape those tricky narratives, embrace your inherent worth, set boundaries that honor your needs, and cultivate the self-awareness that leads to true joy and fulfillment. Let’s turn those overwhelming thoughts into empowering ones.
Caron Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BSc, RSW, BSW, MSW, RCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sidney, BC V8L (Online Only)
I've worked with a wide variety of people, from city core seniors to women seeking reproductive health services.
Are you hoping to achieve more intimacy and caring in your relationship? Is it important to you to understand and be understood? To hear and be heard? Whether you come in by yourself, or with your partner, you can learn the tools of better communication.You can learn how to maintain emotional strength and stability in the midst of open and honest discussion, leading you to the relationship of your deepest desires. I work with clients of all ethnicities and sexual orientations.
I've worked with a wide variety of people, from city core seniors to women seeking reproductive health services.
Are you hoping to achieve more intimacy and caring in your relationship? Is it important to you to understand and be understood? To hear and be heard? Whether you come in by yourself, or with your partner, you can learn the tools of better communication.You can learn how to maintain emotional strength and stability in the midst of open and honest discussion, leading you to the relationship of your deepest desires. I work with clients of all ethnicities and sexual orientations.
My focus is to address your issue(s) and teach practices such as meditation/relaxation, feeling feelings, managing mind, and how to recognize and access intuition. I use methods such as CBT, EFT, Gestalt Psychology, and guided imagery for intuition development. Also I am recovered from anxiety, an eating disorder, relationship challenges and more and so I use the practices too. I address various areas for example anxiety, depression, eating issues, ADHD, sleep issues, grief, burnout, pain management, separation, family issues and dating issues.
My focus is to address your issue(s) and teach practices such as meditation/relaxation, feeling feelings, managing mind, and how to recognize and access intuition. I use methods such as CBT, EFT, Gestalt Psychology, and guided imagery for intuition development. Also I am recovered from anxiety, an eating disorder, relationship challenges and more and so I use the practices too. I address various areas for example anxiety, depression, eating issues, ADHD, sleep issues, grief, burnout, pain management, separation, family issues and dating issues.
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* Please e-mail prior to arrange an information phone call * I have maintained and deepened my passion for working with children and assisting families since I began counselling in 2000. I strive to facilitate the personal growth and healing in a non-directive way, in a manner that is empathetic, warm, and accepting. I see children as an essential component of a healthy family dynamic and strive to help them through their problems, anxieties, fears, and uncertainties by way of play, art, and sandplay therapy techniques.
* Please e-mail prior to arrange an information phone call * I have maintained and deepened my passion for working with children and assisting families since I began counselling in 2000. I strive to facilitate the personal growth and healing in a non-directive way, in a manner that is empathetic, warm, and accepting. I see children as an essential component of a healthy family dynamic and strive to help them through their problems, anxieties, fears, and uncertainties by way of play, art, and sandplay therapy techniques.
I specialize in collaborating with individuals and couples on issues including communication, emotional intimacy, infidelity, life transitions, stress, anxiety, and depression. I prioritize building strong therapeutic relationships with my clients so that they feel both safe and courageous. I believe this is essential for having the types of conversations in therapy that are necessary for real change. I strive to deliver optimal value to my clients by actively facilitating effective change and empowering them to achieve insight, clarity and peace of mind like never before.
I specialize in collaborating with individuals and couples on issues including communication, emotional intimacy, infidelity, life transitions, stress, anxiety, and depression. I prioritize building strong therapeutic relationships with my clients so that they feel both safe and courageous. I believe this is essential for having the types of conversations in therapy that are necessary for real change. I strive to deliver optimal value to my clients by actively facilitating effective change and empowering them to achieve insight, clarity and peace of mind like never before.
I draw from a range approaches depending upon your needs and preferences. Among them are cognitive behavioral therapy, interpersonal neurobiological ideas, family systems therapy, and attachment theory. It is common for clients to arrive with issues identified only to discover that there are other deeper and more fundamental issues which underlie them. I work at a pace compatible with your ability to integrate change. I am gentle and encouraging, but firm and forthright. I provide a free initial consultation so you can determine whether you feel comfortable with me. My aim is for you to feel welcome, safe and comfortably challenged.
I draw from a range approaches depending upon your needs and preferences. Among them are cognitive behavioral therapy, interpersonal neurobiological ideas, family systems therapy, and attachment theory. It is common for clients to arrive with issues identified only to discover that there are other deeper and more fundamental issues which underlie them. I work at a pace compatible with your ability to integrate change. I am gentle and encouraging, but firm and forthright. I provide a free initial consultation so you can determine whether you feel comfortable with me. My aim is for you to feel welcome, safe and comfortably challenged.
Kashka Hughes Clarke - Heartwood Counselling
Counsellor, MEd, CCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Sidney, BC V8L
I ground my approach in the transformative power of human connection and relationships, working with individuals and couples. I believe that our wellbeing is shaped by what we've learned and experienced while moving through life, and by the ways we consciously and unconsciously relate to these experiences, to ourselves, and to others. I aim to help you transform painful or challenging emotions, understand your patterns, create healthy boundaries, and develop skills for authentic and effective communication, deep connection, and fulfilling relationships.
