EMDR Therapists in Victoria, BC

I provide skilled therapy for individuals ages 18+ who are having difficulties coping with the inevitable ups and downs of life. I believe that even the most confident and capable of us can sometimes get stuck in challenging circumstances and unhelpful patterns of thinking, feeling and acting that takes us away from what matters most. My approach to therapy can help you learn new ways of understanding, relating to and coping with your painful experiences and encourages you to take intentional steps towards a rich and meaningful life.

I will help you access your body based intuition so that you can find answers that are right for you. Your inner somatic wisdom holds the answer to what you need to feel good. While our minds are busy trying to figure things out, our body's somatic felt sense has a sense of what resonates. For over 20 years I have helped people heal from personal, intergenerational, and collective trauma, depression, and more using focusing therapy, art therapy, EMDR and more. Psychedelic somatic interactional psychotherapy uses cannabis or low dose ketamine to help your nervous system release stored trauma.

You will receive a warm, compassionate, non-judgmental approach to counselling. I am an EMDR specialist working with PTSD, Childhood Trauma, Anxiety, Emotional Eating, Self-Esteem, Anger, Depression, Toxic Shame, Wounded Emotional Boundaries, Childhood Sexual Abuse and Dissociation. I welcome the opportunity to work with you, to bring about the change you want to see in your life. I help you create more positive self-talk about yourself, and to eliminate limiting beliefs that are keeping you stuck. I work with your internal dialogue and thinking processes that are affecting your behaviour, and robbing you of your happiness.

My name is Doug Hilton. I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. I have been working full-time as a therapist for over 30 years. I love to help people. I have worked with people of all ages and a variety of issues, but I often work with trauma and addictions. I also specialize in marriage and family counselling.

As a Registered Clinical Counsellor and Registered Social Worker, I work with individuals, couples and families. I believe that each individual has the innate capacity for growth and change and an ability to heal. I am experienced and skilled at helping clients deal with grief and loss, life transitions, anxiety and depression, trauma, and relationship challenges. My compassionate and collaborative approach helps clients recognize their strengths, gain insight into the circumstances of their lives, and find new and creative solutions to their problems.

"Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions"- Dalai Lama. Life can be challenging. Navigating those challenges can feel overwhelming at times, but you do not have to do it alone. Reaching out takes a tremendous amount of courage and I would be honoured to be a part of your healing journey. I believe that a strong therapeutic connection contributes greatly to healing and that it is essential to meet clients where they are at in their own personal journey and work forward together.

In my practice, I work with adults struggling with various issues from anxiety, depression and eating issues, to trauma, grief and relationship difficulties. We all have our own history of experiences, and we tend to react in specific ways under stress. While our response was likely our best option in the past, it may not be adaptive now. I can help you resolve past traumas, learn to accept what is, and move forward from there - developing ways to a fuller and more satisfying life.

I will be accepting new clients in fall 2024. I have experience working with anxiety and depression, PTSD/complex trauma, identity and relationship issues. If you're feeling burned out or are going through a big life transition, I can help you find balance and your inner wisdom. I have experience working in Indigenous communities and offer services funded by the First Nations Health Authority. I specialize in working with women, young adults and 2SLGBTQ+ people. With emotion-focused family therapy, I support parents of youth and those supporting a loved one with mental health challenges.

Our working relationship is focused on achieving positive change in your life. I believe that counselling provides clients with the conditions and support they need to overcome problems and live their life more fully. I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor with a MA in Counselling Psychology. I have been in private practice since 2003 working with individuals, couples and families. My graduate research focused on attachment, trauma and couple relationships.

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 specialize in working with individuals, couples and families. I offer counselling for parents who are struggling with their parenting role. I also specialize in helping families and couples that are going through restructuring due to illness, death, separation and/or divorce. I am collaborative and strengths-based in my approach. I meet the client where the client is and work from there in a non-pathologizing way.

For over 20 years I have worked to help people to manage and transform anxiety, depression, trauma, chronic illness, loss and grief, change and transitions, relationships and divorce, self-esteem, sleep problems, and stress management. I believe that each person possesses inherent basic health, goodness and capacities for self-healing.

I approach counselling from a relational, person-centered, trauma-informed lens. I most often engage in long-term therapeutic relationships with my clients or support folks looking for short-term help in processing difficult experiences and trauma. I tailor sessions and my approach based on client's needs and prioritize their sense of safety at all times. My approach utilizes techniques and theory from Trauma Focused and Attachment-based Psychotherapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), EMDR, Integral Somatic Psychology (ISP), Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) and Positive Psychology.

Currently taking new clients! I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor offering online and in-person counselling for adults, young adults, and couples. If you are feeling frustrated, overwhelmed, unsettled, or unbalanced with life, in relationships, or even at work- asking for help is hard! I offer you an opportunity to face your difficulties constructively and confidently. I can help you develop healthy coping skills, navigate powerful emotions, and communicate effectively in challenging situations. Please do not hesitate to email me for more details and availability.

Specializing in helping children, teens, and young adults, I understand the unique obstacles encountered at each stage of life. Whether you’re struggling with managing emotions, building self-esteem, or dealing with anxiety, or depression, I offer a compassionate, personalized approach tailored to your needs. Together, we’ll work on building confidence, developing effective coping skills, and setting and achieving meaningful goals. I’m also here to help with stress management, fostering positive relationships, and enhancing life skills. My goal is to create a supportive and engaging space where you feel understood and empowered.

I am a compassionate and dedicated Registered Clinical Counsellor committed to empowering individuals on their journey towards mental well being. A significant health challenge in my twenties fueled my passion for helping others navigate life’s challenges. My therapeutic approach is rooted in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), a mindfulness-based framework that emphasizes acceptance of one’s thoughts and emotions while committing to actions aligned with personal values. I work with youth (ages 12+) and adults facing anxiety, depression, stress & burnout, grief, life transitions, chronic pain, relationship challenges, & ADHD.

I have a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology and a Registered Clinical Counsellor and Psychotherapist. I work from a Rogerian person-centered approach and my counselling is based on client needs using an integrated approach utilizing Cognitive Behavior Therapy, EMDR, Mindfulness-Based therapy and Critical Incident Stress Management. Rogerian Therapy seeks to decrease the client’s guilt, insecurities, defensiveness, and even close-mindedness by allowing them to think about life in new ways. Clients tell his or her story increasing self-esteem, learning abilities from making mistakes, trust in themselves, positive relationships

Do you struggle with productivity and daily routines? ADHD can affect your life in profound and subtle ways, like difficulty with relationships, your sleep schedule, starting tasks, or hyper focusing and forgetting to eat. Through curiosity and creativity, you can build confidence and improve your productivity. You may have already been to therapy in the past, and are ready for a coach to help you integrate and practice skills, like goal setting and prioritization, to help you overcome executive dysfunction. By tailoring time management and organization techniques to your lifestyle, your daily tasks can be more manageable.

I am a registered clinical social worker and have been in practice for twenty years. I have a busy young family and we enjoy all three seasons the BC interior has to offer. I have experience working with individuals and groups of all ages. My training includes EMDR, cognitive behaviour therapy, dialectical behaviour therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, motivational interviewing and more. I am passionate about supporting individuals and families as they journey through personal growth and self discovery.