Family Therapy in Victoria, BC
The Love With Boundaries Team works with loved ones and addicts so the whole family can receive the help required.
Having an addicted person in your life can feel like a nightmare and tear your family apart. In order for addiction to have a chance of healing, we must first address the dynamics of the addict's relationships with their loved ones. Many loved ones unwittingly enable the addiction to continue, sometimes because they want to avoid confrontation and conflict. As the enabling continues, the addiction continues as well-and becomes progressively worse. It is important to understand that enabling an addict is never a loving act-and only leads to more severe consequences as time goes on.
The Love With Boundaries Team works with loved ones and addicts so the whole family can receive the help required.
Having an addicted person in your life can feel like a nightmare and tear your family apart. In order for addiction to have a chance of healing, we must first address the dynamics of the addict's relationships with their loved ones. Many loved ones unwittingly enable the addiction to continue, sometimes because they want to avoid confrontation and conflict. As the enabling continues, the addiction continues as well-and becomes progressively worse. It is important to understand that enabling an addict is never a loving act-and only leads to more severe consequences as time goes on.
Loving Awareness Therapy & Healing Arts
Counsellor, MACP, DVATI, CCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Victoria, BC V8N (Online Only)
I am passionate about supporting folks with: childhood trauma & cptsd, self-criticism & self-worth, relationship and family concerns, notably adult children of emotionally immature or narcissistic parents, people-pleasing, anxiety, depression, spirituality, inner child healing, perfectionism, body-based concerns (chronic illness, pain, disease), and more.
Are you feeling ready for deeper healing? I am a somatic and soul-based therapist & healer passionate about reconnecting you to the wisdom of your body, heart, and soul. I approach healing from a compassionate, embodied, empowering & holistic perspective. You are not seen as being broken, flawed, or needing to be fixed. We will explore your symptoms together (such as anxiety, people-pleasing, over-working, low self-esteem..) and learn how to listen to their wisdom. We will use modalities focused on healing from the root cause to create long-lasting transformation.
I am passionate about supporting folks with: childhood trauma & cptsd, self-criticism & self-worth, relationship and family concerns, notably adult children of emotionally immature or narcissistic parents, people-pleasing, anxiety, depression, spirituality, inner child healing, perfectionism, body-based concerns (chronic illness, pain, disease), and more.
Are you feeling ready for deeper healing? I am a somatic and soul-based therapist & healer passionate about reconnecting you to the wisdom of your body, heart, and soul. I approach healing from a compassionate, embodied, empowering & holistic perspective. You are not seen as being broken, flawed, or needing to be fixed. We will explore your symptoms together (such as anxiety, people-pleasing, over-working, low self-esteem..) and learn how to listen to their wisdom. We will use modalities focused on healing from the root cause to create long-lasting transformation.
I work with clients of all ages and specialize in working with adults as well as seniors of all gender. Whether you are going through a difficult time in life or looking for creatives ways to live, together we can work on : Overcoming stress or lack of motivation or low self-esteem, Looking into your daily routine to turn your day from meh to exciting, Dealing with loss or grief or a significant life event, Family dynamics, parenting and overwhelmed parent/caregiver, Frustration in or ending a relationship with a partner, Making a change in your career path or trying to decide on a new one, Exploring your creative self.
I work with clients of all ages and specialize in working with adults as well as seniors of all gender. Whether you are going through a difficult time in life or looking for creatives ways to live, together we can work on : Overcoming stress or lack of motivation or low self-esteem, Looking into your daily routine to turn your day from meh to exciting, Dealing with loss or grief or a significant life event, Family dynamics, parenting and overwhelmed parent/caregiver, Frustration in or ending a relationship with a partner, Making a change in your career path or trying to decide on a new one, Exploring your creative self.
