Grief Therapists in Victoria, BC
I work with a range of issues, including life transitions, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, loss and grief. I often see people who feel limited by prescribed social roles, norms and expectations. They want to break free from these constraints and live a life that fully reflects who they are. In therapy, we work together to uncover my clients' longings and desires, reconnecting them with their true nature.
I work with a range of issues, including life transitions, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, loss and grief. I often see people who feel limited by prescribed social roles, norms and expectations. They want to break free from these constraints and live a life that fully reflects who they are. In therapy, we work together to uncover my clients' longings and desires, reconnecting them with their true nature.
Has your family been impacted by grief, loss, mental health challenges or life transitions? Have you or a family member witnessed or experienced interpersonal violence or trauma? As a registered clinical counselor and art therapist, I support children, youth, adults, and caregivers to bridge connections by exploring these issues with safety and acceptance. My approach to counselling is relational, client-centered and trauma informed, and I utilize evidence-based modalities from my training in art therapy, trauma-focused cognitive behavioural therapy and somatic attachment therapy.
Has your family been impacted by grief, loss, mental health challenges or life transitions? Have you or a family member witnessed or experienced interpersonal violence or trauma? As a registered clinical counselor and art therapist, I support children, youth, adults, and caregivers to bridge connections by exploring these issues with safety and acceptance. My approach to counselling is relational, client-centered and trauma informed, and I utilize evidence-based modalities from my training in art therapy, trauma-focused cognitive behavioural therapy and somatic attachment therapy.
How well do we know ourselves and our ability to cope with life's challenges? This is a question I have assisted many people answer. My focus is to help people see their intrinsic strengths and deal with challenges in an empowered way. Having worked in the counseling field for over 30 years, has allowed me to gain a unique perspective on human resiliency. I work with individuals and couples in areas such as stress related issues, depression/anxiety, grief/ loss, post-traumatic stress, career direction and cross cultural counseling.
How well do we know ourselves and our ability to cope with life's challenges? This is a question I have assisted many people answer. My focus is to help people see their intrinsic strengths and deal with challenges in an empowered way. Having worked in the counseling field for over 30 years, has allowed me to gain a unique perspective on human resiliency. I work with individuals and couples in areas such as stress related issues, depression/anxiety, grief/ loss, post-traumatic stress, career direction and cross cultural counseling.
Fairfield Psychology and Oak Bay Psychology
Psychologist, MC, RPsych
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Victoria, BC V8S
We believe there is power in working collaboratively to address issues such as anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, grief, ADHD, and transitions (eg, post-secondary, career, parenting, family, relationships, burnout, compassion fatigue, caregiving, COVID, etc).
Accepting new counselling clients! NEW: We now offer counselling for people of all ages including children (5-12), teens (13-19), adults, parents, caregivers, families, couples and seniors. Our collaborative team includes Registered Psychologists (RPsych), Registered Clinical Counsellors (RCC), and Registered Social Workers (RSW). Most of our services are covered by extended health benefits. We also offer low cost counselling with our Master's level practicum students ($50+). In person in Victoria and online across B.C. Weekday, weekend, and evenings available. Now with two locations at Fairfield Psychology and Oak Bay Psychology.
We believe there is power in working collaboratively to address issues such as anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, grief, ADHD, and transitions (eg, post-secondary, career, parenting, family, relationships, burnout, compassion fatigue, caregiving, COVID, etc).
Accepting new counselling clients! NEW: We now offer counselling for people of all ages including children (5-12), teens (13-19), adults, parents, caregivers, families, couples and seniors. Our collaborative team includes Registered Psychologists (RPsych), Registered Clinical Counsellors (RCC), and Registered Social Workers (RSW). Most of our services are covered by extended health benefits. We also offer low cost counselling with our Master's level practicum students ($50+). In person in Victoria and online across B.C. Weekday, weekend, and evenings available. Now with two locations at Fairfield Psychology and Oak Bay Psychology.
