Infertility Therapists in Victoria, BC
Welcome to Root and Bud Counselling. I’m so glad you are here! You have already taken the courageous first step to a new version of you. I’d love to help you grow. I specialize in perinatal mental health concerns (prenatal, postpartum, relationship/family challenges) and reproductive grief, loss, and trauma ( infertility, miscarriage, abortion, stillbirth, infant death, birth trauma). I also support a variety of life transitions and challenges, including: anxiety, depression, grief, loss, relationships, and family. I am a passionate advocate for self-compassion as an antidote to perfectionism and shame.
Welcome to Root and Bud Counselling. I’m so glad you are here! You have already taken the courageous first step to a new version of you. I’d love to help you grow. I specialize in perinatal mental health concerns (prenatal, postpartum, relationship/family challenges) and reproductive grief, loss, and trauma ( infertility, miscarriage, abortion, stillbirth, infant death, birth trauma). I also support a variety of life transitions and challenges, including: anxiety, depression, grief, loss, relationships, and family. I am a passionate advocate for self-compassion as an antidote to perfectionism and shame.
As a registered clinical counsellor, I provide a safe and supportive space for women dealing with issues such as infertility, pregnancy loss, birth trauma, prenatal and postpartum depression and anxiety, and premenstrual dysphoric disorder. My approach involves holding space, actively listening, and providing holistic healing and emotional support. By offering a non-judgmental and compassionate environment, I empower women to share and explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. My goal is to help you create the opportunity to heal, grow, and find strength in your journey.
As a registered clinical counsellor, I provide a safe and supportive space for women dealing with issues such as infertility, pregnancy loss, birth trauma, prenatal and postpartum depression and anxiety, and premenstrual dysphoric disorder. My approach involves holding space, actively listening, and providing holistic healing and emotional support. By offering a non-judgmental and compassionate environment, I empower women to share and explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. My goal is to help you create the opportunity to heal, grow, and find strength in your journey.
Kirsten Harding
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, EMDR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Victoria, BC V8V (Online Only)
I bring empathy, warmth, and collaboration as a therapist and aim to create meaningful connections through the safe exploration of experiences shaping your life. I have worked extensively with anxiety, depression, trauma (including childhood trauma), sexual assault/abuse, grief/loss, relationship/family issues, stress, as well as chronic and acute health issues. I also have a heartfelt interest, and post-graduate training, in working with individuals and couples impacted by infertility and perinatal/postpartum mental health. I bring 15 years of experience and work with adults (individuals and couples) and teens.
I bring empathy, warmth, and collaboration as a therapist and aim to create meaningful connections through the safe exploration of experiences shaping your life. I have worked extensively with anxiety, depression, trauma (including childhood trauma), sexual assault/abuse, grief/loss, relationship/family issues, stress, as well as chronic and acute health issues. I also have a heartfelt interest, and post-graduate training, in working with individuals and couples impacted by infertility and perinatal/postpartum mental health. I bring 15 years of experience and work with adults (individuals and couples) and teens.
It's natural for us to seek safety, security and comfort; however, there are often obstacles in our way that prevent us from achieving these goals. With 20 + years of experience, my practice caters to people experiencing any measure of grief, loss and trauma, with a special interest in death, dying and bereavment, and reproductive challenges, pre-natal, perinatal, and postnatal trauma, including but not limited to infertility, miscarriage, traumatic birthing experiences, loss of a child, depression and anxiety, and parenting/relationship challenges.
It's natural for us to seek safety, security and comfort; however, there are often obstacles in our way that prevent us from achieving these goals. With 20 + years of experience, my practice caters to people experiencing any measure of grief, loss and trauma, with a special interest in death, dying and bereavment, and reproductive challenges, pre-natal, perinatal, and postnatal trauma, including but not limited to infertility, miscarriage, traumatic birthing experiences, loss of a child, depression and anxiety, and parenting/relationship challenges.
I enjoy working with women and mothers experiencing burnout, depression, anxiety, infertility, isolation, grief and loss, parenting difficulties, and aspects of identity. I also support family caregivers who often feel shaken or unsettled throughout the turbulent waves of the caregiving journey. I invite you to discover simple, effective methods for reconnecting to who you truly are. When we place our minds on a specific cluster of themes such as caregiving and motherhood, I have discovered that our soul takes us down deep into realms that we never could have imagined from the surface.