Hello, and welcome! My name is Anat and I am a registered social worker and a clinical counsellor. I believe in a client-centered and compassionate approach to healing that positions a client’s worldview, culture and social location as important parts of who they are. I have a background in mental health and addictions, and have supported people as they work towards healing and balance in the midst of various life challenges, including: young adulthood, life transitions, family conflict, sense of purposelessness/hopelessness, challenges in post-secondary education, and parenting a child with mental illness and addiction.
Hello, and welcome! My name is Anat and I am a registered social worker and a clinical counsellor. I believe in a client-centered and compassionate approach to healing that positions a client’s worldview, culture and social location as important parts of who they are. I have a background in mental health and addictions, and have supported people as they work towards healing and balance in the midst of various life challenges, including: young adulthood, life transitions, family conflict, sense of purposelessness/hopelessness, challenges in post-secondary education, and parenting a child with mental illness and addiction.
Fiona holds a Masters of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy/Counselling, a Bachelor of Science in Psychiatric Nursing, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, and a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Mental Health Studies.
Fiona emigrated from the UK with her family to the Okanagan in 2007, where she is a grateful settler on the lands of the Okanagan Syilx people and enjoys spending time engaging in the emerging vibrant cultural scene in the area, including the many festivals and music events, markets, culinary experiences, and local theatre productions. Fiona takes a systemic approach to her clinical work, focusing on promoting connection and strengthening bonds with the belief that this fosters physical and emotional wellbeing and cultivates resiliency. For over 20 years she has worked with individuals and families in various mental health settings.
Fiona holds a Masters of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy/Counselling, a Bachelor of Science in Psychiatric Nursing, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, and a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Mental Health Studies.
Fiona emigrated from the UK with her family to the Okanagan in 2007, where she is a grateful settler on the lands of the Okanagan Syilx people and enjoys spending time engaging in the emerging vibrant cultural scene in the area, including the many festivals and music events, markets, culinary experiences, and local theatre productions. Fiona takes a systemic approach to her clinical work, focusing on promoting connection and strengthening bonds with the belief that this fosters physical and emotional wellbeing and cultivates resiliency. For over 20 years she has worked with individuals and families in various mental health settings.
Therapy is about wholeness, bringing our inner parts into harmony; having greater awareness and using these abilities to express our needs and establish boundaries; plus learning how to communicate effectively in order to enjoy more loving relationships at work, family and romantically.
Life can be overwhelming when we’re juggling multiple responsibilities while taking care of ourselves and others. Particularly when something unexpected arises, our balance can be disturbed. Navigating life’s challenges can also become more intense when hidden parts of ourselves, or others, arise and dominate situations, making them hard to understand. In these times, it is not surprising that so many people turn to therapy for illumination and support.
Therapy is about wholeness, bringing our inner parts into harmony; having greater awareness and using these abilities to express our needs and establish boundaries; plus learning how to communicate effectively in order to enjoy more loving relationships at work, family and romantically.
Life can be overwhelming when we’re juggling multiple responsibilities while taking care of ourselves and others. Particularly when something unexpected arises, our balance can be disturbed. Navigating life’s challenges can also become more intense when hidden parts of ourselves, or others, arise and dominate situations, making them hard to understand. In these times, it is not surprising that so many people turn to therapy for illumination and support.
I am trained in EMDR, Emotion-Focused Couples Therapy (EFT-C), CBT, and IFS (Internal Family Systems).
I am dedicated to helping you deepen your understanding of yourself and your relationships with others. My therapy approach is grounded in the belief that our relationships and experiences shape our sense of meaning and purpose in life. With a special focus on attachment and trauma, I explore how past experiences impact current patterns and triggers. My goal is to create a space where you gain insight and clarity, leading to meaningful healing and growth.
I am trained in EMDR, Emotion-Focused Couples Therapy (EFT-C), CBT, and IFS (Internal Family Systems).