I help adults (18+) move closer to the version of themselves they like best. Working collaboratively, and with sensitivity to ways that systems impact individuals, I trust you will feel accompanied as we move through the curiosities or difficulties that brought you to seek counselling. This work may include the roles experiences and adaptations have played in your unique circumstances, values identification, understanding your nervous system, moving through transitions or grief, developing greater discernment, confidence, & self-respect, being able to choose responses, set boundaries, develop skills, increase compassion, and more.
I help adults (18+) move closer to the version of themselves they like best. Working collaboratively, and with sensitivity to ways that systems impact individuals, I trust you will feel accompanied as we move through the curiosities or difficulties that brought you to seek counselling. This work may include the roles experiences and adaptations have played in your unique circumstances, values identification, understanding your nervous system, moving through transitions or grief, developing greater discernment, confidence, & self-respect, being able to choose responses, set boundaries, develop skills, increase compassion, and more.
People come to counselling for all sorts of reasons. Learning to embrace your whole self, rethink your relationship to substances, navigate complex relationships, and process trauma, grief, and loss, are just some of the reasons to seek out support. Friends and family aren't always able to offer what we need and might even leave you feeling misunderstood, unseen and invalidated. A dedicated, safe space to explore our inner worlds, gain perspective on our pasts, heal from hurts, and find clarity, with the guidance of a therapist, can be incredibly powerful.
People come to counselling for all sorts of reasons. Learning to embrace your whole self, rethink your relationship to substances, navigate complex relationships, and process trauma, grief, and loss, are just some of the reasons to seek out support. Friends and family aren't always able to offer what we need and might even leave you feeling misunderstood, unseen and invalidated. A dedicated, safe space to explore our inner worlds, gain perspective on our pasts, heal from hurts, and find clarity, with the guidance of a therapist, can be incredibly powerful.
Also, I work with issues of loss, grief, and issues of suicidality.
My practice is person-centered, strength-based, trauma informed. I think that each person coming to therapy is unique. Each person attempts to do the best possible with the resources available. Each person has wisdom, creativity, and strength, and is the authority in their life. Doing counselling means providing a safer space for you to tell your story. And it is a space for us to have conversations and to work together.
Also, I work with issues of loss, grief, and issues of suicidality.
My practice is person-centered, strength-based, trauma informed. I think that each person coming to therapy is unique. Each person attempts to do the best possible with the resources available. Each person has wisdom, creativity, and strength, and is the authority in their life. Doing counselling means providing a safer space for you to tell your story. And it is a space for us to have conversations and to work together.
If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, self-esteem and boundaries, grief/ loss, existentialism, anger, a life transition, relationship issues, stress, narcissistic relationship, or communication problems together we can create a safe, non-judgmental space for you to explore and clarify your feelings, thoughts, behaviours and relationships.
Accepting new clients. Are you experiencing anxiety, and/or depression? Life can be challenging, it can get messy and complicated leaving us feeling vulnerable, confused, and disconnected, our self-esteem suffers and our happiness and well-being become elusive. Life then just becomes one big struggle. With empathy and respect, I work from a trauma-informed, person-centered perspective. This means I recognize that you are the expert on your own experiences and worldview and understand that you just need support and guidance to figure it out.
If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, self-esteem and boundaries, grief/ loss, existentialism, anger, a life transition, relationship issues, stress, narcissistic relationship, or communication problems together we can create a safe, non-judgmental space for you to explore and clarify your feelings, thoughts, behaviours and relationships.
Accepting new clients. Are you experiencing anxiety, and/or depression? Life can be challenging, it can get messy and complicated leaving us feeling vulnerable, confused, and disconnected, our self-esteem suffers and our happiness and well-being become elusive. Life then just becomes one big struggle. With empathy and respect, I work from a trauma-informed, person-centered perspective. This means I recognize that you are the expert on your own experiences and worldview and understand that you just need support and guidance to figure it out.
