ADHD Therapists in Victoria, BC

We all deserve peace, to feel connection with others, and to feel a sense of trust in ourselves and the world. Stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, depression, trauma, major life changes and family issues are among the challenges that can get in the way of us experiencing life the way we would like to. And we all have ways of coping with those stresses. But what happens when those strategies don’t seem to be working anymore? I bring a compassionate and patient approach to our work together. My approach is rooted in my sincere belief, in our ability to heal. No matter the struggle, there is always hope.

I see you as the expert in your story, and want us to work together to deepen our understanding of how internal narratives play out in larger contexts. In our work together we will co-create a space that allows us to do work that feels relevant to your healing, growth, grief, and empowerment. I want to help you to get clear on what next steps you want to take in life, and help you make sense of your story so that you can move forward with clarity, confidence, and support.

We have been serving individuals, couples and families with compassion and care for over 10 years at Heartwood Family Wellness. Our clinicians have established a strong reputation in the community doing exceptional work with adults, children, youth, parents, couples, and families. We help people of all ages and life stages with anxiety, depression, life transitions, divorce, self-esteem, self-worth, family transitions, parenting skills, grief and loss, and neurodiversity.

I am a psychologist who has made it my life's work to help young people and adults using research-based approaches. I specialize in working with children and adolescents as well as adult veterans and their families, and I have specialized training in psychological assessment (such as psycho-educational assessment) and therapy (such as cognitive-behavioural therapy). I have worked with thousands of people, including with gifted, autistic, and otherwise exceptional children. I also have significant experience working with teachers, police, military and veterans, first responders, and physicians.

I work with adults, youth, children, and families. I use a strength-based approach to address concerns, and draw on the theories of narrative, response-based, cognitive behavioural and emotion focused therapy in my work. I also specialize in EMDR, an evidence-based trauma-focused therapy that addresses many mental health challenges. I also employ arts-based approaches, incorporating music and visual arts, especially when working with children and youth.

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.

Life is nuanced and intricate. Occasionally things happen in our lives that we can't fully make sense of. Other times, we just need a safe space to unfold, feel heard and be understood. I work in a client-led, compassionate and inquisitive way that allows insights and deeper truths to emerge. I love helping clients uncover unmet needs and long-held desires so that they can embrace themselves more fully. I especially love to work with clients navigating non-monogamy or those exploring their gender, sexuality and neurodivergence.

I value holding a non-judgmental, safe space to find healthy perceptions of yourself while navigating life transitions. I believe that we all have times when we need a little more or a little different support when our support systems and usual ways of coping are not enough. My approach is not just about understanding; it's about action. Picture a session where you not only explore the roots of your challenges but also actively build a toolkit to overcome them.

Relationship Counselling: Our relationships impact the quality of our lives. When the relationships that are important to us, with partners, family members, friends, peers, and co-workers are challenged and/or suffering, life is a very different experience than when our relationships are healthy & thriving. How have your experiences impacted your relationships? Individual Counselling: I have experience working with adults and youth individually. This work focuses on personal growth, exploring old behaviours and patterns, and collaborating to create new ones that will serve clients better in achieving a fulfilling quality of life.

I help people pleasers & perfectionists to feel confident and empowered in multiple areas of life such as with family, in relationships, and their career. My goal is to help you get clear on your values, and your strengths, so that you can honour healthy boundaries with yourself and others based on what's most important to you. I will help you to develop insight into the narrative that keep you in the comfort zone and to decide which parts are helpful and which ones are holding you back from your greatest fulfillment.

There is a path forward to a fulfilling and happy future for everyone. Working together, I can support you in cultivating compassion for yourself and others, taking pride in who you are, navigating relationships and moving through the difficulties that arise in life. As a queer trans person, I use an anti-oppressive, trauma-informed, intersectional framework, supporting the queer, trans, kink, and non-monogamous communities in unpacking identity, sex and relationship concerns, emotional dysregulation, trauma, depression, anxiety and addiction. I offer gender-affirming hormone and top and gonadectomy surgical readiness assessments.

Are you looking for high-quality, professional and accessible counselling? Our team of registered counsellors are ready to serve you. With us, you will find a personalized approach and a safe space to explore your experience without judgment. We provide various options and specialties; our Affordable Intern Clinic sessions cost $75. Visit our website today, yourpathcounselling.com. to learn more about our counsellors and their specializations. If you want help picking the right counsellor, we can match you.

