Manulife Therapists in Victoria, BC
You Matter Counselling Services Victoria, BC
MA, CCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Victoria, BC V8W (Online Only)
As a high achiever, you know how to strive, succeed, and excel. But sometimes, even the most successful individuals face internal roadblocks that limit their progress. Hidden trauma—unresolved experiences from the past—can quietly disrupt your career, relationships, and overall well-being. At our clinic, we specialize in helping high achievers like you identify and heal from the unseen emotional burdens that may be holding you back. Whether it's childhood experiences, perfectionism, or unresolved stress, we offer a safe, confidential space to explore, process, and overcome these challenges.
As a high achiever, you know how to strive, succeed, and excel. But sometimes, even the most successful individuals face internal roadblocks that limit their progress. Hidden trauma—unresolved experiences from the past—can quietly disrupt your career, relationships, and overall well-being. At our clinic, we specialize in helping high achievers like you identify and heal from the unseen emotional burdens that may be holding you back. Whether it's childhood experiences, perfectionism, or unresolved stress, we offer a safe, confidential space to explore, process, and overcome these challenges.
The Empowered Life Biofeedback & Counselling
Counsellor, MSc, RCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Victoria, BC V8T
Currently accepting new clients. Do you have panic attacks, chronic pain, anxiety or sleep problems? I can help you feel more confident in your ability to meet these challenges. You can learn to calm your nervous system and attain a better sense of control and empowerment. I have extensive experience dealing with pain or disability issues, including chronic pain of any kind, headaches, nerve and muscle pain. For those interested in polyvagal theory, I also integrate the work of Dr. Stephen Porges. If you are coping with "long Covid", I invite you to learn more about how HRV biofeedback can support your recovery.
Currently accepting new clients. Do you have panic attacks, chronic pain, anxiety or sleep problems? I can help you feel more confident in your ability to meet these challenges. You can learn to calm your nervous system and attain a better sense of control and empowerment. I have extensive experience dealing with pain or disability issues, including chronic pain of any kind, headaches, nerve and muscle pain. For those interested in polyvagal theory, I also integrate the work of Dr. Stephen Porges. If you are coping with "long Covid", I invite you to learn more about how HRV biofeedback can support your recovery.
Becca Shears - There's Counselling For That!
Counsellor, MA, RCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Victoria, BC V8X
Waitlist for new clients
I find hope in what seems to be hopeless situations and clients trust that I can help without judgment. Listening to my clients' personal stories is both an honour and a privilege; feeling heard and understood is often their first significant step towards change. Mostly what I've found is that in my 30 years in the field of psychology and mental health, most of us can work through most of life's little challenges. When you have a challenge that you can't quite get past on your own - There's Counselling for That!
I find hope in what seems to be hopeless situations and clients trust that I can help without judgment. Listening to my clients' personal stories is both an honour and a privilege; feeling heard and understood is often their first significant step towards change. Mostly what I've found is that in my 30 years in the field of psychology and mental health, most of us can work through most of life's little challenges. When you have a challenge that you can't quite get past on your own - There's Counselling for That!
I believe that each person is fundamentally whole and good just as they are, yet painful life experiences, inner conflict, and confusion obscure our innate sense of wellbeing and connection. I support you to heal these wounds, gently transforming them with compassion, to help you achieve the life you always wanted to live. I enjoy working with clients from all walks of life. In particular, I work with clients with trauma to let go of past painful experiences and memories to live more fully in the present. I also enjoy working with the BIPOC community integrating a person's diverse experiences, culture, or spirituality into therapy.
I believe that each person is fundamentally whole and good just as they are, yet painful life experiences, inner conflict, and confusion obscure our innate sense of wellbeing and connection. I support you to heal these wounds, gently transforming them with compassion, to help you achieve the life you always wanted to live. I enjoy working with clients from all walks of life. In particular, I work with clients with trauma to let go of past painful experiences and memories to live more fully in the present. I also enjoy working with the BIPOC community integrating a person's diverse experiences, culture, or spirituality into therapy.
Hello Lovely Human: Are you ready to dive in and needing something deeper than just talk therapy? Are you wanting a therapist that can hold the balance between both clinical & holistic? Perhaps you're noticing you are feeling some intense emotions & you're not wanting to navigate them on your own anymore. I see you, and I want you to know I am here to support. I take a very client centered approach and use my multitude of training to uniquely support you. Before working with clients I always offer an initial consult. Book a free intro call through my website: www.daretobreathe.ca & you can see if it feels like a good fit for you.