I am dedicated to helping you deepen your understanding of yourself and your relationships with others. My therapy approach is grounded in the belief that our relationships and experiences shape our sense of meaning and purpose in life. With a special focus on attachment and trauma, I explore how past experiences impact current patterns and triggers. My goal is to create a space where you gain insight and clarity, leading to meaningful healing and growth.
Melissa MacNeill
Counsellor, RCC, CCC, MACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Victoria, BC V9B (Online Only)
Is your relationship going through a rough patch and you don’t have the energy to have that same fight one more time? Are you pushing through the heartbreak of yet another dating disaster? Does it feel like your family is falling apart? If so, you're in the right place. I help clients struggling with important relationships. You may recognize that you've been feeling anxious, depressed, disconnected, or overwhelmed, but you don't know where to turn or how counselling can help.
Is your relationship going through a rough patch and you don’t have the energy to have that same fight one more time? Are you pushing through the heartbreak of yet another dating disaster? Does it feel like your family is falling apart? If so, you're in the right place. I help clients struggling with important relationships. You may recognize that you've been feeling anxious, depressed, disconnected, or overwhelmed, but you don't know where to turn or how counselling can help.
I am a qualified Family Based Therapy and Family Systems Therapist I will help youth who are struggling with food and weight management issues.
I believe that all youth have the right to express their "true selves" and will help convey this to their families. Whatever their gender or sexual orientation.I also have great compassion for youth who are struggling with their body image or their food. I am happy to help them find balance and a way to move forward in their time of difficulty. I have 20 years experience in this field and good success with weight and health restoration.
I am a qualified Family Based Therapy and Family Systems Therapist I will help youth who are struggling with food and weight management issues.
I believe that all youth have the right to express their "true selves" and will help convey this to their families. Whatever their gender or sexual orientation.I also have great compassion for youth who are struggling with their body image or their food. I am happy to help them find balance and a way to move forward in their time of difficulty. I have 20 years experience in this field and good success with weight and health restoration.
Ming Huey Chang
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, RCSW
Verified Verified
Victoria, BC V8L (Online Only)
My background as an immigrant and my experience living and working in different countries have provided me with unique insights into how culture background, homeland, and family lineage influence personal experiences.
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
My background as an immigrant and my experience living and working in different countries have provided me with unique insights into how culture background, homeland, and family lineage influence personal experiences.
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
Specialties include: depression and anxiety; trauma/history of abuse; problems in relationships (intimate, family, and work-related); men's issues/building healthy masculinity; history of psychosis, mental illness or disordered eating.
At the heart of this therapeutic practice is the idea that problems lie between you and others as opposed to within you. How do you relate to your loved ones, strangers, and the world at large? Questions such as these will help you understand not only what you could change in your life, but also how to change it. The cultivation of truth occurs through building lasting trust: This is the core of working effectively towards solutions and change together. A heart of non-judgment, encouragement, empowerment, and tools are provided so that you can work through trauma from the past as well as practice new ways of living in the world.
Specialties include: depression and anxiety; trauma/history of abuse; problems in relationships (intimate, family, and work-related); men's issues/building healthy masculinity; history of psychosis, mental illness or disordered eating.
At the heart of this therapeutic practice is the idea that problems lie between you and others as opposed to within you. How do you relate to your loved ones, strangers, and the world at large? Questions such as these will help you understand not only what you could change in your life, but also how to change it. The cultivation of truth occurs through building lasting trust: This is the core of working effectively towards solutions and change together. A heart of non-judgment, encouragement, empowerment, and tools are provided so that you can work through trauma from the past as well as practice new ways of living in the world.
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I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor in British Columbia and a certified Drug and Alcohol Counsellor with over 15 years of counselling experience. I was born and raised on Vancouver Island and have a Bachelor in Child and Youth Care with extensive experience in children, youth and family counselling. Personal and professional experiences led me to complete a Master of Arts in Addiction Counselling at the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation School of Addiction Studies. I have been mentored by, and worked alongside, the experts in addiction and mental health recovery. If you, or a loved one, is struggling, I can help.