I ground my approach in the transformative power of human connection and relationships, working with individuals and couples. I believe that our wellbeing is shaped by what we've learned and experienced while moving through life, and by the ways we consciously and unconsciously relate to these experiences, to ourselves, and to others. I aim to help you transform painful or challenging emotions, understand your patterns, create healthy boundaries, and develop skills for authentic and effective communication, deep connection, and fulfilling relationships.
Hi! I'm Amy - a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) specializing in sex therapy. I started my practice to help others increase authenticity, playfulness, and connection within their intimate relationships. I know talking about sex can be hard... That's where I come in! Together, we will co-create a relaxed, open space to honestly explore your questions, needs, and wants. I support my clients to cultivate pleasure and nurture erotic energy by examining and challenging the unhelpful beliefs and social messages that often prevent us from accessing desire.
Hi! I'm Amy - a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) specializing in sex therapy. I started my practice to help others increase authenticity, playfulness, and connection within their intimate relationships. I know talking about sex can be hard... That's where I come in! Together, we will co-create a relaxed, open space to honestly explore your questions, needs, and wants. I support my clients to cultivate pleasure and nurture erotic energy by examining and challenging the unhelpful beliefs and social messages that often prevent us from accessing desire.
Hello and welcome to my clinic, the Coachman Counselling Collective! I'm Alisha Stetchman, a registered clinical counsellor, and I'm delighted to be leading this practice. My passion lies in the fields of psychology and sexology, and I have a strong foundation in clinical experience, biomedical-based research, and specialized psychosexual education. It's my belief that evidence-based and current approaches are essential in providing you with the highest quality care, tailored specifically to your unique needs. I am proud to offer low cost services for victims of sexual violence and trauma, so please reach out if you need support.
Hello and welcome to my clinic, the Coachman Counselling Collective! I'm Alisha Stetchman, a registered clinical counsellor, and I'm delighted to be leading this practice. My passion lies in the fields of psychology and sexology, and I have a strong foundation in clinical experience, biomedical-based research, and specialized psychosexual education. It's my belief that evidence-based and current approaches are essential in providing you with the highest quality care, tailored specifically to your unique needs. I am proud to offer low cost services for victims of sexual violence and trauma, so please reach out if you need support.
If you have landed here, you or someone you know is in need of counselling and support. I am here to help, listen, and build a plan for change and moving forward with hope. I offer in-person, remote and nature-based, counselling services to assist clients, particularly children and teens, move towards improving their mental health, lifestyle and mindset. Our work together will hopefully develop a deeper understanding for how to develop the personal tools you need to build towards the life you want.
If you have landed here, you or someone you know is in need of counselling and support. I am here to help, listen, and build a plan for change and moving forward with hope. I offer in-person, remote and nature-based, counselling services to assist clients, particularly children and teens, move towards improving their mental health, lifestyle and mindset. Our work together will hopefully develop a deeper understanding for how to develop the personal tools you need to build towards the life you want.
Hello; thank you for viewing my profile. As a Registered Psychologist since 1997, and a therapist for many years before that, I have worked with individuals, couples and families. I will listen to you and support you in managing the issues that bring you to therapy. I deeply appreciate the effort and commitment people demonstrate as they work through their concerns; I consider it a privilege to assist in that process. Having had a diverse, non-traditional life, and having worked with a broad diversity of clients, it is likely I have some experience with issues similar to yours. Please see my website for further information.
Hello; thank you for viewing my profile. As a Registered Psychologist since 1997, and a therapist for many years before that, I have worked with individuals, couples and families. I will listen to you and support you in managing the issues that bring you to therapy. I deeply appreciate the effort and commitment people demonstrate as they work through their concerns; I consider it a privilege to assist in that process. Having had a diverse, non-traditional life, and having worked with a broad diversity of clients, it is likely I have some experience with issues similar to yours. Please see my website for further information.
Jennifer Meikle
Counsellor, MC, RCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sidney, BC V8L
Waitlist for new clients
Traumatic life events come in many forms. People feel powerless and groundless; often experiencing life on autopilot. If you experienced a traumatic event as a child or the care you received involved toxic amounts of stress, abuse or neglect, a variety of attachment wounds can interfere with your present-day relationships, parenting abilities, and general well-being. Experiencing loss, rejection, abandonment, abuse or neglect disrupts development and changes our focus to survival. There is no timeline for healing from trauma, but it is possible to recover and create the life you desire.
Traumatic life events come in many forms. People feel powerless and groundless; often experiencing life on autopilot. If you experienced a traumatic event as a child or the care you received involved toxic amounts of stress, abuse or neglect, a variety of attachment wounds can interfere with your present-day relationships, parenting abilities, and general well-being. Experiencing loss, rejection, abandonment, abuse or neglect disrupts development and changes our focus to survival. There is no timeline for healing from trauma, but it is possible to recover and create the life you desire.
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Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.