I’m a second generation European settler, an explorer of nature, a knitter, and a Registered Clinical Counsellor who has supported youth and adults and their mental health for over a decade. I’m a calm, curious, relaxed person who has been asking the big existential questions of who we are and why we’re here and what to do about that my whole life. I love bringing this curiosity into the counselling space and supporting you to identify how those questions are impacting you. You may be feeling depressed, full of anxiety, working through past and current traumas, or grappling with the difficulties that being alive inevitably brings.

Arriving at counselling may feel vulnerable and uncertain, my approach to working together is to offer a safe space where we can explore the areas that you identify as needing attention. My goal is to create a space which allows you to discuss the challenges you are facing and to offer support and skills to explore these together. I will do this with curiosity, empathy, compassion, and respect for your process. It is important to me that you feel like our collaborative counselling relationship is the right fit for you.

I work with clients experiencing mental or emotional distress, such as anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, or other challenging emotions or life situations. I strive to bring clients into a place of healing connection with self, relationships, and life as it arises. It is my goal to teach clients evidenced-based and trauma-informed techniques required to move past trauma, and confidently heal from challenging life situations, and difficult emotions, to reach a place of greater autonomy, self-understanding, well-being, and ease in life.

Life can throw challenges our way that feel overwhelming and unmanageable. Coming to a realization that we could use help, and seeking a therapist are big steps. The therapeutic relationship offers a unique space to look at and discuss deeply personal content in a safe, non-judgmental environment. It can feel like a big risk to open up about our struggles. I encourage anyone seeking therapy to search for a therapist that they feel comfortable with. I believe it is my job to foster trust and safety so that we can work through difficult feelings. From my perspective, there is no definitive ranking of problems.

Welcome, and thank you for taking the time to learn more about me. My name is Miream Rabba, and I’m an art therapist based in Victoria, BC. After a 20-year career in human-centred design, where I focused on improving services for people in vulnerable situations, I transitioned into art therapy, inspired by my experience of the transformational power of creativity. I have a degree in Environmental Studies and a particular interest in eco-grief, nature-based therapy, and reconnecting with the earth for healing. I’ve successfully worked with elders facing cognitive and physical decline (dementia, stroke), as well as youth (ages 11-18).

Accepting New Clients. Are you experiencing increased anxiety or sadness lately? Do you wish to feel more confident, more connected, more relaxed? You may wish to increase your motivation, to get more out of life, you may wish to navigate a life change, you may wish to identify or explore your goals. You don't want it to be this hard. You don't want to be this angry. You want to be happier and more fulfilled. You want your relationships to be better, perhaps deeper, richer, less difficult. You want to identify your dreams and find out the steps to take to get closer to fulfilling your dreams. I can help you on your journey.

I am particularly passionate about child advocacy, building confidence, self-worth and social skills and working with the LGBTQ2SI+ community. I am experienced in supporting families and children with navigating school challenges such as social and emotional regulation, separation anxiety, academic strategies for learning, Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and teacher and school staff collaboration. I am well-informed in the areas of anxiety, depression, self-harm, attention difficulties, neurodivergence, child abuse, and trauma.

At the heart of my practice is the belief that people can overcome adversity. I am committed to providing exceptional care that is grounded in evidence based treatments, tailored to meet individual needs. I work collaboratively and openly with people to offer support and intervention to address a range of concerns.

It can be really frustrating and stressful when something is blocking us from the life we want. Sometimes we just need to ask a professional with experience in these areas for help... but this can bring up even more stress, anxiety, and even feel scary. I understand this, and really care about your comfort, happiness, and well-being, which is why I put my full heart into creating a very comfortable and safe therapeutic environment for you through your healing journey.

Working with me is a process of honestly confronting our internal world in a non-judgemental way. Together we can work towards authenticity and a genuine relationship with ourselves and others. Counselling entails finding ways to manage our experiences while changing the underlying issues that perpetuate them. Sometimes, growth means overcoming obstacles through practical work, and sometimes it making sense of our challenges within the broader unfolding of our lives. For affordable counselling options, I supervise Master-level counselling interns through yourpathcounselling.ca

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 feel deeply connected to working with people with intense burdens of anxiety, depression, grief, and childhood trauma.

I am the owner and founder of the Child & Family Therapy Centre Victoria. My current practice is focused on supporting children, youth, and families where the primary concern is Anxiety or Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). I also provide counselling support to parents with children of all ages to address developmental and behavioral concerns. Involvement of parents and caregivers in the therapy process is an essential part of my practice.