Hello Lovely Human: Are you ready to dive in and needing something deeper than just talk therapy? Are you wanting a therapist that can hold the balance between both clinical & holistic? Perhaps you're noticing you are feeling some intense emotions & you're not wanting to navigate them on your own anymore. I see you, and I want you to know I am here to support. I take a very client centered approach and use my multitude of training to uniquely support you. Before working with clients I always offer an initial consult. Book a free intro call through my website: www.daretobreathe.ca & you can see if it feels like a good fit for you.
Does it seem like even though you try so hard, you just can't feel confident and happy? You're exhausted. You overthink. You criticize yourself. You should have figured things out by now, but you feel stuck and it's not for lack of trying. In your life this can look like anxiety, lack of motivation, procrastinating, impostor syndrome, over-eating, low self-esteem, unsatisfying relationships, a discouraging job or even depression, and feeling like you’re not enjoying life and don’t know what to do anymore. I know these feelings too and how exhausting it feels and I want to let you in on a little secret. This is not your fault.
Does it seem like even though you try so hard, you just can't feel confident and happy? You're exhausted. You overthink. You criticize yourself. You should have figured things out by now, but you feel stuck and it's not for lack of trying. In your life this can look like anxiety, lack of motivation, procrastinating, impostor syndrome, over-eating, low self-esteem, unsatisfying relationships, a discouraging job or even depression, and feeling like you’re not enjoying life and don’t know what to do anymore. I know these feelings too and how exhausting it feels and I want to let you in on a little secret. This is not your fault.
In my therapeutic practice, I offer compassionate, non-judgmental support to clients navigating trauma and life’s challenges. Specializing in Expressive Art Therapy and Somatic Experiencing, I blend talk, creative expression, and body awareness to help you process difficult emotions. Trauma isn’t always easy to express through words alone, so I use creativity and alternative forms of self-expression to offer a safe and freeing space for exploring complex feelings.
In my therapeutic practice, I offer compassionate, non-judgmental support to clients navigating trauma and life’s challenges. Specializing in Expressive Art Therapy and Somatic Experiencing, I blend talk, creative expression, and body awareness to help you process difficult emotions. Trauma isn’t always easy to express through words alone, so I use creativity and alternative forms of self-expression to offer a safe and freeing space for exploring complex feelings.
I celebrate diversity, and seek to help individuals understand how their identities and the social world around them impact their mental wellness. My specializations are identity (including sexual, gender, ethnic and religious), relationships/marriage, and chronic pain and disability. I use a variety of tools with a foundation of nonjudgemental, affirmative therapy. Together, we will use tools that suit your strengths and needs to explore issues related to identity, self esteem, depression, anxiety, grief, interpersonal relationships, and more.
I celebrate diversity, and seek to help individuals understand how their identities and the social world around them impact their mental wellness. My specializations are identity (including sexual, gender, ethnic and religious), relationships/marriage, and chronic pain and disability. I use a variety of tools with a foundation of nonjudgemental, affirmative therapy. Together, we will use tools that suit your strengths and needs to explore issues related to identity, self esteem, depression, anxiety, grief, interpersonal relationships, and more.
Inner Circle Counselling
Counsellor, RTC
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Victoria, BC V8W
Waitlist for new clients
I believe that people in all identities and bodies deserve mental health care that celebrates and honours their full beings. I strive to create a safe, inclusive, and non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences. I am committed to supporting you in navigating challenges, fostering resilience, and cultivating a deeper understanding of yourself.
I believe that people in all identities and bodies deserve mental health care that celebrates and honours their full beings. I strive to create a safe, inclusive, and non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences. I am committed to supporting you in navigating challenges, fostering resilience, and cultivating a deeper understanding of yourself.
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. (Conflict, communication, trust, attachment, change & growth, love). Individual Counselling: I work with adults and youth. Often focused on personal growth, exploring old behaviours and patterns, collaborating to create new ones that will serve clients better in achieving a fulfilling quality of life. (Anxiety, ADHD, depression).
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. (Conflict, communication, trust, attachment, change & growth, love). Individual Counselling: I work with adults and youth. Often focused on personal growth, exploring old behaviours and patterns, collaborating to create new ones that will serve clients better in achieving a fulfilling quality of life. (Anxiety, ADHD, depression).
Self Esteem + Coping With Stress Mandy Leinbach
Counsellor, DVATI, RTC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Victoria, BC V8R
Accepting new in person and online clients! If you are experiencing anxiety, chronic stress and challenges with self-esteem, I'm here to support you with increasing your self worth, confidence, and daily balance. I work with my clients on managing their emotional and physiological responses to stress so that they can improve their sense of overall well being. I guide my clients towards a path of empowerment and resilience. Together we will nourish your mind body connection through exploring and gaining understanding of your inner world so we can transform your challenges into opportunities for growth and empowerment!