It would be with deep gratitude to work together in exploring the roots and meaning beneath your anxiety, depression, life transition, loss of meaning, trauma, eating disorders, and addictions.
My duty and commitment to you are to provide a curious and engaging space for your therapeutic journey. As your therapist, I intend to assist you in learning and uncovering the process of who you are and who you are becoming. I create an environment that is centred around trust and empathy to allow you to explore the deepest parts of who you are. This in turn will unlock your power to best the trials and tribulations you are facing in your life.
It would be with deep gratitude to work together in exploring the roots and meaning beneath your anxiety, depression, life transition, loss of meaning, trauma, eating disorders, and addictions.
My duty and commitment to you are to provide a curious and engaging space for your therapeutic journey. As your therapist, I intend to assist you in learning and uncovering the process of who you are and who you are becoming. I create an environment that is centred around trust and empathy to allow you to explore the deepest parts of who you are. This in turn will unlock your power to best the trials and tribulations you are facing in your life.
As a Registered Therapeutic Counsellor and Certified Life Coach, I work with people experiencing depression, grief and loss, life transitions and other concurrent stressors.
Life is full of natural periods of transition, yet it often brings challenges. Many people find themselves feeling stuck, asking, “What now?” I can assist you in navigating life transitions including evolving relationships, empty nesting, career changes, caring for aging parents, divorce and role changes. Are you stuck at a crossroads in your life? Feeling lost and searching for clarity and purpose? Struggling with grief and loss? Life transitions and times of change are a great time to explore what you need now, what is important now and where do I want to go from here.
As a Registered Therapeutic Counsellor and Certified Life Coach, I work with people experiencing depression, grief and loss, life transitions and other concurrent stressors.
Life is full of natural periods of transition, yet it often brings challenges. Many people find themselves feeling stuck, asking, “What now?” I can assist you in navigating life transitions including evolving relationships, empty nesting, career changes, caring for aging parents, divorce and role changes. Are you stuck at a crossroads in your life? Feeling lost and searching for clarity and purpose? Struggling with grief and loss? Life transitions and times of change are a great time to explore what you need now, what is important now and where do I want to go from here.
Katherine Howell
Counsellor, RTC, BA
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Victoria, BC V8W
Waitlist for new clients
Do you live with sensory sensitivity, a mood disorder, or a developmental or physical disability? Have your diverse needs caused significant changes or loss related to your health, spirituality, work, status, hobbies, or social life? In the most challenging of times, it’s easy to lose touch with your sense of self, safety, and hope; it can be hard to see where you have choice. But what if you could lighten the burden you carry — a little at a time — creating more space in your life for the things that nourish you? What if you gained more clarity around the choices you can make to start building a new life experience?
Do you live with sensory sensitivity, a mood disorder, or a developmental or physical disability? Have your diverse needs caused significant changes or loss related to your health, spirituality, work, status, hobbies, or social life? In the most challenging of times, it’s easy to lose touch with your sense of self, safety, and hope; it can be hard to see where you have choice. But what if you could lighten the burden you carry — a little at a time — creating more space in your life for the things that nourish you? What if you gained more clarity around the choices you can make to start building a new life experience?
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Racialized adults, trauma-exposed professionals, neurodiverse people, and others. I've noticed a trend... Some people wait as long as they can before getting support, others reach out early, but no one is better off alone. During my time counselling adults, families, and youth, I've seen first-hand how Connection is at the heart of Healing. Trauma can hold us back. Neurodiversity complicates things (like navigating a society not designed with you in mind!). Grief, Loss, and other Life Transitions add extra Stress during trying times. With support, I'm confident you'll find your way forward.