I enjoy working with women and mothers experiencing burnout, depression, anxiety, infertility, isolation, grief and loss, parenting difficulties, and aspects of identity. I also support family caregivers who often feel shaken or unsettled throughout the turbulent waves of the caregiving journey. I invite you to discover simple, effective methods for reconnecting to who you truly are. When we place our minds on a specific cluster of themes such as caregiving and motherhood, I have discovered that our soul takes us down deep into realms that we never could have imagined from the surface.
Reaching out for support can be daunting and I work to make the process as easy as possible. As a relationship specialist, I support individuals, couples and families to develop meaningful, satisfying connections with themselves and others. I often support individuals and couples navigating life transitions, parenthood, infertility, pregnancy loss, responses to trauma and feelings of anxiety and depression. Whether you bring a specific concern or generally want to feel more connection and joy, I provide a compassionate space to find healing. My collaborative approach brings together my experience with your goals, hopes and needs.
Reaching out for support can be daunting and I work to make the process as easy as possible. As a relationship specialist, I support individuals, couples and families to develop meaningful, satisfying connections with themselves and others. I often support individuals and couples navigating life transitions, parenthood, infertility, pregnancy loss, responses to trauma and feelings of anxiety and depression. Whether you bring a specific concern or generally want to feel more connection and joy, I provide a compassionate space to find healing. My collaborative approach brings together my experience with your goals, hopes and needs.
Often becoming a parent- or struggling to become one- can leave us vulnerable and anxious in a way we have never before experienced. I feel a strong calling to offer help to individuals and families journeying through the reproductive years. I want to support you through struggles with fertility, or the grief after pregnancy loss. I can help with traumatic birth experiences, difficulties transitioning to parenthood, or relationship difficulties associated with any of these events.
Often becoming a parent- or struggling to become one- can leave us vulnerable and anxious in a way we have never before experienced. I feel a strong calling to offer help to individuals and families journeying through the reproductive years. I want to support you through struggles with fertility, or the grief after pregnancy loss. I can help with traumatic birth experiences, difficulties transitioning to parenthood, or relationship difficulties associated with any of these events.
Coping with life's ups and downs can be really tough. Life events can leave us feeling stuck, lost, sad, lonely, or overwhelmed. We may even feel ashamed or embarrassed about our situation, making it difficult to turn to friends and family for support. A therapist who is welcoming, understanding, compassionate and discrete can help you work through whatever you're facing.
Coping with life's ups and downs can be really tough. Life events can leave us feeling stuck, lost, sad, lonely, or overwhelmed. We may even feel ashamed or embarrassed about our situation, making it difficult to turn to friends and family for support. A therapist who is welcoming, understanding, compassionate and discrete can help you work through whatever you're facing.
Life's challenges can feel overwhelming, and seeking support is a courageous first step. As a counselor, I'm here to hold space and compassionately walk alongside you on your unique journey. With a personalized approach, we'll navigate through your struggles, creating a plan to work towards your healing and growth. I believe in the power of connection and will work collaboratively to create a safe and non-judgmental therapeutic relationship. Us humans are not designed to face hardships alone, so no matter what you're battling, let's embark on a path towards empowerment and positive change as a team.
Life's challenges can feel overwhelming, and seeking support is a courageous first step. As a counselor, I'm here to hold space and compassionately walk alongside you on your unique journey. With a personalized approach, we'll navigate through your struggles, creating a plan to work towards your healing and growth. I believe in the power of connection and will work collaboratively to create a safe and non-judgmental therapeutic relationship. Us humans are not designed to face hardships alone, so no matter what you're battling, let's embark on a path towards empowerment and positive change as a team.
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.
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.
Kathleen Gingras
Psychologist, RPsych, MSc
Verified Verified
Victoria, BC V8V
Waitlist for new clients
Are you experiencing relationship difficulties? Having a hard time dealing with your family life? Suffering in silence with your distressing concerns? Whether it is an acute stressor or a long-term chronic issue it is important to know that help is within your reach. I am a professional Registered Psychologist working in beautiful Fairfield, Victoria BC and I am here to offer professional guidance. Working together we will explore how to manage life challenges with the resources you possess already.
Are you experiencing relationship difficulties? Having a hard time dealing with your family life? Suffering in silence with your distressing concerns? Whether it is an acute stressor or a long-term chronic issue it is important to know that help is within your reach. I am a professional Registered Psychologist working in beautiful Fairfield, Victoria BC and I am here to offer professional guidance. Working together we will explore how to manage life challenges with the resources you possess already.