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor in British Columbia and a certified Drug and Alcohol Counsellor with over 15 years of counselling experience. I was born and raised on Vancouver Island and have a Bachelor in Child and Youth Care with extensive experience in children, youth and family counselling. Personal and professional experiences led me to complete a Master of Arts in Addiction Counselling at the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation School of Addiction Studies. I have been mentored by, and worked alongside, the experts in addiction and mental health recovery. If you, or a loved one, is struggling, I can help.
This might mean: better understanding of yourself through identifying modelled patterns of behaviour/coping, processing/healing past family trauma, (re)developing healthy relationships and boundaries, working through conflict in your relationship(s), working through grief and loss, working through though thoughts and feelings about death and dying, and more.
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) who brings nearly 20 years of therapeutic experience with individuals and families, including children and youth, to my counselling practice. After almost 2 decades, I know that families, and the individuals and relationships that comprise them, are unique, complex, and powerful structures in all of our lives.
This might mean: better understanding of yourself through identifying modelled patterns of behaviour/coping, processing/healing past family trauma, (re)developing healthy relationships and boundaries, working through conflict in your relationship(s), working through grief and loss, working through though thoughts and feelings about death and dying, and more.
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) who brings nearly 20 years of therapeutic experience with individuals and families, including children and youth, to my counselling practice. After almost 2 decades, I know that families, and the individuals and relationships that comprise them, are unique, complex, and powerful structures in all of our lives.
The main modality that I lean into is Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Body-centred approaches.
I view the counselling space as an opportunity to re-remember what you already know. I come into the space with the belief that we are all born with everything we need. It is through trauma, adversity, oppression, systems of power and various other life-experiences that close the doors to our inner world of knowing. Just as our bodies are able to heal from physical wounds, I believe we are also capable of healing our emotional wounds when we are able to access the innate Self. Accessing Self energy can heal our more vulnerable & wounded parts. Holding space for you to turn your greatest wounds into your greatest gifts.
The main modality that I lean into is Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Body-centred approaches.
I view the counselling space as an opportunity to re-remember what you already know. I come into the space with the belief that we are all born with everything we need. It is through trauma, adversity, oppression, systems of power and various other life-experiences that close the doors to our inner world of knowing. Just as our bodies are able to heal from physical wounds, I believe we are also capable of healing our emotional wounds when we are able to access the innate Self. Accessing Self energy can heal our more vulnerable & wounded parts. Holding space for you to turn your greatest wounds into your greatest gifts.
Jennifer de Wet Turner
Registered Psychotherapist, MA , CRPO, OAMHP
Verified Verified
Victoria, BC V8N (Online Only)
I am an experienced Registered Psychotherapist with an M.A. in Counselling Psychology. I specialize in individual and family issues, couples counselling, grief work and supporting the challenges of living with cancer and dealing with dying. As a therapist, cancer patient, and the mother of six children, my life experience and training has taught me the value of working with each person as a unique, dynamic individual. I have personal experience raising children to adulthood, navigating the challenges and rewards of being in long-term relationships, and dealing with loss, illness and death.
I am an experienced Registered Psychotherapist with an M.A. in Counselling Psychology. I specialize in individual and family issues, couples counselling, grief work and supporting the challenges of living with cancer and dealing with dying. As a therapist, cancer patient, and the mother of six children, my life experience and training has taught me the value of working with each person as a unique, dynamic individual. I have personal experience raising children to adulthood, navigating the challenges and rewards of being in long-term relationships, and dealing with loss, illness and death.
I have been working as a counsellor since 2011 and have experience supporting clients experiencing anxiety, stress, depression, trauma, PTSD, grief and loss, self-esteem, self-worth, and workplace, family and relationship issues.
I have been working as a counsellor since 2011 and have experience supporting clients experiencing anxiety, stress, depression, trauma, PTSD, grief and loss, self-esteem, self-worth, and workplace, family and relationship issues.