Racialized adults, trauma-exposed professionals, neurodiverse people, and others. I've noticed a trend... Some people wait as long as they can before getting support, others reach out early, but no one is better off alone. During my time counselling adults, families, and youth, I've seen first-hand how Connection is at the heart of Healing. Trauma can hold us back. Neurodiversity complicates things (like navigating a society not designed with you in mind!). Grief, Loss, and other Life Transitions add extra Stress during trying times. With support, I'm confident you'll find your way forward.
As an immigrant, I am also familiar with the loneliness, grief, confusion and loss this transition can create within us.
My name is Gosia and I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (#18317) with a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology offering adult individual therapy. I believe that our healing begins when we are truly heard, believed and seen. My counselling approach is holistic, strength based and client centered. I am committed to equality and social justice, and treat each person with dignity, complete acceptance and compassion. I believe that everyone has creativity, strength, wisdom, and a capacity to make their own decisions and changes. It is my greatest privilege to walk alongside you bearing witness to your transformation.
As an immigrant, I am also familiar with the loneliness, grief, confusion and loss this transition can create within us.
My name is Gosia and I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (#18317) with a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology offering adult individual therapy. I believe that our healing begins when we are truly heard, believed and seen. My counselling approach is holistic, strength based and client centered. I am committed to equality and social justice, and treat each person with dignity, complete acceptance and compassion. I believe that everyone has creativity, strength, wisdom, and a capacity to make their own decisions and changes. It is my greatest privilege to walk alongside you bearing witness to your transformation.
Jody Rambold Counselling and Psychotherapy
Counsellor, BSW, MA, RCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Victoria, BC V8T
Hello and welcome, I am a warm and empathetic psychotherapist specializing in trauma. I help empower individuals to break free from patterns of insecure attachment caused by childhood trauma and develop the skills and awareness necessary to create strong, meaningful connections with self and others. The issues that I treat include anxiety and depression, shame, substance use, stress and burnout, relationship struggles, grief and loss including survivors of suicide, and body image, and self-esteem issues.
Hello and welcome, I am a warm and empathetic psychotherapist specializing in trauma. I help empower individuals to break free from patterns of insecure attachment caused by childhood trauma and develop the skills and awareness necessary to create strong, meaningful connections with self and others. The issues that I treat include anxiety and depression, shame, substance use, stress and burnout, relationship struggles, grief and loss including survivors of suicide, and body image, and self-esteem issues.
My primary areas of focus include depression, anxiety, grief/ loss, sexuality/gender identity, major life transitions, trauma, workplace stress, relationships/interpersonal issues, separation/divorce, self-image and identity, self-esteem, and existential and spiritual issues.
It is my life goal to help people overcome adversity and live fulfilling, joyful lives. As a queer woman with lived experience in alternate relationships and familial arrangements, I seek to bring an inclusive, anti-oppressive and social justice lens to my practice. As a yoga instructor and practitioner, I bring a holistic and mindful approach to my work.
My primary areas of focus include depression, anxiety, grief/ loss, sexuality/gender identity, major life transitions, trauma, workplace stress, relationships/interpersonal issues, separation/divorce, self-image and identity, self-esteem, and existential and spiritual issues.
It is my life goal to help people overcome adversity and live fulfilling, joyful lives. As a queer woman with lived experience in alternate relationships and familial arrangements, I seek to bring an inclusive, anti-oppressive and social justice lens to my practice. As a yoga instructor and practitioner, I bring a holistic and mindful approach to my work.
I am adept at working with individuals (16+), on issues of parenting, life transitions, trauma, pre/postpartum mental health, anxiety, depression, grief and loss (including dying and chronic health concerns), changing family structures.
What if you could emerge from this time of crisis feeling calmer, more comfortable in your body and more confident in your ability to cope with change? Change can trigger painful emotions that negatively impact all aspects of our lives making it difficult for us to see a way forward. Even change you are excited about can feel tougher than you expected. These crucial life transitions are the essential doorways that lead us to creative opportunities for turning suffering into life changing transformation. I am committed to helping you transform through these challenges. You will manage change effectively and discover inner wisdom.