Accepting new in person and online clients! If you are experiencing anxiety, chronic stress and challenges with self-esteem, I'm here to support you with increasing your self worth, confidence, and daily balance. I work with my clients on managing their emotional and physiological responses to stress so that they can improve their sense of overall well being. I guide my clients towards a path of empowerment and resilience. Together we will nourish your mind body connection through exploring and gaining understanding of your inner world so we can transform your challenges into opportunities for growth and empowerment!
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Registered Psychotherapist, LPAT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Victoria, BC V8Z
Is anxiety taking over? I can teach you how to take back control of your life once and for all. We'll work collaboratively to bring you to a place of healing and deep connection with Self, relationships, and life itself. Through tapping into your inner strength and using evidenced based and trauma informed approaches to therapy. I will teach you the necessary tools to move past your most challenging blockages to live a more easeful and fulfilling life. Victoria's warm climate allows us to move counselling outdoors to benefit from nature's healing properties! Outside of Victoria? Online sessions are convenient and effective.
Is anxiety taking over? I can teach you how to take back control of your life once and for all. We'll work collaboratively to bring you to a place of healing and deep connection with Self, relationships, and life itself. Through tapping into your inner strength and using evidenced based and trauma informed approaches to therapy. I will teach you the necessary tools to move past your most challenging blockages to live a more easeful and fulfilling life. Victoria's warm climate allows us to move counselling outdoors to benefit from nature's healing properties! Outside of Victoria? Online sessions are convenient and effective.
The deepest desire of a human is to belong…to be heard…and to be accepted… Sometimes life presents us with difficulties that are tough to manage or resolve on our own. There are times when we need to ask for help in order to find ourselves and to move forward. As a person and a counsellor, I know that life’s challenges can happen at all stages of our lives at multiple levels and that every situation is unique to us alone. Circumstances that can challenge how we think, how we perceive, how we believe and how we respond.
The deepest desire of a human is to belong…to be heard…and to be accepted… Sometimes life presents us with difficulties that are tough to manage or resolve on our own. There are times when we need to ask for help in order to find ourselves and to move forward. As a person and a counsellor, I know that life’s challenges can happen at all stages of our lives at multiple levels and that every situation is unique to us alone. Circumstances that can challenge how we think, how we perceive, how we believe and how we respond.
We help people meet their mental health & wellness goals by offering an array of counselling & neurofeedback services from our beautiful office spaces in Fernwood & Langford, as well as online. With several decades of combined experience, our growing team of Reg. Clinical Counsellors, Psychologists & Interns specialize in supporting children, youth, adults & couples through trauma, grief/loss, major life transitions, relational challenges, anxiety, depression, & addictions. They are adaptive with their approaches & utilize modalities including EMDR, CBT, Mindfulness/Somatic therapies, IFS, Art/Play/Nature-based therapies, & more.
We help people meet their mental health & wellness goals by offering an array of counselling & neurofeedback services from our beautiful office spaces in Fernwood & Langford, as well as online. With several decades of combined experience, our growing team of Reg. Clinical Counsellors, Psychologists & Interns specialize in supporting children, youth, adults & couples through trauma, grief/loss, major life transitions, relational challenges, anxiety, depression, & addictions. They are adaptive with their approaches & utilize modalities including EMDR, CBT, Mindfulness/Somatic therapies, IFS, Art/Play/Nature-based therapies, & more.
Two Spirit, Queer, and Trans friendly and accepting new clients! I am a settler from unceded Algonquin territory living on the traditional territory of the Dane-zaa Nation. I am a strong believer in social justice and I work with adults, teens, and families who want support with anxiety, depression, trauma, systemic oppression and bullying, substance use, family and relationship conflict, 2Slgbtqia+ identity, attachment wounds, and whatever you feel you need support with! I love nature and outdoor sports, expressing myself through art, and laughing with friends. Humour and playing help me feel alive and most like myself.
Two Spirit, Queer, and Trans friendly and accepting new clients! I am a settler from unceded Algonquin territory living on the traditional territory of the Dane-zaa Nation. I am a strong believer in social justice and I work with adults, teens, and families who want support with anxiety, depression, trauma, systemic oppression and bullying, substance use, family and relationship conflict, 2Slgbtqia+ identity, attachment wounds, and whatever you feel you need support with! I love nature and outdoor sports, expressing myself through art, and laughing with friends. Humour and playing help me feel alive and most like myself.