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I am a dedicated intern psychotherapist who embraces a mind-body holistic approach in her practice. I firmly believes in the interconnectedness of mental and physical health. At the core of therapy is the therapeutic alliance, where I emphasize the importance of building trust and providing a safe space for clients to feel truly seen and heard. I adopt a collaborative, person-centered approach, focusing on harnessing and nurturing each client's inner strengths and resources.
I am a dedicated intern psychotherapist who embraces a mind-body holistic approach in her practice. I firmly believes in the interconnectedness of mental and physical health. At the core of therapy is the therapeutic alliance, where I emphasize the importance of building trust and providing a safe space for clients to feel truly seen and heard. I adopt a collaborative, person-centered approach, focusing on harnessing and nurturing each client's inner strengths and resources.
I can help. Counselling can help you feel more effective, give you insight, help you meet challenges and live more richly, improve your relationships, and give you self-confidence. I help many clients with challenges ranging from depression, anxiety and stress, relationship concerns, boundaries, communication, anger, self-esteem, obesity and eating concerns, perfectionism, life transitions, grief, abortion grief, internet addictions, intimacy concerns, prenatal loss, healthcare concerns, and creativity. My clients say I am warm, funny, thoughtful, and effective. Counselling is confidential.
I can help. Counselling can help you feel more effective, give you insight, help you meet challenges and live more richly, improve your relationships, and give you self-confidence. I help many clients with challenges ranging from depression, anxiety and stress, relationship concerns, boundaries, communication, anger, self-esteem, obesity and eating concerns, perfectionism, life transitions, grief, abortion grief, internet addictions, intimacy concerns, prenatal loss, healthcare concerns, and creativity. My clients say I am warm, funny, thoughtful, and effective. Counselling is confidential.
Hello, my name is Ava and I provide counselling support for children, youth and women. I have had the privilege of working with clients who grapple with emotional difficulties rooted in familial dynamics and postpartum depression. I have a deep conviction in the power of transformation and that we all can overcome our issues with guidance, and self-love. The initial step of asking for support can be a challenging one, especially when experiencing depression, and anxiety. I, therefore, extend a warm ‘Hello’ to all those struggling to take that first step. I look forward to embarking on a healing journey with you.
Hello, my name is Ava and I provide counselling support for children, youth and women. I have had the privilege of working with clients who grapple with emotional difficulties rooted in familial dynamics and postpartum depression. I have a deep conviction in the power of transformation and that we all can overcome our issues with guidance, and self-love. The initial step of asking for support can be a challenging one, especially when experiencing depression, and anxiety. I, therefore, extend a warm ‘Hello’ to all those struggling to take that first step. I look forward to embarking on a healing journey with you.
Alice specializes in working with children, youth and families and is currently taking new clients. Using a holistic and integrated approach, Alice adapts to each individual's needs and recognizes the uniqueness of every child and family. Alice has a Master of Social Work and is a member of the BC Association of Play Therapists. She has learned under Indigenous elders & takes a culturally relevant, trauma-informed approach when working with Indigenous clients. Alice offers a warm, accepting, and supportive space to explore how to make positive changes in one’s life and helps children and families overcome their challenges.
Alice specializes in working with children, youth and families and is currently taking new clients. Using a holistic and integrated approach, Alice adapts to each individual's needs and recognizes the uniqueness of every child and family. Alice has a Master of Social Work and is a member of the BC Association of Play Therapists. She has learned under Indigenous elders & takes a culturally relevant, trauma-informed approach when working with Indigenous clients. Alice offers a warm, accepting, and supportive space to explore how to make positive changes in one’s life and helps children and families overcome their challenges.
Caron Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BSc, RSW, BSW, MSW, RCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Victoria, BC V8R (Online Only)
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.
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.
Is your past affecting your present or your parenting? Is your child explosive or anxious? Do you wish your a startle reflex wasn't so strong? Want to explore your identities or have them understood so you can work on other issues at hand? Have you tried other therapy and is has helped but you didn't feel like you were getting enough out of it, or you have great coping skills but you want to thrive rather than cope? Maybe EMDR, Animal Assisted Interventions, Emotion Focused Family Therapy or Play Therapy is right for you!