I am adept at working with individuals (16+), on issues of parenting, life transitions, trauma, pre/postpartum mental health, anxiety, depression, grief and loss (including dying and chronic health concerns), changing family structures.
What if you could emerge from this time of crisis feeling calmer, more comfortable in your body and more confident in your ability to cope with change? Change can trigger painful emotions that negatively impact all aspects of our lives making it difficult for us to see a way forward. Even change you are excited about can feel tougher than you expected. These crucial life transitions are the essential doorways that lead us to creative opportunities for turning suffering into life changing transformation. I am committed to helping you transform through these challenges. You will manage change effectively and discover inner wisdom.
You may be struggling with depression, anxiety, grief, relationship difficulties, anger or other difficult emotions, reaction to trauma, parenting or caring for other dependents. As a skilled and compassionate counselor, I can help by supporting you in cultivating kindness to yourself, finding new and more helpful patterns of thought and behavior, and creating a more satisfying and fulfilling life.
You may be struggling with depression, anxiety, grief, relationship difficulties, anger or other difficult emotions, reaction to trauma, parenting or caring for other dependents. As a skilled and compassionate counselor, I can help by supporting you in cultivating kindness to yourself, finding new and more helpful patterns of thought and behavior, and creating a more satisfying and fulfilling life.
Accepting NEW Clients - I work with individuals who feel stuck or are struggling with life transitions (career change, relationship challenges, divorce, loss & grief); and isolation, loneliness, procrastination, anxiety, depression, reactivity, imposter syndrome, self-confidence, etc. If you struggle with self-sabotaging behaviours like people-pleasing, hyper-vigilance or perfectionism, we might be a good fit to work together. My ideal client is someone who seeks personal growth, self-awareness and emotional well-being. If you feel like you're not living your life as fully as you could be, reach out and let's talk about it.
Accepting NEW Clients - I work with individuals who feel stuck or are struggling with life transitions (career change, relationship challenges, divorce, loss & grief); and isolation, loneliness, procrastination, anxiety, depression, reactivity, imposter syndrome, self-confidence, etc. If you struggle with self-sabotaging behaviours like people-pleasing, hyper-vigilance or perfectionism, we might be a good fit to work together. My ideal client is someone who seeks personal growth, self-awareness and emotional well-being. If you feel like you're not living your life as fully as you could be, reach out and let's talk about it.
I'm here to support you in finding clarity and resilience as you navigate life’s challenging transitions, such as divorce, separation, grief, and loss. Together, we’ll build on your inherent strengths and work to integrate these changes into your life in meaningful, empowering ways.
I'm here to support you in finding clarity and resilience as you navigate life’s challenging transitions, such as divorce, separation, grief, and loss. Together, we’ll build on your inherent strengths and work to integrate these changes into your life in meaningful, empowering ways.
I provide my patients with a safe, warm and judgment-free environment to discuss their most personal and intimate life struggles. Our sense of love and belonging is fundamental to reaching our potential. I work with children, youth, teens, adults, couples, and families who face a range of mental health and relationship concerns including but not limited to; anxiety, depression, anger, panic, ASD, ADHD, OCD, ODD, eating disorders, traumas, childhood traumas, PTSD, dissociation, DID, parent-child/family/marital/couples conflict, parenting, tantrum, self-harm, low self-esteem, identity, grief & loss, addictions & spiritual development.
I provide my patients with a safe, warm and judgment-free environment to discuss their most personal and intimate life struggles. Our sense of love and belonging is fundamental to reaching our potential. I work with children, youth, teens, adults, couples, and families who face a range of mental health and relationship concerns including but not limited to; anxiety, depression, anger, panic, ASD, ADHD, OCD, ODD, eating disorders, traumas, childhood traumas, PTSD, dissociation, DID, parent-child/family/marital/couples conflict, parenting, tantrum, self-harm, low self-esteem, identity, grief & loss, addictions & spiritual development.