Laura Mayne
Registered Psychotherapist, BA, MC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Victoria, BC V8N (Online Only)
Relationships can be a source of your greatest joys and your biggest challenges. And struggles within your relationships, whether it’s with your partner, a family member or in the workplace, can impact your enjoyment of your daily life. With over 30 years of experience, I have worked with couples and individuals in transforming their relationships from a source of pain and conflict to one of strength and growth. I bring my lived experience as a married lesbian and mother to a young adult to my practice. With Heartswell Counselling, I offer you a safe, inclusive space to explore your feelings and enhance your heart’s well-being.
Relationships can be a source of your greatest joys and your biggest challenges. And struggles within your relationships, whether it’s with your partner, a family member or in the workplace, can impact your enjoyment of your daily life. With over 30 years of experience, I have worked with couples and individuals in transforming their relationships from a source of pain and conflict to one of strength and growth. I bring my lived experience as a married lesbian and mother to a young adult to my practice. With Heartswell Counselling, I offer you a safe, inclusive space to explore your feelings and enhance your heart’s well-being.
I weave mind-body-spirit approaches that can involve working with your nervous system & emotions, dreams, family & ancestry, attachment style, inner critic, shadow, and inner child.
I believe we all yearn for a deeper connection to ourself and to those around us, but we may find ourselves repeating unhelpful patterns, sacrificing our needs, and communicating in ways that do not support us or our relationships. I often work with individuals or couples who may be experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, perceptions of low self-worth and powerlessness, feelings of abandonment, shame, and other forms of wounding related to difficult upbringings, life experiences, and trauma.
I weave mind-body-spirit approaches that can involve working with your nervous system & emotions, dreams, family & ancestry, attachment style, inner critic, shadow, and inner child.
I believe we all yearn for a deeper connection to ourself and to those around us, but we may find ourselves repeating unhelpful patterns, sacrificing our needs, and communicating in ways that do not support us or our relationships. I often work with individuals or couples who may be experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, perceptions of low self-worth and powerlessness, feelings of abandonment, shame, and other forms of wounding related to difficult upbringings, life experiences, and trauma.
For Intergenerational trauma, I use a mix of modalities including Systemic Family Constellations.
I am a somatically-oriented psychotherapist. I support clients who find themselves standing at the crossroads of transformation, be that in relationships, career, sexuality, trauma recovery, intergenerational legacy, or spirituality. I also work with clients wishing to deepen their experience of themselves as body and connect in new ways with their embodied Self and presence.
For Intergenerational trauma, I use a mix of modalities including Systemic Family Constellations.
I am a somatically-oriented psychotherapist. I support clients who find themselves standing at the crossroads of transformation, be that in relationships, career, sexuality, trauma recovery, intergenerational legacy, or spirituality. I also work with clients wishing to deepen their experience of themselves as body and connect in new ways with their embodied Self and presence.
One of Lydia's area of specialization is working alongside family members of individuals with mental health and/or addiction challenges. Supporting a loved one on their recovery journey can be daunting. Lydia addresses important and common hurdles, such as learning the difference between supporting and enabling. Additionally, Lydia sees individuals who are struggling to cope with: Intense emotions and a high level of sensitivity (often known as "empaths"); anxiety and panic attacks; depression; recovery from trauma; bipolar affective disorder; phobias; grief/loss; and borderline personality disorder.
One of Lydia's area of specialization is working alongside family members of individuals with mental health and/or addiction challenges. Supporting a loved one on their recovery journey can be daunting. Lydia addresses important and common hurdles, such as learning the difference between supporting and enabling. Additionally, Lydia sees individuals who are struggling to cope with: Intense emotions and a high level of sensitivity (often known as "empaths"); anxiety and panic attacks; depression; recovery from trauma; bipolar affective disorder; phobias; grief/loss; and borderline personality disorder.