Is your past affecting your present or your parenting? Is your child explosive or anxious? Do you wish your a startle reflex wasn't so strong? Want to explore your identities or have them understood so you can work on other issues at hand? Have you tried other therapy and is has helped but you didn't feel like you were getting enough out of it, or you have great coping skills but you want to thrive rather than cope? Maybe EMDR, Animal Assisted Interventions, Emotion Focused Family Therapy or Play Therapy is right for you!
I'm Angela and I've been told that I'm approachable, warm and down-to-earth. Many of my clients come in saying that they had a "pretty good" upbringing. I create a space for you to explore whether it might be more layered. Through dreamwork, embodiment and somatic therapy, most people find that we have all collected socially constructed narratives that shape how we perceive the world, ourselves, and our relationships. They are the stories and beliefs that influence our values and identities. I've found that it can often be very helpful to have professional guidance in the journey back to your own body, voice and inner wisdom.
I'm Angela and I've been told that I'm approachable, warm and down-to-earth. Many of my clients come in saying that they had a "pretty good" upbringing. I create a space for you to explore whether it might be more layered. Through dreamwork, embodiment and somatic therapy, most people find that we have all collected socially constructed narratives that shape how we perceive the world, ourselves, and our relationships. They are the stories and beliefs that influence our values and identities. I've found that it can often be very helpful to have professional guidance in the journey back to your own body, voice and inner wisdom.
Kimberley Hopwood
Counsellor, BScPsyc, MCouns, RCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Victoria, BC V9B
Waitlist for new clients
I love my work! For over 20 years I've been helping individuals and couples create a life they love with proven, measurable, effective and fast methods to break through old patterns, get past limiting beliefs, and create possibilities they never knew existed. This isn't therapy like you've seen it on TV or in the movies, it doesn't have to take years. If you're tired of the "same old, same old" you deserve to feel better.
I love my work! For over 20 years I've been helping individuals and couples create a life they love with proven, measurable, effective and fast methods to break through old patterns, get past limiting beliefs, and create possibilities they never knew existed. This isn't therapy like you've seen it on TV or in the movies, it doesn't have to take years. If you're tired of the "same old, same old" you deserve to feel better.
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS! I am a registered psychologist in Victoria BC. I have a PhD in clinical psychology and over 15 years experience as a therapist and scientist. I specialize in anxiety (anxiety disorders, trauma, OCD, and perinatal anxiety), individual relationship difficulties, and women's mental health. I am certified in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) by the Canadian Association of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies. Email info@drfairbrother.com to schedule a free phone consult, or BOOK ONLINE at www.drfairbrother.com.
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS! I am a registered psychologist in Victoria BC. I have a PhD in clinical psychology and over 15 years experience as a therapist and scientist. I specialize in anxiety (anxiety disorders, trauma, OCD, and perinatal anxiety), individual relationship difficulties, and women's mental health. I am certified in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) by the Canadian Association of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies. Email info@drfairbrother.com to schedule a free phone consult, or BOOK ONLINE at www.drfairbrother.com.
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How can infertility affect couples and their relationship?
Clients who are dealing with infertility may experience conflict and communication problems. It’s not unusual for shame, blame, and guilt to arise in cases of infertility, whether the source of the problem is one partner or both. This means that clients are upset and pulling away from their partner just when they need them the most. Some clients may find it difficult to spend time around friends and family who are pregnant. Friends and family can also make hurtful comments that increase tension during this time.
How does therapy for infertility issues work?
The therapist will begin by gathering information about the client or couple and make a treatment plan for their specific concerns. In addition to addressing common mental health issues, such as anxiety, depression, and trauma reactions or PTSD, therapists can help clients improve their decision-making and deal with stressors unique to infertility. Some examples include coping with the “two-week wait” before a pregnancy test, the distress associated with a failed attempt or miscarriage, and the shame and blame sometimes associated with reproductive concerns.
What type of therapy is best for infertility issues?
Many therapists offer psychotherapy for individuals and couples who are dealing with infertility issues. Some helpful therapeutic approaches include cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), which can aid clients in reframing negative thoughts about their situation. Expressive writing and art therapy can help clients process difficult feelings. Clients might also benefit from group therapy to experience support from others who are dealing with the same problems.
How long does therapy for infertility issues take?
There is no set length for therapy that addresses infertility or reproductive concerns. Some clients might find it helpful to continue therapy during their pregnancy to have healthy ways to cope with any associated stress, anxiety, depression, or trauma. Some clients who decide not to pursue fertility treatments might benefit from the support of a therapist. The duration of therapy varies depending on the individual client’s specific needs and goals.