I specialize in trauma work with youth and adults, helping individuals to process, transform, heal, and grow. I offer a non-judgemental, safe space and warm presence. I can help with low mood, mood swings, anxiety and panic, anger, PTSD, self-harming behaviours, suicidal ideation, addictions, shame, early developmental attachment trauma, stress, balance, and life transitions. I am passionate about supporting and empowering people in their walk towards living their most fulfilling life. I draw upon a range of evidence based approaches (including Somatic Experiencing and CBT), which are tailored to fit your unique needs and goals.
I specialize in trauma work with youth and adults, helping individuals to process, transform, heal, and grow. I offer a non-judgemental, safe space and warm presence. I can help with low mood, mood swings, anxiety and panic, anger, PTSD, self-harming behaviours, suicidal ideation, addictions, shame, early developmental attachment trauma, stress, balance, and life transitions. I am passionate about supporting and empowering people in their walk towards living their most fulfilling life. I draw upon a range of evidence based approaches (including Somatic Experiencing and CBT), which are tailored to fit your unique needs and goals.
Navigating overwhelming anxiety, low self-esteem, body image concerns, relationship issues, or food obsessions? Are you looking for specialized Eating Disorder recovery (AN, BN, BED, ARFID)? With curiosity and warmth, we will explore your experiences to help you develop awareness of the parts of yourself that need healing. With effective therapy, clients notice more self-confidence and trust, a greater sense of safety and security, and a robust set of coping strategies that serve them well in healing their relationship with themselves, their body, and food. New clients welcome virtually/in-person.
Navigating overwhelming anxiety, low self-esteem, body image concerns, relationship issues, or food obsessions? Are you looking for specialized Eating Disorder recovery (AN, BN, BED, ARFID)? With curiosity and warmth, we will explore your experiences to help you develop awareness of the parts of yourself that need healing. With effective therapy, clients notice more self-confidence and trust, a greater sense of safety and security, and a robust set of coping strategies that serve them well in healing their relationship with themselves, their body, and food. New clients welcome virtually/in-person.
I am pleased to offer solution-based, action-oriented counselling to individuals, couples, and groups needing assistance with everyday problems. I am especially effective with those who wish to learn skills & strategies that will allow them to make healthy, sustainable changes. I tailor my therapeutic approach to suit your needs, and create a comfort zone where you can come home to your authentic self and the potential within. In other words, I help you get out of your own way! I also bring over 30 years of sports coaching experience to my practice as a psychologist in Victoria BC.
I am pleased to offer solution-based, action-oriented counselling to individuals, couples, and groups needing assistance with everyday problems. I am especially effective with those who wish to learn skills & strategies that will allow them to make healthy, sustainable changes. I tailor my therapeutic approach to suit your needs, and create a comfort zone where you can come home to your authentic self and the potential within. In other words, I help you get out of your own way! I also bring over 30 years of sports coaching experience to my practice as a psychologist in Victoria BC.
Do stuck patterns hold you up in life? Do you struggle with depression, anxiety or trauma? Do you contend with unrealistic fears or worry? Maybe you suffered childhood trauma, emotional neglect, or other more recent trauma? Using EMDR and IFS with a somatic focus, I can help you to make positive change, heal, integrate and move forward into a more fulfilling, satisfying and embodied experience of life. If you find yourself repeating the same old unhealthy beliefs and you'd like more peace and contentment in your life, please do give me a call. I have over 10 years of experience. I offer a free phone consult of up to 15 mins.
Do stuck patterns hold you up in life? Do you struggle with depression, anxiety or trauma? Do you contend with unrealistic fears or worry? Maybe you suffered childhood trauma, emotional neglect, or other more recent trauma? Using EMDR and IFS with a somatic focus, I can help you to make positive change, heal, integrate and move forward into a more fulfilling, satisfying and embodied experience of life. If you find yourself repeating the same old unhealthy beliefs and you'd like more peace and contentment in your life, please do give me a call. I have over 10 years of experience. I offer a free phone consult of up to 15 mins.
Overwhelm, stress, loss and change in our personal and professional lives; at work, at home, at play and in our relationships, is both common and very difficult to manage alone. As a registered counsellor in clinical counselling, I am certified to implement a variety of therapies, such as mindfulness based CBT, to understand and make meaning out of new or continued difficulties and changes in life.
Overwhelm, stress, loss and change in our personal and professional lives; at work, at home, at play and in our relationships, is both common and very difficult to manage alone. As a registered counsellor in clinical counselling, I am certified to implement a variety of therapies, such as mindfulness based CBT, to understand and make meaning out of new or continued difficulties and changes in life.
